Chris Ware unusually advises readers on the first page to not buy the book, as he considers it to be not up to the same standard as his current work. The type of writing found in the strip is very typical of Ware, and the strip rarely contains a standard punch line.
Chris Ware discourages readers from buying a particular publication, stating it is not at the same level as his current work. His writing style within the strip is typical of his work, and the strip rarely features a traditional punchline.