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Americans work more, accomplish less

Some thoughts on the real world...
By Bill Watterson

New to Suburban Tribe? Most strips make up a small part of a three-act story, all of which fit together to form an ongoing continuity. Here's a lisiting of all the story arcs in chronological order.

Story Arcs for 2003	Story Arcs for 2004	Story Arcs for 2005
Story Arcs for 2006	Story Arcs for 2007

2003 Story Index

"The Rejection Letter"

Alan, Carol and Tiffany get a new boss; Carol meets Dave; and Tiffany is a reluctant bridesmaid for Skip's wedding in these three small story arcs that were rejected by all five newspaper syndicates.
This story began on January 20, 2003 and
ended on February 20, 2003.

"Bachelor's Bounty"

Dave's unconventional solution to his money troubles promises to lead the gang to financial independence... until Dave uncovers a bizzare secret about Tiffany's housecat.
This story began on February 21, 2003 and
ended on April 11, 2003.

"Victoria's Secret Stud"

Alan and Carol have a falling out after he's fired from Yesman & Puckerup only to find a new job at Victoria's Secret.
This story began on April 21, 2003 and
ended on May 30, 2003.

"Closet Culture"

Tiffany buys a new hot tub and sets off Dave's gaydar. Meanwhile, Alan and Caesar are on the prowl and Carol's Sugar Daddy is really an alleycat.
This story began on June 9, 2003 and
ended on July 18, 2003.

"Clubbed Over The Head"

After Alan is dumped, a night out clubbing leads to big consequences for Carol and Dave.
This story began on August 4, 2003 and
ended on October 1, 2003.

"The Blue Boar Buffet of the Damned"

Alan, Dave and Skip find their heads on the chopping block - literally - as Halloween month presents this offbeat, out-of-continuity, "anything goes" horror story.
This story began on October 6, 2003 and
ended on October 17, 2003.

"The Witches of East End"

Tiffany and Carol must learn the art of White Magic in order to save Alan and Dave from Satannic sacrifice as Halloween month continues.
This story began on October 20, 2003 and
ended on October 31, 2003.

"Renaissance Fairy"

Tiffany has money troubles, Alan has "Lord of the Rings" fever, Dave and Skip have a new addiction and Carol has a new boyfriend! What ties these four seemingly separate incidents together? And will the gang figure it out before someone gets "whacked?"
This story began on November 3, 2003 and
ended on December 12, 2003

"I Saw Tiffany Kissing Santa Claus"

Alan, Carol, Tiffany and Dave. Out of these four, which two would you think capable of ruining Christmas for a small child? Find out in this short Holiday story.
This story began on December 15, 2003 and
ended on January 2, 2004.