That'll Teach Barry to Skip Out on Meetings

The New Albin Fire Department had a big meeting last night, only Barry didn't go, as he was off getting free continuing education credits for his EMT-b certification. With him conveniently out of hearing range, they went and elected him assistant fire chief.

I am reminded of Flanders and Swann's The Reluctant Cannibal (in which the RC's dad is the Chief Assistant to the Assistant Chief). In the interests of getting completely off the subject here, here is a clip for you:

The Reluctant Cannibal - Flanders And Swann