Little Max Comics #50

In "Waisted Energy," Max gets the idea to lose weight after overhearing two men talk about it—so he spends his whole day mimicking Joe Palooka’s boxing workout routines, exhausting himself in the process. When Joe invites him and Casey to dinner, Max’s hunger from all that exercise leads to an unusually large meal. Though he ends up gaining two pounds, Joe reassures him it’s perfectly healthy for a boy his age.

In "Babysitter Jitters," Humphrey takes on the role of temporary caretaker for a baby while the mother runs errands. When the baby starts crying, Humphrey’s panic sets in—until he remembers his own childhood hunger, and the mother gently explains the simple truth behind the fuss.