Reggie's Wise Guy Jokes #35

In "Dating Dilemma," Reggie tries to impress Midge by asking her out—only to be quickly reminded of Moose’s looming presence. When Midge points out that Reggie’s already in the hospital, he’s left scrambling to explain how he’ll manage a date while recovering. The story captures the classic teenage fear of romance and rivalry with a perfectly timed punchline.

In this quick, wry gem from *Reggie's Wise Guy Jokes #35*, Archie pulls a clever prank on Reggie by tossing him a screwball—only to have the joke land squarely on Reggie’s head when he strikes out. Betty chimes in with a deadpan compliment on Archie’s pitching prowess, and Reggie fires back with a classic one-liner that’s as sharp as the curveball itself.

In this quick, classic bit of humor from *Reggie's Wise Guy Jokes #35*, Reggie insists he's "on the level" to Moose—only to be immediately punched flat on his back in the sand. As he lies there, Jughead delivers the punchline with a deadpan smirk: "Now he's on the level." A perfectly timed gag that leans into the absurdity of teenage banter, all in under half a page.