What really defines someone as a regular, anyway? I don't think it's a measure of comics or forum postings. For me, it's more of a pervasive feeling of someone being part of the woodwork.
By my definition, Bazilla is certainly a regular, and boinky probably so. Punky... well, I've never gotten a sense that he was a consistent presence, or at least one that stood out in my mind.
But, I mean, when did I become a regular? Or am I? Damned if I know. It felt pretty natural to be here right from the beginning.
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...Trot and Cap'n Bill were free from anxiety and care. Button-Bright never worried about anything. The Scarecrow, not being able to sleep, looked out of the window and tried to count the stars.