“What would you do ?” used to figure on the cover of a boys’ comic called “Boys’ World”. This was a publication, obviously, aimed at boys, and first appeared on January 26th 1963. There were 89 issues before the comic was merged with Eagle in 1964. The last issue of “Boys’ World” came out on October 3rd 1964.
I used to buy “Boys’ World”, and this was mainly for the front cover which always featured a kind of puzzle. It was called “What would you do ?” and was based on somebody being in what has been called “A dilly of a pickle”.
Here’s the situation:
And here’s the Orange Box, still awaiting the result of the paternity test:
For what it’s worth, I haven’t got a clue, but I do have a Page Two where the answer is given for all and sundry:
So there we are. Take your boots and socks off. Tie them to your belt and climb down, or up, barefooted. I really would like to see somebody try that !!!
Oh, and by the way, the paternity test was negative. The search goes on.
John Knifton 