This is relating to the therapeutic technique of anchoring (not to be confused with the cognitive bias of the same name) wherein the therapist uses something (eg a “safe” topic) to bring the client back to ‘normality’. I believe this is part of Neuro-linguistic programming though I’ve seen it used by therapists from a range of theoretical backgrounds.
It’s connected to Pavlov (woof!) and conditioned response stuff. I don’t know about you, but someone asking me about TheDayJob is the therapeutic equivalent of having an anchor dropped on my head, so I guess that means it works!
Anyway. Whatever. Theory is dull. Cartoons are funny. 
I’m also rather pleased with the drawing in the last panel because, well, it’s something more complicated than legs.
Jan
/ May 5, 2011Love it!! And what a lovely anchor!!!
WG
/ May 5, 2011thank you Janus, I don’t think anyone has ever complimented me on my anchor before
Narky
/ May 5, 2011My therapist used to do this. He used to talk about something really inane and I thought he was just an inane person before I realised what he was doing. Not that that stops him be an inane person anyway, of course.
Loving the anchor.
WG
/ May 5, 2011yes such inanity is rife, alas
I wonder how much other apparent stupidity is a cover for the intelligent use of “technique”
James
/ May 5, 2011Avast ye! Bloody awesome!
(I love anchors and sea imagery and the thought-provoking stuff alongside the funny cartoons. Altogether, another TT masterpiece ahoy!)
WG
/ May 5, 2011thanks my love
Splinteredones
/ May 5, 2011Mine asks me if i know the day date time & what painting i am working on atm. I kinda want to slap her
. Perhaps one day i will….and yes your anchor is spectacular 
. Your bud and fan–Terri (firmerly Splinty)