You know what, the high arctic probably looks similar to that prehistoric moss-covered landscape. Because moss is pretty much the only thing that can survive there (and some very small plants).
The joke would have worked a lot better if Larry's friends were different shapes. There's no visual reason why Larry is the only one that can act as the key.
I'm late to the thread but I just wanted to say THANK YOU for taking the time to write it all up! You've helped me understand a few things about abjads, which makes the original post even more hilarious.
What is your professional opinion on decimal feet? I had to use such a measuring tape at work, it took me half a day to figure out what was going on with that abomination.
Edit: to clarify, feet were divided in 10 units, not 12, so one and a half feet was at the "5" mark between 1 and 2 ft, not the "6" mark.
Microplastics!