Pondering Wizard of Id

Wizard of Id, 2103-05-27.

I've previously discussed the fact that Wizard of Id is clearly set in modern times (perhaps in a parallel universe), but the plot thickened last month when we discovered that Id celebrates American public holidays.

But that's not the weirdest thing about this strip. Of all the characters to do a tribute to fallen soldiers, why the king? He's a cruel, selfish tyrant. This message would make more sense coming from any other character. Any at all. Rodney, the wizard, even Bung, it doesn't matter, just not the king.