It was the kids' names that tipped me off. Dagwood and Spaniel? At least I hoped it was a parody after that part.
I thought he was a misanthrope referrring to his dogs.
Yeah, it's a silly portmanteau of his actual kids' names: Daniel and Spagwood.
Wait... Spagwood is an actual kids' name?
I know. My comment was supposed to be a joke. A parody of the type comments you sometimes see on here for the more serious submissions. I apologize if I have offended anyone.
I doubt you offended anyone. I hadn't realized that you were commenting in the same tone as the original.