Clovia is 64, so Slim is about that age too. Yesterday I predicted that Slim has had a stroke. Today it seems that Jim is hinting that we’re beginning a story arc in which Slim has Alzheimer’s. Let’s wait and see.
Ken, the Mary Poppins of comic commenters. Thank you for informing us all once again that we are viewing comic strips and not real life. Apparently we are all unaware that because these are comics, any form of idiotic writing and/or poor art work are permissible and we should accept this graciously.
Two comments: (1) There is a style of humor that Slim employs now and then (and it seems Gretchen does as well), that can ‘come off’ as stupid, but is actually clever. It’s where a question is answered in a non-obvious way. Gracie Allen did this, an example is: “Gracie, did the maid ever drop you on your head when you were a baby?” “Don’t be silly, George, we couldn’t afford a maid. My mother had to do it.” I always ‘read’ Slim’s humor, and many of his comments, in this light. (2) Once again, Slim’s kindness and love for family shows through. Slim shouldn’t be a laughing stock. He should be the ‘too kind for his own good’ counterpart to the ‘too clever for her own good’ Clovia. Done subtly, they really balance each other nicely. Make Slim an oaf (or Clovia a shrew) and it’s lost.
SashaW almost 11 years ago
She just knows her dad. :)
battle of plattsburgh almost 11 years ago
What were we talking about?
davidf42 almost 11 years ago
Clovia is 64, so Slim is about that age too. Yesterday I predicted that Slim has had a stroke. Today it seems that Jim is hinting that we’re beginning a story arc in which Slim has Alzheimer’s. Let’s wait and see.
barron44 Premium Member almost 11 years ago
He means when did you get back in town. I think she’s joking in her reply.
Bandera_Ken almost 11 years ago
One last comment. I don’t remember ever seeing Slim this happy. Seems he does love his “little” girl.
ronpolimeni almost 11 years ago
Ken, the Mary Poppins of comic commenters. Thank you for informing us all once again that we are viewing comic strips and not real life. Apparently we are all unaware that because these are comics, any form of idiotic writing and/or poor art work are permissible and we should accept this graciously.
lindapter almost 11 years ago
I didn’t even know Slim and Clovia had a daughter.
jpb_ca Premium Member almost 11 years ago
Two comments: (1) There is a style of humor that Slim employs now and then (and it seems Gretchen does as well), that can ‘come off’ as stupid, but is actually clever. It’s where a question is answered in a non-obvious way. Gracie Allen did this, an example is: “Gracie, did the maid ever drop you on your head when you were a baby?” “Don’t be silly, George, we couldn’t afford a maid. My mother had to do it.” I always ‘read’ Slim’s humor, and many of his comments, in this light. (2) Once again, Slim’s kindness and love for family shows through. Slim shouldn’t be a laughing stock. He should be the ‘too kind for his own good’ counterpart to the ‘too clever for her own good’ Clovia. Done subtly, they really balance each other nicely. Make Slim an oaf (or Clovia a shrew) and it’s lost.