Baldo by Hector D. Cantú and Carlos Castellanos for April 21, 2012
April 20, 2012
April 22, 2012
Transcript:
Estella: Baldo... I... Estella: I don't know what to say. Baldo: Say you'll think about it. Estella: It's just that... I'm not sure... you know... Estella: I have a boyfriend.
Sorry, Baldo, been there a time or two back in the day. Hang in there.Gotta ask, though…. Didn’t Estrella or someone say in front of Baldo (back closer to when this arc started at the yard sale) that she had a boyfriend? ‘cause I’m not surprised by this. I’m not saying I was surprised that he’d hit a setback. I’m saying I’m surprised ’cause I was sure it was already mentioned as a matter of fact.
Girls who say…“I have a boyfriend…” used to be a problem. I HATED to hear her talk about HIM. Got a flash for you…get her to talk about hm, and what she likes about his. And LOOK at you while she’s doing it…and remember…
Because she’s telling you what she likes. PLUS she’s LOOKING at YOU while she’s liking something…
And I can tell you a lot more, but right now I have a date with somebody who used to have another guy…and day after tomorrow there’s somebody else, too…get her to tell youas much as possible…
those are the first steps.
And if she’s REALLY in love, back off. But otherwise, placeholders are just that…placeholders…and VERY easily displaced.
“I have a boyfriend…” music to my ears. Translation=‘up for grabs’…when you spend more time with women you’ll “get” it.
The “realistic” style has been around a couple of times before, usually for very serious topics. For example, it was used when explaining what happened to Baldo and Gracie’s Mom (drunk driver) and for Tia Carmen’s romance.
More “Brenda Starr” than “Nancy”, that’s for sure. Perhaps it was time for a change. Baldo’s character certainly was dealing with more mature and adult situations.
Templo S.U.D. over 12 years ago
Owwww! First Beatriz the Auto Y Rod co-worker, and now this?! ¡Baldo tiene mala suerte con las muchachas!
gary4160 over 12 years ago
oh snap!
The Nihilist over 12 years ago
Every girl claims to have a boyfriend, it isn’t a marriage license. Keep your eyes and your options open
rmbdot over 12 years ago
Sorry, Baldo, been there a time or two back in the day. Hang in there.Gotta ask, though…. Didn’t Estrella or someone say in front of Baldo (back closer to when this arc started at the yard sale) that she had a boyfriend? ‘cause I’m not surprised by this. I’m not saying I was surprised that he’d hit a setback. I’m saying I’m surprised ’cause I was sure it was already mentioned as a matter of fact.
ChazNCenTex over 12 years ago
Yes, she said she had a boyfriend early on. But she’s not making a revelation here, she’s just reminding him (and readers who missed it).
Lady Nicole over 12 years ago
No surprise Baldo she told you that at the garage sale…
Sky_Shachaq over 12 years ago
Baldo is being drawn as a hunk now.
J Short over 12 years ago
Could this be a setup? Is she going to say,“…and his name is Baldo.”
cork over 12 years ago
Baldo, I can’t be your guisa, ese.
tigre1 over 12 years ago
Girls who say…“I have a boyfriend…” used to be a problem. I HATED to hear her talk about HIM. Got a flash for you…get her to talk about hm, and what she likes about his. And LOOK at you while she’s doing it…and remember…
Because she’s telling you what she likes. PLUS she’s LOOKING at YOU while she’s liking something…
And I can tell you a lot more, but right now I have a date with somebody who used to have another guy…and day after tomorrow there’s somebody else, too…get her to tell youas much as possible…
those are the first steps.
And if she’s REALLY in love, back off. But otherwise, placeholders are just that…placeholders…and VERY easily displaced.
“I have a boyfriend…” music to my ears. Translation=‘up for grabs’…when you spend more time with women you’ll “get” it.
Yassir Thasmebebbi over 12 years ago
Does anyone remember what the dates are for the strips about Baldo’s last interaction with Estella?
RayThomas101 over 12 years ago
Thy need to keep the cartoon style of art. sometimes just looking at Baldo gives me a laugh. This kind of art takes the fun out of it. sorry.
danlarios over 12 years ago
duhhhhhhhhhhhh
gaebie over 12 years ago
Third panel: “I’m not sure” That’s your clue Baldo, now step in and claim her, she is thinking about it. DON’T LET HER GO!
Comic Minister Premium Member over 12 years ago
I’m so sorry Baldo.
William Rose over 12 years ago
Really like the new look!
Saucy1121 Premium Member over 12 years ago
The “realistic” style has been around a couple of times before, usually for very serious topics. For example, it was used when explaining what happened to Baldo and Gracie’s Mom (drunk driver) and for Tia Carmen’s romance.
lsheldon over 12 years ago
Why does the strip look like there new artist?
Looks more like a “Superman” strip that a “Baldo” strip.
And yeah, there is reason why young men (up through age 73 it appears) hate have to be the one to move and take the certain rejection.
lsheldon over 12 years ago
I see from the comments that there has been an art change. I don’t like it.
billronay over 12 years ago
More “Brenda Starr” than “Nancy”, that’s for sure. Perhaps it was time for a change. Baldo’s character certainly was dealing with more mature and adult situations.
nj23nut over 12 years ago
The new art is weird. What happened?