Most people who support themselves with a regular job, as Gretchen was doing don’t have agents who go to Europe to book their concerts. Are this “agent” and his “concert tour” legit or a scam?
Yes there is music ability in the Wallet genes. Gretchen’s great grandfather and great grandmother, Skeezix’s biological parents were an opera diva, Madame Octave and conductor Colonel Coda. Those music genes must have been passed down also by Slim’s mom Lil who played piano and gave Gretchen her first lessons too.
What is the real relationship between Gretchen and this so-called agent? Why is she watching his dog? And how’d he get to Europe if the two of them are so out-of-money?.The agent might not be the only scam!.From Saturday’s strip, 15% commissions and 100% omissions, I’d say that Gretchen is UNEMPLOYED!.The dog may be a-smoochin’but Gretchen is a-moochin’!
The agent may have many clients who are paying him well. It’s not unusual for a young artist to be broke, working underpaid jobs in order to be ready to go wherever, whenever an opportunity in their chosen field opens up.
At least, Gretchen has transferable skills. She could probably get a gig playing piano at some fancy restaurant or some not so fancy coctail lounge. There there are always weddings, wakes, and bar mitxahs.
hsawlrae about 11 years ago
Slim, you LUCKY, LUCKY GUY !!!
seismic-2 Premium Member about 11 years ago
Most people who support themselves with a regular job, as Gretchen was doing don’t have agents who go to Europe to book their concerts. Are this “agent” and his “concert tour” legit or a scam?
arye uygur about 11 years ago
@Sesmic-2: I see you are also a fan of “Sally Forth.”
436rge about 11 years ago
Yes there is music ability in the Wallet genes. Gretchen’s great grandfather and great grandmother, Skeezix’s biological parents were an opera diva, Madame Octave and conductor Colonel Coda. Those music genes must have been passed down also by Slim’s mom Lil who played piano and gave Gretchen her first lessons too.
The Life I Draw Upon about 11 years ago
No money? Can she cook, clean, go to the store?
Cheapskate0 about 11 years ago
What is the real relationship between Gretchen and this so-called agent? Why is she watching his dog? And how’d he get to Europe if the two of them are so out-of-money?.The agent might not be the only scam!.From Saturday’s strip, 15% commissions and 100% omissions, I’d say that Gretchen is UNEMPLOYED!.The dog may be a-smoochin’but Gretchen is a-moochin’!
marvee about 11 years ago
The agent may have many clients who are paying him well. It’s not unusual for a young artist to be broke, working underpaid jobs in order to be ready to go wherever, whenever an opportunity in their chosen field opens up.
kab2rb about 11 years ago
Gretchen got scammed the agent is living off the earnings not earned.
jollyjack about 11 years ago
I suspect many here are over thinking this. It is merely setting up a “straw stage” for lame jokes.
alleyoops Premium Member about 11 years ago
If Lil gave Gretchen piano lessons, she probably also gave her a few lessons in scamming.
unca jim about 11 years ago
Just a reversal of the old joke; “What do you call a bass player without a girlfriend?”
“Homeless.”
“What do you call a concert pianist without a boyfriend?”
“A dependent.”
“What do you c……..OK, I’ll shut up now.
elgancho38 about 11 years ago
At least, Gretchen has transferable skills. She could probably get a gig playing piano at some fancy restaurant or some not so fancy coctail lounge. There there are always weddings, wakes, and bar mitxahs.