Regardless when it’s celebrated, I do take umbrage at fathers being portrayed as lazy, perhaps likable goofs while moms are portrayed as the ever-hard-working, selfless jack-of-all-trades. It’s time for these stereotypes to die. For what it’s worth, my dad was doing laundry and dishes back in the 60s (as I do too – in fact already have done this morning). Moms and Dads are partners, and it really is time to treat us as such. At the very least don’t mock someone on a day supposedly reserved to honor them. Humph.
If I am not mistaken, Father’s Day was actually developed to give dad a day to spend with his kids, as he was usually too busy working (or in some cases playing) to do so. Mother’s Day was developed to give mum a day off from taking care of the kids. And for those fathers being celebrated today, happy Father’s Day.
I have a “tablet”; actually, an iPad. It was a gift from one of my kids a few years ago and it was fun to play with… for a while.I have thought about tossing it away; but, as in the today’s strip, it would more than likely come back.Before you think I’m an inconsiderate SOB for tossing a gift from my children; remember, I said “thought” not “did”! It is sitting on the end table next to me as I type this on the Mac Book Pro I had to purchase to use the iPad!
I’m the mom who took care of the kids (5), cooking, dishes, laundry, etc. All the housework.
My hubby worked that 40+ job all week, as a mechanic on construction equipment. Outside in all kinds of weather—hot, cold, rainy, etc. When he came home, he was the mechanic, plumber, gardener, all around fix up guy. A real hard worker.
We were partners in our marriage. Doesn’t get any better than that.
Agent54 over 10 years ago
BS short answer
Michael Peterson Premium Member over 10 years ago
Nice. Cheap shot at guys on Father’s Day. Steve Harvey doesn’t suck up to women this much, weenies.
cdward over 10 years ago
Regardless when it’s celebrated, I do take umbrage at fathers being portrayed as lazy, perhaps likable goofs while moms are portrayed as the ever-hard-working, selfless jack-of-all-trades. It’s time for these stereotypes to die. For what it’s worth, my dad was doing laundry and dishes back in the 60s (as I do too – in fact already have done this morning). Moms and Dads are partners, and it really is time to treat us as such. At the very least don’t mock someone on a day supposedly reserved to honor them. Humph.
Karaboo2 over 10 years ago
365 Fathers days.
lbhorton over 10 years ago
Ya right. Many single dads out there working their butts off to take care of their families. Get up to date!
jtviper7 over 10 years ago
A woman will work from sun to sun… But a mans work is never done. And again at night , to them it’s exciting … To us it’s another mission. LOL
YokohamaMama over 10 years ago
If I am not mistaken, Father’s Day was actually developed to give dad a day to spend with his kids, as he was usually too busy working (or in some cases playing) to do so. Mother’s Day was developed to give mum a day off from taking care of the kids. And for those fathers being celebrated today, happy Father’s Day.
David Huie Green AmericaIsGreatItHasUs over 10 years ago
Men are supposed to help?
David Huie Green AmericaIsGreatItHasUs over 10 years ago
just teasing
Sweetaddietude Premium Member over 10 years ago
EXACTLY
Scorchwave over 10 years ago
Exactly right.
neverenoughgold over 10 years ago
I have a “tablet”; actually, an iPad. It was a gift from one of my kids a few years ago and it was fun to play with… for a while.I have thought about tossing it away; but, as in the today’s strip, it would more than likely come back.Before you think I’m an inconsiderate SOB for tossing a gift from my children; remember, I said “thought” not “did”! It is sitting on the end table next to me as I type this on the Mac Book Pro I had to purchase to use the iPad!
scrabblefiend over 10 years ago
I’m the mom who took care of the kids (5), cooking, dishes, laundry, etc. All the housework.
My hubby worked that 40+ job all week, as a mechanic on construction equipment. Outside in all kinds of weather—hot, cold, rainy, etc. When he came home, he was the mechanic, plumber, gardener, all around fix up guy. A real hard worker.
We were partners in our marriage. Doesn’t get any better than that.
rilla7979 over 10 years ago
All kinds, bad and good, male and female. Just life.