When she has her fingers crossed, and hesitates to say it’s ”an emergency,” I infer that Gertie at least thinks that statement is a fib. I think the only reason for the vaudeville routine is that this is a comic strip. In real life, no one would handle an important call this way.
Yes – as many of you were saying just a week ago, it’s disrespectful to think of Walt as a real person. He’s a comic strip character who’s had a rather good run.
Exactly. If this story was taking place in reality the person setting up the appointment would have first asked for Walt’s date of birth…at least that’s how it works at the medical clinics I’ve used in the past 10 or so years. At that point it would have been obvious that this was a geriatric patient, and not eating is a priority, although not a “Level 1” emergency.
Devonshade: whatever reason you might come up with to get Gerdo off the strip for good is ok with me. But all that really needs to happen is for Scancarelli to stop drawing her.
I guess the wig has fused with her scalp now and we’re to believe it’s her real hair.
2:30 = “tooth hurty” …what kid said to dentist, haw haw haw
Gertie you need to speak up about the emergency this way the receptionist will tell you go to the emergency room. But I’ve heard there are some emergency rooms that are bogged down too much and time frame for patients takes too long.
A P.A. is pretty equivalent (perhaps with more schooling) to a Corpsman or a Medic in the military (the guy/gal to see for a shot; they have the practice.)
Also really good to stay on their good side, since it’s easy to lose your shot card, or tap the needle on the tray (hook shot!)
MorganZ over 14 years ago
What’s with all the bad jokes lately ?
axe-grinder over 14 years ago
When she has her fingers crossed, and hesitates to say it’s ”an emergency,” I infer that Gertie at least thinks that statement is a fib. I think the only reason for the vaudeville routine is that this is a comic strip. In real life, no one would handle an important call this way.
Nighthawks Premium Member over 14 years ago
sure it’s funny!—– tooth hurty, that’s hilarious!
Ravenswing over 14 years ago
Fer Chrissake, this is - take a deep breath, folks - A COMIC STRIP.
You want a dramatic story, there are strips which do nothing but.
Luggage386 over 14 years ago
Yes – as many of you were saying just a week ago, it’s disrespectful to think of Walt as a real person. He’s a comic strip character who’s had a rather good run.
BuzzDog over 14 years ago
Exactly. If this story was taking place in reality the person setting up the appointment would have first asked for Walt’s date of birth…at least that’s how it works at the medical clinics I’ve used in the past 10 or so years. At that point it would have been obvious that this was a geriatric patient, and not eating is a priority, although not a “Level 1” emergency.
ocean17 over 14 years ago
Ya means Walt has never visited the offices of Mr. Chipper the renowned physician’s assistant before?
How do you live to 110 and not do that? Fought in two world wars too, or so they say.
ocean17 over 14 years ago
Devonshade: whatever reason you might come up with to get Gerdo off the strip for good is ok with me. But all that really needs to happen is for Scancarelli to stop drawing her.
I guess the wig has fused with her scalp now and we’re to believe it’s her real hair.
2:30 = “tooth hurty” …what kid said to dentist, haw haw haw
Great artwork.
436rge over 14 years ago
Hardy, har, har, har!
kab2rb over 14 years ago
Gertie you need to speak up about the emergency this way the receptionist will tell you go to the emergency room. But I’ve heard there are some emergency rooms that are bogged down too much and time frame for patients takes too long.
rotts over 14 years ago
That joke is about as old as Walt!
WallyCuppaJoe over 14 years ago
Gertie needs to be with Flo and Friends today.
pbarnrob over 14 years ago
A P.A. is pretty equivalent (perhaps with more schooling) to a Corpsman or a Medic in the military (the guy/gal to see for a shot; they have the practice.)
Also really good to stay on their good side, since it’s easy to lose your shot card, or tap the needle on the tray (hook shot!)
rkorny over 14 years ago
I got a real nice laff, Thanx.