This is one of my favorites from 2015. Jimmy hasn’t mentioned anything in his blog about being on vacation, so I have to wonder why he’s running repeats this week.
The term doggie bag came because restaurants couldn’t give partially consumed food to people to take home due to liability (as I recall). To get around the liability issue a smart person asked if they could take it home to their dog; what happens to the food once it leaves the restaurant when it’s identified for “non-human” consumption is that persons liability.
Hmm. I am surprised about this. I tend to think that any waitperson of any age would know the term “doggy bag”. I may have to try this out sometime…. but the problem is…. I never have any leftovers, so I do not get the opportunity! :)
While “box” is customary now, there were cutsey terms during the transition: “dragon bag” for Chinese, “Chihuahua bag” for Mexican, “mermaid bag” for seafood, etc.
Nicole ♫ ⊱✿ ◕‿◕✿⊰♫ Premium Member over 6 years ago
I’m *only 40 years old and I too find myself having to explain “old” sayings to those in their early 30’s and younger.
janis nerowski over 6 years ago
I swear this one was a recycle from a few years ago. Probably thought no one would notice.
Alondra over 6 years ago
Just call it a carry out container. And hope Ludwig doesn’t decide he wants it.
dwane.scoty1 over 6 years ago
The last time I asked for a Bowser Bag, they sent out their ol’ Granny Cook!
jarvisloop over 6 years ago
This is one of my favorites from 2015. Jimmy hasn’t mentioned anything in his blog about being on vacation, so I have to wonder why he’s running repeats this week.
mjb515 over 6 years ago
“As I don’t have a dog…”
Tyge over 6 years ago
Now appears the androgynous waitperson. All I ask is service from them. If I want information I will ask for it.
DJJG over 6 years ago
And they’ve changed the colors from January 29, 2015—-the background was white then, and Arlo’s suit was blue!
Auntie Socialist over 6 years ago
Seriously, you’re worried that an animal that eats its own feces is going to eat leftovers?
Max Starman Jones over 6 years ago
In the last fifteen years, some time in the night while I was sleeping, someone switched planets on me.
Fontessa over 6 years ago
Try explaining " … the writing on the wall."
Pohka over 6 years ago
The term doggie bag came because restaurants couldn’t give partially consumed food to people to take home due to liability (as I recall). To get around the liability issue a smart person asked if they could take it home to their dog; what happens to the food once it leaves the restaurant when it’s identified for “non-human” consumption is that persons liability.
Saddenedby Premium Member over 6 years ago
random strips – if we go from yesterday’s strip to today’s strip -—- shouldn’t they have been the other way around? just saying :)
YatInExile over 6 years ago
Do people still say"doggy bag"? These days, it’s “can I get a box?”
ARLOS DAD over 6 years ago
We get a Kitty bag…
Pipe Tobacco Premium Member over 6 years ago
Hmm. I am surprised about this. I tend to think that any waitperson of any age would know the term “doggy bag”. I may have to try this out sometime…. but the problem is…. I never have any leftovers, so I do not get the opportunity! :)
Hippogriff over 6 years ago
While “box” is customary now, there were cutsey terms during the transition: “dragon bag” for Chinese, “Chihuahua bag” for Mexican, “mermaid bag” for seafood, etc.
locake over 6 years ago
Every restaurant meal I order is large enough for 3 servings, at least. I always get a container for the leftovers and I have lunch for a few days.
Bald Eagle over 6 years ago
Say “Bye-Bye” to the tip.
ScullyUFO over 6 years ago
All is good if when you’re finished you don’t have to ask for a “body bag”
1004mike over 6 years ago
Here we go with PC again. For what it costs to eat out no one should have to defend to take home the remains of a meal they paid for.
gcarlson over 6 years ago
I remember a bag saying “Love that puppy!”
Teto85 Premium Member over 6 years ago
“Take away box”