Family Tree by Signe Wilkinson for September 14, 2020
September 13, 2020
September 15, 2020
Transcript:
"Mom! I need something HIP for high school." "Like?" "Like something 'Gossip Girl.'" "Such as?" "Jimmy Choo sandals. Maybe a Prada skirt. And Citizens jeans." "How about something I've heard of?" "'Hip,' Mom. H-I-P."
Oddly enough, my mother & I had this discussion. Mom said she could afford to buy me one branded item. I decided on Guess jeans (this is the 80’s I’m talking about) since they could be worn frequently without arousing commentary and were sturdy enough to last until I outgrew them.It worked.
Daughters have been trying to get way too expensive clothing items for back to school for many decades. It’s all a game, and either a truce is negotiated or parents go broke for one season’s wardrobe. Nothing political about it. It’s hormones. Nothing to do with antifa, snowflakes, or Portland.
fuzzbucket Premium Member about 4 years ago
Hip, like a part time job. See how long it takes to save enough to buy those brands. If you like branding, try Wrangler.
stefaninafla about 4 years ago
Oddly enough, my mother & I had this discussion. Mom said she could afford to buy me one branded item. I decided on Guess jeans (this is the 80’s I’m talking about) since they could be worn frequently without arousing commentary and were sturdy enough to last until I outgrew them.It worked.
Plods with ...™ about 4 years ago
How about a brand that you don’t have to take a second mortgage out for…
BeniHanna6 Premium Member about 4 years ago
Good God, if this strip was written today, little brain dead Twinky would probably be in Anti-fa in Portland.
Moonkey Premium Member about 4 years ago
Daughters have been trying to get way too expensive clothing items for back to school for many decades. It’s all a game, and either a truce is negotiated or parents go broke for one season’s wardrobe. Nothing political about it. It’s hormones. Nothing to do with antifa, snowflakes, or Portland.