Usually, the “Para Espanol” is the first option. There are millions of German, Chinese, Italian,French, Slavic and other nationalities in this country. I wonder why it is that the only language option is “Para Espanol” ….
At least it’s not like those old strips, where when Jon would try to call random women to get a date with them and even the answering machine would hang up on him before he can even get a word in edgewise about it.
I had this experience the other day calling a clinic. “If you know your party’s extension, enter it now. For results, last name A-F, press 111. For results, last name G-M, press 112. For results, last name N-S, press 113. For results T-Z, press 114. To speak to the nurse, last name A-F, press 121” You get the idea. I had to sit through the whole thing to get to reception, which was 7, not 0.
codycab over 4 years ago
Same thing happens to me when I try to pay bills.
Templo S.U.D. over 4 years ago
better edit that automatic answering machine, Liz (“if you’re Jon Arbuckle just to chat, just hang up”)
TexTech over 4 years ago
When I hit those long automated systems, I don’t get sleepy or bored. I get very angry!
JD'Huntsville'AL over 4 years ago
The options aren’t even in numerical order like they should be.
Orcatime over 4 years ago
Subtle.
rekam Premium Member over 4 years ago
Sometimes if you just hit the 0 you can get a live body.
over 4 years ago
I can totally relate to this.
Dobie Takahama over 4 years ago
Aside from the title panel, This is a rare Garfield-less strip! Neat!
mrcooncat over 4 years ago
Usually, the “Para Espanol” is the first option. There are millions of German, Chinese, Italian,French, Slavic and other nationalities in this country. I wonder why it is that the only language option is “Para Espanol” ….
jpayne4040 over 4 years ago
Yeah, I’ve done this before.
Kaputnik over 4 years ago
Did we know Liz’s last name before?
MY DOG IS MY CO PILOT over 4 years ago
I’m glad that my Vet’s receptionist picks up straight away. In an emergency a pet could be dead or close to it if you had to listen to all that lot.
HanWoodson over 4 years ago
He is like garfield
joegeethree over 4 years ago
Kinda sorta understand why Jon doesn’t have Liz’s personal number.
Michael G. over 4 years ago
If you’d rather listen to Boris Yeltsin reading the Moscow phone directory …
SpongebobPatrickBackwards over 4 years ago
HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA
Mario500 over 4 years ago
(sees text of “A NUMBER YOU CAN BE REACHED IT” in the cartoon, mentally rearranges it to “A NUMBER AT WHICH YOU CAN BE REACHED”)
KEA over 4 years ago
no kidding
CaveCat87 over 4 years ago
At least it’s not like those old strips, where when Jon would try to call random women to get a date with them and even the answering machine would hang up on him before he can even get a word in edgewise about it.
jackianne1020 over 4 years ago
I had this experience the other day calling a clinic. “If you know your party’s extension, enter it now. For results, last name A-F, press 111. For results, last name G-M, press 112. For results, last name N-S, press 113. For results T-Z, press 114. To speak to the nurse, last name A-F, press 121” You get the idea. I had to sit through the whole thing to get to reception, which was 7, not 0.
The Orange Mailman over 4 years ago
“If it’s my nerdy boyfriend, Jon Arbuckle, don’t press your luck.”
RLinGoComics ᕕ( ᐛ )ᕗ #StopP2025 #StoptheUA&ILWars over 4 years ago
PHONE IS ENEMY!!! HOW DARE YOU, PHONE!!!
sdcutie09 over 4 years ago
In the first panel, garfield doesn’t have stripes
hagarthehorrible over 4 years ago
The dame with red lucious lips is on guard. Poor Jon is unable to last till the electronic programmed voice. But that is really long I believe.
weatherford.joe Premium Member over 4 years ago
Well, at least you can’t say that Liz is unprofessional.
WCraft Premium Member over 4 years ago
My wife has a cousin who did that with their home phone…yup. It was boring!
Petemejia77 over 4 years ago
GASP! It’s a GMG strip!!!
BJ40 over 4 years ago
Has anyone noticed at the Garfield title, that he’s lost his stripes ?
WentBrown about 4 years ago
hahahaha