Andy Capp by Reg Smythe for June 04, 2021

would she be reasonable if she were reading the horse races?

Unfortunately Andy’s definition of lend does not seem to have the concept of repayment. Of course it’s hard to repay when you won’t have a job.

Doesn’t it bother you that you have to go ask your woman for money Andy? Be a man and get a job.

Well, at least his hand is out as opposed to in her purse…

@Number Three Today’s strip IS funny, since Flo started reading the financial section of the paper she has flooded our HERO Mr Andrew Capp with technical jargon thus avoiding “lending” the little twit money :o), my avatar is a statement asking who is the most awesome person , YOU are, how was your day , preparing for your wedding? you could have your honeymoon in Malta , our Finally Friday should be busy but calm I hope , bulk shopping done this morning we are both in a good mood and this evening my fav nosh will have big white figs , keep safe and congratulations from Connie and me for your happy event ,and thanks for caring young Lady

Flo must have had a bad night at bingo.

@Number Three Oh fiddlesticks , you got me ,but look out lool out , you can’t get away with pranking the prankster :o) PS I still think you’re awesome

Tough luck old chap, maybe you might want to read the “Jobs” section when the missus gets through.

I don’t see why it should matter if Flo reads the financial pages. The United Kingdom runs a deficit like every other country that I know of.

Oh she’s being reasonable. Perhaps you could add to the family coffers by taking a job… just kidding.

Watch out Chalkie you might be next.

C’mon Flo, think of it as a stimulus payment. Stimulating business for the bookies.

That’s the voice of reason, for a change. Well, without the change.

How times have changed! Back when Smythe started drawing Andy, a few shillings would have gotten Andy nicely through the night at the pub. Now twenty pounds might last half the night if he’s careful.

Actually one 1957 British pound was the equivalent of £20.72 in 2021.

The price of a pint in 1957 was 1/5 (1s. 5d.) or 7p. in new money for those of you who are too young to remember the old £SD system.

Why does he even say “lend” anyway? It’s not like he’s ever repaid anyone!

One of my favorite classics was (somewhat— I’m paraphrasing from memory) the following:

Flo: I’ve been thinking, pet, that we should make out our wills.

Andy: Okay. How much do I have?

Flo: Nothing.

Andy: And how much do yer have?

Flo: Nothing.

Andy: And who should we leave it to?

Flo: I’ll put the kettle on.

I thought that income in a marriage was “Our money.” No need to borrow.

If only our respective legislatures could be told no more money in no uncertain terms.

She hasn’t gotten more unreasonable; she’s just able to turn him down more calmly and rationally now that she has some good vocabulary to back it up.

Unreasonable = Sensible

xxx

@Afficionado

Hey, Affie. A few Cappers did believe I was really getting married.

Definitely. Our honeymoon could have been in Malta. I still envy you living there.

Today I went to my favourite beach and it looks like I’ve caught the sun on my face. After the beach I had to go to the supermarket and get some deodorants. My favourite one is Dove Apple & White Tea but sadly there were none of those today.

Sorry to disappoint you about the marriage thing. I can tell from here that you were genuinely over the moon. That’s so sweet.

Enjoy your favourite nosh today, pal. Stay safe, stay well and stay happy. See you after the weekend.

Considering what Andy usually spends money on, I’d say Flo is actually being very reasonable.

Imagine if she was reading the Guardian.