But Joanie being his mother in law is only a minor after the fact thing. Joanie is in his life on her own as a friend that he meets at the beginning of the whole dang comic strip, while they were at Walden! (this is dumb)
They are already arguing , and their not even married , it is just what I always said " marriage can and will destroy a beautiful romance ever time " . Good luck with this one . : (
Kim fails to realize that Mike’s ex-mother-in-law is also Alex’s current maternal grandmother. :-|
On a separate note, I don’t think there’s much room to dispute that Alex [as a child] tends to be drawn rather androgynously. Is that just for the heck of it, or is there some “significance” to it?
Good wedding rule. No kids allowed. Unless they are owned by the bride or groom, or both. Of course that never works. Nobody likes wedding cake better than kids.
If he actually had a friendship with his former mother-in-law and she continues to wish him well, her invitation would be perfectly valid. The trouble with old boyfriends is that old boyfriends can be trouble. It depends a lot of why they stopped being a boyfriend.
What’s that all about? “Well Kim, I met her when she was leaving her husband and jumped on my motorcycle to join Mark and me on our road trip to find America.”
I’m pretty sure that Alex’s reaction in the last frame is not about her grandmother, but because she herself is “associated with Mike’s past romantic history”.
For our wedding, we basically invited everyone we knew, including past romantic partners, several of whom showed up and wished us well. Amicable partings aren’t just for comic strips, y’know.
I’m not sure that Joanie should be invited just because she’s Alex’s grandmother. But I do see that a lot of people know their Doonesbury history. And in panel two, Mike could have explained that he was friends with Joanie before he met her daughter, so it’s reasonable to invite her.
79nysv almost 3 years ago
I got along great with my Late mother-in-law. She was so glad that her daughter found a sucker to take her off her hands.
lalapalooza Premium Member almost 3 years ago
But Joanie being his mother in law is only a minor after the fact thing. Joanie is in his life on her own as a friend that he meets at the beginning of the whole dang comic strip, while they were at Walden! (this is dumb)
charliefarmrhere almost 3 years ago
Did he break his glasses? Sitting kind of low, & with no arms.
Troglodyte almost 3 years ago
Hahaha, depend on Alex to listen in and point out the obvious fallacy!
Susan00100 almost 3 years ago
How about Mike’s mother Sally? And her biker boyfriend?
cmerb almost 3 years ago
They are already arguing , and their not even married , it is just what I always said " marriage can and will destroy a beautiful romance ever time " . Good luck with this one . : (
mourdac Premium Member almost 3 years ago
Joanie is a long time friend from long before becoming his mom-in-law. Inviting ex’es is just spiteful to them and aggravating to the future spouse.
RonaldByrd almost 3 years ago
Kim fails to realize that Mike’s ex-mother-in-law is also Alex’s current maternal grandmother. :-|
On a separate note, I don’t think there’s much room to dispute that Alex [as a child] tends to be drawn rather androgynously. Is that just for the heck of it, or is there some “significance” to it?
vaughnrl2003 Premium Member almost 3 years ago
Good wedding rule. No kids allowed. Unless they are owned by the bride or groom, or both. Of course that never works. Nobody likes wedding cake better than kids.
mindjob almost 3 years ago
As long as fisticuffs abound, I’m going
monya_43 almost 3 years ago
They need to include Alex on the guest list. She pretty much set up their relationship.
mistercatworks almost 3 years ago
If he actually had a friendship with his former mother-in-law and she continues to wish him well, her invitation would be perfectly valid. The trouble with old boyfriends is that old boyfriends can be trouble. It depends a lot of why they stopped being a boyfriend.
Kip Williams almost 3 years ago
Joanie is the grandma here.
198.23.5.11 almost 3 years ago
There aren’t any dogs or cats who can be the ring-bearer.
joethelionn almost 3 years ago
So, don’t invite Alex’s grandmother? Nice.
kauri44 almost 3 years ago
What’s that all about? “Well Kim, I met her when she was leaving her husband and jumped on my motorcycle to join Mark and me on our road trip to find America.”
James Repka Premium Member almost 3 years ago
She is my daughter’s grandmother.
gammaguy almost 3 years ago
I’m pretty sure that Alex’s reaction in the last frame is not about her grandmother, but because she herself is “associated with Mike’s past romantic history”.
Richard S Russell Premium Member almost 3 years ago
For our wedding, we basically invited everyone we knew, including past romantic partners, several of whom showed up and wished us well. Amicable partings aren’t just for comic strips, y’know.
Stream of conscience almost 3 years ago
His nose is in the way.
sisterea almost 3 years ago
Mike knew Joanie, way before she was his mother-in-law so no fair.
RichardHunter almost 3 years ago
I want to take that first panel out and frame it on the wall.
NWdryad almost 3 years ago
Joanie may be Mike’s ex mother-in-law, but she is also Alex’s grandmother so she is family.
JenSolo02 almost 3 years ago
Hey, Kim, the former Mother in law is also Alex’s wonderful grandmother. Though, over the years, she has proven to be a mediocre parent.
JenSolo02 almost 3 years ago
Also, you are fighting “in front of the children”; never a good thing.
paullp Premium Member almost 3 years ago
I’m not sure that Joanie should be invited just because she’s Alex’s grandmother. But I do see that a lot of people know their Doonesbury history. And in panel two, Mike could have explained that he was friends with Joanie before he met her daughter, so it’s reasonable to invite her.
HodgeElmwood almost 3 years ago
Uh, Joanie is Alex’s grandma. And was Mike’s friend/mentor before he met J.J. Joanie should be invited.