Andy Capp by Reg Smythe for July 21, 2022

As if any of the listings would suit his interests like ale taster or a boxer.

if you don’t cuff him and deprive him of beer … sure he won’t choose any, Mr.

Andy is waiting for the position of Canal Tester…

@Number Three ,today’s strip IS funny the way our HERO Mr Andrew Capp avoids work is classical My avatar again is a picture of our fav actor Rowan Atkinson grinning because he’s in a good mood like I am, how was your day? ours should be a little bust no shopping or errand to run just stay inside the house and keep hydrated till this afternoon when the greengrocer van comes up our street , keep safe and thanks for caring young Lady

Why should he read it if you are not offering him a free beer to do so?

Why even bother going to the job centre. And I didn’t spell it CENTER

Not to choose is not allowed. Best thing is to pick the one you’re least qualified for…ah, well sure, that means all of them. But surely there must be ONE that you’re Supremely unqualified for.

Sorry, Affie—this strip is NOT funny today.

Can’t help but wonder why that lazy bum even sets foot in there.

I remember a Reg Smyth one where Capp DID look at job listings—under "Positions for Women—to find another job for his already long-suffering wife!!

He looked, he saw, and he went elsewhere.

Venit, vidit, et ivit alibi.

If that job vacancy list had a job at the nearest pub, He’s have been done there in two shakes!

This strip was a favorite of my grandfather 50 years ago … I started reading it then, and in all those decades, Andy’s never had a job that I know of.

Andy can keep up with technology too.

This strip began in 1957. Employment in the UK was very high then. People could finish their job one morning and start a new job that same afternoon. As Prime Minister Harold MacMillan stated around that time, “We’ve never had it so good.” Long-term unemployed such as Andy Capp were very exceptional.

I always read the “help wanted” ads. I’m looking for a job helping a prostitute get dressed for her next appointment.

Here in The States you don’t even have to look for a job anymore to get a government check…pretty sad .

Andy is a high functioning alcoholic with a skill set of being able to fleece the government for dole and leeching off the tax payer. Canada is chock full of these paracites but they do not bring as much joy to my life as this strip does.

If Andy doesn’t like how opportunity knocks, he will not allow it in!

Work is a four letter word..

I have an old wall hanging with a picture of the Niagara Falls which says:

‘I like work; it fascinates me…I can sit and look at it for hours.’

Apt for our Andy, eh?

A few years back they had ‘Job Search’ machines that were touchscreen. At least I think they were.

Since last year, Jobcentres have recently started being open on a Saturday. At least that’s the case in my area. I went in one Saturday to pick up a form.

xxx

@Afficionado

Hello, Affie! I am currently at the library and as usual will be staying until it closes.

Today I went to buy some air freshener refills which I’ve been meaning to do for a while. Sweet Vanilla, Lavender Fields and Ocean Breeze. I have provided a link below to what they look like but I did not purchase them from ebay. They were only £1 each where I got them.

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/263694049464

I have one of those motion sensor air fresheners but on a few occasions they have gone off when I haven’t even moved. Spooky.

I’m happy to say that I have reached enough points on Branded Surveys to redeem a pay out along with Attapoll. ‘Pay Day’ is next Thursday.

Stay safe, stay well, stay cool and stay happy, pal.

I’d say Andy chose to go to the Pub instead.

Andy Capp: None of the above!