Important clue here and an insight to Patty’s upbringing. Apparently they had her (how did that happen) and then let her grow up, like Topsy alone and unloved. Was she “forced” to change the oil in Burl’s car? These people are beyond the pale, for sure!
Maybe it’s a homework assignment: “Students, your mission tonight, should you accept it, is to ask one or both grandparents (if either or both be available, if not, ask,uhhh, the mailman or the refuse pickup guys) if they actually KNOW how to read you a story. Oh, and maybe ask your parents if thyt ever learned this important skill, while you’re at it! This taped message will self-destruct in 5 seconds.!!” (Cue in “spent tape begins to burn” music here……)
This will serve Patty well if she ever has kids and grand kids. As the older generation she will be right on target when she says “back in my day we had to teach ourselves” “Back in my day no one had to do that for me”. Might be better than today when the kids don’t learn to take any risks or suffer failure. Coddled and complimented even when they fail.
Who is in the picture, How many kids did Dale and Marlene have? They never come home, just Timmy who is abandon with them.
Even though this is a comic, and even though this is to be expected of the Pennys and their ilk, I must say that today this comic took me by surprise, and it actually brought a tear to my eye. I felt VERY sad for Timmy and VERY sad for Patty.
Actually, I begin to suspect that Timmy is pretty sharp and that living with these Cretans (apologies to actual people from Crete, although your track record isn’t that great either) has turned him viciously sarcastic. When he asks stuff like this, he’s really sinking one into one or more of them and taking secret glee in having revealed, once again, their utter lack of any worthwhile quality. “Can you read me a story? No? (Heh-heh) Didn’t think so.” One day, he will visit them in the nursing home he will select for them, just so he can confirm that they are getting the full benefit of the overpowering urine smell and nasty food. Of course, the joke is kind of on him. Horrid food and urine odor are nothing new where they live, and spending the day in bed and complaining is just nuts to them.
One of the greatest pleasures IS to read to children when they are still young enough to enjoy your shared enthusiasm for the drama (I always liked doing different voices for them, and making it dramatic). Read to both my kids and grandkids.
@Miss Scarlett, I answered your question on last night’s page. Thanks for your interest.
Last Rose Of Summer Premium Member over 10 years ago
Important clue here and an insight to Patty’s upbringing. Apparently they had her (how did that happen) and then let her grow up, like Topsy alone and unloved. Was she “forced” to change the oil in Burl’s car? These people are beyond the pale, for sure!
finale over 10 years ago
I think Timmy is just trying to test Granpa’s abilities.
loveslife over 10 years ago
That explains why Burls boss had to spell S M I T HWhy change the oil when your kids can do it themselves?
I don’t think Burl and Joy want to admit how illiterate they are.My grandson is 10 and I read to him when he asks.
Will Dale read to Timmy? The world may never know….
Timmy has a ? above his head in the pic. Is he wondering WHY ME???
Patty could have been adopted as a baby. She does have sense. There is hope for Timmy as well…
shamest Premium Member over 10 years ago
wow why does Patty even visit her parents
orbenjawell Premium Member over 10 years ago
Maybe it’s a homework assignment: “Students, your mission tonight, should you accept it, is to ask one or both grandparents (if either or both be available, if not, ask,uhhh, the mailman or the refuse pickup guys) if they actually KNOW how to read you a story. Oh, and maybe ask your parents if thyt ever learned this important skill, while you’re at it! This taped message will self-destruct in 5 seconds.!!” (Cue in “spent tape begins to burn” music here……)
imnormal over 10 years ago
This will serve Patty well if she ever has kids and grand kids. As the older generation she will be right on target when she says “back in my day we had to teach ourselves” “Back in my day no one had to do that for me”. Might be better than today when the kids don’t learn to take any risks or suffer failure. Coddled and complimented even when they fail.
Who is in the picture, How many kids did Dale and Marlene have? They never come home, just Timmy who is abandon with them.
Pipe Tobacco over 10 years ago
Even though this is a comic, and even though this is to be expected of the Pennys and their ilk, I must say that today this comic took me by surprise, and it actually brought a tear to my eye. I felt VERY sad for Timmy and VERY sad for Patty.
MeGoNow Premium Member over 10 years ago
Actually, I begin to suspect that Timmy is pretty sharp and that living with these Cretans (apologies to actual people from Crete, although your track record isn’t that great either) has turned him viciously sarcastic. When he asks stuff like this, he’s really sinking one into one or more of them and taking secret glee in having revealed, once again, their utter lack of any worthwhile quality. “Can you read me a story? No? (Heh-heh) Didn’t think so.” One day, he will visit them in the nursing home he will select for them, just so he can confirm that they are getting the full benefit of the overpowering urine smell and nasty food. Of course, the joke is kind of on him. Horrid food and urine odor are nothing new where they live, and spending the day in bed and complaining is just nuts to them.
fma over 10 years ago
Patty turned out quite well – there’s something to be said for being self-sufficient.
mercys over 10 years ago
Does Timmy live with his Grands.I thought his parents were in the strip once.How is Patti actually normal.
vldazzle over 10 years ago
One of the greatest pleasures IS to read to children when they are still young enough to enjoy your shared enthusiasm for the drama (I always liked doing different voices for them, and making it dramatic). Read to both my kids and grandkids.
@Miss Scarlett, I answered your question on last night’s page. Thanks for your interest.