Lynn sure as perfected the ’woman’s evil stare’ … even in her drawing.Every time I see a face that is NOT just ‘smile’ or ‘meh’… I am amazed by her artistry.
So, from what I can gather from john abrams juvenile postings today, he thinks that women would only work if they don’t have a husband who can support them, and even then they’d probably sit around doing nothing anyway. I would further conclude that john’s mother stayed at home doing a stellar job raising him to feel superior, and that she didn’t have the brains to want to do anything else other than serve her husband and clearly perfect son (when she wasn’t sitting on her butt).
One must remember, when reading this comic that it was originally published in the late 70s or early 80s, put it into context before you jump to conclusions. Back in a time when it was possible to have only one parent working and one at home. We no longer live in a society where that is possible. He has a hard time calling it a job because she is not getting paid for it and it’s actually costing the family for her to do this work due to childcare costs. :)
barbhinkins about 13 years ago
I must have missed the memo about only single women without doctor husbands being able to work …..
bluskies about 13 years ago
Speak not lest ye be spoken about, John. In other words, Duck and Cover! Incoming!
Elaine Rosco Premium Member about 13 years ago
That’s right John…today you need two incomes. Can’t survive on one anymore.
psychlady about 13 years ago
Watch it, John! Soon you’ll have most women in America hating you!
Gigantor about 13 years ago
Wow, John, between your comments here and over in the Baldo strip today, you’re bucking for the Grumpy Old Man award.
monkeyhead about 13 years ago
@JazzyBella you can live on one income, if you live within your means. It’s tough but it can be done.
js305 about 13 years ago
The patients spread the good word as well. You never know who is related to whom. Or whatever…
NE1956 about 13 years ago
Yeah Jon. The 1960’s called. They want their attitude back.
rachb1974 about 13 years ago
LOL @ Aaron! :D
Allan CB Premium Member about 13 years ago
Lynn sure as perfected the ’woman’s evil stare’ … even in her drawing.Every time I see a face that is NOT just ‘smile’ or ‘meh’… I am amazed by her artistry.
gobblingup Premium Member about 13 years ago
So, from what I can gather from john abrams juvenile postings today, he thinks that women would only work if they don’t have a husband who can support them, and even then they’d probably sit around doing nothing anyway. I would further conclude that john’s mother stayed at home doing a stellar job raising him to feel superior, and that she didn’t have the brains to want to do anything else other than serve her husband and clearly perfect son (when she wasn’t sitting on her butt).
geminifaerie about 13 years ago
One must remember, when reading this comic that it was originally published in the late 70s or early 80s, put it into context before you jump to conclusions. Back in a time when it was possible to have only one parent working and one at home. We no longer live in a society where that is possible. He has a hard time calling it a job because she is not getting paid for it and it’s actually costing the family for her to do this work due to childcare costs. :)
nancyroy2 about 13 years ago
…he reminds me of my husband in this strip :)
teresamayberry about 13 years ago
tee hee
Dry and Dusty Premium Member about 13 years ago
What a pompous ass!
astar15 about 13 years ago
What are those two doing anyway to that guy!?!?!?
iced tea about 13 years ago
We’ve come a loooong way from the 1950’s domestic housewife. Women have talents they need to share with others.
hippogriff about 13 years ago
prrdh: America extends from Ellsmere Island to Tierra del Fuego. Only US and branch-plant Canadians restrict it to the USA.