Even if I don’t like that Jimbo’s version of GA is no longer rooted in the lives of characters that fans could relate to, or that the strip is no longer grounded in the Midweat locale that shaped the strip for many decades, there have been some elements in the last few stories that have been troublesome. There was the horrible hospital story with “Mutt and Jeff” skipping out of a hospital bill by jumping out of a window; that was followed by the godawful taking bear arc where Jim casually tossed out the bogey of “the authorities”; and now we are back to the two deadbeats with them serving as Santa and his elf. I know this isn’t supposed to be reality but when you tell a story about two guys just walking off the street and being allowed to interact with little kids, it’s just so wrong that it has crossed over a line. First, Slim would not have the authority to bring in his own replacement nor would he happen to have the correct size suit. Second, and most important, no store or mall would let some unknown guy lhold little kids on his lap wihtout vetting the guy, not unless they don’t care about potential liability as he might be an offender, registered or otherwise. Wrong, wrong, wrong. (Not to mention that Joel has spent the last two months in cave without taking a bath.)
ron 12 months ago
It is true that, according to the poem, Santa smoked a pipe, but will is play in today’s anti tobacco world?
Dirty Dragon 12 months ago
I hope Rufus doesn’t need to go to Elf Practice.
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I went a bit past deadline, but it paid off with a full update for the 4th.
The rest of a 1930 Sunday page was revealed, a small adventure where Skeezix and Spud go fishing, with Corky and ‘Sissy’ Bly tagging along.
Horse’s Neck may clip Shady for another grand on labor costs alone.
Brenda is taking her time getting to the train station.
This whole plot with Rufus being toyed with in the cemetery grinds on, repetitively. Oh well, another day closer to the next storyline.
Gweedo -it's legal here- Murray 12 months ago
North Pole, here we come !
iggyman 12 months ago
I can wait, thank you!, to see Rufus as an Elf! I’ll bet the Elf’s Union will protest!
Billavi Premium Member 12 months ago
Short Santa, tall elf
BJShipley1 12 months ago
Joel had better hope no child pulls out their Christmas list and asks him to read it, considering he’s illiterate.
[Unnamed Reader - 14b4ce] 12 months ago
If Rufus becomes an elf, Will Ferrell will sue him for defamation of character
Uncle $crooge 12 months ago
Even if I don’t like that Jimbo’s version of GA is no longer rooted in the lives of characters that fans could relate to, or that the strip is no longer grounded in the Midweat locale that shaped the strip for many decades, there have been some elements in the last few stories that have been troublesome. There was the horrible hospital story with “Mutt and Jeff” skipping out of a hospital bill by jumping out of a window; that was followed by the godawful taking bear arc where Jim casually tossed out the bogey of “the authorities”; and now we are back to the two deadbeats with them serving as Santa and his elf. I know this isn’t supposed to be reality but when you tell a story about two guys just walking off the street and being allowed to interact with little kids, it’s just so wrong that it has crossed over a line. First, Slim would not have the authority to bring in his own replacement nor would he happen to have the correct size suit. Second, and most important, no store or mall would let some unknown guy lhold little kids on his lap wihtout vetting the guy, not unless they don’t care about potential liability as he might be an offender, registered or otherwise. Wrong, wrong, wrong. (Not to mention that Joel has spent the last two months in cave without taking a bath.)