I can’t help wondering how I’d have turned out if my mum had been a little more like Wallace’s mum… Or for that matter… how my kids would’ve turned out if had…
This is so good! And I can also see Mom in a parallel universe (or 1960) as an aunt or grandmother, with a very un-PC cigarette in one hand, beer in the other, instructing the kids in a Lucille Ball baritone and backing away just to watch the fun.
Let’s not forget the important speaking part of dads and granddads to amp up the mischief reward. “I’m so warm and dry.” “I’m so glad I have this blanket over me.” I can’t wait to sit on this nice soft cushion.” …
Clearly, Dad is in on the gig. “Warm and dry” bare-chested in his swim trunks seems suspicious. The bucket of “bait” that he probably just put down is filled with his own gallons. :)
As I’ve pointed out many times – middle aged white men, especially fathers, are fair game anymore since everyone else is taboo. Go ahead and throw water balloons at the guy who labors in fishing boat everyday to provide for his family…(we now return you to humorous comments)
RuComm over 3 years ago
Mom – the unindicted co-conspirator of so much summer fun.
Ida No over 3 years ago
Seagull: “Heh heh heh… just wait for it…”
catchup over 3 years ago
Sterling is growing up – no attempt to eat that butterfly in panel one…
Georgia Dunn creator over 3 years ago
I love Wallace’s Mom so much.
A Common 'tator over 3 years ago
I can’t help wondering how I’d have turned out if my mum had been a little more like Wallace’s mum… Or for that matter… how my kids would’ve turned out if had…
Aladar30 Premium Member over 3 years ago
She’s the best mom ever♡♡♡.
imagenesis over 3 years ago
This is the reason why Dads were created don’t you know?
mickjam over 3 years ago
´Pipe down’ is an awesome expression. Acceptable, yet very direct.
[Unnamed Reader - 74831d] over 3 years ago
Who says what a lovely day to be warm and dry? It’s a setup!
Homeward Premium Member over 3 years ago
This is so good! And I can also see Mom in a parallel universe (or 1960) as an aunt or grandmother, with a very un-PC cigarette in one hand, beer in the other, instructing the kids in a Lucille Ball baritone and backing away just to watch the fun.
jschumaker over 3 years ago
Will the seagull become collateral damage?
Killraven Premium Member over 3 years ago
You’d think Dad would learn by now. And is he deaf? Even I can hear the theme from Jaws building in the background!
ChrisRiesbeck Premium Member over 3 years ago
Let’s not forget the important speaking part of dads and granddads to amp up the mischief reward. “I’m so warm and dry.” “I’m so glad I have this blanket over me.” I can’t wait to sit on this nice soft cushion.” …
VanLaser over 3 years ago
Funny, there is a pipe down in the first panel :)
raybarb44 over 3 years ago
Mother of the year, every year….
scyphi26 over 3 years ago
What an oddly specific thing for you to say, Dad…
(you know, I wonder if he’s got at least an inkling of what’s coming to him already and is already internally braced for it…)
david_reaves Premium Member over 3 years ago
Clearly, Dad is in on the gig. “Warm and dry” bare-chested in his swim trunks seems suspicious. The bucket of “bait” that he probably just put down is filled with his own gallons. :)
WCraft Premium Member over 3 years ago
As I’ve pointed out many times – middle aged white men, especially fathers, are fair game anymore since everyone else is taboo. Go ahead and throw water balloons at the guy who labors in fishing boat everyday to provide for his family…(we now return you to humorous comments)
me_the_polish_gull over 3 years ago
Is it me, or Seagull saw Wallace, Sterling and Mom?
NWdryad over 3 years ago
Heaven forbid you should get Mrs. Collins wet. Not a pretty sight, judging by the view into her bedroom window
Bradley Walker over 3 years ago
Don’t hit anyone who might sue us.
FunnyMinnion over 3 years ago
I will remember this forever thanks Mrs. McClellan
MCProfessor over 3 years ago
Is the gull part of the family or just an acquaintance?
neatslob Premium Member over 3 years ago
And for heavens sake don’t throw one at Amelia unless you e decided you have lived long enough.
Some nerd who likes comics over 3 years ago
Just got back on gocomics and as always wonderful comics will
parkerinthehouse over 3 years ago
HAHAHA They crack me up!!
InquireWithin over 3 years ago
Dad does not count as an adult apparently (and by the sound of it, he’s playing along!)