Quoting the mother of female erotica is one way to open up this story of a young neophyte volunteering at the hospital, and meeting One Armed Jim. But I can't say that I actually approve.
The next panel is only included because it features a person of color, which happens about once every two years in this strip and is definitely worth noting.
Interesting final panel today. First of all, it looks like that "person of color" is the one talking, not Dawn. Second, what is with that look on Jim's face? He seemed relatively happy in previous panels. Lastly, I have to wonder why Uncle Joe felt compelled to put that arrow on the wall pointing at Jim's head.
ReplyDeleteThe arrow is so that we notice Jim's expression. He is, quite reasonably, annoyed that she can't listen to him for two minutes before she has to start jabbering about herself.
ReplyDeleteHe is already plotting how to use his prosthetic arm for fingerprint-free homicide.
Dawn, you came through your traumatic incident (we're back to the term "incident", I see) without a hair out of place. THIS GUY LOST HIS ARM!
ReplyDeleteNo wonder Jim looks so appalled. He thought he was meeting a cute girl, and then she turns out to be a self-centered bore. Welcome to the Worthiverse, Jim.
That's a person of color? Maybe in Santa Royale. I really think we're reading something into this strip today because we're already bored with Jim and Dawn.
ReplyDeleteWell, that "person of color" doesn't look too happy to be in the middle of all those Aryans. Considering "Dave," that's what Dawn seems to drawn to.
ReplyDeleteThe "color" seems to be orange. Perhaps he's related to Snooki. Or maybe John Boehner.
ReplyDeleteNot only is there a 'person of color', the gentleman seated at that table would appear to be wearing a yarmulke. Let's be on the lookout for more ethnic headwear. birdie, you watch for sombreros; phoebes, you're in charge of turbans; and we'll all BOLO for coolie hats.
ReplyDeleteAnd why is Dawn stroking Jim's right forearm so suggestively?
Dawn is confusing "drama" with "trauma".
ReplyDeleteagain.
ReplyDeleteHey Wanders,
ReplyDeleteI'm suggesting you change the link embedded in "Today's Full Strip." The Washington Post now makes you watch a commercial first AND THEN tells you your request is unauthorized and out of bounds. I.E., they won't let you see "Today's Strip."
Mary Worth is attempting their own version of Where's Waldo but they thought it was too hard so they put an arrow pointing at the coloured man.
ReplyDeleteMisquoting The Wizard of Oz: "My, sandwiches come and go so quickly around here!" Wednesday: Jim has one, Dawn does not. Thursday: Jim's sandwich has vanished. Friday: Jim has his sandwich back. It has magically cloned itself for Dawn, too. Saturday: Dawn takes a bite out of her sandwich. Sunday: Jim's sandwich is gone. And Dawn's is untouched! This is better than a three-card monte game in Times Square.
ReplyDeleteMike in Cleveland, re the Washington Post site, just select the previous day's date; after that strip displays, you can change the date to today's date. (I don't think there's a way to eliminate the commercial, though.)
ReplyDeleteFrom Jim's dismal expression in the last panel, he must fear that Dawn is going to yank off his remaining arm.
Thanks, KitKat, but I figured out you can stop the commercial as soon as it starts and then scroll down to select the comic you want. You get the current day's.
ReplyDeleteKind of overkill to run a commercial before Reading Mary Worth. Sheesh.
ReplyDeleteSorry, Dear Readers, I did have a bad link all week for the daily strip on the Washington Post. I don't think I can eliminate the cheesy commercials, but at least the strip will come up as advertised.
ReplyDeleteOh for heaven's sake, Dawn! You went through a somewhat-traumatic event last week. You have NO IDEA how long it will affect you.
ReplyDeleteWhat a self-centered twit.
BTW, "heaven's" and "twit" were not my first choice words...
--Beagle Vet
Good grief.
ReplyDeleteWhat with the disappearing-reappearing trays, sandwiches, and what not, I'm wondering if what's-his-name's missing arm won't reappear to whack Dawn upside the head and change her life, AGAIN, ya know.
Or not.