Oh, this is going to be one of those Mary Goes Too Far stories, like when she broke up with Jeff because he didn't like her dating a recently widowed city councilman. Of course, Jeff apologized to Mary and all was right again. I assume we can expect the same thing. Mary will dominate the cake entry, and when it comes in second place, John Dill will apologize for letting her down.
Speaking of apologies, I'd like to apologize for my CakeWrecks.com link yesterday. I happened to link to their home page the day they posted their most un-family friendly cake pictures ever. Of course, they did fit with the theme of the beauty of nature, so it was sort of appropriate. I have changed the link to an earlier post with an end of the world theme. Surf safely!
Yes, indeed, Mary Knows Best. She has taken over this whole cake thing from the word go. The only thing John Dill has been allowed to do on his own is to fill out and mail the application.
ReplyDeleteHey, does anyone have a clue as to how large Santa Royale is? My initial impression was of a smallish, upscale California beachfront suburb, probably in Orange County. Yet at times, it seems larger than Los Angeles. Or is Santa Royale more just a shifting state of mind?
Don't argue, Mr. Dill. Mary has already mounted a TV over her stove, and is watching those videos of past contests as she speaks.
ReplyDeleteIs it just me, or is this "conversation" in today's strip the most disjointed, nonsensical bunch of "dialogue" ever? Panel Two doesn't even make sense to me. "This way you'll be ready when the time comes"?? What in the heck is she talking about?
ReplyDeleteThe time for what? The time for judging? The time for entering? The time for deciding on a design? The time for...? I hope Mary drops her cordless in that pot of nameless goo she's stirring and this conversation comes to an end soon.
fauxprof@9.09a - I think Santa Royale is supposed to be Santa Barbara. And Goleta is a real bedroom community of SB.
ReplyDeleteJust like the Four Seasons is a real hotel in Tahiti that Moy probably received a free vacation to after pimping the property in a story line.
Speaking of Jeff, I wonder if he'll be jealous of Mary & Mr. Dill? Conversations about butter-cream vs. marzipan and who gets to lick the spoon can get pretty heavy.
ReplyDeleteHere are some examples of designs one might find in a typical cake competition. I think Mary and John Dill are in over their heads.
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On Sunday-- someone's dream may be coming true, but certainly not mine as this " plot" continues.
ReplyDeleteThe 'eye in the sky' panel gets my early nomination for panel of the year.
@Dave in Parma - That eye could give someone nightmares. It's reminiscent of the eye from The Series of Unfortunate Events book series. Perhaps that's fitting.
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