Okay... just in case you missed it on Monday, there is definitely a picture of Batman behind Dawn. Probably a little too obvious today, Joe, but thanks just the same. Even more thrilling, however, is the fact that this is probably the first time ever that there has been noticeable continuity in the Weston's breakfast nook. Of course, the roses are now modern art and they've put in some bookshelves. But, hey, it's Batman! And I was huge on Batman when Joe Giella was drawing him back in the day, so I consider this a personal gift to me. I feel like I've come full circle.
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Wilbur tells Dawn, "I trust you to know what you're doing?" Does he really know his daughter?
Wilbur Weston -- bad advice columnist, terrible father!
There may be continuity in the breakfast nook, but Wilbur's three wispy hairs will have to be monitored.
Maybe KM made a deal with Joe - "Okay on Batman, but you have to put in a huge pink rose too."
Can we nominate Wilbur for Most Useless Father of the Year? If he perceives the Dawn-Harlan relationship only as a possible "romance with your teacher," he's hopeless. Red flags should be waving in his face and alarm bells ringing in his ears (well, in KM's, that is - do the words "Title IX" sound familiar?).
@KitKat, I doubt that "Title IX" would be at all familiar to KM. Her grasp of university life is probably based on 1930s movie musicals. And not the good Mickey-and-Judy ones, either.
Wouldn't it be great if...
"Dear Wendy, I am a widowed, youngish adjunct professor at a regional state university. On short notice, I was asked to fill in and finish teaching a class for a more senior faculty member. I find myself attracted to one of my female students, who seems academically and personally directionless. We have had met several times, but the relationship has been purely platonic. This young woman has latched on to me and seems to find me attractive. Many women are drawn to me because I have a thick mustache and I am very interesting, but I have always brushed them off because I haven't yet been ready to date again. My feelings are changing now, and I'm wondering if I'm ready for romance. Is it unethical for me to pursue a personal relationship with this young woman if I am not the permanent professor of her class? Will I be in violation of Title IX if her grade is unaffected?
Signed,
Renaissance Man"
I would be surprised if Moy has seen Uncle Joe's Batman gift to us as I doubt she reads the strip.
Wilbur Wilbur Wilbur, you're not fooling anyone by combing over 3 hairs. Cut them and have done with it.
carlnepa, not to be picky, but I don't know how you are coming up with 3 hairs. In panel 1, Wilbur has 2 hairs combed over from the right, and in panel 2 he has 4 hairs coming over from the left.
Please... Vince... Carlnepa... let's not split hairs...
Dear Renaissance Man,
I am not familiar with Title IX. Does it have something to do with boxing? Boxing is a dangerous sport. May I suggest yoga instead? Anyway, a good way to test the interest of this student is to shave off your mustache and see if she sticks around. If that doesn’t work… Hmmmm … I guess you could ask to meet her parents. I'm sure they will have an opinion on your relationship.
Good luck!
Wendy
There needs to be a category in the annual awards: best hand gesture. The strip would be nothing without them.
Vince: I averaged the hair count.
Do you think Wilbur has given them names, like Homer Simpson? He called his two hairs Archie and Wicket.
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