Wanders, that shirt looked much better on your four-year-old self than it does on Real Man Boss. Maybe we can refer to him as the Notorious RMB. The first time I read today's strip, I thought he said, "That's why I ordered you," so I figured he seriously misunderstood the concept of online dating.
Ted Miller (what a character!) would be a giant upgrade, Estelle.
Nooooooooo! In a strip legendary for tediously dragging out banal conversations for days on end, the one I really wanted to see isn't going to happen! I was so looking forward to see how Estelle would gracefully (or not) extricate herself from her date with rugged and weathered old man Methuselah. And now he's gone.
Is this KM's attempt at letting us readers know that she understands that MEN CAN BE BOORISH? She failed so miserably with Ted Miller (WAC). Today's guy is over the top, a relic from a remake of "Thelma and Louise" (my favorite movie). I expect a real 2019 online dating experience would be much oilier, with Estelle cajoled into at least date number 2 with Cave Man/Country Western Singer knock off before he dropped his scales.
Oh Scottie, you took the wind out of my billowing sails of complaint, for I too felt robbed that it was one-and-done for the ancient one. But for those of you who mentioned Ted Miller, I say be patient. I think he will be date #4.
Will blessed St. Mary introduce ideal match Wilbur to Estelle, or, will they meet cute at the mailboxes, or, will the romance originate at an epic pool party?
I join Scottie McW and Yahoonski in lamenting being denied the enjoyment(?) of the dialogue between Estelle and her first date. We'll probably be similarly denied what passes between her and Real Man Boss. We're only going to get one-day glimpses of each of these winners - no character development. Just think of what KM could be doing (or maybe not) with this series of dates . . .
When I saw Real Guts Boss, I thought he was channeling the great Slim Whitman, whose singing abilities rid the earth of Martins in Mars Attacks! I think Estelle needs to take Slim/Real Guts Boss on a "controlling men" episode of Maury.
Once again, KM is out of her element and has no idea how online dating works. Like Steve G, I want to know how Estelle is picking these characters. They have to have a picture and a profile telling their likes, dislikes and real age. (In the case of the first one, Mr. Burns, I'll cut him some slack. He may have used a picture that was 50 years old and exaggerated a little.) Unless Estelle is closing her eyes and picking the first one her finger lands on, there is no way that she could be so unaware that she is picking a bunch of losers.
BTW Wanders, you look much better in that outfit than the Slim Whitman wannabe does.
Don't be shy! I'd love to hear what you have to say about Mary Worth. Just keep it clean, that's all I ask. This is a FAMILY FRIENDLY blog. I don't want to moderate comments, but I will if I have to.
Perhaps Estelle shouldn't date men named El Guapo.
ReplyDeleteWanders, that shirt looked much better on your four-year-old self than it does on Real Man Boss. Maybe we can refer to him as the Notorious RMB. The first time I read today's strip, I thought he said, "That's why I ordered you," so I figured he seriously misunderstood the concept of online dating.
ReplyDeleteTed Miller (what a character!) would be a giant upgrade, Estelle.
Why bother with online dating? Just walk up to a woman and say, "You! Me! That's how it's going to be!"
ReplyDeleteMr. G's personality makes it difficult to appreciate his excruciating attention to sartorial detail.
ReplyDeleteI am looking forward to today's BFH.
Today's Boldface Haiku is titled
ReplyDelete"Ladies And Gentlemen, Real Guts Boss".
Knows place!
Real guts boss!
For! I...you too!
Check, please!
ReplyDeleteNooooooooo! In a strip legendary for tediously dragging out banal conversations for days on end, the one I really wanted to see isn't going to happen! I was so looking forward to see how Estelle would gracefully (or not) extricate herself from her date with rugged and weathered old man Methuselah. And now he's gone.
My crest is fallen, and it can't get up.
-- Scottie McW.
Is this KM's attempt at letting us readers know that she understands that MEN CAN BE BOORISH? She failed so miserably with Ted Miller (WAC). Today's guy is over the top, a relic from a remake of "Thelma and Louise" (my favorite movie). I expect a real 2019 online dating experience would be much oilier, with Estelle cajoled into at least date number 2 with Cave Man/Country Western Singer knock off before he dropped his scales.
ReplyDeleteOh Scottie, you took the wind out of my billowing sails of complaint, for I too felt robbed that it was one-and-done for the ancient one. But for those of you who mentioned Ted Miller, I say be patient. I think he will be date #4.
ReplyDeleteWill blessed St. Mary introduce ideal match Wilbur to Estelle, or, will they meet cute at the mailboxes, or, will the romance originate at an epic pool party?
ReplyDeleteIn deep mid-winter ennui,
Meg
I predict that tomorrow's dinner date will have forgotten to bring his wallet.
ReplyDeleteThe dating profiles for these guys would have include a picture and their commentary.
ReplyDeleteThe picture of Real Guts Boss and his bio wasn't a tip off?
How is Estelle making the selections?
There's no way in heck that she can play the victim here.
She's just leaching some free dinners.
And who is watching Libby?
I join Scottie McW and Yahoonski in lamenting being denied the enjoyment(?) of the dialogue between Estelle and her first date. We'll probably be similarly denied what passes between her and Real Man Boss. We're only going to get one-day glimpses of each of these winners - no character development. Just think of what KM could be doing (or maybe not) with this series of dates . . .
ReplyDeleteWhen I saw Real Guts Boss, I thought he was channeling the great Slim Whitman, whose singing abilities rid the earth of Martins in Mars Attacks! I think Estelle needs to take Slim/Real Guts Boss on a "controlling men" episode of Maury.
ReplyDeleteOnce again, KM is out of her element and has no idea how online dating works. Like Steve G, I want to know how Estelle is picking these characters. They have to have a picture and a profile telling their likes, dislikes and real age. (In the case of the first one, Mr. Burns, I'll cut him some slack. He may have used a picture that was 50 years old and exaggerated a little.) Unless Estelle is closing her eyes and picking the first one her finger lands on, there is no way that she could be so unaware that she is picking a bunch of losers.
BTW Wanders, you look much better in that outfit than the Slim Whitman wannabe does.