While I’m still traveling, I just have to wonder, “Who signs a text to somebody they already know?”
Love,
Wandurs
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LOL, wanders! Wait, what? She's holding the phone to her ear, yet in the next panel supposedly Arthur/Arther is seeing her on his laptop, while her voice comes out of a nearby phone? I don't think I understand this technology. GUess I'm not as tech savvy as the lovely Estelle.
I was thinking the same thing Anon E Mous. I thought they were finally Skyping, but he's just gazing at Estelle's picture, thinking about going for the motherlode.
Estelle is such a bird brain. As Wandurs said, why would anyone sign a text with their name? Also, if said person spells their name wrong wouldn't you be a tad suspicious.
I have the same sympathy for Estelle as I had for Wilbur, which is none.
Wanders, what a neat surprise to have a post from you today! I hope the birthday celebration is festive and fun.
I'm also confused by the technological mix today, so I'm reassured that I'm not the only one. Maybe Arthur/Arther/Mr. Scammer printed Estelle's photo and taped it to the screen.
This morning's BBC News reported about a Russian tourist in Indonesia who was detained for attempting to smuggle a drugged orangutan in a wicker basket on a flight. Of course I thought of Estelle's so-called suitor.
Aha, now we have confirmation that this is a scam. I could be wrong, but I'd be very surprised if they sell PBR in Malaysia.
Of course, Arther only contributes to this farce by spreading another load of manure instead of just saying, "Yeah? So? You never made a typo? Jeez, if you're going to be this hypercritical over nothing, then I maybe I best rethink our relatioship."
People of a certain age that are clueless abaout sending emails will sign them at the bottom. The same sort of people that start with Dear XXX rather than just Hi or Hi XXX. And that write compliant emails with overly formal words in them like hereby, henceforth and purchased.
My frustration over not being able to slap Estelle is overwhelming. "I can't think of myself when I'm talking to you?" What kind of crap is that? How is Estelle such an idiot? And are we really supposed to believe that Mary isn't meddling in all of this? Clearly her Meddle-sense was tingling. The Mary we know and snark at would have right then started asking questions like, "What do you really know about him?" "Have you done a Google search on him?" "Don't you think you're rushing into this?"
And Estelle is only 60. My boyfriend is 64, and he doesnt sign his texts. I think My just doesn't know how texts work.
Scottie McW, I'm not sure if that is legit PBR. It could just be Pob Beer. Another ominous sign is that filthy table. Not only does Art not think of himself properly, he can't clean properly, either. Blech.
Now, who could have seen that coming? Besides Every. Single. One. Of. Us.
Seriously, I think Estelle’s problem lies a lot deeper than simple naïveté, or just plain stupidity. Mary should ditch the platitudes and convince her to have a full neurological workup.
Sunday: We finally learn thjat Estelle has been talking to Danny Devito. Danny's wife Reah must have taken him to the cleaners, because he's living in utter squalor. (Either that, or he's just a fat, disgusting slob.)
How did Danny Z get the money to buy Estelle flowers? Did he get her credit card number already? Was that one of the questions we didn't see?
In one way, I am disappointed at KM. I was hoping that Arthur Z was a Nigerian Prince whose money was tied up in a bank. But then I'm not because we didn't think it would be this hilarious. He makes the homeless plate licker look like George Clooney in comparison.
I guess we could see the scammer coming up in all this, but who knew he would be so crummy? After scrolling past the last two panels from Sunday I had to go wash my hands.
At least he appears to be self employed, not part of a larger scam operation.
I'm guessing Arther's going in for the sting now, he's almost out of beer.
Maybe Mr de Vito is researching for a role as a scammer who lives in a dungeon eating junk food and guzzling beer. It'll be an Oscar worthy performance. Danny De Vito in Arther, Prince Of Nigeria. Coming soon to a laptop near you. Sigh!
Like everyone else, I am disappointed that Moy didn't take this story down a more imaginative route. @Regina W-P, that would have been great if Arthur had turned out to be a real Nigerian Prince. Or if Estelle was just pretending to be a dope and she turned out to be the grifter and took Arthur for all he was worth. Oh well...
@KitKat - maybe Arthur was Libby's original owner; all those sharp beer can tabs lying around could explain the missing eyeball. The food? Is that falafel? Is that a bottle of isopropyl alcohol that he opened after the beer ran out?
Perhaps "Arthu/er" is in cahoots with the other winners Estelle already dated, and they are going to split up her estate after "Arthur" convinces Estelle to marry him online and unseen, because he's having trouble getting back into the US. At least one of these guys could be a hitman. Just saying...
I'm a day late with this, but I must say that even though I'm not a texter (I have a tough time even typing in a number on my cell), I and many of my friends and former colleagues do and did generally sign emails. I do it chiefly if it's more like a letter than a one-line message. Maybe it's just a holdover from old-fashioned correspondence, but I know much younger folks that do it, too. Also, I thought it was pretty clear that Danny's laptop was showing a photo Estelle had posted to the dating site. If they had been skyping the jig would have been up long ago.
Monday: I don't like Danny DeVito's ominous "don't worry, you will." Was Estelle so stupid that she gave this clown her address?
Estelle's comment is confusing to me as well. Why is she saying "I'll make it up to you?" Is she implying something not family friendly?
I can't wait for Arther/Arthur to show up at the door, preferably dressed as the Penguin.
Everytime I see Arther's/Arthur's apartment, I feel like cleaning my screen. I bet he smells like stale beer, a dirty ashtray, unwashed body and moldy clothes.
@Regina Wolfe-Parks, Estelle's "I'll make it up to you" made me scratch my head too - ?? "I can't wait to thank you in person" would make sense, although expecting Estelle to make sense is setting a low bar. (Thanking Prince Charming in person could test the limits of family friendly - we'll avoid that so we don't picture something we can't unsee.)
Even Artther/Arthur's chair is disgusting. June must have cackled her head off drawing these panels. Anyway, is this gremlin grifter going to hire another grifter to impersonate him to meet Estelle and complete the con? Or will he manage to siphon off all of Estelle's resources without leaving his squalid digs? Will Estelle be left at Santa Royale International Airport waiting in vain, then find she can't even pay for parking?
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LOL, wanders! Wait, what? She's holding the phone to her ear, yet in the next panel supposedly Arthur/Arther is seeing her on his laptop, while her voice comes out of a nearby phone? I don't think I understand this technology. GUess I'm not as tech savvy as the lovely Estelle.
Yours,
Anon E Mouse
I was thinking the same thing Anon E Mous. I thought they were finally Skyping, but he's just gazing at Estelle's picture, thinking about going for the motherlode.
Estelle is such a bird brain. As Wandurs said, why would anyone sign a text with their name? Also, if said person spells their name wrong wouldn't you be a tad suspicious.
I have the same sympathy for Estelle as I had for Wilbur, which is none.
Signed,
Regeenua
Wanders, what a neat surprise to have a post from you today! I hope the birthday celebration is festive and fun.
I'm also confused by the technological mix today, so I'm reassured that I'm not the only one. Maybe Arthur/Arther/Mr. Scammer printed Estelle's photo and taped it to the screen.
This morning's BBC News reported about a Russian tourist in Indonesia who was detained for attempting to smuggle a drugged orangutan in a wicker basket on a flight. Of course I thought of Estelle's so-called suitor.
The only sane explanation for the last week is that Moy is planning 10 plagues for Estelle and she wants her readers to think Estelle has earned them.
Maybe Moy will give us the actual explanation.
Aha, now we have confirmation that this is a scam. I could be wrong, but I'd be very surprised if they sell PBR in Malaysia.
Of course, Arther only contributes to this farce by spreading another load of manure instead of just saying, "Yeah? So? You never made a typo? Jeez, if you're going to be this hypercritical over nothing, then I maybe I best rethink our relatioship."
-- Scottie McW.
Speaking of typo, I obviously meant to write "relatioshipp."
-- S. McW.
"ARTHER" is only one letter off from "ARCHER". Looks as if archie slipped up. Estelle's scammer is e.e. cummings' cockroach, confirmed.
People of a certain age that are clueless abaout sending emails will sign them at the bottom. The same sort of people that start with Dear XXX rather than just Hi or Hi XXX. And that write compliant emails with overly formal words in them like hereby, henceforth and purchased.
Maybe he should go with "Art" so he doesn't slip up again.
My frustration over not being able to slap Estelle is overwhelming. "I can't think of myself when I'm talking to you?" What kind of crap is that? How is Estelle such an idiot? And are we really supposed to believe that Mary isn't meddling in all of this? Clearly her Meddle-sense was tingling. The Mary we know and snark at would have right then started asking questions like, "What do you really know about him?" "Have you done a Google search on him?" "Don't you think you're rushing into this?"
And Estelle is only 60. My boyfriend is 64, and he doesnt sign his texts. I think My just doesn't know how texts work.
And of course, when I wrote "My just doesn't know how texts work," I meant to write, "Mey just doesn't know how texts work."
If I were the suspicious type, I might think that "Arthu/er" has hacked Estelle's computer and is spying on her through her webcam. Luckily, I'm not.
ChestUR here, Estelle is an idiot. Next she will see "Arther" in her toast, as a lovely vision in charred bread. With tahini sauce, of course.
Libby must be applying for a passport now, to get away from this fool.
Scottie McW, I'm not sure if that is legit PBR. It could just be Pob Beer. Another ominous sign is that filthy table. Not only does Art not think of himself properly, he can't clean properly, either. Blech.
Sunday, March 23: THE BIG REVEAL! Hee!
SUNDAY
Now, who could have seen that coming? Besides Every. Single. One. Of. Us.
Seriously, I think Estelle’s problem lies a lot deeper than simple naïveté, or just plain stupidity. Mary should ditch the platitudes and convince her to have a full neurological workup.
Sunday: We finally learn thjat Estelle has been talking to Danny Devito. Danny's wife Reah must have taken him to the cleaners, because he's living in utter squalor. (Either that, or he's just a fat, disgusting slob.)
How did Danny Z get the money to buy Estelle flowers? Did he get her credit card number already? Was that one of the questions we didn't see?
In one way, I am disappointed at KM. I was hoping that Arthur Z was a Nigerian Prince whose money was tied up in a bank. But then I'm not because we didn't think it would be this hilarious. He makes the homeless plate licker look like George Clooney in comparison.
Panel of the Year! Panel of the Year!
I thought "Arthur/Arther" liked cats, but I don't see one. Maybe no room amidst the garbage, smoke, and food (if that's what that is)?
@Regina Wolfe-Parks at 8:08 a.m., even Wilbur Weston would be an upgrade.
Why is every woman in MW except Mary a dimwit? Granted, Estelle is the absolute dimmest.
I guess we could see the scammer coming up in all this, but who knew he would be so crummy? After scrolling past the last two panels from Sunday I had to go wash my hands.
At least he appears to be self employed, not part of a larger scam operation.
I'm guessing Arther's going in for the sting now, he's almost out of beer.
Oobviousslly.
Maybe Mr de Vito is researching for a role as a scammer who lives in a dungeon eating junk food and guzzling beer. It'll be an Oscar worthy performance. Danny De Vito in Arther, Prince Of Nigeria. Coming soon to a laptop near you. Sigh!
SUNDAY
Like everyone else, I am disappointed that Moy didn't take this story down a more imaginative route. @Regina W-P, that would have been great if Arthur had turned out to be a real Nigerian Prince. Or if Estelle was just pretending to be a dope and she turned out to be the grifter and took Arthur for all he was worth. Oh well...
@KitKat - maybe Arthur was Libby's original owner; all those sharp beer can tabs lying around could explain the missing eyeball. The food? Is that falafel? Is that a bottle of isopropyl alcohol that he opened after the beer ran out?
I was wrong yesterday. Not even archie the cockroach would live in that filth.
Kitkat, the men in Santa Royale are also dimwits. Mary must put something in the water supply so she can "help" everyone.
Alternate take: That's Wilbur Weston after the water company cut him off and the batteries in the shower radio ran out for the last time.
The green light tells me Arthur is calling from the realms of the damned. In fact he might be Screwtape himself.
Oh, this is so over the top that it's better than I had hoped. Brigman doesn't do subtle.
This guy must be a pretty lousy scammer if he's living like this.
-- S. McW.
Hey Notre Dame, we found your missing bell ringer.
@S. McW. My thoughts exactly. This is more than we could have hoped for.
@Sandi Ego, lol.
Whoa. Wilbur has really let himself go.
Why doesn't she notice that he's calling from a non-Malaysian area code? Or why doesn't she ask for a Skype call? She is so dumb.
Perhaps "Arthu/er" is in cahoots with the other winners Estelle already dated, and they are going to split up her estate after "Arthur" convinces Estelle to marry him online and unseen, because he's having trouble getting back into the US. At least one of these guys could be a hitman. Just saying...
They don't even need Skype; how about just Facetime?
I'm a day late with this, but I must say that even though I'm not a texter (I have a tough time even typing in a number on my cell), I and many of my friends and former colleagues do and did generally sign emails. I do it chiefly if it's more like a letter than a one-line message. Maybe it's just a holdover from old-fashioned correspondence, but I know much younger folks that do it, too. Also, I thought it was pretty clear that Danny's laptop was showing a photo Estelle had posted to the dating site. If they had been skyping the jig would have been up long ago.
I'm disappointed with Arthur. Even when you work from home you need to shower, shave and get dressed professionally. Where's his professional pride?
Yes, that's already the panel of the year. Wandu/ers might as well cancel the contest this time.
Monday: I don't like Danny DeVito's ominous "don't worry, you will." Was Estelle so stupid that she gave this clown her address?
Estelle's comment is confusing to me as well. Why is she saying "I'll make it up to you?" Is she implying something not family friendly?
I can't wait for Arther/Arthur to show up at the door, preferably dressed as the Penguin.
Everytime I see Arther's/Arthur's apartment, I feel like cleaning my screen. I bet he smells like stale beer, a dirty ashtray, unwashed body and moldy clothes.
He has cats. They are dead under the piles of refuse.
@Regina Wolfe-Parks, Estelle's "I'll make it up to you" made me scratch my head too - ?? "I can't wait to thank you in person" would make sense, although expecting Estelle to make sense is setting a low bar. (Thanking Prince Charming in person could test the limits of family friendly - we'll avoid that so we don't picture something we can't unsee.)
Even Artther/Arthur's chair is disgusting. June must have cackled her head off drawing these panels. Anyway, is this gremlin grifter going to hire another grifter to impersonate him to meet Estelle and complete the con? Or will he manage to siphon off all of Estelle's resources without leaving his squalid digs? Will Estelle be left at Santa Royale International Airport waiting in vain, then find she can't even pay for parking?
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