It’s soooo sad, to think that their “hostess” (ie. the grieving widow) didn’t have time to fix them a proper meal, after they drove clear across town to bring her a card.
I mean, why have the wake now, when you’re so busy?Why not wait till next week when you won’t have to be running back and forth to the funeral home and the cemetery?
Then you can give this party the attention it deserves.
No one asks for potluck dishes for a wake… but most people will assume it would be appreciated.
The Pennys don’t “get” anything not explained….so they show up 2 hours early with nothing to offer.
The widow grabs all the food that’s been spoiling in the fridge during her grief and confusion and “fixes a plate” for the moochers.She knows they have no interest in the services or in comforting the bereaved relatives, so they’ll soon be gone if she feeds them.
Remember you ARE what you EAT. do they ever read the heart? Maybe Pattie puts it up when they are not looking. Maybe the widow knew they were coming and kept the good food hid till they left,knowing how they were.
When my father in law passed away we all met back at their house after the funeral for a late lunch. My father in laws brother ate like he had not eaten in weeks his first plate was heaping full and he went back for 2nd and 3rds. Everyone commented on it, there was plenty of food and he even took home a “doggie” plate.
I have to wonder if they even knew the deceased at all. I would not be surprised to learn that they surf the obits and go to the “best” ones for the free food.My grandmother had a friend who would go to funerals just for the fun of it, I guess. We to see “Don Giovanni” yesterday. Some funeral!
BTW… The Daily Herald (Northern Illinois) dropped TDS today sighting that it offended some senoirs..The actual problem was that they made it so small that it could no longer be understood… especiall in B&W and with all it’s detail…. .The good news is it is here at GoComics in all it’s glory… Plus we get to enjoy all the comments made by our Crustwood neighbors…. ! ! !
Burl took the day off for the Funeral also? Since Joy says they got there “early” they probably bypassed the service after they found out where the memorial luncheon was being held. I’m sure that the card contained their signature and nothing else. What a pair!
My MIL lived in the local retirement community. They went to all the funerals (lots!) and she always told us about the food. If I asked her about the deceased, most of the time, she didn’t know them! I swear that was a pastime for her and her friends! Leave it to the Penny’s to find free food! And I hope Joy didn’t wear that tee shirt, but she probably did!
margueritem almost 12 years ago
Of course they went for the food. Maybe they actually got a card for the bereaved, at the Dollar Store.
SusanSunshine Premium Member almost 12 years ago
Yeah sad….
It’s soooo sad, to think that their “hostess” (ie. the grieving widow) didn’t have time to fix them a proper meal, after they drove clear across town to bring her a card.
I mean, why have the wake now, when you’re so busy?Why not wait till next week when you won’t have to be running back and forth to the funeral home and the cemetery?
Then you can give this party the attention it deserves.
SusanSunshine Premium Member almost 12 years ago
Another possible scenario:
No one asks for potluck dishes for a wake… but most people will assume it would be appreciated.
The Pennys don’t “get” anything not explained….so they show up 2 hours early with nothing to offer.
The widow grabs all the food that’s been spoiling in the fridge during her grief and confusion and “fixes a plate” for the moochers.She knows they have no interest in the services or in comforting the bereaved relatives, so they’ll soon be gone if she feeds them.
loveslife almost 12 years ago
Remember you ARE what you EAT. do they ever read the heart? Maybe Pattie puts it up when they are not looking. Maybe the widow knew they were coming and kept the good food hid till they left,knowing how they were.
jeanie5448 almost 12 years ago
When my father in law passed away we all met back at their house after the funeral for a late lunch. My father in laws brother ate like he had not eaten in weeks his first plate was heaping full and he went back for 2nd and 3rds. Everyone commented on it, there was plenty of food and he even took home a “doggie” plate.
InTraining Premium Member almost 12 years ago
A bit confused here… Typically a wake there is coffee and cookies…. It’s after the funeral that lunch is offered…..? ! ?
InTraining Premium Member almost 12 years ago
JOY musta got BURL’s shirt at the “MIchelin” outlet store where they sell irregulars or secondsl ..! ! !
mikie2 almost 12 years ago
I have to wonder if they even knew the deceased at all. I would not be surprised to learn that they surf the obits and go to the “best” ones for the free food.My grandmother had a friend who would go to funerals just for the fun of it, I guess. We to see “Don Giovanni” yesterday. Some funeral!
InTraining Premium Member almost 12 years ago
BTW… The Daily Herald (Northern Illinois) dropped TDS today sighting that it offended some senoirs..The actual problem was that they made it so small that it could no longer be understood… especiall in B&W and with all it’s detail…. .The good news is it is here at GoComics in all it’s glory… Plus we get to enjoy all the comments made by our Crustwood neighbors…. ! ! !
finale almost 12 years ago
Burl took the day off for the Funeral also? Since Joy says they got there “early” they probably bypassed the service after they found out where the memorial luncheon was being held. I’m sure that the card contained their signature and nothing else. What a pair!
shamest Premium Member almost 12 years ago
Thrown together at the last minute ! Can’t people die at a time to provide better menu planning for the Pennys. Someone needs to slaps these two.
homealone almost 12 years ago
I like the sign on the wall by Adelle Davis. Am I the only one who remembers her?
Last Rose Of Summer Premium Member almost 12 years ago
My MIL lived in the local retirement community. They went to all the funerals (lots!) and she always told us about the food. If I asked her about the deceased, most of the time, she didn’t know them! I swear that was a pastime for her and her friends! Leave it to the Penny’s to find free food! And I hope Joy didn’t wear that tee shirt, but she probably did!
Hussell almost 12 years ago
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