Personally, I enjoy this, because there are some who would envision whatever they’re doing, as doing it apart from their S.O… but here, it’s nice, because though they are having slightly different visions of the whole thing, at least they both envision married life toghether ….they are really thinking as “partners in life”….
Only in the pigment of their imaginations.^Good one! Or, you could have alternately have said, depends if Twain gets to the station in time… (ba-dum-bum-ching!)….
“Call It Love”, Poco“Just You And Me”, Chicago“Being With You”, Smokey Robinson“When I’m 64”, the Beatles“When I Grow Too Old To Dream”, by Sigmund Romberg and lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II, made famous by Gracie Fields. Linda Ronstadt, and others..
The dreams are not mutually exclusive. There’s room in life for romantic dinners and mountain climbing, for movies and jetskiis. There’s a time and a place for everything, and their wishes will ultimately come true.
Hmm. Brad dreams of marital romance, Toni dreams of marital adventure. I think they need to discuss their respective ambitions (or lack thereof) in some depth before they actually get married.
These two visions are absolutely not mutually exclusive. There is no reason they can’t have moments of Brad’s mushy idea of romance and moments of Toni’s adventurous idea, interspersed with many moments of normal domesticity.
Yeah, neither of these visions include babies, but then marriage initially would appear to be romance, passion & adventure. Starting a family, though desirable, is pushed off into the future.
The lesson of today’s strip is, “Don’t assume you know what’s in your partner’s mind. There’s no substitute for communication.” I don’t think this is meant to be seen as Brad and Toni being incompatible on some fundamental level; as others have pointed out, the two dreams are hardly mutually exclusive.
On the subject of whether Brad and Toni have become intimate, it would seem likely. Just because it’s never been shown (family strip) or implied doesn’t mean it hasn’t happened. We haven’t been treated to either one using the toilet, either, but Evans doesn’t have to report on everything. Some things are private, even for comic strip characters. True, we’ve seen Luann and Quill kissing and lying down on her bed (and being interrupted before things got too steamy), but the strip’s ostensibly about Luann and everything teen girls go through growing up, which would include making out with boys, so it’s appropriate. It’s not necessary to delve into this with the older, adult couple.
3 things to note: (1) Shannon is not in either person’s vision, but then neither are any children at all. No adoption, no conception. (2) In Toni’s vision, not only do they never touch, they don’t even get close to each other. This marriage will have no need for birth control! (3) Trouble in paradise? The interview with Greg Evans strongly implied that there would be a lot of ups and downs in this relationship, so don’t count on a wedding any time soon, folks.
Lol. Reality: Changing diapers, worrying about the job, paying bills, filing tax returns, mowing the lawn, fixing the plumbing. All the stuff you see their parents doing.
these are dreams of what might be …Shannon is a harsh reality that will insert itself into their future lives, changing those dreams forever. ^That reminds me of that adage: "there’s three sides to every story… yours, mine, and the truth !….
No matter what we fantasize or plan or anticipate heading into a commitment with someone else, it doesn’t always turn out the way we “dream”, especially with life’s little “surprises” (all kinds of surprises).. but, still, it’s nice when people at least endeavor to actually want to spend time with their mate….that’s why I was saying that the important thing is: that at least Brad and Toni are trying to imagine life together ….. I’ve seen some couples go into it with the mentality of almost leading separate lives, and hardly spending any time with their mate… – Of course, there are times that each will have or want something separate to do… but I’ve seen how some will get married, and still act like they’re single, going out and not communicating, not spending any time with the other, except maybe for 5 minutes, and no bonding at all… and not really learning how to deal with one another…
I don’t believe they’re very far apart in their thinking and can “equilibrize.” After all, in the 1st & 3rd panels, they’re awfully intimate, anyway! I don’t think Toni objects to intimacy. I just think her natural preference is “action.” Brad’s is “couch potato.” They’ll find a happy medium.
I’m also thinking that the Evans’ may not want to reveal their intentions for Shannon just yet, which is why she may not appear in either Brad or Toni’s vision. But, perhaps, eventually. I do want to see Shannon find parents / guardians that will give her all the TLC she needs. I think she’d be quite viable in the right environment. At present, it seems Brad/Toni are the only alternative. And she’s taken such an instant bonding to Brad.
It seems to me Brad’s vision of marriage is that it’s just like dating. What is left out are discussions of money issues, who does the dishes, who takes out the trash. I was not aware of the problem mundane matters can be when I got married, either.
Communicate, Brad, communicate! Decide BEFORE marriage exactly how things are going to be. This will give you issues to “discuss” as soon as reality hits.
After Quill finishes teaching Gunther how to “man up”, maybe he can give Brad a few lessons, too. An Aussie’s macho-man-to-go duties in Pitt are never done, it seems.
“….,whan CURRENTLY she is portrayed differently. But of course sinc I hav enot been reading this for my whole freaking life i am not an expert. read the damn thing ans think wht you will but spoare us the 3-4-5 daily posts pbsessing on same._____________________________________
Okay, Joel. I THINK You’ve had ENOUGH “Adult Beverages” for one day. Put the bottle DOWN, and Someone will Drive You Home…,
Antique Motor Vehicle – A motor vehicle … manufactured more than 25 years prior to the current year, which has been maintained in or restored to a condition, which is substantially in conformance with manufacturer specifications..If our children were motor vehicles, they would be antiques.
The antiquing that my wife and I do is watching the “Roadshow”… I also like the reactions of some people after they find out the worth…. or non-worth…. of an item…. – Sometimes we even turn down the sound and do “voice overs” when it comes to people’s reactions…. but we’ve learned a bit from that show with the sound up, too… when Iron Chef was strictly the Japanese version, we “dubbed” the sound of that, too… my wife and I like to have fun, that way. I hoped for someone fun like that, and she is actually even _*better* than advertised….
Marriage is the art of compromise. It is also loving one enough to help their dreams come true. I enjoyed today’s comic as it made me smile. My wonderful husband of 27 years took a deep breath when he said yes to my wanting to go to Epcot/Disney on our honeymoon (a year after we were married as we had to save for it). Years later, we went on “his” honeymoon to Spain. Now, three children, two dogs and various other pets later, we love sitting on the back porch, talking and holding hands.
Is this the first we have seen of Tony’s tattoo? Seems like some mention of it was made back when Brad was smitten but Tony wasn’t buying it yet. Anyone know for sure?
JayBluE almost 11 years ago
Personally, I enjoy this, because there are some who would envision whatever they’re doing, as doing it apart from their S.O… but here, it’s nice, because though they are having slightly different visions of the whole thing, at least they both envision married life toghether ….they are really thinking as “partners in life”….
ILuvLu almost 11 years ago
Brad, the incurable romantic.
BronyInk almost 11 years ago
DO ALL THE THINGS!!!
JayBluE almost 11 years ago
“His And Hers”“Same Difference”“You Say Lovely, And I Say Lively…”“Let’s Call The Whole Thing Aww”or “As Long As We’re Doing It Together”
reedkomicks Premium Member almost 11 years ago
One could reverse the thought bubbles and have it make sense.
JayBluE almost 11 years ago
Will Twain be there?….
JayBluE almost 11 years ago
People, it’s only a comic. ^But…. I’m so… “drawn” to it!….
Mikeyj almost 11 years ago
Nice strip, a cut above the usual Sunday fare! :)
but…. where’s Shannon? :P
Mikeyj almost 11 years ago
Nice strip, a cut above the usual Sunday fare! :)
but…. where’s Shannon? :P
JayBluE almost 11 years ago
“Sponsored” by…S. H. Maltz Greeting Cards… – and by…Steppenwolf Auto care (and Travel Agency)… “We getcha motor really runnin’!…”
JayBluE almost 11 years ago
Only in the pigment of their imaginations.^Good one! Or, you could have alternately have said, depends if Twain gets to the station in time… (ba-dum-bum-ching!)….
JayBluE almost 11 years ago
“Call It Love”, Poco“Just You And Me”, Chicago“Being With You”, Smokey Robinson“When I’m 64”, the Beatles“When I Grow Too Old To Dream”, by Sigmund Romberg and lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II, made famous by Gracie Fields. Linda Ronstadt, and others..
JayBluE almost 11 years ago
Nice!
JayBluE almost 11 years ago
As long as they don’t go “apple picking” or “antiquing” instead of watching football…..
blunebottle almost 11 years ago
Holy cats- Brad is the romantic in this couple! Levi: They both have matching tattoos, remember?
Angelalex242 almost 11 years ago
The dreams are not mutually exclusive. There’s room in life for romantic dinners and mountain climbing, for movies and jetskiis. There’s a time and a place for everything, and their wishes will ultimately come true.
Angelalex242 almost 11 years ago
Also, I doubt Brad cares if he finishes 2nd. His romantic thoughts will just sing ‘wind beneath her wings’ and call it good.
jemgirl81 almost 11 years ago
Brad is the romantic I see. Lol
Sisyphos almost 11 years ago
Hmm. Brad dreams of marital romance, Toni dreams of marital adventure. I think they need to discuss their respective ambitions (or lack thereof) in some depth before they actually get married.
JayBluE almost 11 years ago
Well, considering Tom, Becky and Huck are stuck in the book, you could also say: "Never the Twain shall (they) meet… Lol!
sarafaye almost 11 years ago
These two visions are absolutely not mutually exclusive. There is no reason they can’t have moments of Brad’s mushy idea of romance and moments of Toni’s adventurous idea, interspersed with many moments of normal domesticity.
Lyons Group, Inc. almost 11 years ago
The Notebook? Clue me in on that one.
cdward almost 11 years ago
It’s only a comic, but imagining BOTH scenarios – a both/and rather than an either/or – is rather nice.
Mordock999 Premium Member almost 11 years ago
Wake UP, You Two.
You’re DREAMING.
You FORGOT One Little Itty-Bitty DETAIL. Your Near Certain ADOPTION of the She-Beast, Shannon.
With “Little Ms Center-of-Attention” around After You’re Married, You Won’t Be Able to Do ANY of THAT Stuff.
And DON’T Even THINK about Having Sex….,
percenez almost 11 years ago
uh, oh
imbaldeagle almost 11 years ago
Yeah, neither of these visions include babies, but then marriage initially would appear to be romance, passion & adventure. Starting a family, though desirable, is pushed off into the future.
karanne almost 11 years ago
So I finally see (with magnification) what Toni’s tat is! A tiny bit butch, isn’t she? (But such a sweet girl!)
Partyalldatyme almost 11 years ago
The lesson of today’s strip is, “Don’t assume you know what’s in your partner’s mind. There’s no substitute for communication.” I don’t think this is meant to be seen as Brad and Toni being incompatible on some fundamental level; as others have pointed out, the two dreams are hardly mutually exclusive.
Partyalldatyme almost 11 years ago
On the subject of whether Brad and Toni have become intimate, it would seem likely. Just because it’s never been shown (family strip) or implied doesn’t mean it hasn’t happened. We haven’t been treated to either one using the toilet, either, but Evans doesn’t have to report on everything. Some things are private, even for comic strip characters. True, we’ve seen Luann and Quill kissing and lying down on her bed (and being interrupted before things got too steamy), but the strip’s ostensibly about Luann and everything teen girls go through growing up, which would include making out with boys, so it’s appropriate. It’s not necessary to delve into this with the older, adult couple.
Dkram almost 11 years ago
Well, it’s not Chicago Fire..\\//_
Terrywoebegone almost 11 years ago
She always have that FD tat?
seismic-2 Premium Member almost 11 years ago
3 things to note: (1) Shannon is not in either person’s vision, but then neither are any children at all. No adoption, no conception. (2) In Toni’s vision, not only do they never touch, they don’t even get close to each other. This marriage will have no need for birth control! (3) Trouble in paradise? The interview with Greg Evans strongly implied that there would be a lot of ups and downs in this relationship, so don’t count on a wedding any time soon, folks.
JohnRPelt almost 11 years ago
A firefighter’s sigil… it’s been seen before that she has this.
JohnRPelt almost 11 years ago
She’s not imagining them in situations where handholding is recommended… or likely possible most of the time.
Bucinka almost 11 years ago
Why not do both?
oldcomicsfan almost 11 years ago
And then come the kids….lol
And most firefighters get the Fireman’s Tatto, be they male or female. Brad probably has one too. Kinda like the Semper Fi for marines.
vincit almost 11 years ago
Toni and Brad have the same tattoo Its a firefighter emblem
Waddling Eagle almost 11 years ago
Lol. Reality: Changing diapers, worrying about the job, paying bills, filing tax returns, mowing the lawn, fixing the plumbing. All the stuff you see their parents doing.
JayBluE almost 11 years ago
these are dreams of what might be …Shannon is a harsh reality that will insert itself into their future lives, changing those dreams forever. ^That reminds me of that adage: "there’s three sides to every story… yours, mine, and the truth !….
JayBluE almost 11 years ago
No matter what we fantasize or plan or anticipate heading into a commitment with someone else, it doesn’t always turn out the way we “dream”, especially with life’s little “surprises” (all kinds of surprises).. but, still, it’s nice when people at least endeavor to actually want to spend time with their mate….that’s why I was saying that the important thing is: that at least Brad and Toni are trying to imagine life together ….. I’ve seen some couples go into it with the mentality of almost leading separate lives, and hardly spending any time with their mate… – Of course, there are times that each will have or want something separate to do… but I’ve seen how some will get married, and still act like they’re single, going out and not communicating, not spending any time with the other, except maybe for 5 minutes, and no bonding at all… and not really learning how to deal with one another…
seismic-2 Premium Member almost 11 years ago
It’s like the George Jones song about his turbulent marriage to Tammy Wynette: “We live in a two-story house. She’s got her story, and I’ve got mine.”
TORAD_07 almost 11 years ago
I don’t believe they’re very far apart in their thinking and can “equilibrize.” After all, in the 1st & 3rd panels, they’re awfully intimate, anyway! I don’t think Toni objects to intimacy. I just think her natural preference is “action.” Brad’s is “couch potato.” They’ll find a happy medium.
I’m also thinking that the Evans’ may not want to reveal their intentions for Shannon just yet, which is why she may not appear in either Brad or Toni’s vision. But, perhaps, eventually. I do want to see Shannon find parents / guardians that will give her all the TLC she needs. I think she’d be quite viable in the right environment. At present, it seems Brad/Toni are the only alternative. And she’s taken such an instant bonding to Brad.
Eventually.
The Old Wolf almost 11 years ago
Oh, to be young again.
Yakety Sax almost 11 years ago
Actually they both do.
vwdualnomand almost 11 years ago
married life….bill pays, house maintenance, insurance, kids and their activities, and maybe 1 hour of couple time that week.
sosander almost 11 years ago
What is Toni’s tattoo a picture of? Can you tell?
dieseldude almost 11 years ago
JUST THINKING…………
2Goldfish almost 11 years ago
Old style jet skis. Come on, Greg, get with the times.
kaffekup almost 11 years ago
It seems to me Brad’s vision of marriage is that it’s just like dating. What is left out are discussions of money issues, who does the dishes, who takes out the trash. I was not aware of the problem mundane matters can be when I got married, either.
locake almost 11 years ago
Toni has more testosterone than Brad, not good for a relationship. He will be taking a bubble bath while she is trimming trees.
Metal maiden almost 11 years ago
You know that’s not true.
Metal maiden almost 11 years ago
We’ve seen the tattoo before….
Metal maiden almost 11 years ago
I think they’ve been doing the horizontal bop for a long time now.
YankeeFan56 almost 11 years ago
Neither Brad nor Toni want kids???
Metal maiden almost 11 years ago
These two will have a great marriage. They’ll need to appreciate each other’s interests.
Marv Walker almost 11 years ago
So does he.
ACTIVIST1234 almost 11 years ago
Communicate, Brad, communicate! Decide BEFORE marriage exactly how things are going to be. This will give you issues to “discuss” as soon as reality hits.
ACTIVIST1234 almost 11 years ago
And I love the fact Toni sees marriage as an action adventure!
seismic-2 Premium Member almost 11 years ago
Toni’s vision of marriage with Brad is putting out one fire after another…
seismic-2 Premium Member almost 11 years ago
After Quill finishes teaching Gunther how to “man up”, maybe he can give Brad a few lessons, too. An Aussie’s macho-man-to-go duties in Pitt are never done, it seems.
Mordock999 Premium Member almost 11 years ago
“….,whan CURRENTLY she is portrayed differently. But of course sinc I hav enot been reading this for my whole freaking life i am not an expert. read the damn thing ans think wht you will but spoare us the 3-4-5 daily posts pbsessing on same._____________________________________
Okay, Joel. I THINK You’ve had ENOUGH “Adult Beverages” for one day. Put the bottle DOWN, and Someone will Drive You Home…,
Caldonia almost 11 years ago
I’m sorry, but if you make me watch a lame chick flick, you gonna pay for my next tattoo, buddy.
luann1212 almost 11 years ago
Okay did some research on those tatoos and see they are firefighter tatoos, matching no less. First time I noticed.
imbaldeagle almost 11 years ago
Antique Motor Vehicle – A motor vehicle … manufactured more than 25 years prior to the current year, which has been maintained in or restored to a condition, which is substantially in conformance with manufacturer specifications..If our children were motor vehicles, they would be antiques.
JayBluE almost 11 years ago
The antiquing that my wife and I do is watching the “Roadshow”… I also like the reactions of some people after they find out the worth…. or non-worth…. of an item…. – Sometimes we even turn down the sound and do “voice overs” when it comes to people’s reactions…. but we’ve learned a bit from that show with the sound up, too… when Iron Chef was strictly the Japanese version, we “dubbed” the sound of that, too… my wife and I like to have fun, that way. I hoped for someone fun like that, and she is actually even _*better* than advertised….
thefloyd almost 11 years ago
Tony & Brad got matching tattoos when they graduated the academy.
Purple Morpho 2015 almost 11 years ago
No children in sight. Always a good sign…
notbornyesterday almost 11 years ago
Brad isn’t the man for Toni and Toni isn’t the woman for Brad. Sorry
Deborah N Lurie almost 11 years ago
Marriage is the art of compromise. It is also loving one enough to help their dreams come true. I enjoyed today’s comic as it made me smile. My wonderful husband of 27 years took a deep breath when he said yes to my wanting to go to Epcot/Disney on our honeymoon (a year after we were married as we had to save for it). Years later, we went on “his” honeymoon to Spain. Now, three children, two dogs and various other pets later, we love sitting on the back porch, talking and holding hands.
I think both Brad and Toni have it right!
Life-Rains almost 11 years ago
Brad’s romanticToni’s adventurist.
jodydickerson almost 11 years ago
Is this the first we have seen of Tony’s tattoo? Seems like some mention of it was made back when Brad was smitten but Tony wasn’t buying it yet. Anyone know for sure?
Isaac Chen over 6 years ago
The notebook? Ew!