Gertie still isn’t thinking. A 4 legged varmint couldn’t open the refrigerator. Not even a ‘coon is smart enough to do that. And a bear would have destroyed the kitchen. And any 4 legged critter would leave behind some sign of its presence.
Raccoons are smart enough to open fridge doors, they may lack enough strength. Friends of ours fostered 3 orphan ‘coons once and their cats learned all kinds of Kitchen Tricks from the babies–especially how to acquire bread from the cupboard anytime they felt peckish.
They went back to the wild before they got big enough to open the fridge, thank goodness.
A baby possum got in our house once and at the time we lived smack in the middle of Houston. He was there three or four days before we figured out it wasn’t our cats leaving “signs”. Finally, we got him trapped and moved to Memorial Park. Never did figure out how he got in …
By this time in her life Gertie ought to know that she should be most afraid of men. Mice are merely nusciances and ghosts just make alot of noise. Men can cause some real trouble.
Gertieism. What a spectacular addition to the English language. I think we could make a stretch and create a verb while we’re at it. “She gertied her way down to the kitchen, looking for ghosts, mice and men.” Thanks, DS!
Hey Takiniteasy - You must live where I used to live. Houston Heights. If the ‘coons and ‘possums didn’t come up from Memorial Park, they crawled out of White Oak Bayou.
I sometimes wonder about those of you who dislike Jim Scancarelli so much and the stories he runs. Why do you bother??? Are you sincere in the foolish comments you make or possibly just shills put up by the syndicates to promote controversy and interest?
Whatever the truth might be, may I point you to SFGate.com? That is a link where you will find several dozen comic strips available through the San Francisco Chronicle. If you honestly believe Scancarelli does such a poor job with ‘Gasoline Alley’ why not go there, find some things you might enjoy (if that is, indeed, possible) and stop all your moaning here?
leakysqueaky712 about 14 years ago
Am I getting more impatient with age, or are they dragging this out a bit too much??
I know the answer……Yes, and yes.
Hillbillyman about 14 years ago
The thing about continuing comic strips is…they can boggle you anxiety levels. This strip in particular is a good example for that.
axe-grinder about 14 years ago
–George Orwell
BuzzDog about 14 years ago
And no legs are even worse, if you’re afraid of snakes!!!
davidf42 about 14 years ago
Gertie still isn’t thinking. A 4 legged varmint couldn’t open the refrigerator. Not even a ‘coon is smart enough to do that. And a bear would have destroyed the kitchen. And any 4 legged critter would leave behind some sign of its presence.
Thomas R. Williams about 14 years ago
Raccoons are smart enough to open fridge doors, they may lack enough strength. Friends of ours fostered 3 orphan ‘coons once and their cats learned all kinds of Kitchen Tricks from the babies–especially how to acquire bread from the cupboard anytime they felt peckish.
They went back to the wild before they got big enough to open the fridge, thank goodness.
Takiniteasy about 14 years ago
A baby possum got in our house once and at the time we lived smack in the middle of Houston. He was there three or four days before we figured out it wasn’t our cats leaving “signs”. Finally, we got him trapped and moved to Memorial Park. Never did figure out how he got in …
phydeaux44 about 14 years ago
Hey, Gertie. You want spooky? How about the way the pattern on your blose seems to remain fixed in place while the rest of you moves?
Durak Premium Member about 14 years ago
By this time in her life Gertie ought to know that she should be most afraid of men. Mice are merely nusciances and ghosts just make alot of noise. Men can cause some real trouble.
Gertieism. What a spectacular addition to the English language. I think we could make a stretch and create a verb while we’re at it. “She gertied her way down to the kitchen, looking for ghosts, mice and men.” Thanks, DS!
Durak Premium Member about 14 years ago
What is Gertie washing, anyway? Her right index finger? Touch face, wash finger, touch face, wash finger. Looks like OCD.
rmbdot about 14 years ago
“Hey, Gertie. You want spooky? How about the way the pattern on your blose seems to remain fixed in place while the rest of you moves?”
I think Jon Arbuckle over in “Garfield” has a few sport coats in a checked pattern that can produce the same effect.
ocean17 about 14 years ago
Not such great artwork!
Don’t gerdo that joint, my friend, pass it over to me
axe-grinder about 14 years ago
Dypak, I’m lost on the Gertieism reference, but I agree about Gertie’s compulsive handwashing. Good to see you!
trekkermint about 14 years ago
this thin with the immovable patterns - seen it in the cartoon chowder
davidf42 about 14 years ago
Hey Takiniteasy - You must live where I used to live. Houston Heights. If the ‘coons and ‘possums didn’t come up from Memorial Park, they crawled out of White Oak Bayou.
axe-grinder about 14 years ago
rabbitrose— boy, you said a mouthful!
post399 about 14 years ago
I sometimes wonder about those of you who dislike Jim Scancarelli so much and the stories he runs. Why do you bother??? Are you sincere in the foolish comments you make or possibly just shills put up by the syndicates to promote controversy and interest?
Whatever the truth might be, may I point you to SFGate.com? That is a link where you will find several dozen comic strips available through the San Francisco Chronicle. If you honestly believe Scancarelli does such a poor job with ‘Gasoline Alley’ why not go there, find some things you might enjoy (if that is, indeed, possible) and stop all your moaning here?