I didn’t like Olivia Jaimes “Nancy” when it first appeared as so many of the strips dealt with kids and modern technology but, in my opinion, it has improved considerably over time and a lot of the humor now, such as the “Joke” in today’s strip, is akin to that of the great Ernie Bushmiller. I am now a fan.
The irony is, the effort to keep the power bill low by lowering the heat is undermined by the use of the vacuum, but who would object to a child taking on the task of cleaning the carpet?
In other news, The Daily Cartoonist has some background info on Olivia Jaimes’ appearance at the Cartoon Crossroads Colombus Comic Convention (which I’m sure is fun to say):
This is the first time in a long while I’ve seen such an awesome old fashioned vacuum cleaner in a strip. These days, they don’t last long. Had to ditch my previous one, since they didn’t have any parts for it, and it was still in great shape after twenty years of use.
Also, you know it’s cold when Nancy wears thick socks and a thick blanket. Lastly, I much prefer the modern aunt Fritzy.
Very nice…. Nancy…. you still do what you want…. but inadvertently also help Aunt Fritzi. In some ways that seems like it would be a bit of a conundrum for you…. but still very good!
Today’s drawing…. I am especially liking a) how Aunt Fritzi’s eyes are drawn as she looks back at Nancy. Very effective and nicely done. I also really like b) Aunt Fritzi’s hair is drawn today. I really like the more “up” style Olivia has drawn for her today. A final, more subtle detail that is interesting to me is c) Nancy’s sock. Most of the time she has been wearing an “ankle” sock. Today it seems like a crew or calf length sock. It works well in the story with her feeling cold. I like the addition of the little red stripe on it too.
Hey, when did I become a “premium member”? I was happier as a GC Insider. Of course, the “creator” tag is the kewlest. “Premium” is a word used by time shares, credit card companies, and porn sites. I think the most expensive membership on GoComics should make you an inductee in the “usual gang of idiots.” Premium member? It’s about as creative as a Walgreens color scheme.
Louie99theKing over 5 years ago
I didn’t like Olivia Jaimes “Nancy” when it first appeared as so many of the strips dealt with kids and modern technology but, in my opinion, it has improved considerably over time and a lot of the humor now, such as the “Joke” in today’s strip, is akin to that of the great Ernie Bushmiller. I am now a fan.
Argythree over 5 years ago
The irony is, the effort to keep the power bill low by lowering the heat is undermined by the use of the vacuum, but who would object to a child taking on the task of cleaning the carpet?
jimmjonzz Premium Member over 5 years ago
Fritzi! Once more, the eyes (and eyebrows) bring it all home.
Major Matt Mason Premium Member over 5 years ago
Well, that’s one way to get the living room vacuumed…
coratelli over 5 years ago
Smart solution, Nancy.
some idiot from R'lyeh Premium Member over 5 years ago
In other news, The Daily Cartoonist has some background info on Olivia Jaimes’ appearance at the Cartoon Crossroads Colombus Comic Convention (which I’m sure is fun to say):
http://www.dailycartoonist.com/index.php/2018/11/13/olivia-jaimes-was-hiding-in-a-storage-closet/
although it really just links to a New York Magazine article pronted by Vulture here:
https://www.vulture.com/2018/11/new-nancy-cartoonist-olivia-jaimes.html
It’s a good article.
asrialfeeple over 5 years ago
This is the first time in a long while I’ve seen such an awesome old fashioned vacuum cleaner in a strip. These days, they don’t last long. Had to ditch my previous one, since they didn’t have any parts for it, and it was still in great shape after twenty years of use.
Also, you know it’s cold when Nancy wears thick socks and a thick blanket. Lastly, I much prefer the modern aunt Fritzy.
danketaz Premium Member over 5 years ago
Way to hint, Fritzy!
gutbloom over 5 years ago
I like Nancy’s sweat socks.
TXPAScot. over 5 years ago
She’s running the vacuum in the house, Fritzi – take it and run.
JimmiComics over 5 years ago
Hoo boy. I love this one. It’s full of little kid logic.
Pipe Tobacco Premium Member over 5 years ago
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Very nice…. Nancy…. you still do what you want…. but inadvertently also help Aunt Fritzi. In some ways that seems like it would be a bit of a conundrum for you…. but still very good!
Today’s drawing…. I am especially liking a) how Aunt Fritzi’s eyes are drawn as she looks back at Nancy. Very effective and nicely done. I also really like b) Aunt Fritzi’s hair is drawn today. I really like the more “up” style Olivia has drawn for her today. A final, more subtle detail that is interesting to me is c) Nancy’s sock. Most of the time she has been wearing an “ankle” sock. Today it seems like a crew or calf length sock. It works well in the story with her feeling cold. I like the addition of the little red stripe on it too.
bookworm0812 over 5 years ago
So THAT’S how you get kids to do chores!
DCBakerEsq over 5 years ago
One word – Roomba.
Not the Smartest Man On the Planet -- Maybe Close Premium Member over 5 years ago
This is classic Bushmiller. (That is, Bushmiller-like. Ms. Jaimes is not a plagiarist.)
atomicdog over 5 years ago
Heh. Fritzi won this battle of wills without even trying.
jmhutto Premium Member over 5 years ago
I still don’t like the new Nancy. I skip it most days anymore. All the characters are always frowning and griping.
gutbloom over 5 years ago
Hey, when did I become a “premium member”? I was happier as a GC Insider. Of course, the “creator” tag is the kewlest. “Premium” is a word used by time shares, credit card companies, and porn sites. I think the most expensive membership on GoComics should make you an inductee in the “usual gang of idiots.” Premium member? It’s about as creative as a Walgreens color scheme.
tad1 over 5 years ago
Clever strips like this one are why I still read Nancy. :)