Breaking news. Astronauts on the ISS reported and unusual sound emanating throughout the station today. They and ground control are still puzzled as to the source. They are on high alert because some are concerned that it was a harbinger of the demise of the station.
All this talk of language reminded me of my nephew when he was about 3 or so. He had been told about “good” words and “bad” words, a big necessity considering his mother has a mouth like a sailor. As a result, he came up with his own “cuss” word…. “galdarndangit”. It was heard often for a year or two. I still remind him of it when his language gets a bit colorful (he’s 19 now).
I agree that he said something far stronger in panel three than is reported here. I assume that Harrell (and the editors?) decided that the relatively tame exclamation (loud though it is) would be funnier than a lengthy grawlix.
I had a college roommate at a conservative Christian in the 60’s who who used this phrase when he was frustrated: “Blast you fladderaps you philaramic pegaloomer you fladderap”. It is still my go to phrase in certain delicate situations.
rekam Premium Member about 4 years ago
Wow, look at that carpet!
SHIVA about 4 years ago
Looks like steel wool!!
KA7DRE Premium Member about 4 years ago
I’m positive I would have said something besides that !
Enter.Name.Here about 4 years ago
“On the plus side, we have a new floor mat for the back step to wipe our feet on.”
Ivy Valory Premium Member about 4 years ago
She really did it! I was wondering if she would …
Say What Now‽ Premium Member about 4 years ago
Is Adam still conscious?
hammytech about 4 years ago
That’ll make a nice door mat…
danketaz Premium Member about 4 years ago
Just paint WELCOME on it and you’re ready to go.
nosirrom about 4 years ago
Breaking news. Astronauts on the ISS reported and unusual sound emanating throughout the station today. They and ground control are still puzzled as to the source. They are on high alert because some are concerned that it was a harbinger of the demise of the station.
sallyseckman about 4 years ago
Fancy Nancy shoutout
Melki Premium Member about 4 years ago
Be prepared to do it all again in a week or so.
jpayne4040 about 4 years ago
I’m surprised Adam managed to keep this a family strip!
vaughnrl2003 Premium Member about 4 years ago
Okay. Yuck. Let’s move on and not speak of this again until Thanksgiving.
keltii about 4 years ago
She has amazing upper body strength.
Caretaker24523 about 4 years ago
All this talk of language reminded me of my nephew when he was about 3 or so. He had been told about “good” words and “bad” words, a big necessity considering his mother has a mouth like a sailor. As a result, he came up with his own “cuss” word…. “galdarndangit”. It was heard often for a year or two. I still remind him of it when his language gets a bit colorful (he’s 19 now).
Gameguy49 Premium Member about 4 years ago
In the future Adam will find someone willing to mow it for him.
ChessPirate about 4 years ago
Hm, maybe Katie could shape it to look like a pony, and… oh, never mind. ☺
ajr58(1) about 4 years ago
Reminds me me of “What Women Want.”
raybarb44 about 4 years ago
While very loud and indeed painful, I notice that 911 did not needed to be called…..
CeceliaWD Premium Member about 4 years ago
Ouch. And ewwww.
karmakat01 about 4 years ago
now they have a NEW DOORMAT TO CLEAN THEIR SHOES!
Doctor Toon about 4 years ago
Ready for the legs?
shamest Premium Member about 4 years ago
you now a door mat
cuzinron47 about 4 years ago
And Katy discovered it’s as much fun torturing her Dad as she thought it would be.
mistercatworks about 4 years ago
Hey, new doormat!
ninstar about 4 years ago
Last panel. Where’s the Popcorn? And the phone with 91- dialed on it?
paullp Premium Member about 4 years ago
I agree that he said something far stronger in panel three than is reported here. I assume that Harrell (and the editors?) decided that the relatively tame exclamation (loud though it is) would be funnier than a lengthy grawlix.
dlkrueger33 about 4 years ago
Wouldn’t a depilatory cream be the better option? Or spring for laser hair removal. After all, with the tape method, it will only grow back!
Ukko wilko about 4 years ago
Put it tape side down and use it for a door mat.
raybarb44 about 4 years ago
It worked…..
Andylit Premium Member about 4 years ago
Reminds me of the waxing scene in My Big Fat Obnoxious Fiance.
If you haven’t seen the show it is worth it.
cleokaya about 4 years ago
Welcome to the new family pet
corpcasselbury about 4 years ago
Today’s strip gives me even more reason to keep my back hair (as well as my chest hair). Not that I needed any such motivation, of course.
Currently working on deleting comments about 4 years ago
Imagine how many people heard that.
outfishn about 4 years ago
I had a college roommate at a conservative Christian in the 60’s who who used this phrase when he was frustrated: “Blast you fladderaps you philaramic pegaloomer you fladderap”. It is still my go to phrase in certain delicate situations.
amanda.elliott3619 about 4 years ago
that was probably one of the funniest comics ive seen from this strip
craigwestlake about 4 years ago
As a side benefit they have a new throw rug…
Saucy1121 Premium Member about 4 years ago
Does he have any skin left?
edeevans1947 about 4 years ago
Looks like they have a new door mat for the front door! No more tracking dirt into the house on your shoes.
ShadowBeast Premium Member about 4 years ago
Considering her description of his back hair, I don’t think that was even half of it.
mrsdonaldson about 4 years ago
I’m in pain just thinking about that!
[Unnamed Reader - e476da] about 4 years ago
Instant rug.
malaboo44 about 4 years ago
That…….I can feel!!
Cameron1988 Premium Member about 4 years ago
I’m surprised he did not cuss
Adam-Stone(Soup) about 4 years ago
Wasn’t there a movie moment in this regard, i.e. “The 40 Year Old Virgin.”