Baldo by Hector D. Cantú and Carlos Castellanos for September 26, 2021

Se pregunta, chico. (One wonders, lad.)

That is my dream car wish Baldo was real id buy it from him restore it and come pick him up to go cruisin on the boulevard.

I guess those “old wise sayings” are just there to help us cope with our failed dreams..

I see it’s a ‘64 today, though the leading end of the left front fender has the point like a ’62. Still resting on the concrete masonry units, and they’re still standing in the weakest orientation. Invest in some proper cartoon jack stands before somebody tests the principle of cartoon immortality when those cinder blocks collapse!

It had never occurred to me that Baldo would not have a fluent and firm grasp of the Spanish language, coming from the family that he does. Is he less that bilingual?

To me, Baldo may as well get rid of that Impala or give it to someone who’s serious about restoring old classic cars! The body is already starting to develop rust spots!

Baldo needs a wise saying to make him “Feliz.”

Hey, let it mean what you need. Everyone else does it. All the time.

As long as Baldo has had that car, shouldn’t it be covered in bondo and primer by now?

Cool and sunny here. Perfect day to be happy.

Wisdom of a dad.

62 Chevy today it varies from time to time.

Baldo: “Look Dad, I’m losing my girlfriend, so I need a cool car NOW to pick up some babes. Stop applying Rogaine to your head and help your son out!”

Baldo WANTS a “cool car” but isn’t willing to put the time and effort into actually starting the project.

My first car was a ’63 Impala. It was a barge, but I loved it!

Great strip. Great meaning.

Your Dad got you the chassis, Baldo, and you were supposed to work on it. Which you didn’t. So now it isn’t finished, and you, my young friend, are the reason why. Get off your rear end and work on the car. Life is what you make of it, and so is a project car. The next stage of the project begins in 10-9-8-7-6-5-4-3-2-1 BINGO, BALDO. Begin.

The problem is that the writer thinks this is a good story hook to keep going back to, and they have no intention of Baldo ever finish fixing the car. Which, if that’s the case… is pretty lame. Stop milking this crutch you guys!

As long as he has had that car, mine would’ve been on the road a long time ago. Not because I was any different than Baldo, but my Dad would’ve been actively supervising. Just to get it out of his driveway.

Patience is a virtue…? (◔_◔)

Perhaps, because what you place such great “need” on… isn’t wise.

Because instant gratification is like instant noodles: Great for the moment, but discarded and trashed right after.