It’s ironic that Tiffany is lecturing Ox on the fine art of waitering when Ox has been a waiter at least twice as long as Tiffany has. He started at the fuse right after it opened. Tiffany started about six-nine months after graduation when Ann has stripped away all her money.
Bingo! This is Tiff’s moment of destiny. She will volunteer to teach Ox how to be charming and end up being charmed by him. This strip needs a real, mature, coming-of-age romance.
Poor Ox, Tiffany is asking too much of him. But seeing her teach him how to be charming would be really cool. Tiffany might also help him find a girlfriend because she loves playing cupid. Ox deserves to have a arc all to himself for character development!
Misdirection play supreme, at least to me. This the closest indication that a romance might pop up between Ox and Tiffany, Sometimes I don’t know if the desire is stronger with some that Tiffany with Gunther or Ox(tord), but the important thing is it might be happening. Heads might explode.
I think I see the problem – that line wouldn’t work on non-binary folks. Try, “Hey hotties! I’ll take your order if you’ll take my number!” That will definitely work.
It amazes me sometimes how bad some straight guys are at talking to women. They are fortunate that some women find their social ineptitude kind of sweet.
Its hard to believe that Tiffany, that snobby, better than everyone in high school is the one that everyone seems the most comfortable to talk to as a young adult. I think out of all of the cast, she is the one who has had the most development since being a teen, followed closely by Brad.
So, in his mind he had a romantic relationship with a real person? A person who never knew she was his imaginary friend? Geez, that’s something he shouldn’t tell people about. I wonder if it was a celebrity. What if it was Tiffany? It could be anyone. We may never know.
I’m puzzled. Talking to a girlfriend is not at all the same as talking to customers. At least, when I was a waitress, I would not have spoken to male customers the way I spoke to a boyfriend. Of course, I wasn’t the “flirty” type. So I think Tiffany’s “help” may just confuse Ox.
AnyFace over 2 years ago
Not in his wheelhouse. ✨
Brdshtt Premium Member over 2 years ago
Tell us, Ox…
lvlax over 2 years ago
Umm.. Tiffany.. Have you EVER had a Boyfriend???
Tyge over 2 years ago
An interesting dialogue. I’m sure this will provide a rich field for commenters seeking a Tiffany-Ox romance!
Templo S.U.D. over 2 years ago
Ox needs work. (No, Ox, I don’t mean you already work at The Fuse.)
beb01 over 2 years ago
It’s ironic that Tiffany is lecturing Ox on the fine art of waitering when Ox has been a waiter at least twice as long as Tiffany has. He started at the fuse right after it opened. Tiffany started about six-nine months after graduation when Ann has stripped away all her money.
ericbrower over 2 years ago
Yeah, that’s the kind of ‘charm’ that inspires restraining orders.
ronaldspence over 2 years ago
Tiffany and Ox would be a nice couple…
Tyge over 2 years ago
Ox’s response is telling. He’s had a soft spot for Tiff in like for-ever!
reedkomicks Premium Member over 2 years ago
C’mon, now who didn’t laugh, or at least chuckle a little at this comedy bit?
howtheduck over 2 years ago
I liked the way in Panel 3 when he got embarrassed, it changed the shape of his head.
Joe1962 Premium Member over 2 years ago
Tiff he is trying to tell you something.
capricorn9th over 2 years ago
Ox, you had fake girlfriends you adored from afar? Aw. Time for you to have a real one.
notbornyesterday over 2 years ago
Ox, its okay to ask, “If you were me, how would you handle it?”
Airman over 2 years ago
Bingo! This is Tiff’s moment of destiny. She will volunteer to teach Ox how to be charming and end up being charmed by him. This strip needs a real, mature, coming-of-age romance.
Rhetorical_Question over 2 years ago
Tiffany and Oxford never have a significant other. They have an opportunity to change that.
Enter.Name.Here over 2 years ago
Ox may be getting some very important social lessons in dating.
LastRoseOfSummer 1 Premium Member over 2 years ago
Awww….
Busrayne over 2 years ago
I would swear Ox is a lot shorter than when he was first introduced.
Don Draper over 2 years ago
I’ll bet Walter Mitty wishes he had Ox’s daydreams.
Mordock999 Premium Member over 2 years ago
“And just like that, the door to romance opened ever so slightly for Oxford.”
And Ox?
Tiffany never had a boyfriend.
Soooo……., ;-)
J. Scarbrough over 2 years ago
Follow this plan and very soon you will say, “It’s easy, m’kay!”
Aladar30 Premium Member over 2 years ago
Poor Ox, Tiffany is asking too much of him. But seeing her teach him how to be charming would be really cool. Tiffany might also help him find a girlfriend because she loves playing cupid. Ox deserves to have a arc all to himself for character development!
luann1212 over 2 years ago
Misdirection play supreme, at least to me. This the closest indication that a romance might pop up between Ox and Tiffany, Sometimes I don’t know if the desire is stronger with some that Tiffany with Gunther or Ox(tord), but the important thing is it might be happening. Heads might explode.
Troglodyte over 2 years ago
Umm, yes, Ox. Also, where she wasn’t completely imaginary. :D
drewpamon over 2 years ago
Has Tiffany ever had a boyfriend who knew about it?
BlitzMcD over 2 years ago
Dobie Gillis he isn’t.
dlkrueger33 over 2 years ago
Leave out the word “beauties” (too over the top), and the rest is fine!
Decepticomic over 2 years ago
I think I see the problem – that line wouldn’t work on non-binary folks. Try, “Hey hotties! I’ll take your order if you’ll take my number!” That will definitely work.
Susan00100 over 2 years ago
Was he named after the university—or the shoe??
Johnnyrico over 2 years ago
Ohhh…. Myyyy….. GAWD….. !
daddo52 over 2 years ago
I know how Ox feels. I had a girlfriend all through high school who never knew it.
Faith :) over 2 years ago
This one made me laugh out loud. Ox is so cute!
tremaine53 over 2 years ago
“Where she knew about it?”— I know it’s early, but I’m nominating this for Evans’ “Line of the Year”.
rrsltx over 2 years ago
Has Tiffany ever has a boyfriend?
mrsdonaldson over 2 years ago
Ox is a sweet guy. He should just be himself.
Ellis97 over 2 years ago
Ox is gonna need a little more practice on his pickup lines.
ctolson over 2 years ago
No ’cause you totally ignored him when he tried.
comic reader 22 over 2 years ago
Is Ox prematurely bald? His hair is short but it’s also so thin.
BuckarooDave over 2 years ago
R.I.P. Michael Lee Aday , aka “Meat Loaf”.
LtPowers over 2 years ago
That wasn’t bad. Some ladies would love it.
mckeonfuneralhomebx over 2 years ago
look at the overall picture and you have to ask if he ever had a girlfriend?
WilliamVollmer over 2 years ago
Looks like a job for the Tiffany/TJ school of charm.
Ol' me over 2 years ago
I used to know a guy whose girlfriends were ALL imaginary.
David Huie Green AmericaIsGreatItHasUs over 2 years ago
They are a lot of trouble.
AVOID AVOID AVOID AVOID AVOID AVOID
(Can’t say you were not warned)
FassEddie over 2 years ago
It’s a bit late in the week for “My Fair Laddie.”
mindjob over 2 years ago
Tiffany’s acting classes have begun
StackableContainers over 2 years ago
It amazes me sometimes how bad some straight guys are at talking to women. They are fortunate that some women find their social ineptitude kind of sweet.
Huckleberry Hiroshima over 2 years ago
lmao that’s funny.
locake over 2 years ago
Wow, Ox comes off creepy! Does he have a girl tied up in his basement?
YorkGirl Premium Member over 2 years ago
Why is Tiffany coaching Ox on waiting tables, if only to set up something? I hope this ends well. Maybe we’ll find out more about him.
MuddyUSA Premium Member over 2 years ago
Imaginary girlfriend…er girlfriends!
DG over 2 years ago
Its hard to believe that Tiffany, that snobby, better than everyone in high school is the one that everyone seems the most comfortable to talk to as a young adult. I think out of all of the cast, she is the one who has had the most development since being a teen, followed closely by Brad.
Tyge over 2 years ago
They would LOVE it, Ox!
locake over 2 years ago
Tiffany has dated a lot. Ox has not. He is simple and he needs a simple girlfriend. That is NOT Tiffany.
myematode over 2 years ago
Actually, the last panel is rather heartbreaking, if you have even a smidge of empathy.
Same2Ubuddy over 2 years ago
I was seeing a girl for about a month. And then she bought curtains.
kauri44 over 2 years ago
Tiffany says " ‘Kay " or " ’K ", Ox says “M’Kay” – is the letter “O” considered uncool or unsexy?
snowedin, now known as Missy's mom over 2 years ago
Wow, Oxford, you sly dog, you!
Joe1962 Premium Member over 2 years ago
Why is Ox answering a question with a question.
dbradway1 over 2 years ago
There’s 12 tables in the Fuze? It’s bigger than I thought.
GaryCooper over 2 years ago
Ox, that’s a surprisingly disturbing answer to Tiffany’s question.
kenhense over 2 years ago
So is Tiffany going to “teach” Ox how to act on a date? A plot brewing.
198.23.5.11 over 2 years ago
If the women are over age 50,they’ll love it.
donwestonmysteries over 2 years ago
Ox pretty much followed Tiffany’s instructions.
BJShipley1 over 2 years ago
That last statement by Ox is pretty stalkery, but okay.
Caldonia over 2 years ago
JPuzzleWhiz over 2 years ago
“My Fare, Laddie!”
“Presen-n-n-nt CHARMS!”
“(♪ ♪) Haloooo, Dollies…”
“Beauties And The Beast”
RSH over 2 years ago
" ….you mean where she knew about it?…." ahhh, fantasy… isn’t it a great thing? So long as it doesn’t replace real life.
Rhetorical_Question over 2 years ago
In Pitts High School, Oxford’s parents provided him with a platinum credit card. It appears that his folks are wealthy.
mfought over 2 years ago
secret girlfriends I’ve had some of those
KevinCarson2 over 2 years ago
Might be the first time anyone ever got a restraining order as a tip
RonBerg13 Premium Member over 2 years ago
I’m telling you, they are made for each other!
When is this going to click with them?
Night-Gaunt49[Bozo is Boffo] over 2 years ago
Once.
Sisyphos over 2 years ago
Oxford’s reply to Tiffany’s attempt at being helpful is devastating (panel 4). And I understand his comment fully (long ago, been there, done that)….
finnygirl Premium Member over 2 years ago
I’m puzzled. Talking to a girlfriend is not at all the same as talking to customers. At least, when I was a waitress, I would not have spoken to male customers the way I spoke to a boyfriend. Of course, I wasn’t the “flirty” type. So I think Tiffany’s “help” may just confuse Ox.