Cathy Classics by Cathy Guisewite for August 22, 2012

“Elegant outdoorsy”? What does that mean… an evening gown with hiking boots?Good morning, Susan! Yes, serenasakitty should meet you here on Wednesdays when you’re up early. Hope all is well at the soup kitchen… bless you!Good morning to Aaron and legaleagle! Hello to GsMom, KFG, Billy, rgcviper, lindz.coop, hendelca, Mona, serenasakitty, kittycatpawsare, gmforde, soonergal, lippyfish, Mai Tai, Willi Nilli, mollie, AnonaMona, Bronzepony, simpsonfan2, tegm, legaleagle, Shyygirl27, catsarge10, BJIllistrated, ncalifgirl58, Molly mcgee, Teresa and all the other Cathy nuts rolling around here today!GretchensMom and KFG… where are you??

I think that we should all make up our own stories about what has happened with KFG. Here’s mine…KFG told her boss that she’s going to move to Chile, and he said “No!! We can’t lose you! I will double your salary and turn away patients so that you won’t get so stressed!”KFG responded, “I’m sorry but it is my destiny to help the Chilean people (and that hunky doctor that I’m not telling you about)” as she swirled her superhero cape and dashed away. On her way home, the town threw her an impromptu ticker tape parade, and the mayor gave her a key to the city, promising her a place to come back to any time.KFG then packed up all of her life treasures to take to Chile and with her carry-on bag went to the airport. Four of her ex-boyfriends were there to stop her as she went through security, promising their undying love and saying that she broke their hearts and they will never be the same. One tried to follow her, crying “noooo!!” as TSA stopped him for the “extra-special” patdown.KFG made it through security, but then the prime minister tried to stop her from leaving saying that Canada needed her for the 2016 Olympics. KFG declared, “I must do what I need to do!”, threw open a door, unfurled her superhero cape and flew off like a speeding bullet. Once she landed in Chile (with a stopover in Vegas to sow her wild oats), Dr. Hunky was anxiously awaiting her and eagerly greeted her with a passionate kiss as the Chilean children cheered. YAY!!

Chile? Say it isn’t so, KFG! You’re fueling way too many wild imaginations here. I thought KFG said she was going away for a few days and won’t be here for awhile. Maybe she took off to elope with a significant other and is on a honeymoon of some sort. Hopefully it wasn’t like the wedding described above. Wouldn’t it be funny if it rained on them, or worse yet, they get trapped somehow and can’t get the mules? I would love to see if this one lasts. lol

I’m glad my OH didn’t read that description before we got married the old boring way . . .

Good Morning all. lightenup, your memory for names is amazing! Next time I’m skipping the wedding altogether. Too much trouble! lol

Good morning and aren’t you glad not to have to attend that wedding….will at least eliminate some from the guest list. Not many RSVP’S will be coming in.

Reminds me of the Phineas & Ferb episode where Candace was the [weird] wedding planner. I like adventure as much as the next guy but “elegant outdoorsy” stretches my imagination in all the wrong ways.

legaleagle48 re: you last comment to Susan last night: i disagree. “Um” is a kinder way of saying “Hey ignoramus, you made a mistake”. I prefer “um” any day.

Morning Wednesday Early Bird Susan doing good deeds. Morning lightenup. I guess I’d have to pass on that wedding. I look horrible in an evening gown and hiking boots. (And whoa do I hate THAT visual!)

The woman I had to strike was on drugs and pulled a gun on me and Gabe. She couldn’t have pulled the trigger if she tried, but it was loaded. It was more of an automatic response than anything which is kinda sorta maybe scary about what that says about me.

Only someone who uses “um” in a rude way is rude. As was your very sarcastic reply last night. There is no excuse for that.

What part of “it’s a kinder way . . .” did you not understand? Kindness comes in many forms, and it isn’t black and white. How about "It’s an alternative to “Hey dummy”. One can politely correct someone without being rude.

Susan was NOT being rude. It’s hard to read the tone of voice in a comment. However, the Susan that presents herself in this group is not an unkind person. If she used "Um … " on me, I’d take it kindly. The fact that you did not makes no sense. This group is known for treating each other kindly and good-naturedly. Coming here with an attitude makes someone unwelcome.

I took it as a gentle smile rather than a beating. It was an easy mistake to make when you’re tired, and we have somebody here wearing the name in question.

It was quite funny, too, the thought of Cathy dumping somebody so plainly undumpable. I honestly don’t think anyone saw it as an attack on you, legaleagle48.

Long time no “Aack” Cathy. Glad to see it again.

The use of “um” is considered rude because it’s recognized as shorthand for “Hey, stupid, you made a mistake that I, with my superior intellect, will correct for you.”

Wow. That’s totally psychotic.

“Um” = “Excuse me, but . . .” or“Um” = “Pardon my ignorance, but . . .”

I thought about you today :-) I’m out of town for a couple of days. See ya on Friday.

I am trying to talk up the FUN OF ELOPING to my 2 twenty-something daughters! If Cathy did that to her mom she would never hear the end of it. Afternoon, Cathy clan!

There is nothing scary about a good healthy instinct for survival. Sometimes if you have to think about your reaction it is too late – automatic response in that kind of a situation is good. I don’t think it is a good idea to depend on someone not being able to pull the trigger. That cannot be guaranteed – and life is way too precious.

I’ll keep things nice and simple tonight, with just an ever-classic …

[Eye-roll]

I also truly believe our “Cathy” clan has the best group of commenters here on GoComics—that I’ve seen, anyway.

Hi to everyone A.M & P.M.Wow that wedding sounds way to crazy to me and i’m glad i have a son and didn’t have to have a big fancy wedding to pay for.I have three sweet grandkids and life can’t get better then that. : ) <.3

“Elegant Outdoorsy”? That’s certainly a new one I’ve never heard of — EVER!!! But then, I’ve never been to the wedding of a couple of nut jobs like this before either! Even Cathy isn’t as crazy as this!!!!!

lightenup: Evening gown and hiking boots . . . I LOVE it!!!! While you’re at it, don’t forget — no ensemble like that would be complete without a tiara and chandelier earrings to go along with it!!!!!

;-)

Dr. Billy: I’ll miss you but have a good time, be safe and we’ll see you on Friday!!!

Aaron: I’m glad you don’t feel bad about what happened. It sounds like it was a very dangerous situation and sometimes, you’ve got to do what you’ve got to do in order to prevent a tragedy from happening . . . even if it means hitting a woman. Given the fact that she was a junkie pointing a loaded weapon at your partner (a real recipe for disaster!), it really doesn’t matter whether she was capable of pulling the trigger at that moment in time or not. She was no lady and you certainly didn’t have the time to decide to be a gentleman while you were both staring down the barrel of a gun! I’m perfectly okay with it and it’s okay that you are too.

legaleagle48: Regarding yesterday. I really don’t believe Susan meant anything rude by what she said to you. She was just letting you know about the typo in case you didn’t realize it. And it was an easy mistake to make when Cathy said “Alex” and we’ve got an Aaron here. I don’t know how many times over the years when I’ve talked to my husband about someone or something and he’ll stop me and say something like: “Wait. Do you really mean . . . ?” and I’ll say: “What did I just say?” Then he’ll tell me and I’ll be like “Oh! You’re right. That IS what I really meant to say. Thanks for correcting me!” You know what I mean? We’re such a nice, friendly group here and it can be really easy to misconstrue something someone “says” when you can’t see their face or hear their voice as they’re saying it in order to tell whether they’re teasing you or being sarcastic. I hope you’ll give her the benefit of the doubt so that we can all be friends again!

Good evening, lightenup, lightenupjr., Dr. K.F.G., Susan, lindz.coop, rgcviper, gmforde, serenasakitty, kittycatpawsare, hendelca, Gator007, legaleagle48, mollie05, AnonaMona, catsarge10, millie p, soonergal, Bronzepony, Molly mcgee, simpsonfan2, Shyygirl27, Violet Bay, BJIllistrated, ncalifgirl58, summerdog, ruizuno1, FinnyGirl and all the REST of the “Cathy” fanatics joining us here tonight. As always, it’s really great to “see” you all and if you’re new here . . . WELCOME TO CATHY’S NUTHOUSE!!!!! GLAD YOU’RE JOINING IN ON ALL THE FUN!!!!! ;-)