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No talk of skiing with Rhetta. Mike would be off skiing by himself in Quebec if only he could afford it. But since he canât afford it, he decides to spend time with Rhetta. That has to make Rhetta feel great. Fortunately for Mike, Rhetta is classy enough not to get upset about it.
Go for your friendâs admiration with a joke at your ladyâs expense, lose your ladyâs admiration with your ego and insensitivity. Hope youâre happy with the consequences of your choice.
So, Mike wouldâve rather been skiing than with Rhetta. Gord wonât trade in Tracy like sheâs a car and he needs a newer model. Seems they ought to have had this male conversation with the ladies not there. Now theyâre both gonna be in the doghouse.
My late Uncle and late Aunt were like that though in reverse it was my Aunt that would do the quick barbs. It was cute as they were married a long time.
âYeah, I was gonna go skiinâ in Quebec, but my el-cheapo lame parents wonât give me the money. I was hopinâ to find some Quebecois snow bunnies to hang with, but that wasnât going to happen. I had no choice but to come back here for March break. But itâs no big deal. Rhettaâs pretty cool. BabeâŠ. Youâre my silver medal!â
Sounds like the title of that old Polka classic from the compilation album, Songs of the Mechanic. âWhy trade her it when she ainât rusted and still runsâ
Love Gordoâs girlfriendâs side glance. Take heart, Elvira, Mistress of the Dark, dates mechanics because they love to tinker on things for hours and make them run fast.
âYou know it Gordo! Rhetta is like my sleek sports car that I keep in the garage and only drive once in a while. Gorgeous lines, and sheâs fast, ya know? (wink wink). But when I ride that baby and pop that clutch, itâs a good time all around! Sheâs like a corvette⊠yeah, my corv-Rhett! Of course, Iâd rather be skiing, but hanging out here with you guys and her is a somewhat-close second!â
Such a great romance between the two! People have no sense of humor. Thereâs nothing wrong with a little humor between people. This is funny. It is called humor. If there is no humor, then there would be no comics or laughter. I showed this to a bunch of women at work and zero of them thought this was bad or harmful. They even laughed at the comments and wondered what is wrong with todayâs people? Enjoy it, thatâs what life is all about!!!
I am on both sides of the discussion on Gordonâs comment because I have been in both situations. I see nothing wrong with a couple, married or dating, joking around like that because you need to have humor in a relationship because if you donât it will get dull real quick, me and the jerk always joked around like that for about 10 years into our marriage and it was all in good humor and we knew the other didnât mean it and we just laughed at each other, BUT, i then became on the other side when his joking became more and more insulting than funny and then he started saying stuff in front of people that were more insulting than funny, then I would find out that he was saying bad things about me to his coworkers or to friends of ours when I wasnât around and they were starting to get on the mean side and he would twist things to make it sound like I was an ogre of a wife and he was the innocent poor guy who had to do more work around the house because my health problems were getting worse and I couldnât do it anymore, I even had my Dad tell me that someone said , I quote, " Poor (exes name) he has to work an 8-10 hour day at work then go home and have to cook and clean and hardly had anytime to himself to relax before he went to bed exhausted, I donât know why ( my name) doesnât do more", he apparently never explained it wasnât that I dinât do stuff but I COULDNâT do stuff. This started after the 10 years and just got worse as the time went and about 3 years before he left me it was getting to the point that he started saying all this stuff in front of me and not caring that he was hurting my feelings and I would cry about it, there were many nights he went to bed and I sat at my desk or on couch in livingroom crying and feeling worthless. Then the last 3 months of our marriage became totally unbearable on me because I found out he had been lying to me for 3 1/2 years about something important and he didnât like it that I found out so he totally changed ( cont.)
leopardglily about 1 year ago
Rude.
Argythree about 1 year ago
Real romantic there, dudeâŠ
howtheduck about 1 year ago
No talk of skiing with Rhetta. Mike would be off skiing by himself in Quebec if only he could afford it. But since he canât afford it, he decides to spend time with Rhetta. That has to make Rhetta feel great. Fortunately for Mike, Rhetta is classy enough not to get upset about it.
cmxx about 1 year ago
Go for your friendâs admiration with a joke at your ladyâs expense, lose your ladyâs admiration with your ego and insensitivity. Hope youâre happy with the consequences of your choice.
Grumpy Old Guy about 1 year ago
Nice metaphorical segueâŠ.
Tra1nman2 Premium Member about 1 year ago
Spoken like a true motor head, Gord.
Ambush Kitten about 1 year ago
I love that sideways glance Tracey gives him. These two just click on many levels.
Macushlalondra about 1 year ago
So, Mike wouldâve rather been skiing than with Rhetta. Gord wonât trade in Tracy like sheâs a car and he needs a newer model. Seems they ought to have had this male conversation with the ladies not there. Now theyâre both gonna be in the doghouse.
j_m_kuehl about 1 year ago
What, He just said sheâs a keeper.
eced52 about 1 year ago
Wow, such sentiment.
French Persons' Savvy Selection of Screaming Elly Premium Member about 1 year ago
Not a good idea to make jokes to your friend at your girlfriendâs expense.
snsurone76 about 1 year ago
Gordon can be a real tactless jerk, but at least heâs a successful one.
SteveHL about 1 year ago
Similar but way more dumb and offensive 1970s Geritol commercial tag line:
My wife! I think Iâll keep her.French Persons' Savvy Selection of Screaming Elly Premium Member about 1 year ago
Rhettaâs thoughts, panel 2: (Itâs no big deal, Michael. Iâm already seeing somebody else!)
MRBLUESKY529 about 1 year ago
This is something you only say to your partner in private, Or in the company of very close friends.
Strider Premium Member about 1 year ago
My late Uncle and late Aunt were like that though in reverse it was my Aunt that would do the quick barbs. It was cute as they were married a long time.
epuett about 1 year ago
my husband is an old car guy. I would not be offended. He knows he got a good one in me.
NeedaChuckle Premium Member about 1 year ago
At least he avoided the cow/milk analogy.
artheaded1 about 1 year ago
Spoken like a true mechanic. Its the same reason Iâm still married to mine :)
serial232 about 1 year ago
Weâve been married since 1971. She still isnât rusted, and it tip top shape. Not going to trade her in, sheâs mine forever.
Spence12 Premium Member about 1 year ago
And when she is�
DawnQuinn1 about 1 year ago
Maybe it is, but, males think of everyone and everything in reference to automotive terms ⊠and you know how they LOVE their cars.
Fiammata about 1 year ago
Bad Dad jokes already, Gordo?
Chris about 1 year ago
gah roan⊠:p
French Persons' Savvy Selection of Screaming Elly Premium Member about 1 year ago
âYeah, I was gonna go skiinâ in Quebec, but my el-cheapo lame parents wonât give me the money. I was hopinâ to find some Quebecois snow bunnies to hang with, but that wasnât going to happen. I had no choice but to come back here for March break. But itâs no big deal. Rhettaâs pretty cool. BabeâŠ. Youâre my silver medal!â
fmiller1 about 1 year ago
Dead man walking!
danepps1 about 1 year ago
Gordo sounds more like he is from Georgia than Canada, eh?
Daltongang Premium Member about 1 year ago
Sounds like the title of that old Polka classic from the compilation album, Songs of the Mechanic. âWhy trade her it when she ainât rusted and still runsâ
elpasowalt about 1 year ago
The look on Traceyâs face is epic!
JohnTheFoole about 1 year ago
Hoo-boyâŠ
paranormal about 1 year ago
I hope he didnât lose Traci over that last remark. Girls get so silly about comments that are just kidding!
[Unnamed Reader - 14b4ce] about 1 year ago
Gordo is the guy wearing the soda on top of his head.
Panel 2âwell,the Mike/Rhetta magic is still thereâ-for now
Jelliqal about 1 year ago
great drawing to capture the expression. nice job
bigheadx Premium Member about 1 year ago
oh, oh, he blew that one
mindjob about 1 year ago
If she gets rusted heâll use a little WD-40
gammaguy about 1 year ago
If Gordon turns red, it might not be from rust.
SchipLvr about 1 year ago
Love Gordoâs girlfriendâs side glance. Take heart, Elvira, Mistress of the Dark, dates mechanics because they love to tinker on things for hours and make them run fast.
The Great_Black President about 1 year ago
Michael needs to figure it out that his mother will not always be there to pick up for him. One day Elly will die.
Rhetta will become Michaelâs new maid.
RevvieQuar about 1 year ago
That âoh no, you didnâtâ look on her face is priceless. I sense a thwack coming onâŠ
indysteve9 about 1 year ago
A true romantic, LOL!!
John Jorgensen about 1 year ago
Rhettaâs been with Mike for two years, hasnât she? In theory. And I have no idea why.
lnrokr55 about 1 year ago
Friggin hilarious, I love Gordo, unrefined, honest, outstanding !
g04922 about 1 year ago
Too funny ! Gotta love Gordo⊠he is great.
rbullfogg about 1 year ago
He has such a way of being romantic! LOL ;)
sperry532 about 1 year ago
Dead man walking.
tvstevie 12 months ago
Like Sledge Hammer talking about his gun.
martinman8 12 months ago
good point but i would watch out for those sharp ccurves
French Persons' Savvy Selection of Screaming Elly Premium Member 12 months ago
âYou know it Gordo! Rhetta is like my sleek sports car that I keep in the garage and only drive once in a while. Gorgeous lines, and sheâs fast, ya know? (wink wink). But when I ride that baby and pop that clutch, itâs a good time all around! Sheâs like a corvette⊠yeah, my corv-Rhett! Of course, Iâd rather be skiing, but hanging out here with you guys and her is a somewhat-close second!â
TIMH 12 months ago
Besides, for a big girl, she doesnât sweat that much.
The Great_Black President 12 months ago
Since when did Gordon get himself an Oriental girlfriend?
At least since panel four.
asrialfeeple 12 months ago
Happy Ides of March!
brick10 12 months ago
An under-the-table kick to the ankle would be in order.
saylorgirl 12 months ago
Ouch!
Prescott_Philosopher 12 months ago
She may be a keeper as she is not rusted. You, however, are a dead man.
christelisbetty 12 months ago
One side of Gordoâs face is now frostbitten.
I'm Sad 12 months ago
Such a great romance between the two! People have no sense of humor. Thereâs nothing wrong with a little humor between people. This is funny. It is called humor. If there is no humor, then there would be no comics or laughter. I showed this to a bunch of women at work and zero of them thought this was bad or harmful. They even laughed at the comments and wondered what is wrong with todayâs people? Enjoy it, thatâs what life is all about!!!
EXCALABUR 12 months ago
So much UNlike him
Sambora1 12 months ago
I am on both sides of the discussion on Gordonâs comment because I have been in both situations. I see nothing wrong with a couple, married or dating, joking around like that because you need to have humor in a relationship because if you donât it will get dull real quick, me and the jerk always joked around like that for about 10 years into our marriage and it was all in good humor and we knew the other didnât mean it and we just laughed at each other, BUT, i then became on the other side when his joking became more and more insulting than funny and then he started saying stuff in front of people that were more insulting than funny, then I would find out that he was saying bad things about me to his coworkers or to friends of ours when I wasnât around and they were starting to get on the mean side and he would twist things to make it sound like I was an ogre of a wife and he was the innocent poor guy who had to do more work around the house because my health problems were getting worse and I couldnât do it anymore, I even had my Dad tell me that someone said , I quote, " Poor (exes name) he has to work an 8-10 hour day at work then go home and have to cook and clean and hardly had anytime to himself to relax before he went to bed exhausted, I donât know why ( my name) doesnât do more", he apparently never explained it wasnât that I dinât do stuff but I COULDNâT do stuff. This started after the 10 years and just got worse as the time went and about 3 years before he left me it was getting to the point that he started saying all this stuff in front of me and not caring that he was hurting my feelings and I would cry about it, there were many nights he went to bed and I sat at my desk or on couch in livingroom crying and feeling worthless. Then the last 3 months of our marriage became totally unbearable on me because I found out he had been lying to me for 3 1/2 years about something important and he didnât like it that I found out so he totally changed ( cont.)
Scoutmaster77 12 months ago
Heâs not getting any tonightâŠ
rebelstrike0 12 months ago
Seems like Elly wants to hogtie Michael down and shave off his hair and beard.
NaGrom Premium Member 12 months ago
If she was genuinely upset, sheâd get up and leave.