I got Alex’s comment a lot in my 30+ years teaching, on a whole range of issues. As a 30-something teacher in the 90s, obviously I knew nothing about drugs, the kids thought, their generation invented it/did it/etc. Same for the internet/WWW, which my 30 year old niece still thinks I know nothing about, HER generation invented all that.
Partly, the latter was due to my refusal to use satnav (I know where I am going and I have a map) and Facebook (I broke up fights every day that started on FB the night before, and it would make it too easy for the Yardie gang members to find me.)
But you can’t tell the kids ‘when you are my age…’ ’cos they will not understand.
What’s the deal? Joanie’s not marrying anybody. Neither is the Rev. There’s nothing wrong with a personal connection to the bridal couple. Some pastors perform the ceremony for their own children, siblings, whatever. My niece got a mail-order ordination and married my nephew to a lovely young lady and they’re still very much together. It was during COVID and was much the easiest solution.
When did this particular strip first run? I guess I have problems with the technology time line. Streaming would not have be prevalent, easy or cheap before 2010.
BE THIS GUY about 2 months ago
Dating is one the first steps towards becoming a grannies.
ComicDetectiveDA about 2 months ago
I always thought he looked just like Rick, if he got his head pulled out of a metal pipe or something.
snsurone76 about 2 months ago
JJ looks like something from outer space.
snsurone76 about 2 months ago
The second speech balloon should be pointed at JJ, not Scott, in the third panel.
Hello Everyone about 2 months ago
t’s really cool that you can read Doonesbury from the 70’s and confirm Joanie and the Rev dating.
robertthomasson about 2 months ago
I got Alex’s comment a lot in my 30+ years teaching, on a whole range of issues. As a 30-something teacher in the 90s, obviously I knew nothing about drugs, the kids thought, their generation invented it/did it/etc. Same for the internet/WWW, which my 30 year old niece still thinks I know nothing about, HER generation invented all that.
Partly, the latter was due to my refusal to use satnav (I know where I am going and I have a map) and Facebook (I broke up fights every day that started on FB the night before, and it would make it too easy for the Yardie gang members to find me.)
But you can’t tell the kids ‘when you are my age…’ ’cos they will not understand.
gantech about 2 months ago
Actually, they do. Sorry to dispel any myths, Alex.
ladykat about 2 months ago
Grannies do so date, Alex!
Bob Blumenfeld about 2 months ago
Wait! Isn’t Alex still a minor in this strip?
fourteenpeeves about 2 months ago
Their first date was at Vespers. It went downhill from there
fourteenpeeves about 2 months ago
JJ is dressed as a bee.Please don’t pollinate, the world would never recover.
Zeke has on his poor man’s Texas millionaire outfit
cupertino jay about 2 months ago
revs date?
DrJKnows about 2 months ago
This is the funniest!!!
rugeirn about 2 months ago
What’s the deal? Joanie’s not marrying anybody. Neither is the Rev. There’s nothing wrong with a personal connection to the bridal couple. Some pastors perform the ceremony for their own children, siblings, whatever. My niece got a mail-order ordination and married my nephew to a lovely young lady and they’re still very much together. It was during COVID and was much the easiest solution.
mistercatworks about 2 months ago
Yep. And today some of them even date other grannies. :)
pripley about 2 months ago
When did this particular strip first run? I guess I have problems with the technology time line. Streaming would not have be prevalent, easy or cheap before 2010.
FireAnt_Hater about 2 months ago
Alex is oblivious to the fact that grannies used to be young – back before she was born…
jbruins84341 about 2 months ago
Sounds like Scot has some unresolved issues about Joanie.
tvstevie about 2 months ago
He said Used to.