Fred Basset by Alex Graham for June 19, 2024

Nothing has really changed much. Just my bills are paperless these days……

In my house, Mr. Dear would be invited to make his own breakfast.

Apparently, Mr. Dear got up on the wrong side of the bed this morning.

She should walk out on him right now.

Where does Mr. Dear think he is, a bed and breakfast? He’s in danger of losing one or both.

Mr. Dear needs an “NCIS” Gibbs head check ;-)

My father would say: “Complaint department, third floor.” (We had no third floor.)

It’s no wonder women rebelled later against misogynistic behavior like this!

I suggest you go to your local eatery if you know what’s good for you “dear”.

If it was me he snarled at he’d be wearing the toast. Mr. Dear is a mite abusive today.

My wife is not a morning person, I am. By the time I wake her up I’ve made and drunk my coffee, fed all four dogs, let them outside at least twice, made and ate breakfast. Some days, like yesterday, I’ve also done laundry and dishes. She has to log-in to work by 7 am, so I wake her up at 6:30 and 6:45. Yes, I’m retired.

Does the mail come before breakfast in all of GB?

Sir, feel free to make your own food and fetch your own mail. Fred, I think you and your lady should leave him to his own devices; he’s not fit company for man or beast!

This is another one I can’t “like”.

I think Mr. Dear may need help to gain some perspective. Maybe dunking his head into a cold bucket of water would help.

Mr. Dear, you have been very cranky lately.

He’s not working at home (wrong century!). He should be off to the office soon. Realllly soon.

Make your own breakfast Mr. Grumpy Pants!

Wow, Mr. Dear was quite the grouch in his early days.

Will we get back to current strips, or stay with the early ones for the time being?

Mrs. Dear, grab your purse, leash up Fred and go for a lovely walk, visit the shops, enjoy lovely lunch, and whatever else you enjoy. Leave him to himself. And don’t set aside the idea of a pint and darts. Goose and gander.

I’ll be glad when the “cranky Mr. Dear” phase is over in these very old strips. But I’m sure it will be quite a while yet. Yes, in the future, they all get cranky once in a while…even Fred. But it’s not often.

Cold shoulder and cold cereal

Mister Dear is having a “Garfield Monday”. On a Wednesday.

Is it me or has Mr Dear gotten nastier this year

Do not take it out on Fred.

As the French saying goes, if you want great service, do it yourself