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The last panel is the best panel as Gordon for the following reasons:
1. Michaelâs shocked look as Rhetta gives him the eye looking for his response.
2. Lawrence and his boyfriend Ben giving each other the side eye even though same sex marriage was not going to be legalized in Canada for another 10 years.
3. I also like the mysterious blonde with the large earring latching onto the freckly guy beside her in the final panel and Ellyâs look of dismay as she does. Sorry, Elly, but you are already taken.
4. Brian and his date, a previously unseen, very short Asian woman are amazed as they stare at something behind Mike. We never find out who Brianâs date is.
5. The single best reaction is the guy standing behind Brianâs date. He looks completely shocked.
From Lynnâs Comments: Gordon and Traceyâs wedding was much like my first weddingâmy reception was in my parentsâ dining room; my mom made all the sandwiches and the cake.
When my sister was married in June 1987, I was asked when I was next. I said I was single for life. Sheâs now a widow after three nephews, and Iâm still celibate and happy living alone.
This reminds me so much of my own wedding, 39 years ago this weekend (actually 9/3, but we always celebrate Labor Day Weekend). Her hat even looked a little like mine, except mine had a small veil. We were even married by a female JP!
In the 4th panel, Ellyâs wide-eyed expression makes her look surprised that they wedding is starting and Gordon & Tracey are actually going to get married.
Glad to see Elly rocking the middle aged womanâs formal look here. Maybe sheâs stopped worrying about aging and just rolling with it now. Interesting that Brianâs the only guy without a jacket. Maybe thatâs his true source of horror, rather than who gets the next wedding.
Truly a gift and a blessing to see marriage portrayed so beautifully in this piece. To honor and recognize it s a Divine union from God is also wounderful.
Marriage: the only Sacrament performed by the Bride and Groom.
Expectations of marriage seem to have changed to some degree, but not much. My grandfather shared with a time when he came home from the Second World War and bumped into a girl he went to high school with. She told him âTom is that you? I am glad you came home safely; you look so good in uniform!â This caused him to say âThank you Karen, glad to see you too after all this time! So, what are you doing tonight?â She responded âI need to get home to cook dinner for my husband.â He was somewhat taken aback that she was now married and he said âWell, congratulations on getting married, but, but, you are 23?!â. Her answer âI know! I was the last girl from our class to get married. When I had my 21st birthday I was still single and my parents were pacing the floor at night worried about how I would end up a spinster!â :P
As everyone knows (or should know from TV), prom is the high point of every public school kidâs life. Gordon married his prom date, now Brian, Lawrence and Michael need to do so as well.
I have been to many formal weddings and a few less formal as this one is. The less formal ones are always more fun to attend and seem MORE celebratory. I think girls would do themselves a huge favor by letting go of the âprincess_for_a_dayâ idea.
There are so many shocked and suspicious faces in the last panel youâd think that Gordon had just announced that thereâs been a murder and everyone is a suspect.
Thatâs not Brianâs date, itâs his sister. As for Elly, sheâs looking toward Mike and Rhetta, thatâs why she looks gobsmacked, the idea probably never entered her head that her son might be next.
howtheduck 6 months ago
The last panel is the best panel as Gordon for the following reasons:
1. Michaelâs shocked look as Rhetta gives him the eye looking for his response.
2. Lawrence and his boyfriend Ben giving each other the side eye even though same sex marriage was not going to be legalized in Canada for another 10 years.
3. I also like the mysterious blonde with the large earring latching onto the freckly guy beside her in the final panel and Ellyâs look of dismay as she does. Sorry, Elly, but you are already taken.
4. Brian and his date, a previously unseen, very short Asian woman are amazed as they stare at something behind Mike. We never find out who Brianâs date is.
5. The single best reaction is the guy standing behind Brianâs date. He looks completely shocked.
howtheduck 6 months ago
Odd things about the wedding:
1. No maid or matron of honor. Mike is there for Gordon. Why no one for Tracey?
2. Tracey is still not allowed to speak in public, continuing a strange trend that has occurred since she and Gordon started dating 4 years ago.
3. Rhettaâs hair band that changes colors mysteriously.
4. The reception food table that includes the head of an infant as a food choice.
5. What is the world is the decoration on Michaelâs tie? It looks like a string of Christmas Tree lights.
Asharah 6 months ago
Well, see who catches the bouquet & garter.
If April gets the bouquet, all the other unattached ladies might want to consider the convent.
snsurone76 6 months ago
Thank goodness the ceremony went off without any drunken scenes from Gordonâs parents. Hopefully, they werenât there at all!
Gizmo Cat 6 months ago
From Lynnâs Comments: Gordon and Traceyâs wedding was much like my first weddingâmy reception was in my parentsâ dining room; my mom made all the sandwiches and the cake.
GirlGeek Premium Member 6 months ago
Alright, Michael time to rise up.
arolarson Premium Member 6 months ago
Is this the first time we have seen Gordon without a hat?
French Persons' Treasury of Self-Applauding Batty Premium Member 6 months ago
And, once again, Tracey says absolutely nothing..
VegaAlopex 6 months ago
When my sister was married in June 1987, I was asked when I was next. I said I was single for life. Sheâs now a widow after three nephews, and Iâm still celibate and happy living alone.
Wren Fahel 6 months ago
This reminds me so much of my own wedding, 39 years ago this weekend (actually 9/3, but we always celebrate Labor Day Weekend). Her hat even looked a little like mine, except mine had a small veil. We were even married by a female JP!
eced52 6 months ago
As are all their girlfriends.
Angry Indeed Premium Member 6 months ago
Didnât even recognized Gordon. He really got groomed up!
USN1977 6 months ago
Some weddings have the tradition where the bride throws her bouquet to all single girls at the wedding to see who will get married next.
Then all single guys, divorced men and widowers gather to see the groom throw the brideâs garter. The man who catches that will get hitched next.
BJDucer 6 months ago
In the 4th panel, Ellyâs wide-eyed expression makes her look surprised that they wedding is starting and Gordon & Tracey are actually going to get married.
g04922 6 months ago
Well, Michael?? Note Rhettaâs look⊠the looks on all the other guys â yeah, âWhoâs next??â
cranefriend 6 months ago
Glad to see Elly rocking the middle aged womanâs formal look here. Maybe sheâs stopped worrying about aging and just rolling with it now. Interesting that Brianâs the only guy without a jacket. Maybe thatâs his true source of horror, rather than who gets the next wedding.
cipactli77 6 months ago
Ellie said son, you look wonderful tonightâŠ
Free or Not? Premium Member 6 months ago
Truly a gift and a blessing to see marriage portrayed so beautifully in this piece. To honor and recognize it s a Divine union from God is also wounderful.
Marriage: the only Sacrament performed by the Bride and Groom.
oish 6 months ago
What is the most popular weekend for a shotgun wedding?
Labor Day
tuliplover 6 months ago
No, now everyone will be wondering when the baby is due.
delennwen 6 months ago
Gordon looks about 40 instead of 20/21. . .
nmbassani 6 months ago
Gordon is such a great character. He overcame a lot and built a good life for himself. He broke the cycle.
Norris66 6 months ago
That happened to me with older people, but I get even at Funerals asking that. ;>)
Daltongang Premium Member 6 months ago
No pressure Michael. Everyoneâs looking at you, but no pressure.
USN1977 6 months ago
Expectations of marriage seem to have changed to some degree, but not much. My grandfather shared with a time when he came home from the Second World War and bumped into a girl he went to high school with. She told him âTom is that you? I am glad you came home safely; you look so good in uniform!â This caused him to say âThank you Karen, glad to see you too after all this time! So, what are you doing tonight?â She responded âI need to get home to cook dinner for my husband.â He was somewhat taken aback that she was now married and he said âWell, congratulations on getting married, but, but, you are 23?!â. Her answer âI know! I was the last girl from our class to get married. When I had my 21st birthday I was still single and my parents were pacing the floor at night worried about how I would end up a spinster!â :P
kamoolah 6 months ago
As everyone knows (or should know from TV), prom is the high point of every public school kidâs life. Gordon married his prom date, now Brian, Lawrence and Michael need to do so as well.
When will we see Rhetta and Michaelâs nuptials?
Tantor 6 months ago
It ainât meâŠ
stepzla 6 months ago
I have been to many formal weddings and a few less formal as this one is. The less formal ones are always more fun to attend and seem MORE celebratory. I think girls would do themselves a huge favor by letting go of the âprincess_for_a_dayâ idea.
The_Great_Black President 6 months ago
Michaelâs friends at a Christmas party:
Brian: Deck the harrs with bars of horry. Fa ra ra ra ra ra ra ra ra ra!
Lawrence and Gordon look at each other
Gordon: Fill the mead cup, drain the barrel. Fa la la la la la la la la la la!
Brian and Lawrence look at each other
Lawrence: Don we now our gay apparel. Fa la la la la la la la la la la la!
Brian and Gordon look at each other
sincavage05 6 months ago
I love this story and all of the smiles it brings.
John Jorgensen 6 months ago
There are so many shocked and suspicious faces in the last panel youâd think that Gordon had just announced that thereâs been a murder and everyone is a suspect.
Strawberry King 6 months ago
That depends on who catches the bouquet. ;)
lnrokr55 6 months ago
Youâre the man Gordo! Hurrah!
EMGULS79 6 months ago
Better to hear that question at a wedding than a funeral!
HodgeElmwood 6 months ago
Thatâs not Brianâs date, itâs his sister. As for Elly, sheâs looking toward Mike and Rhetta, thatâs why she looks gobsmacked, the idea probably never entered her head that her son might be next.
CoreyTaylor1 6 months ago
Liz may laugh at the thought of a âWorst Manâ now, but she has yet to meet Eric, Paul, or Howard Buntz!
CoreyTaylor1 6 months ago
Liz may laugh at the thought of a âWorst Manâ now, but she has yet to meet Eric, Paul, or Howard Buntz!