Sedine’s parents amuse because they are opposites: greedy and frantic vs generous and calm. Sam’s parents don’t amuse (me) because they are exactly the same: identical caricatures of a caricature. There it is. My first minor criticism of this fantastic strip. Happily, the four drawings of Sedine distract from Sam’s screeching parents.
This week has been RIGHT ON, so far. Last week’s parents were a bit of a “one note solo”, only dealing with money-money-money and stinginess, etc. The genius of this week is that it is an encapsulation and pithy description of a political ideology…. WITHOUT BEING POLITICAL. There is never a mention of political party, political ideology, specific political persons or events. It cleverly defines people and has fun without being obsessive or personal or mean. Sam’s parents covered the bases of eco activism, dietary concerns, gender identity, safe spaces, over sensitivity, constant offense, and totalitarianism without ever having to explain it. So I just did, I guess. I found it refreshing. Monday probably brings the meeting of the dichotomies! BOOM!
Adiraiju almost 7 years ago
It’s like war: the only way to REALLY win is not to get involved at all.
AnyFace almost 7 years ago
They might be the “Adults” in the room, but their ‘Coping Skills’ leave something to be desired.
Rod Gonzalez almost 7 years ago
I swear, Sam’s parents are such snowflakes.
AnyFace almost 7 years ago
Sedine’s stylish boots make – I think? – their third appearance today. ❤️
comic4matt almost 7 years ago
I’m starting to think they hate their own son…
Tue Elung-Jensen almost 7 years ago
What, wasn´t it enough of a trigger warning that they allready knew?
Dkram almost 7 years ago
They need a check up from the neck up.
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jrankin1959 almost 7 years ago
Your car (or whatever you got here by) is right outside, folks.
YatInExile almost 7 years ago
And meanwhile, where have Sedine’s parents gotten to? I can’t wait to see the fun when they all meet.
Willywise52 Premium Member almost 7 years ago
Good-bye Muddah,good-bye Faddah…
Pequod almost 7 years ago
Sedine’s parents amuse because they are opposites: greedy and frantic vs generous and calm. Sam’s parents don’t amuse (me) because they are exactly the same: identical caricatures of a caricature. There it is. My first minor criticism of this fantastic strip. Happily, the four drawings of Sedine distract from Sam’s screeching parents.
Dave Ferro almost 7 years ago
Sam’s parents are liberal snowflakes… Who knew?
Robert Nowall Premium Member almost 7 years ago
Would’ve thought it was Sam-and-Sedine’s generation that would want a safe space.
Petemejia77 almost 7 years ago
No disrespect, but this is draaaaaging and a teensy bit annoying.
Leslie B. almost 7 years ago
This week has been RIGHT ON, so far. Last week’s parents were a bit of a “one note solo”, only dealing with money-money-money and stinginess, etc. The genius of this week is that it is an encapsulation and pithy description of a political ideology…. WITHOUT BEING POLITICAL. There is never a mention of political party, political ideology, specific political persons or events. It cleverly defines people and has fun without being obsessive or personal or mean. Sam’s parents covered the bases of eco activism, dietary concerns, gender identity, safe spaces, over sensitivity, constant offense, and totalitarianism without ever having to explain it. So I just did, I guess. I found it refreshing. Monday probably brings the meeting of the dichotomies! BOOM!
Dragoncat almost 7 years ago
Maybe Sam’s parents should wait in their car…
Dragoncat almost 7 years ago
“Capitalistic Vampire”… That’s a new one.