I know this is a comic. I know this is all fun. Moreover, I really respect Wiley and love his sense of humour mixed with his critical eye. But I have had enough of frustration in real life that I don’t want it in my comic strips. Have a good time, everyone – and Wiley.
My fav Uncle used to always threaten his precocious son in mock outrage by the following ultimatum – If you do not behave yourself i will submit my resignation from your fatherhood with immediate effect. All it did was brought out a few giggles from us naughty kids, and an exasperated eyeroll from my dear sainted Aunt.
Doesn’t he sometimes have his doubts about fatherhood? Were there strange lights in the sky around the time of Danae’s conception? Is there a related X-File in the closet of a former or current high government official somewhere?
Attorney-client confidentiality does not apply to the client. Ditto for the HIPAA for doctors. I am always free to say that I visited doctor so-and-so for treatment this-and-that.
Aside from lawyers not being allowed to represent minors without parental consent (unless they’re emancipated), I wonder if the joke will be Danae’s report card being published for all to see, since it would need to be entered into evidence for a trial, or at least described accurately as part of an attempted lawsuit.
Sometimes, I wonder if it is advisable for him to acknowledge – even to Danae – that he is her father.
I know, with my own daughter between the ages of 12 and 17, that there were times when I’d have loved to be able to deny any familial relationship. Like participating in stealing a ND car in MN and taking it on a road trip to FL. But then, after she turned 18, she suddenly got it straight. Within months, she was working as security guard at a major MN mall. Quite a turnaround.
Upon reflection, I think that most fathers feel this way about their teen offspring (and especially their daughters) at times. Especially their daughters because dads have such clear recollections of how they tried in their own teen years to charm the girls into bed – and the activities and attitudes and personalities of the girls who invited them into theirs. Seeing hints of that behavior in their own daughters (or sons, for that matter) is quite alarming.
eastern.woods.metal over 1 year ago
That means Joe will be buying Bob drinks for the rest of his life
Sanspareil over 1 year ago
It’s always on a need to know basis!
keenanthelibrarian over 1 year ago
Looks like Danae knows how to game the system ..
Nachikethass over 1 year ago
I know this is a comic. I know this is all fun. Moreover, I really respect Wiley and love his sense of humour mixed with his critical eye. But I have had enough of frustration in real life that I don’t want it in my comic strips. Have a good time, everyone – and Wiley.
in.amongst over 1 year ago
My fav Uncle used to always threaten his precocious son in mock outrage by the following ultimatum – If you do not behave yourself i will submit my resignation from your fatherhood with immediate effect. All it did was brought out a few giggles from us naughty kids, and an exasperated eyeroll from my dear sainted Aunt.
Farside99 over 1 year ago
OK, ten percent for the big guy.
Darsan54 Premium Member over 1 year ago
Ugggh, you’re turning her MAGA ?!?!
PraiseofFolly over 1 year ago
Doesn’t he sometimes have his doubts about fatherhood? Were there strange lights in the sky around the time of Danae’s conception? Is there a related X-File in the closet of a former or current high government official somewhere?
DiminishedFirst over 1 year ago
Attorney-client confidentiality does not apply to the client. Ditto for the HIPAA for doctors. I am always free to say that I visited doctor so-and-so for treatment this-and-that.
becida over 1 year ago
The dad cut is 10% with the big boys…
The Old Wolf over 1 year ago
Danae needs to be spanked. Hard.
sandpiper over 1 year ago
Interested to see what Bob comes up with to appease Danae.
ManiacEx over 1 year ago
Aside from lawyers not being allowed to represent minors without parental consent (unless they’re emancipated), I wonder if the joke will be Danae’s report card being published for all to see, since it would need to be entered into evidence for a trial, or at least described accurately as part of an attempted lawsuit.
MS72 over 1 year ago
Today, former president Jimmy Carter revealed that he has documents to turn over. The Holy Bible has the secrets to eternal life and God’s love.
Redd Panda over 1 year ago
panel 2 is incorrect. Being the client, she can speak with anyone she chooses.
Billll over 1 year ago
I told my daughter I’d take her back to K-Mart and turn her in for a refund. She quickly figured out that I’d lost the receipt.
198.23.5.11 over 1 year ago
Meanwhile,George Santos’ report cards surface….
Honorable Mention In The Banjo Toss Premium Member over 1 year ago
Danae’s sashay in the last panel is very well done.
Masterskrain over 1 year ago
ANY TIME a Lawyer says “Don’t Worry…”, get Very, VERY Worried!
IndyW over 1 year ago
The “Big Guy” gets his 10 percent, right…….
mindjob over 1 year ago
She will be claiming Russian collusion. A time tested strategy
T... over 1 year ago
The beginnings of a legal mafia chieftess…
dtdbiz over 1 year ago
Anybody watch “Wednesday” on Netflix? That’s who Danae reminds me of. Or vice versa.
leemorse9777 over 1 year ago
I have no sympathy for people who complain about their kids. They raised them to be exactly what they are.
SrTechWriter over 1 year ago
Sometimes, I wonder if it is advisable for him to acknowledge – even to Danae – that he is her father.
I know, with my own daughter between the ages of 12 and 17, that there were times when I’d have loved to be able to deny any familial relationship. Like participating in stealing a ND car in MN and taking it on a road trip to FL. But then, after she turned 18, she suddenly got it straight. Within months, she was working as security guard at a major MN mall. Quite a turnaround.
Upon reflection, I think that most fathers feel this way about their teen offspring (and especially their daughters) at times. Especially their daughters because dads have such clear recollections of how they tried in their own teen years to charm the girls into bed – and the activities and attitudes and personalities of the girls who invited them into theirs. Seeing hints of that behavior in their own daughters (or sons, for that matter) is quite alarming.
phoenixnyc about 1 year ago
Another reason Danae is made for this era: incorrectly using a term she doesn’t understand.