Joanie is supposed to be about 20 years older than the Walden generation—her daughter, JJ, was only about 17 when the Waldenites graduated. The Waldenites are just turning 50, so Joanie is around 70.
Inquiring minds want to know: Is the FOUNTAINS OF WAYNE mug on the table from the band or from the housewares showroom from which the band takes its name? We may never know!
Not sure what denomination Charlie Brown is, but it’s clear that Violet’s family are Unitarians.