“Unphased” shows as a correct spelling in Webster’s, and was perhaps a common British way of spelling the word when Mr. Graham was alive, twenty plus years ago.
I’m afraid ‘Unphased’ is the English way…….and the strip was inked more like twenty weeks ago rather than twenty years ago…….‘Google’ for a little more Fred history…..x
Sorry Penny, how about you join the rest of the English speaking world instead? You might come to savour the flavour and find it a little more colourful. Or you could just learn that not everyone does things the same way you do, or wants to…
loveofabove over 11 years ago
that barker riding the fencehas the bite not so immense
ronaldhicks over 11 years ago
Typo alert: unfazed
LucindaWyman_1 over 11 years ago
It’s “unfazed,” Mr. Graham.
anniebodyhome over 11 years ago
“Unphased” shows as a correct spelling in Webster’s, and was perhaps a common British way of spelling the word when Mr. Graham was alive, twenty plus years ago.
Michael (MiM) Martin over 11 years ago
Simon_Jester over 11 years ago
He won’t be when he gets to the next panel, and finds out the gate’s open.
alondra over 11 years ago
Fred must know this particular dog can’t jump this particular fence so he’s safe. Otherwise he’d be running as he does from the Grosvenor (?) gang.
lighthouser over 11 years ago
I like Fred’s use of the English language and across the pond idioms.
stuart_harrison over 11 years ago
Sorry Penny, how about you join the rest of the English speaking world instead? You might come to savour the flavour and find it a little more colourful. Or you could just learn that not everyone does things the same way you do, or wants to…
Helmet Head over 11 years ago
Not according to the British “Chambers Dictionary” on my shelf. Fazed and unfazed is correct in Britain; unphased doesn’t appear.
anniebodyhome over 11 years ago
Pardon, MiM, I’m new to Fred. Would rather enjoy the comic than spell-check it anyway :)