Mom, there are times when honesty is not the best policy. Even a cookie shaped like John Philip Sousa can’t substitute for the approval Petey seeks and needs!
I agree that Mom could have given Petey a little confidence booster that he needs so badly. Alice will probably fight having to take off her pretty party dress.
“if ever there were the antithesis of the delicate, reedy music of the oboe it would be . . . John Philip Sousa’s marching music.”Yes, I’d guess that Petey didn’t get his musical talent from Mom. She should hunt for the Mozart cookie – or J. S. Bach, or R. Strauss or anyone on http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oboe#Notable_classical_works_featuring_the_oboe
All I could think of was how rude mom was. When my daughter got antsy and obnoxious like Alice, I picked her up and carted her off. Interesting, though, how the dress didn’t get real itchy UNTIL it was Petey’s turn. In fact, I have sat in the far back so that I could get out with the least amount of fuss just for situations like that. In regards to liking Alice. I don’t. I find her to be spoiled and tempermental, always getting her way. The parents are no better as far as I’m concerned.
I’ve been in his (Sousa’s) house! The current occupants include a member of the Marine Corps Band (Sousa’s group) and a dog named J.P. in honor of the home’s previous owner. For a nerd like me, it was pretty cool to visit.
Templo S.U.D. almost 11 years ago
The dress just HAD to be itchy and ruin the oboist’s big moment.
Linux0s almost 11 years ago
The agony of defeat.
Sisyphos almost 11 years ago
Mom, there are times when honesty is not the best policy. Even a cookie shaped like John Philip Sousa can’t substitute for the approval Petey seeks and needs!
jeff_e almost 11 years ago
Disappointed in Mom, this time around.
laurie_corriveau almost 11 years ago
This is a sad moment.
Magnolia42 almost 11 years ago
And now the dress isn’t itchy?
More or Less Premium Member almost 11 years ago
For the first time ever, I’m not so fond of Alice.
GROG Premium Member almost 11 years ago
You and your big mouth, Alice.
WaitingMan almost 11 years ago
Don’t feel bad, Petey. After all, this is how John Coltrane got his start.
apolitical almost 11 years ago
“The oboe is an ill wind that nobody blows good”
victoria2 almost 11 years ago
Having gone through the trepidation of childhood recitals, I can say this is one time Mom should have lied here and told him he did great.
brick10 almost 11 years ago
Such are the trials of a musician.
pumaman almost 11 years ago
Maybe the dress was only itchy when she was sitting down…
Perkycat almost 11 years ago
I agree that Mom could have given Petey a little confidence booster that he needs so badly. Alice will probably fight having to take off her pretty party dress.
Dry and Dusty Premium Member almost 11 years ago
Way to go Mom! Geez!
Frogger104 almost 11 years ago
Very poignant episode, I actually felt really bad for ol Petey
Gokie5 almost 11 years ago
“if ever there were the antithesis of the delicate, reedy music of the oboe it would be . . . John Philip Sousa’s marching music.”Yes, I’d guess that Petey didn’t get his musical talent from Mom. She should hunt for the Mozart cookie – or J. S. Bach, or R. Strauss or anyone on http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oboe#Notable_classical_works_featuring_the_oboe
scyphi26 almost 11 years ago
One of those instances where neither lying nor telling the truth isn’t going to help.
Dragon0131 almost 11 years ago
All I could think of was how rude mom was. When my daughter got antsy and obnoxious like Alice, I picked her up and carted her off. Interesting, though, how the dress didn’t get real itchy UNTIL it was Petey’s turn. In fact, I have sat in the far back so that I could get out with the least amount of fuss just for situations like that. In regards to liking Alice. I don’t. I find her to be spoiled and tempermental, always getting her way. The parents are no better as far as I’m concerned.
pmfurdyn almost 11 years ago
Point is it’s a comic strip. It’s what happens when Mom gets frazzeled trying to do three things at once(remember Grandma?). Life goes on . . . .
fishbulb239 almost 11 years ago
I’ve been in his (Sousa’s) house! The current occupants include a member of the Marine Corps Band (Sousa’s group) and a dog named J.P. in honor of the home’s previous owner. For a nerd like me, it was pretty cool to visit.
Gilda Blackmore almost 11 years ago
I wish Richard would weigh in on this. It is unusually cruel for him.