It’s an old strip. But, as Scrooge asked the Ghost of Christmas Yet-to-Come, “Are these visions of what will be, or what might be?”
Personally, I think Papi’s dream of the future is an unrealistic fantasy. Not because Baldo has married a blonde (whether Smiley or otherwise), but because Baldo has changed his shirt.
1) The woman standing next to Baldo IS Estella, but she’s dyed her hair and is wearing contacts.
2) By the time this picture is taken, Los Angeles has been incorporated into the independent nation of Aztlan, and the gringa is Baldo’s (undocumented) nanny.
Yes Virginia, there are Mexican blondes who are real blondes. Remember Spain was originally Celtic, so there might be some real redheads too. Then too, they had immigration outside la raza nueva for generations.
I think it’s just the timing of this strip that’s the genesis is much of the discussion of Mrs. Baldo’s blondness. If it had even appeared a month ago, before the introduction of Estella (and many of us have hopes for Estella), there wouldn’t be as much comment.
(However, if this had only appeared a week ago, then when Estella appeared it would likely have been pointed out that she doesn’t look like the wife in Papi’s vision. Someone (other than me) ought to compare today’s comments with the comments from this strip’s first run.)
Donald Benson Premium Member over 12 years ago
So Papi visualizes Baldo getting back together with Smiley?
Michelle Morris over 12 years ago
Gracie all grown up = WOWSERS!!!
oeva1234 over 12 years ago
I look forward to this funny every day and I am a new member to Geo.comics. A lot of good oldies, plus some new ones. Hello y’all. =jean=
Number Three over 12 years ago
Awwwwwww!
xxx
krayziehustler Premium Member over 12 years ago
why did baldo have to marry a blonde?
baileydean over 12 years ago
Papi doesn’t know about Estella yet… his daydreams may change.
fritzoid Premium Member over 12 years ago
It’s an old strip. But, as Scrooge asked the Ghost of Christmas Yet-to-Come, “Are these visions of what will be, or what might be?”
Personally, I think Papi’s dream of the future is an unrealistic fantasy. Not because Baldo has married a blonde (whether Smiley or otherwise), but because Baldo has changed his shirt.
fritzoid Premium Member over 12 years ago
Two other possibilities:
1) The woman standing next to Baldo IS Estella, but she’s dyed her hair and is wearing contacts.
2) By the time this picture is taken, Los Angeles has been incorporated into the independent nation of Aztlan, and the gringa is Baldo’s (undocumented) nanny.
hippogriff over 12 years ago
Yes Virginia, there are Mexican blondes who are real blondes. Remember Spain was originally Celtic, so there might be some real redheads too. Then too, they had immigration outside la raza nueva for generations.
fritzoid Premium Member over 12 years ago
I think it’s just the timing of this strip that’s the genesis is much of the discussion of Mrs. Baldo’s blondness. If it had even appeared a month ago, before the introduction of Estella (and many of us have hopes for Estella), there wouldn’t be as much comment.
(However, if this had only appeared a week ago, then when Estella appeared it would likely have been pointed out that she doesn’t look like the wife in Papi’s vision. Someone (other than me) ought to compare today’s comments with the comments from this strip’s first run.)
fritzoid Premium Member over 12 years ago
Not sure, Bailey; that’s why I haven’t gone looking for it myself. It’s an updated copyright, but I know I’ve seen this strip before.
baileydean over 12 years ago
Okay, fritzoid.Hmm. I guess I’ll just go foraging when I get some extra time.I’ll be curious to see what I find.Take care.