Julie Larson began writing The Dinette Set comic in 1990, then called Suburban Torture, offering a satire on middle class culture. The Dinette Set became syndicated in 1997. When asked where Julie gets all of her ideas, she admits there is only one way to write a daily comic: write about what you know. "I make no bones about who’s really talking in The Dinette Set," says Julie, who is writer, director and cast of The Dinette Set. "If we can’t make fun of ourselves, who will?"
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mikie2
said, 7 months ago
Oh Patty dear, could you excuse me for about twenty mintes? I’m just going to run down to the store and return this ridiculous thing.
The reason the Pennys love their coffee so much is because it isn’t theirs at all. Burl liberates it from the U-Stor-It office.
I am so thankful for all of you and that I don’t llive within 1,000 miles of the Pennys!
capndunzzl said, 7 months ago
…they seem the type that would regift what’s given to them.
mikie2
said, 7 months ago
I don’t see a plate in front of anyone but Joy. Does this mean that she has eaten (or rather shoved into her maw) a quarter of a cake by herself? Sure she did. It was looking so alone after the Veterans’ Day reception and she had her big purse (natch) and no one was looking and…..
margueritem
said, 7 months ago
Joy can’t wait to return it and get the money!
HAPPY THANKSGIVING!
anniebodyhome
said, 7 months ago
Happy Thanksgiving!. May we all remember what we have to be thankful for.
purple sky
said, 7 months ago
Happy Thanksgiving, Crustwoodians! May we all have enough, and plenty to share.
SusanSunshine
said, 7 months ago
SusanSunshine
said, 7 months ago
I feel for Patty….
Except for the returning part, my mother used to have the same reaction to my gifts when I was a young adult.
When you’re 25 you think your poor mother just doesn’t realise she could have a coffee grinder…
or in my case,,,, a fancy apple corer…
safety potato grater.. Moulli salad grater…
embroidered lingerie bags…
travel neck pillow….
All the stuff that ended up stuffed into bottom drawers cos she didn’t want to hurt my feelings by getting rid of it.
The little electric manicure set though, she was genuinely…
well…
“grateful for” isn’t quite right…
“terrified of" is probably more accurate…
She bravely stuck out a finger towards the little spinning wheel and pulled it back the second it made contact with a fingernail…
giving me a wan little smile….
“Very nice honey..” she said. “It’s…. interesting…”
Pacopuddy said, 7 months ago
For heaven’s sake, Patty! Surely by now you know just to gift wrap the receipt, and leave the present in the car so you can take it back quickly . . .
MeGoNow said, 7 months ago
Well, you can tell Patty didn’t fall far from the tree. Giving them a coffee grinder was like giving the Elephant Man as makeup mirror.
Citizen GROG!
said, 7 months ago
Happy Thanksgiving to my fellow Americans and Happy Friday Eve to everyone else!
finale said, 7 months ago
@SusanSunshine
Great card….I could stare at it for…. a…… while……
.
Right back at you and all Crustwoodies for a nice Holiday today.
Here’s hoping that those who are working or are in somewhat bad circumstance can find at least a sliver of joy (the good kind) today.
GymShoe said, 7 months ago
.007 can’t figure out what it is……. and where has the GBwOF been lately.… after all it is a Holiday….? ? ? Speaking of which
Happy T-Day to all….. Let’s stop by the PENNY’s for some of that cake later…. ! ! !
WTF Cares said, 7 months ago
@mikie2
Burl’s is guarded behind his arms so Joy can’t get to it. Obvious.
riverhawk
said, 7 months ago
@MeGoNow
Ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha