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?"
© Julie Larson - All Rights Reserved.
Dilbert Classics by Scott Adams
Dixie Drive by Rich Powell
Comments (18) (Please sign in to comment)
margueritem
said, 5 months ago
Burl’ll be just as happy as a pig in slops.
DAZZ
said, 5 months ago
Burl doesn’t really DO anything as it is. Unlike my man who was working today while I was entertained by my daughter and family. We just got back from WWE around 12 (grandson had as a present). I think I’ll go to bed now.
simpsonfan2 said, 5 months ago
Yep, the fun never stops at the Penny’s house.
purple sky
said, 5 months ago
Burl doesn’t work even when he goes to work so what would he have to retire FROM? Yet look at the jealous expression on his face!
SusanSunshine
said, 5 months ago
O…M….G….
I thought they were gone…
I thought I’d never have to see another one…
Please tell me Bob isn’t wearing one of these….
(Falstaff model) …
SusanSunshine
said, 5 months ago
It brings back memories of the flea market….
way back when…
Retired couples, living or just traveling in 5th wheels or small motor homes…
both silver haired…
selling coins or dolls or Avon bottles…
She crocheted these hats…. he always wore one…
She had on a short apron with pockets….. put the dollar bills in one pocket, bigger bills in another.
(At least one woman I met made beer can wastebaskets and lamp shades too.)
And they had license plate holders or magnetic signs with their CB “handles” on them…
mikie2
said, 5 months ago
Absent some sort of miracle, in under two years Bob is going to take the easy way out and leave Sue a widow. She might not even notice. Puppies may come and go but bridge and bunko live on.
finale said, 5 months ago
@SusanSunshine
This is Crustwood…..Bob got issued his “uniform” of the hat, a large fanny pack, sandals with black socks and a tuneup lobotomy when he retired.
finale said, 5 months ago
Joy has to take Burl to KMart. She’s too moronic to figure out the exact dimensions of the strainer and Burl has to make sure she doesn’t overspend on the “Deluxe” model.
57yduj
said, 5 months ago
It is dish DRAINER, not STRAINER.
Shirl Summ
said, 5 months ago
oh the anticipation of a new dish strainer! happy, happy, joy, joy.
Lassie1 said, 5 months ago
This strip makes me shiver with terror. This is going to be me and the mister in 4-5 years. Him doing ‘nothing’ and coming with me to do the shopping. We’ll be standing in front of the meat case, holding up store traffic, while he examines every cellophaned pack of beef on the shelf.
jmcx4 said, 5 months ago
Retire? I’m 60 now. According to my accountant I should have enough money to live out my years if I work unitl I’m 103.
mikie2
said, 5 months ago
@Lassie1
My wife had a friend who put a sign in her kitchen, “Retirement: Twice as much husband, half as much money.”
GymShoe said, 5 months ago
How fast JOY and BURL have switched back to short sleves……
.
This is another boring-plain backbground comic setting. I picture an empty chase lounge with 2 foot tall grass and overgrown bushes and a house that BOB needs to paint. ! ! !