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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margueritem
said, 5 months ago
Don’t give him a ride, he’ll get your car seats wet…
John Pike said, 5 months ago
That is just wrong.
mikie2
said, 5 months ago
Can you imagine the Penny’s reaction if he had no money? What if it were a man and his young (very pregnant) wife from out of town looking for shelter and a place for her to deliver?
SusanSunshine
said, 5 months ago
Obviously, the Pennys don’t ever need to put gas in THEIR car….
it runs on the milk of human kindness.
!0 points from me if you can spot the extra Find-It:
Joy’s heart.
Don’t waste much time looking.
purple sky
said, 5 months ago
Oh…….. Words fail me…..
finale said, 5 months ago
But they’ll congratulate themselves on stopping to “help” the guy out by pointing him in the right direction while ignoring his more immediate needs.
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Disclaimer: This is a statement; it is only a statement.
Shirl Summ
said, 5 months ago
What goes around comes around I always say.
Flossie Mudduck said, 5 months ago
The Penny’s may be inappropriate (as always), but there is no way I would let a stranger in my car. Offer to call for help.
riverhawk
said, 5 months ago
@Flossie Mudduck
You are 100% correct Flossie.
detourjones said, 5 months ago
@SusanSunshine
I’d love to earn that 10 points… I feel as though I need em today… but, I feel you are on the money (or the Pennys) and that the search will be a waste of time…
HalcyonEve said, 5 months ago
@Flossie Mudduck
I agree—I wouldn’t give a ride to a stranger (not these days, at any rate), but I would offer to bring back some gas for him while he waits in his car, or to call for help if he preferred.
Elderflower said, 5 months ago
It’s a shame to live in a society in which it is not safe to offer a stranger a ride, but infortunately, that’s how it is.
fredb49 said, 5 months ago
I’m suprised the Pennies didn’t charge for giving directions
PoodleGroomer said, 5 months ago
Unfortunately, “out of gas” is a very common phrase now being used by panhandlers. I’ve lost $15 several times when people ran out of gas in front of my house and had no money to refill my can.
Shyygirl27 said, 5 months ago
These days it’s very dangerous to give a stranger a ride. I would probably offer to bring it back for him so he could wait inside his car.