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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purple sky
said, 5 months ago
I found the ‘Find It’ but what the heck is it supposed to be?
mikie2
said, 5 months ago
Yes, Joy, and your second cousin twice removed has sat behind me at the movies on too many occasions. And she had gas!
I’m so glad you and Verla live your pristine life in a world uncluttered with such mundane things like concern for—or even awareness of—others.
You two bring real meaning to the term “dim bulbs.” Enjoy the movie, after all, it’s a collection of shorts from your own life.
margueritem
said, 5 months ago
@mikie2
You nailed it, mikie2.
margueritem
said, 5 months ago
@purple sky
Lip prints?
SusanSunshine
said, 5 months ago
Yeah… I think it’s a lipstick print…
goes with the “Filthy” antimacassar.
SusanSunshine
said, 5 months ago
And I also agree that Mikie nailed it….
SusanSunshine
said, 5 months ago
I have a friend I won’t go to the movies with cos she wants to talk….
and not just about the movie, but as if it’s a place to catch up on gossip, whining and random thoughts…
Did I say “friend?”
Does one use that word to describe a person one knows, but avoids eating, shopping, attending events or hanging out with?
SusanSunshine
said, 5 months ago
Forgot to say earlier…. for a brief moment I thought Joy had a black cat in her lap.
Fat chance!
gmforde said, 5 months ago
Do you know that some people text during movies and while watching tv? I think it’s just as rude to do that as it is to talk, especially during a movie. You pay so much money for the tv shows and movies, maybe you should give them your full attention. Fortunately the Pennys aren’t glued to their cell phones. I like to talk during the commercials. lol
mikie2
said, 5 months ago
@SusanSunshine
And you win the prize for using the secret word in a sentence! (Like Groucho)
DAZZ
said, 5 months ago
I seldom go to movies because (like gmf) I enjoy commenting on the movie (or things it reminds me of) and I’m accustomed to being able to pause it for any reason. It has to be something that really grabs my attention for me to just watch. Most of the current ones are just not my choice. Last July my man chose Ted to see, which at least set the stage for some other activities since we were platonic for decades -but in such a mild way (teddy bear).
finale said, 5 months ago
Very rare for me to go to a Movie House anymore. Went to see “Lincoln” after Christmas. Refreshingly, no cell phone buzzes or lights and no one talking above a whisper! Almost at capacity also. However, most attendees were 50+. That had a lot to do with it I’m sure. Other times Joy and Verla will park their carcasses behind me and unwrap candy and potato chip bags all movie.
GymShoe said, 5 months ago
People became used to talking while watching VHS tapes early on…. I understand theaters improved their sound systems and increased the loudness in order to reduce complaints.It is near impossible to talk on a phone in a theater now…. and if someone does… few others will hear it…..! ! !
detourjones said, 5 months ago
I google image searched Moron and this cartoon came up…
2old2readcomics
said, 5 months ago
@Debbie Jordan
We went to see The Hobbit (one darned battle after another) and the trailers were so loud that it reverberated in your chest. Which is why my husband refuses to see many movies. I think the ;younger generation is partially deaf, and that is the reason the sound is so loud!