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, 3 months ago
Actually, Joy speaks the truth here.
simpsonfan2 said, 3 months ago
Well, husbands wouldn’t mind it if their wives actually bought something instead of spending hours trying on stuff and not buying it.
SusanSunshine
said, 3 months ago
Marg!
They let you ou…..
You’re back!
mikie2
said, 3 months ago
@margueritem
I agree. Under certain very unusual circumstances, perhaps maybe for a little while. Otherwise it’s 99 44/100ths not.
SusanSunshine
said, 3 months ago
Some people shop because they have to….
they need food for dinner, or clothes for work…
or their shoes wore out.
Some people love to shop. It’s therapy or entertainment, whether they buy anything or not.
Shopping, to Burl and Joy, is even more….
Buying things is their main activity, besides eating and watching TV…
and one of the things they like about TV is that it shows them more things to eat or buy.
Burl goes to work but his heart isn’t in it…
the money will purchase more “stuff”….
and he finds “stuff” at work to take home, as well…
So off they go to WalMart or Crust Foods to enjoy their favorite hobby…
finding bargains, seeing how much stuff they can squeeze out of his paycheck….
Aaah…. togetherness.
SusanSunshine
said, 3 months ago
Toenails…. thank you, from yesterday…
hope you see my post to you on that page.
Radish
said, 3 months ago
The thrill of shopping, the agony of da feets.
loveslife said, 3 months ago
I like shopping at stores like Joanns, BBB target but not for groceries. I’m one to look a lot but not buy. I don’t like shopping for clothes either. I hate shopping with my husband too,he is always complaining about something to everyone(like they really care). It’s not fun. Yea I’ll rather him go by himself,Thankfully I work and he shops weekdays mostly.But that’s ok with me
finale said, 3 months ago
Cell phones changed the dynamics of shopping. When she wants to hit clothing (or shoe) stores it’s now a drop off and “call me when you’re done….and take your time….there’s a nice little bar down the block”.
DAZZ
said, 3 months ago
We shop together when we can; it’s just another thing we can do together;-) besides, I have a better memory of just what’s in the frig. He also likes to shop for clothes together and especially for books (whether we buy or not).
gmforde said, 3 months ago
She’s exactly right this time. I don;t like going grocery shopping with my husband. He likes to zoom through the store. lol
imnormal said, 3 months ago
Shopping with women is going in circles, they don’t have a need until they see it.
GymShoe said, 3 months ago
GUYs…. Just stay away from grocery and clothing stores…. Best to shop at Menards or Home Depot…..Menards now has guy food and work clothing ! ! !
PoodleGroomer said, 3 months ago
Shopping is better after the change because we don’t have to do the feminine hygiene isle.
2old2readcomics
said, 3 months ago
I hate shopping with my husband because he questions every purchase. “do you need that? Dont we have some already? Its too early (late) in the year to buy those,” etc. I like o shop with my daughter, we can turn a trip to Ross into a 3 hour adventure!