Maria's Day Comic Strip, November 16, 2012 on GoComics.com

johnzakour said, 6 months ago

As always your feedback is appreciated.

Thomas Scott Roberts said, 6 months ago

If a commenter chooses a name like ‘sack of rabid weasels,’ you can’t really expect him/her to have nice things to say. “Hi, I’m Bag of Frothing Wolverines, and I really enjoy your work!”

Ladyydoc said, 6 months ago

Why do people find it necessary to post insulting comments in response to a comic?
This stip is fun, and I can relate to it so well, because I’m a parent and I have a son who says some of the same things that Maria says.

Half Caper Farm said, 6 months ago

If I want character growth, I’ll read a novel. I find this strip quite amusing and read it every day.

Thomas Scott Roberts said, 6 months ago

@Ladyydoc

It makes them feel important. At any rate, this is still a new strip. That means we have to reinforce the characters and their individual quirks for a while. We can let them grow when they’re well established.

TheDOCTOR.... said, 6 months ago

Well said, Scott and John. Let me add How many of us did stupid stunts. I recall climbing a tree, in the woods behind our House, to the very topwhere the branches were thin, about 1" diameter, could see the whole valley. On the back down one branch broke and I Slid down the trunk branches snapping between my legs until I..“was STOPPED” where the trunk formed a ‘Y’. Now I know what it feels like to leap into a saddle, and “YES” I went back up the next day.

SixTimesNine said, 6 months ago

I had a bag of frothing wolverines, and they appreciated my work.

LadyLavendar said, 6 months ago

4 points JZ and TSR ~ 2 points each.
Love how mom says that once she knows you’re all right I’ll give you your lecture. Typical Mom, loving mom. Oh and Maria, Owie! One TomBoy to another.
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TheDOCTOR ~ broke my arm in three places when the tree branch broke, first day of summer vacation after first grade and the cast came off just before scholl started again.

phritzg said, 6 months ago

If all I had to fear was a stern or lengthy scolding when I was a kid back in the 50’s, I ’d either be crippled or long dead today. In our day, the injuries (i.e., spankings) came after the parents found out what we did, not before. My parents, especially my dad, were firm believers in STR,STC (Spare the rod, spoil the child).

Stella S said, 6 months ago

What a cool mom. I remember once falling off my bike while trying to unwrap a candy bar. My mom saw it happen, stood over me and asked"Well, what have you to say for yourself?" I thought about it for what seemed like hours, and finally came up with “OW!” (I ended up with a broken wrist and a pink cast).

NateWright said, 6 months ago

@Thomas Scott Roberts

who’s on your profile pic now? Still you?

Thomas Scott Roberts said, 6 months ago

@NateWright

My avatar? That’s me at about 12. In the uncut picture, I’m in the house of mirrors at an amusement park.

Comic Minister said, 6 months ago

Not likely Maria.