jz27wk: As a rule, I usually defend Slim as perhaps the last reasonable person remaining in this strip. But yesterday, when he decided the cat has to go, instead of the dog he never wanted, well, that was the end..The end of Gasoline Alley..Welcome to Giacamo Alley!.Though, I still think Dog-Zilla is a better name!
Lucky liked the previous person they gave him to too. But he came right back home after his visit was over. .Too bad Lucky didn’t bring luck to Slim and Clovia — in the form of someone who wanted Giocomo.
As a pet owner, I find this situation a bit unbelievable. First, dogs and cats can get along in the same household. It simply takes a bit of patience and time, neither of which have occurred here. Second, no pet owner that I know would give up their pet on the spot like this. It would be a very difficult, heart wrenching decision and not something lickety-split like this. So, while I like the characters, especially Joel, Rufus, and Coffee, but also Slim, Clovia, Lucky, and Giancomo, this aspect of dumping the cat is a bit frustrating and annoying.
This isn’t a done deal, folks. Look at Clovia’s face in the last panel. She is anything but thrilled and how often has Slim ever won an disagreement with her? I haven’t read Gasoline Alley in years, but I don’t recall him ever NOT backing down when she presses an argument.
Clovia looks pretty happy to me (panel 3). Besides, wasn’t she the one who first issued the ultimatum – they couldn’t keep both animals?.I remain surprised – and flabbergasted – that Slim would pick the animal he doesn’t like – and was used by Clovia to spy on him – over the cat..As noted above, giving up the dog was not an option, per se, because he doesn’t belong to them. BUT!.Whatever happened to putting him in a kennel – and sending the bill to the cheapskates in Europe?
Rod Gonzalez over 10 years ago
Lucky, we hardly knew ye . . . and yer not even dying.
hsawlrae over 10 years ago
And the adventure moves on.
Llewellenbruce over 10 years ago
Now if they can just get rid of the other bigger pest!
arye uygur over 10 years ago
I hope he knows to give her kitty litter that needs to be changed regularly, cat food and fresh water.
jz27wk Premium Member over 10 years ago
“Now if they could just get rid of the other bigger pesk…”..Sorry, but I don’t think they will find anyone to take Slim.
Cheapskate0 over 10 years ago
jz27wk: As a rule, I usually defend Slim as perhaps the last reasonable person remaining in this strip. But yesterday, when he decided the cat has to go, instead of the dog he never wanted, well, that was the end..The end of Gasoline Alley..Welcome to Giacamo Alley!.Though, I still think Dog-Zilla is a better name!
ewalnut over 10 years ago
Lucky liked the previous person they gave him to too. But he came right back home after his visit was over. .Too bad Lucky didn’t bring luck to Slim and Clovia — in the form of someone who wanted Giocomo.
Pipe Tobacco Premium Member over 10 years ago
As a pet owner, I find this situation a bit unbelievable. First, dogs and cats can get along in the same household. It simply takes a bit of patience and time, neither of which have occurred here. Second, no pet owner that I know would give up their pet on the spot like this. It would be a very difficult, heart wrenching decision and not something lickety-split like this. So, while I like the characters, especially Joel, Rufus, and Coffee, but also Slim, Clovia, Lucky, and Giancomo, this aspect of dumping the cat is a bit frustrating and annoying.
Durak Premium Member over 10 years ago
love Gasoline Alley, thanks!
Guilty Bystander over 10 years ago
This isn’t a done deal, folks. Look at Clovia’s face in the last panel. She is anything but thrilled and how often has Slim ever won an disagreement with her? I haven’t read Gasoline Alley in years, but I don’t recall him ever NOT backing down when she presses an argument.
Cheapskate0 over 10 years ago
Clovia looks pretty happy to me (panel 3). Besides, wasn’t she the one who first issued the ultimatum – they couldn’t keep both animals?.I remain surprised – and flabbergasted – that Slim would pick the animal he doesn’t like – and was used by Clovia to spy on him – over the cat..As noted above, giving up the dog was not an option, per se, because he doesn’t belong to them. BUT!.Whatever happened to putting him in a kennel – and sending the bill to the cheapskates in Europe?