Stone Soup by Jan Eliot for April 10, 2010

We need yesterday’s Ziggy panel. The one with a 50¢ vending machine that sells Too Much Information; Phil needs to use it.

Welcome to the family, Phil :P

Run Phil…………

Tampons? For a little girl? Not napkins?

Hey Val, be careful what you wish for! Definitely TMI !!!!!!!!!

no, you stay here… I ‘ll go pick some up. what size do you use and do you need super absorbent?

Ash - I’m guessing “tampons” got the idea across more clearly and concise, than “napkins” would have. Because in order to understand the meaning, it would be necessary to add the word “sanitary” to “napkins”, or Phil would think “dinner napkins”. Also, I think they are referred to as “pads” rather than “napkins”, where there is less confusion using the word “tampons”. Even my 17 year old son, who is a real prude, didn’t need the word defined for him.

Hey Phil, was that a real eyeopener?

No! Napkins are horrible. There’s nothing wrong with tampons for any age.

The napkins are on the table. Holly’s been playing with the pickle bread again.

The acid test for our Mr. Jackson. Bet he passes with flying colors.

Nix the debate.

Well, he’s a member of the family now. That was his initiation rite.

Smooth, Val. Leave Holly an opening.

If Phil can handle this, he’s beyond a keeper.

ok, not THAT much yourself, Holly!

Go with the ‘flow’ Phil…

;-|)>

I suppose Phil could have countered with “Sure thing! I’ll pick up some condoms while we’re there. Do you think your Mom would like the ribbed ones?”, but that probably would have meant no fish sticks…

At least she didn’t ask Phil to go buy them himself FOR her…

In my day it was ” Personals ” , but that was time past , macho water under the bridge . Everybody asked , NOT , what that meant . It was a given !

Holly first let the guy in to relax get situated instead of slaming him at the door. I know you are trying your best to scare him off. Also Holly you will make dinner late.

My own daughter at that age would never do that to a guy but I don’t have Vals situation. I’m still comfortablly married and my daughter is in her early 20’s.

poor phil feels like hes the butt of a joke

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That is THE WAY to scare off any boyfriend!!