Oh good grief Elly, recognize he is an adult and lay off the tyrannical mom mode of an 8 year old. “Would you please get me” would get a far better action/reaction.
The older I get, the less respect I have for Ely as a mother. My son is almost 40 and I NEVER treated him, or neglected him, the way Ely does with her kids.
My own mother was a piece of….work, so whenever I had a parenting question I thought “What would MY mother do?” And then I did the opposite.
I’m on Mike’s side with this arc both after this and before it. While 3 is a bit much, if el cared so muchs he could’ve made sure sooner, or you know.. remembered what it’s like to work a part time job and school. I didn’t, but I know it must be hell.
Lynn’s so impressed with the “a lot of COLD water” wordplay that she’s flooded the basement so she can have Michael say it. Pity the characters who are subject to the whims of such a capricious creator.
I see the culprit. It’s those raccoons that are constantly leaving prints on the wall in the Patterson household. In panel 3, you can see a raccoon print clearly on the wall just above the water level. The raccoons must have gotten in and forgot to shut the flood gates in the basement.
Templo S.U.D. about 1 year ago
uh-oh… what did those contractors from so long ago DO?
littlejohn Premium Member about 1 year ago
I’d be careful there Mike. Water and Electrical powered freezers in flooded basements Do Not Mix well.
Tra1nman2 Premium Member about 1 year ago
Yikes! What happened to Dr. P.’s model railroad?!
baraktorvan about 1 year ago
Oh good grief Elly, recognize he is an adult and lay off the tyrannical mom mode of an 8 year old. “Would you please get me” would get a far better action/reaction.
Pet about 1 year ago
The older I get, the less respect I have for Ely as a mother. My son is almost 40 and I NEVER treated him, or neglected him, the way Ely does with her kids.
My own mother was a piece of….work, so whenever I had a parenting question I thought “What would MY mother do?” And then I did the opposite.
Good times
dcdete. about 1 year ago
Is it just me but today’s comic twist between hot water and cold water didn’t seem that funny to me or make me laugh. I didn’t even slightly chuckle.
rshive about 1 year ago
See, Ellie? You were busy hassling Michael; and you could have called the plumber.
Jacob Mattingly about 1 year ago
I’m on Mike’s side with this arc both after this and before it. While 3 is a bit much, if el cared so muchs he could’ve made sure sooner, or you know.. remembered what it’s like to work a part time job and school. I didn’t, but I know it must be hell.
Johnnyrico about 1 year ago
Ah, crap..
kaycstamper about 1 year ago
Time for a pump!
Searsportguy about 1 year ago
Now there’s an urgent need that we will find Mike rising to the task on his own. Just watch.
kamoolah about 1 year ago
The Leaning Tower of Canada.
(formerly the Patterson residence)
ladykat about 1 year ago
We’re due for a lot of rain today. I expect the news tonight will be flooded with flooded basements.
g04922 about 1 year ago
Yep, Agrees with Templo… Those contractors seemed a bit ‘off’ to me, as well.
wrloftis about 1 year ago
Tess – “Danny, the basement is flooded, and the pilot light’s out.” Danny – “Hang up.”
Terminal Frost Premium Member about 1 year ago
Somehow she will blame HIM for it.
BigEd about 1 year ago
Words no one wants to here….
MuddyUSA Premium Member about 1 year ago
OOPS………..
oish about 1 year ago
MOM! the dead mice have clogged up the Sump Pump again!
Tetonbil Premium Member about 1 year ago
The 1st panel was the best! Too funny! after raising 3 boys and being once one myself,this was hilarious ! Thank for the good laugh!
John Jorgensen about 1 year ago
Lynn’s so impressed with the “a lot of COLD water” wordplay that she’s flooded the basement so she can have Michael say it. Pity the characters who are subject to the whims of such a capricious creator.
donwestonmysteries about 1 year ago
What is it with the flooded basement cliché? Does this ever really happen?
198.23.5.11 about 1 year ago
To correspondent above—-only all over t he world!
mindjob about 1 year ago
Its too late for ice skates and too early for swim fins
CoreyTaylor1 about 1 year ago
Now’s your chance, Mike. DROWN THE DICTATOR!
You’ll be doing mankind a HUGE favor!
Asharah about 1 year ago
Well, if she hasn’t cleaned up the mess in the rec room from April’s party, this’ll take care of it.
howtheduck about 1 year ago
I see the culprit. It’s those raccoons that are constantly leaving prints on the wall in the Patterson household. In panel 3, you can see a raccoon print clearly on the wall just above the water level. The raccoons must have gotten in and forgot to shut the flood gates in the basement.
washatkc Premium Member about 1 year ago
Whew she goes way overboard with her parenting. Just never cared they slept a lot. Need to get it in before life hits and they never get enough.
leopardglily 4 months ago
And serve her right!