Oops, I Did it Again
Here's further proof that the Keanes have not spent any time near real children since the turn of the century: Dolly, while nicely buckled in, is not sitting in any sort of car seat or booster seat. While not mandated in every state, the American Academy of Pediatrics recommends booster seats for all children between 40 and 80 pounds (about 4 to 8 years old). And since we know Dolly isn't 8 yet . . . OK, she is hefty, but over 80?? Nope. The Keanes just aren't aware of the current state of child-rearing.
Thelma, you are a careless mother, but, hey . . . when have you and Britney Spears ever had anything in common before?
And, boy, does Mama Keane have some high-backed front seat or what?
This is from yesterday, but I didn't have time to post:
Can someone please explain? That's not a rhetorical question. I really don't get it. OK, I get the "joke" in Panel 2. The team is soooooo bad you can't even assume they will catch a pop fly. HA HA HA! That's a really bad team! HA HA.
Stop calling me UMP? Huh? I do not get it. Is this some kind of movie quote or cultural reference that I'm not catching? I mean, she IS an ump. So what's wrong with calling her that? They call her "The Fat Broad" all the time, but she draws the line at "ump?" Seriously, what? I am so confused. What does she want him to call her? If the "joke" (remember: the team is really bad) is in Panel 2, what's the point of Panel 3?
Someone please explain. Even if the explanation is "Big Al, you idiot the joke is so obvious . . ." Whatever. The "joke" doesn't even have to be funny (see Panel 2), I just want to know what the joke IS. Thank you.
posted by big al at 8:34 PM
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MARC says:
Gradioc–Thank you for reminding me! I almost forgot to mention that! It’s gross! “Our Husband?” It only lead me to think that the people at Dysfunctional Family Circus thought of it. But no, Bil Keane did, and wow, it mentions polygamy, and incest to a degree. Watch the letters to the N&O pile up.
I can see it now:
Dear Editor:
How could you let such tasteless humor get published in your paper? I have been reading it for several years, and I feel that today’s Family Circus is not appropriate for my 4 year old’s eyes. How dare Bil Keane mention incest and polygamy.
This country is falling apart. We are extremely fortunate to have George W. Bush guide us with his wisdom and kind nature. I miss the good old days of apple pies and nationalism!
I think I’ll stick to B.C. thank you very much! At least Johnny Hart realizes how Christianity is superior over all.
Anna Smith
I didn't understand B.C. either. I came here hoping you could explain it to me.
The first thing I thought when I read yesterday's Family Circus was, "Dolly's a Big Love fan?"
In fact this panel is a devious assertion of dominance by "Jeffy," the rumple/redheaded tyke who's long since taken over the strip. The high seat is concealing Thel's own car seat. The kids are driving now, Bil, and don't you forget it.
She wants him to use the full name "umpire." It's more respectful than "ump." Plus, she doesn't want him saying it in bold letters.
Get it? Me neither. Sorry.
It looks like Thel's ride of choice is an old Econoline-type van with all the rear seats taken out. You know, like the one Jame Gumb drives. This explains why Thel always looks so pissed off (she hates the high price of gas) and leads me to the Family Circus Mad Lib:
"Mommy, when do I get to say 'PUT THE F**KING LOTION IN THE BASKET!'?"
Dolly Keane??? Nooo. . . Oh, wait . .. was she a big, fat girl?
Perhaps Dolly and her mommy are suffering from collective dementia, no?
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