Watching a Star War

June 29, 1966

Call me crazy, Quincy, but I'm starting to think that Bernice isn't that much into you anymore. I feel she's just using you for your money and just based on the two strips I've now seen with her, she doesn't seem all that great. (Not that you're a prize either though...)

And yes, "Creme de cacahuete grillée sur des bouche d'incendie" does translate to "roasted peanut cream on fire hydrants".

I'm sorry, but there are no "spoiler alert" warnings on things older than five years. There's especially no "spoiler alert" warnings on things 45 years old.

Does Brutus always forget how The Empire Strikes Back ends? I'd go to the doctor and get that checked out.

Tuesday Quickies

June 27, 1966

Oof. This is not a good look for you, Quincy. Or anyone. Just cuz she's not hanging on you and is just sitting there doing a cat's cradle...? doesn't mean she's losing interest in you. Can't we just be in the same room and enjoy the silence together?

You're greeting me at the door and immediately throwing this at me? At least let me get my pants off, Gladys.

Blow Her Kisses!!

June 2, 1966

Is a moth flying out of his wallet? I'm going to assume that's what's happening.

Quincy Madison is really a ladies man. I don't like that he seems to bounce between some kind of simp to a man of action, but The Born Loser isn't really known for its character development or continuity.

19-I wish they would've left on the original signed date-83

"Come on, Gladys. You can't be mad at me for sneaking out of that party and leaving you alone with a suit of armor. That happened 10, 11 years ago."

And Klusterman Was Veeblefester's Oldest Friend

May 3, 1966

How did Quincy get in there? Did a coworker help? "Hey, Mike, help me into the file cabinet." "What?" "I want to surprise Natalie!" "You could just get her flowers or write her a nice note..."

What happened to the files in that drawer? Is Natalie now going to get in trouble for messing up or even losing those files?

No! Not the Klusterman account! Now Veeblefester will have to buy smaller bags to put his desk money in.

How Rich Is He?

March 19, 1966

Quincy does seem kind of snooty and not a good reader of people. If it weren't 1966, he'd definitely be autistic. Instead, he's just...well, kind of snooty and not a good reader of people.

"Wow! We should kill and eat him. We should seize the means of production. We should rise up and eliminate our capitalist overseers. Burn down the country, and start anew!"

This doesn't make any sense. Veeblefester would never waste money on a wishing well, no matter how much it is.

Current Events

March 17, 1966

Marcia has an...interesting look. It's like she's supposed to be pretty but it looks weird because Quincy is just a cartoony ovalish blob. If only her face wasn't 3/4ths hidden...

"Like a comb that's looking for a part"? A poet Quincy is not.

Hey, Uncle Ted, I see you are interested/concerned about pennies but not Elon Musk and a bunch of young adults who barely have hair on their chest and have nicknames like Big Balls having access to the government checkbook, your Social Security, and more than likely your banking information? I'd be contacting my Congresspeople and talking about that, but I feel Uncle Ted is part of the reason we're in this mess.

And, yes, Brutus, I do see they are being discontinued because they cost three times as much to produce. I am reading the article in the newspaper after all.

Worth a Shot, I Guess

February 3, 1966

Ooh. Don't like this. "Daddy's bridey"? "Surprisey for Daddy"? As much as I want that seemingly alive dough monster to smother them, I also feel they should be put on trial for crimes.

The pork butt should be good, right? I don't like spinach. I've never had the other stuff. Isn't this just soul food? That's probably the blandest soul food to ever be cooked. Gladys seems like someone who vastly under-seasons. Or over-seasons, which can also make food taste bad.

You're Gonna Look Fabulous

December 10, 1965

"This man will be perfect for my bland and boring daughter, Gladiolus. It's the only way she'll ever get married. I'm going to make him my executive vice president."

Are they going to paint their nails? I'll tell you what, if I didn't chew my fingernails, I'd paint the hell out of my nails. When I worked overnight at a call center oh so many years ago, we'd paint each other's nails to pass the time.

Hattie doesn't strike me as a makeup girl. Maybe they're there for something else. "I overheard my mom talk about her toys in her bedroom. They sound like fun to play with."

Wrinkle In Time

November 24, 1965

Ooh, more Quincy Madison! I think he appears once or twice more in 1965. I like him. I think it's interesting that Quincy will walk through atomic fallout for his Emilie, but getting married is a bridge too far.

I wonder if we were anywhere close to getting The Born Loser starring Brutus Thornapple Quincy Madison?

Part two?! This isn't a joke or even remotely funny. This is just an explanation. I do have to hand it to Brutus for not using this opportunity to mock Mother Gargle.

This Is Abuse

October 6, 1965

Atomic fallout?! I guess that explain the oddly placed ⚛⚛ in the first panel. It took me a couple read-throughs to notice the "atomic fallout" comment. This strip clearly takes place in a timeline where Russia launched their nukes. The obiliteration of two global superpowers can't stop love.

Two things: I appreciate the spelling of "Emilie", and I want to see more of Quincy Madison.

Why is that one on top already open? Did she need to use a tissue in the car or something? I also feel Gladys should be buying those at CostCo or Sam's Club. Buying them separately like that seems pricey.

Oh, cool. They're comparing notes now. Why is this a competition? What's to gain from this? Being married isn't a scorecard or whatever. God, I absolutely hate this trope and wish it would die already.

Did they put the cream and sugar directly into the coffee pot?