Momma

Momma, 2013-10-31.

Firstly I'd just like the acknowledge that Francis is totally justified here. You can't say he's never had a job, he's had lots. That out of the way, the thing I really like about this strip is the fact that Sonja has just brought her friend into her son's bedroom to deride him.

And the whole thing seems planned. Scripted. The friend has to be in on it. But why? What are they getting out of this? It's well established that Francis feels no shame, so this can hardly be for his benefit. But who else could it be for? Neither Sonja nor her friend seem to be getting anything from it. In the last panel it's like they're waiting for something from Francis. What is he supposed to do? What do they ant from him?

Pondering Momma

Momma, 2013-05-17.

"One of those pocket-size telephones!"

Look at the copyright on that strip. That was written in the year 2013. Seriously. Boy, those miniature portable telephones sure are popular these days! I bet any young person would be excited to receive one as a gift! I'm sure they'll really take off soon.

Improving Momma

Based on this recent Momma strip.