My wife hissed with anger when she read this one. “Way to swiftly and effectively eliminate whatever gravitas she had with his family before she even meets them,” she said. “Colin’s an idiot. He’s well-meaning, but he’s an idiot.”
I couldn’t have said it better myself.
Oh, and for those of you who live in a part of the world where there is no Wendy's, I can't really help you with this. Just Google it.
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Oh Oh … pick my up a Frosty too please … along with a large order of fries and Triple Burger with cheese … Thank You. Let me know how much I owe you (^_^) … I’m good for it (^_^)
HEY. Pipe down there bub, Gecko gets all the free Bacongeckogators he wants. As well as all of the Freezichills he can spoon down from the dessert menu.
That explains a few things, Wendys is a fast food chain in America, and not Just an Ice cream franchise in Australia.
Cause I was wondering, Wendy’s doesn’t have a girl as a logo, it just has a heart with “Wendy’s” in it.
Wendy’s is an ice cream chain in Australia?!? Weird. In North America, it’s a huge burger chain, rivaling McDonald’s in terms of size. But I always put culture warnings on strips like this from experience, because whenever I make cultural references like this, someone gets left out. And that someone is Australia here.
Actually every redhead gets accused of looking like any other redhead. We all look alike to them.
In my younger days, I was often accused of looking like the child actor Johnny Whittaker. (If the recent pictures I’ve seen are anything to go by, he now looks like me.)
With all due respect to your wife, I think that this shows a more human side to Puck and that she cares enough about Colin to make a good impression to his parents. These are unchartered waters for her, man.
That characteristic can make the most abrasive seem a tad endearing.
Of course once she gets comfortable to them then…
I should’ve seen the Wendy’s setup coming with that top she’s wearing. Hilarious. 😀
Agreed, and that’s the idea of this upcoming event. Puck is going into a strange world where she can’t punch her way out of problems. And the top was hard. It had to look pretty Wendy’s, but not so Wendy’s that the joke was blown in panel one.
Whoopie-do, the in-laws cometh. I used to look forward to my in-laws visits like a visit from the Spanish Inquisition (“No one expects …”) minus the funny hats and accents. Seriously, in-laws are the price you pay for marrying the girl of your dreams … then it becomes a nightmare.
As terrifying as the in-laws are for guys, I think (from observation) that most girls have it worse. Guys can always resort to anti-social male behavior. (“Whatever. Your family’s nuts. I’m going to play video games/watch sports game/see action movie now.”) For girls, it’s harder to dismiss the crazy in-laws. You sort of have to dance with them no matter what.
I don’t know about that. Remember, women of our generation and younger grew up with the same access to media that we did, after all.
No, the main difference is that women tend to have more patience and willingness to put up with the crazy for longer than most men are. I think it’s “the infinite patience of a (potential) mother” that gives them that ability. 🙂
In the 70s and 80s (mostly), people were so worried about meeting someone they had things ‘in common with’.
I would laugh and laugh. That’s not how our instincts work. our instincts want those who are different. That way, the weaknesses (and thus the dangers) are not compounded.
That’s one reason why those who are NOT of the same cultural background tend to be ‘exotic’ and thus more desirable.
Well he isn’t too far off the mark, if the Wendy’s chick had floppy ears like Puck. And a kid. And a dummy for a husband/fiancee/boyfriend/whatever-the-hell-Colin-is. And a demoness for a friend with a dog thing for an adoptie daughter.,
I speak as someone who has been told for decades that I bear a striking resemblance to Matthew Broderick. I fought it for years until I just accepted that it was true.
You do know what this means, right? You’ve now set yourself on a poor unfortunate path as a writer to inevitably use any and all Wendy’s slogans as punchlines in a joke. Oh lord, the cosmically ironic laughs that shall be had.
And don’t forget the much ballyhooed pretzel bun! Which I have never tasted! Which people (and by ‘people’ I mean ‘ad campagins’) tell me is delicious!
Hey, I didn’t see it before this comic either, but it works! I was so sad when I found this joke was totally lost on everyone outside of North America. Because it was a good one.
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Oh Oh … pick my up a Frosty too please … along with a large order of fries and Triple Burger with cheese … Thank You. Let me know how much I owe you (^_^) … I’m good for it (^_^)
I know you’re good for it, but I’m thinking of your heart here. I’m gonna get you a salad instead.
The salad has more calories than the burger!
Yeah, it takes a lot of calories to make rabbit food palatable.
Just go with the time honoured dipping your french fries in your frosty. Probably still has less calories than the salad.
You’re probably right.
Does this mean that Puck’s Burgers as a restaurant is out of the question?
I think that would officially qualify as copyright infringement.
Only if you’re willing to pay Gecko royalties for use of his design and his IP on your logo. 😛
I think I’d take the free advertising and be happy.
How about royalties AND free advertising? Best of both worlds! Because licensing your character GETS you free advertising! 🙂
HEY. Pipe down there bub, Gecko gets all the free Bacongeckogators he wants. As well as all of the Freezichills he can spoon down from the dessert menu.
I’m there with bells on my heels!
Wouldn’t that make it awkward to walk around?
After 231 comics how the heck did I miss such a delicious detail!?
It only struck me a month or two ago when my kids forced me to take them to Wendy’s. But the resemblance is uncanny.
At least Puck looks better than the real life Wendy Thomas, daughter of the founder.
I mean seriously, have you seen the pictures of her? Looks like someone not only beat her with an ugly stick, but broke it on her! 🙂
she isnt THAT ugly no warts nadda she just loooks waaaay to much like daddy
Watch out man.
Karma can be deadly.
In the next life, man. Next life’s kind of abstract right now.
Same … how did I not notice that O_o?
Hey, if they’re Frosty fanatics she’s already in good with them.
And who isn’t a frosty fanatic? Am I right?
Me. I hate ice cream. It is fattening
It’s not ice cream. It’s not even from the same planet as ice cream.
That explains a few things, Wendys is a fast food chain in America, and not Just an Ice cream franchise in Australia.
Cause I was wondering, Wendy’s doesn’t have a girl as a logo, it just has a heart with “Wendy’s” in it.
Wendy’s is an ice cream chain in Australia?!? Weird. In North America, it’s a huge burger chain, rivaling McDonald’s in terms of size. But I always put culture warnings on strips like this from experience, because whenever I make cultural references like this, someone gets left out. And that someone is Australia here.
I… Have never seen/heard of Wendy’s, I’ll admit.
However, if Colin manages to describe her looking like a sign, you KNOW he’s a keeper.
Well, he’s pretty dead on. Seriously, just do a Google image search for “Wendy’s logo” and you’ll see how accurate he is.
Wikipedia link: Wendy’s
You’ll note that, on the right, they have the logo for the franchise.
Thanks. That’s helpful for all those crazy people who don’t know what Wendy’s is.
Probably come out next looking like Pippi Longstocking…
It’s hard to not wander into these traps when you look like Puck.
Actually every redhead gets accused of looking like any other redhead. We all look alike to them.
In my younger days, I was often accused of looking like the child actor Johnny Whittaker. (If the recent pictures I’ve seen are anything to go by, he now looks like me.)
For what it’s worth, I would say that there are a lot of different subtypes of redhead. Some redheads look similar, but not all.
That… That’s kind of amazing!
It’s the little unexpected miracles of life which make it interesting.
i knew there was a reason i liked phoebe better….
17 years working for ms wendy….
That’s rough, man. Seventeen years? Wow. Crazy. I didn’t think one could actually work at Wendy’s for seventeen years.
14 years as a sound second job. pays the cars notes… i have a thing for sports cars. i tried the management thing too.
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Pfft, all redheads look alike. They are like millions of first cousins.
Needless to say, I am not a redhead. :p
Ouch! You’re harsh. (Note that I didn’t say you were wrong. Just harsh.)
You say that like that’s a bad thing.
thats fine ill take the redheads mmmm i love me some freckles
With all due respect to your wife, I think that this shows a more human side to Puck and that she cares enough about Colin to make a good impression to his parents. These are unchartered waters for her, man.
That characteristic can make the most abrasive seem a tad endearing.
Of course once she gets comfortable to them then…
I should’ve seen the Wendy’s setup coming with that top she’s wearing. Hilarious. 😀
Agreed, and that’s the idea of this upcoming event. Puck is going into a strange world where she can’t punch her way out of problems. And the top was hard. It had to look pretty Wendy’s, but not so Wendy’s that the joke was blown in panel one.
Colin’s parents “We were told there’s two teenaged girls here. where are they?”
Puck “They’re over with Phoebe’s dad’s house for a while.”
Colin’s parents “Will we get to meet them?”
Puck “let me call over to Satan’s house.”
Colin’s parents “Satan?”
Puck “Yes, Phoebe’s dad.”
Colin’s parents “Who would name their child Satan?”
Not a bad concept. Phoebe is actually in her late twenties, but she pretty much functions like a teenaged girl.
Maybe he changed it for a career as a pro wrestler…
Whoopie-do, the in-laws cometh. I used to look forward to my in-laws visits like a visit from the Spanish Inquisition (“No one expects …”) minus the funny hats and accents. Seriously, in-laws are the price you pay for marrying the girl of your dreams … then it becomes a nightmare.
Well, some girls don’t need any help (but most get it, anyway)
Ouch.
As terrifying as the in-laws are for guys, I think (from observation) that most girls have it worse. Guys can always resort to anti-social male behavior. (“Whatever. Your family’s nuts. I’m going to play video games/watch sports game/see action movie now.”) For girls, it’s harder to dismiss the crazy in-laws. You sort of have to dance with them no matter what.
I don’t know about that. Remember, women of our generation and younger grew up with the same access to media that we did, after all.
No, the main difference is that women tend to have more patience and willingness to put up with the crazy for longer than most men are. I think it’s “the infinite patience of a (potential) mother” that gives them that ability. 🙂
In the 70s and 80s (mostly), people were so worried about meeting someone they had things ‘in common with’.
I would laugh and laugh. That’s not how our instincts work. our instincts want those who are different. That way, the weaknesses (and thus the dangers) are not compounded.
That’s one reason why those who are NOT of the same cultural background tend to be ‘exotic’ and thus more desirable.
And yet most dating websites STILL match people according to their similarities to this day.
Opposites attract. Likes stay together. If that exotic mate happens to share interests and hobbies, you have a chance.
Well he isn’t too far off the mark, if the Wendy’s chick had floppy ears like Puck. And a kid. And a dummy for a husband/fiancee/boyfriend/whatever-the-hell-Colin-is. And a demoness for a friend with a dog thing for an adoptie daughter.,
okay i’ll shut up now.
The parallels really are shocking.
It’s difficult to accept new hard truths about yourself sometimes.
I speak as someone who has been told for decades that I bear a striking resemblance to Matthew Broderick. I fought it for years until I just accepted that it was true.
You do know what this means, right? You’ve now set yourself on a poor unfortunate path as a writer to inevitably use any and all Wendy’s slogans as punchlines in a joke. Oh lord, the cosmically ironic laughs that shall be had.
Nah, I don’t like to grind a joke into the ground. But commenters are free to go wild with it.
Oooo, I want a Frosty too…And curly-fries…And BACON cheeseburger…Make it all a double!
And don’t forget the much ballyhooed pretzel bun! Which I have never tasted! Which people (and by ‘people’ I mean ‘ad campagins’) tell me is delicious!
Colin called it beautifully. You sure got me. Why did I not see it before? Yes, he has incredible descriptive talents. That was marvellous.
And very stupid. And what else is new?
Hey, I didn’t see it before this comic either, but it works! I was so sad when I found this joke was totally lost on everyone outside of North America. Because it was a good one.
Puck doesn’t look like Wendy. Wendy looks like Puck.
The comic’s old, bu not THAT old. I think Wendy has the prior claim. And the more iconic.
At first I thought Colin’s fixation on imagining he’s in bed with Wendy could be more than a little creepy.
Then I realized Wendy was placed on the sign in 1969, and she had to be over 12 even then.
So Colin is sleeping with 633 year old woman in reality, and a 59 year old one in his fantasies. Nothing creepy about that.
And he has always maintained he has a thing for Older Women ! (Strip #12)
Nothing creepy here at all. Move along.
Well, with a family name of MacTavish, his family should love her for her red hair if nothing else. LOL.
It’s a whole big mess of British Isles up in this joint.