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Everett True Comics

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A place to appreciate the twentieth century comic character Everett True of "The Outbursts of Everett True." Feel free to check out the sticky.

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I believe somebody already posted this on comicstrips but I just love this particular comic lmao the facial expressions

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[–] clark@midwest.social 32 points 2 months ago (2 children)

Good morning everetters I hope y'all are having a swell start of the day. Love You All

[–] miseducator@lemmy.world 6 points 2 months ago

Much love! Thanks for the posts!

[–] drolex@sopuli.xyz 5 points 2 months ago

I will show you what a ruffian of your sort calls a swell day!!!

(Many hugs for providing us with the comics)

[–] confusedbytheBasics@lemmy.world 16 points 2 months ago (3 children)

Why didn't she tie her own shoe?

[–] DashboTreeFrog@discuss.online 30 points 2 months ago (1 children)

Clothing issue maybe? Or improper for a lady of the time to squat/bend down in such a manner in public? Those would be my guesses

[–] DashboTreeFrog@discuss.online 21 points 2 months ago

Aaaaand I just realized the joke is she's chastising him for "acting helpless" when that's probably exactly what she's doing... Had to come back to comment once it hit me

[–] Canadian_anarchist@lemmy.ca 26 points 2 months ago (1 children)

In a time when women wore corsets, bending down to tie a shoe was not possible as their range of movement was restricted. There was a motto when getting dressed: "shoes before corset". Men's clothing allowed for more movement as they were expected to be active. Exercise and fitness for women was frowned upon as there was concern it would disrupt their ability to have babies (no joke- this was the "medical" opinion of the time).

[–] confusedbytheBasics@lemmy.world 1 points 2 months ago

Thanks for the clear explanation.

[–] mojofrododojo@lemmy.world 18 points 2 months ago (1 children)

It's a come-on, she's thirsty for some True man and knows an exposed ankle will send the message.

True is also a real man, who respects women who can solve their own problems. Which leads you to this comic.

[–] verity_kindle@sh.itjust.works 16 points 2 months ago (1 children)

This is it. Married thirst is best thirst. "Just wait until we arrive at our humble but respectable domicile, where I shall tie your shoe and we will enjoy connubial bliss."

[–] mojofrododojo@lemmy.world 1 points 2 months ago

Married thirst is best thirst.

mawwige. twu wuv will find you.