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johnmflores OP t1_ito6lo8 wrote

Reply to comment by Chernobog3 in Who remembers the Star Ledger comics? by johnmflores

Andy Capp was a raging alcoholic. And Dagwood Bumstead ate those huge sandwiches and never gained weight. Must have had a tape worm.

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Chernobog3 t1_itoe6vw wrote

You're not wrong. I have no idea why I liked Andy Capp. He was an aggressive alcoholic loser, but there was something distinctive about his life. He wasn't this goody two shoes comic character like a lot of the others in the papers. He was basically a lowbrow drunk around town with no future. Very hard contrast to Hi and Lois or Family Circle. Hot Fries are amazing though.

Dagwood's giant sandwich obsession aside, he's incredibly whiny, lazy, and prone to temper tantrums for a man with such a comfortable life and a decent family. I never felt bad when Mr Dithers used to boot him in the ass.

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xiixiilxxv t1_its5stz wrote

> Dagwood Bumstead

Omg, Blondie!! I forgot all about that one. Memories unlocked.

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