Seriously, Lottie, that’s less convincing than Mildew claiming to have been a good vegan. We all know that you’re constitutionally incapable of not pulling shenanigans. Remember why you’re banned from every swimming pool in Britane? We do.
And don’t worry, Karen. You’ve raised Charlotte Grote. It’s now up to the rest of the world to worry what she’s going to do with it.
Speaking as a parent: because the world is full of things that bite, and you have a literal deadline within which you have to get your child to self-sufficiency.
Also speaking as a parent of three daughters who have grown up self sufficient and independent despite my attempts to protect them from things that bite – not because of it.
My parents were tremendously pushy and utterly uninterested in protecting me from things that bite. Why can’t people ever seem to manage an appropriate balance between “you must be an artist” and “you must be an accountant”? Or do the ones who manage a balance just make healthy adults
Here is South Jersey, the main goal was to raise one’s daughters such that they finished high school without a)becoming pregnant or b) working a pole.
Although my oldest did express a desire to bartend in a New Orleans bar with poles.
As the mother of two ahem, eccentric and lively young ladies in their 20s, I find this entire exchange spot-on. I am especially gratified to see that Karen still effectively deploys The Look.
Seriously, Lottie, that’s less convincing than Mildew claiming to have been a good vegan. We all know that you’re constitutionally incapable of not pulling shenanigans. Remember why you’re banned from every swimming pool in Britane? We do.
And don’t worry, Karen. You’ve raised Charlotte Grote. It’s now up to the rest of the world to worry what she’s going to do with it.
Lottie is the daughter in the world.
Is that Desmond in the little bin on the radiator?
Next to Eggsy?
Has Des become a popular public figure with officially licensed merchandise? Or did Charlotte craft a mini-Des for unspecified reasons?
He’s apparently started hawking oat milk, so it’s possible it’s some sort of advertising thing.
He was in an ad for some fish or aquarium product at the Purleys’ shop in Tredregyn, wasn’t he?
That too.
I could see a successful line of Desmond Fishman stress relievers.
Most useful to relieve the stress caused by the real Des.
Squeezing Des would not necessarily relieve stress.
I think that depends on how long he’s been living in your shed.
I’m pretty sure those Desmond stress relievers are full of toxic slime.
That’s just the swim bladder.
I mean, the rents at Baker St. are far too high, but she’s obviously pipped to become a Consulting Detective
No drugs, no violin, but I can kind of see her potshotting tributes to HRH the Queen into the wall above the mantlepiece
Well, Princess Anne, maybe
I wonder what are Karen’s dreams and hopes about Lottie’s future. Of course she wants her to be happy, but happy doing what?
Whatever might make her a good mortgate candidate at the bank
As someone who did not used to think this sort of thing was important, the mystery-solving freedom of mortgage possession is surprisingly important.
Pardon me for asking, but what does big sister, Sarah Grote do for a living again?
I don’t know if this has ever been discussed on panel. She’s a fashion stylist for films!
That makes sense, after her years of practice as the background supporting role to making Esther look like a fitting Main Character.
Aha! I can see a new spinoff comic: Sarah Grote’s Runway. You can even keep using the abbreviation SGR, and confuse all us fans. 🙂
I could see this as a potential April Fools Day joke.
Terms like best and worst feel inappropriate, as they suggest that Charlotte can with validity be compared to other people.
Lottie clearly knows that she is setting the holy traditions of Family Evening. There may not be another.
Awww bless. I feel quite emotional.
Why do parents think they have to do something with their children? I have every confidence that Lottie will do well whatever she decides to do.
Speaking as a parent: because the world is full of things that bite, and you have a literal deadline within which you have to get your child to self-sufficiency.
Also speaking as a parent of three daughters who have grown up self sufficient and independent despite my attempts to protect them from things that bite – not because of it.
But I know what you mean.
My parents were tremendously pushy and utterly uninterested in protecting me from things that bite. Why can’t people ever seem to manage an appropriate balance between “you must be an artist” and “you must be an accountant”? Or do the ones who manage a balance just make healthy adults
Here is South Jersey, the main goal was to raise one’s daughters such that they finished high school without a)becoming pregnant or b) working a pole.
Although my oldest did express a desire to bartend in a New Orleans bar with poles.
Because you don’t want them to come back and live with you.
Seems to me that Lottie would be well-capable of figuring out her own way in life if some parental figure would just kick her to the curb.
“Lottie, it’s time you left the nest and got your own flat. You’ve got six months to figure it out.”
“We have a new mystery for you, Lottie: The Case of Where Are You Going to Live Next Month, Because We’re Renting Out Your Room.”
Just re-read these first few pages and noticed; Glenn – or indeed Glyn – Durgan. Is this a subtle Cornish reference John?
Congratulations on this Cornish spot
As the mother of two ahem, eccentric and lively young ladies in their 20s, I find this entire exchange spot-on. I am especially gratified to see that Karen still effectively deploys The Look.
I mean honestly how did she expect it to go?