I know of a paperboy who used to make a note of what time varous family members were home. He’d collect from the father when the mom wasn’t home, then again from the mother when the father wasn’t home. It was years before the family got wise to the duplicate payments.
I once filled in for a friend when her family went on vacation. All I really remember was one woman saying, “I don’t have ANY money,” and looking at me like it was my fault. Yuck.
Funny thing about Japan. Paper routes are always done by adult men. I’m used to it now, but it struck me as really odd when I first got here.
My favorite part is the story implies Chrissy only says “AAGH” because it’s the paperboy. As if it would be okay had it been someone else. LOL! Beautiful work.
haha! I was a paper girl for years. When I was 12 I took over my older brother’s route. Thankfully, the above never happened to me. Just good things, like the one little old lady who would always leave me an entire Twix or Snickers bar with my tips. I felt like I hit the lottery every day.
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Hysterical! Poor Chrissy. Poor paper boy. Wonderful story!
Thanks! I just hope Chrissy doesn’t eat me alive for posting it… :D
This was great! My husband used to read utility meters and could tell a few stories himself.
Ha! I bet! I’d love to hear some.
That poor paperboy…
I know of a paperboy who used to make a note of what time varous family members were home. He’d collect from the father when the mom wasn’t home, then again from the mother when the father wasn’t home. It was years before the family got wise to the duplicate payments.
Wow! Terrible, but impressive.
Did this actually happen?!
Of course! I even remember the paperboy’s name. He ended up taking my best friend to prom, years later… :D
I would think that would be one of the benefits for an adolescent boy.
Ha! Maybe if it was adolescent/adult women opening doors this way, and not demented little girls…. :)
When I was a kid, any boy would be delighted, regardless of the age!
This is why you’re my absolute favorite hahaha. You really bring life to these outrageous story lines and I love it so much :)
Aw, thank you! :)
Sending this to my favorite paper boy! Brilliant! Love the censored segment and really like the new header… as always, bravo.
I hope he likes it! Thanks :)
I bet a lot of boys would have killed for that moment. Great post! Would love to know what else he encountered on his route.
Absolutely, I bet there are some great stories out there. Maybe some former paper boys and girls will chime in!
Fantastic
Thank you!
Hahaha, who did Chrissy think was ringing the doorbell that was supposed to see her naked?!
It’s Chrissy so… noooooobody knoooooows… hahaha
I second Kristina. When exactly is it okay to answer the door in the buff? Because I might need to know that for future reference.
Chrissy was crazy. It was her turn, so she was going to take it no matter what.
Something about that is kind of hysterical.
I love the new header! That was funny. I don’t think I would have liked being a papergirl. ha!
Oh me neither! :)
SO FUNNY!
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Thank you!
That was beautifully hilarious! :)
Oh thank you! I love this comment!
I once filled in for a friend when her family went on vacation. All I really remember was one woman saying, “I don’t have ANY money,” and looking at me like it was my fault. Yuck.
Funny thing about Japan. Paper routes are always done by adult men. I’m used to it now, but it struck me as really odd when I first got here.
Bleck. Poor paperkids. That’s interesting about the paper-men in Japan!
I’m blushing with modesty for Chrissy…
Ha!
She can think of it as preparation for childbirth – she’s already been nekkid in front of strangers.
This is my favorite comic of yours ever. I love it!
Very convenient, as she is pregnant now! When she tries to strangle me the next time she sees me, I will remember this comment to her…
My favorite part is the story implies Chrissy only says “AAGH” because it’s the paperboy. As if it would be okay had it been someone else. LOL! Beautiful work.
Yes! That IS what was most baffling/amusing. Thank you :)
haha! I was a paper girl for years. When I was 12 I took over my older brother’s route. Thankfully, the above never happened to me. Just good things, like the one little old lady who would always leave me an entire Twix or Snickers bar with my tips. I felt like I hit the lottery every day.
Oh, wow! A whole one? What a wonderful person!
This reminds me of Tony. The only exception is he wouldn’t be embarrassed in the slightest.
I kind of think it is funny that you took turns for something like that… but then again I kind of grew up as an only child…
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Oh no she didn’t….did she????
Classic. Love it!
I love this! It makes me think of Henry Huggins from the Beverly Clearly series.
Poor guy. Just trying to do his job…