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Cathy Classics by Cathy Guisewite for May 23, 2021 May 22, 2021 Transcript: Saleswoman: Welcome to the "I FEEL GOOD ABOUT ME" swimwear season!! Plus-sized bikinis! Abundant tanks! Nice and roomy swim shorts and skirts! Real suits for the real bodies of real women! This year every single one of us can face the swimsuits and say,"I feel good about me"! Do you know WHY we can say,"I feel good about me"?? Cathy: Because were standing here fully clothed and the suits are way over there. Saleswoman:...

Cathy Classics by Cathy Guisewite for May 20, 2021 May 19, 2021 Transcript: Cathy: For 200 calories, you could eat an entire watermelon... Infuse your body with vitamins... Support your local farmers... Reduce your carbon footprint... And not feel hungry for hours! Or, for 200 calories, you could eat 13 greasy chips. Charlene: Ill take the chips. Cathy: What?? YOU WERE SUPPOSED TO CHOOSE THE MELON! THE CHIPS WERE FOR ME!! 14

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Cathy Classics by Cathy Guisewite for May 01, 2021 April 30, 2021 Transcript: Cathy: Could we just drop the "grandchild" subject for a while, mom and dad? Mom and Dad: DONE! Mom: Just remember, anytime you want to bring it up again... Grandma has advice! Dad: Grandpa has suggestions! Mom: Grandma has clippings! Dad: Grandpa has toys! Mom: Grandma has coupons! Dad: Grandpa has books! Cathy: ...and youre back. Mom and Dad: Worlds fastest "2G" Network! 12

Cathy Classics by Cathy Guisewite for April 30, 2021 April 29, 2021 Transcript: Mom: If Cathy and Irving arent having children, maybe its because their uninvited house guests refuse to leave! Mrs. Hillman: What?? Are you giving me the "look"?! Mom: Yes! Im giving you the "look"! Mrs. Hillman: HAH! Im a mom too! I can give you the "look" right back! Mom: You call that a "look"?! HAH! Mrs. Hillman: HAH! Cathy: Dads arm wrestle. Moms eye wrestle. THUNK! 7

Cathy Classics by Cathy Guisewite for April 28, 2021 April 27, 2021 Transcript: Mom: In our day, everyone had their children in their 20s. Cathy: We dont do things on other peoples schedules. Mom: Theres a biological timetable for a reason! Cathy: We make our own timetable. Mom: Dad and I just dont want you to miss the experience. Cathy: We wont miss anything! Its all there! Well get to it when we have a chance! Mom: Theyve tivoed the grandchildren! 3

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Cathy Classics by Cathy Guisewite for April 22, 2021 April 21, 2021 Transcript: Saleswoman: The handbag: Once, a modest black weight. Now, a loud, proud symbol of the excess burdens women must bear! The supplies...the remedies...modern women arent afraid for the world to see the sacrifices we selflessly make to shoulder the caregiving of the universe!! Cathy: Why dont modern women just insist on clothes with a few pockets? Saleswoman: Where would we hide our stash of "thin mints"? 8

Cathy Classics by Cathy Guisewite for April 19, 2021 April 18, 2021 Transcript: Saleswoman: National tax return week is over! We can now focus on finding a new place to put our money that will help us avoid the blunders of the past! Its national "buy a new handbag week"! Assistant: This one has 17 compartments! It will take you so long to find your wallet your spending will slow way down! 8

Cathy Classics by Cathy Guisewite for April 18, 2021 April 17, 2021 Transcript: Cathy (on the phone): Ive been working up to it for months, mom. Im cleaning my closet today! Mom: Cleaning your closet? IM ON MY WAY!! ...MOTHERS HERE! Ready to hold you when you wobble! Ready to catch you when you... Cathy: I did it! Mom: You did it?? Cathy: Did it. Mom: Just like that?? All by yourself?? Cathy: All by myself! Mom: WAAH!! Dad: Mother missed her babys 49,000,000th first step. Mom: We should have be...