Meet the Parents

A few weeks ago, we discussed the genesis of Buddy and Romeo in regards to the creation of the characters and comic series. This week, let’s examine where Buddy and Romeo came from through a different lens…

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the moms

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DiPerri: The first panel is a direct translation of the pride Real Romeo had in raising his hand in 9th grade health class to share the new word his mother taught him.

Frega: Practicing abstinence is easy to do when no one will agree to go on a date with you! Or if your mother tells you, in kindergarten, that you need the President’s permission to go on a date.