Nancy by Olivia Jaimes for January 14, 2009
Transcript:
Nancy debuted in the comic strip Fritzi Ritz by Ernie Bushmiller in 1933. Fritzi adopted her orphaned niece, who soon became the star. The strip's name changed to Nancy in 1938. We're ringing in the New Year with the history of Nancy! Nancy says, "Sluggo never was much on manners---But he knows how to make himself at home---Anywhere---" Aunt Fritzi says, "Nancy---That little ruffian's helping himself to our entire kitchen---" Nancy says, "I told Sluggo to make himself at home" Nancy says, "He's a nice boy, Aunt Fritzi---He just doesn't have any manners" Aunt Fritzi says, "Would you like some hot cocoa before you leave, Sluggo?" Sluggo says, "Naw---dat cocoa keeps me awake---this couch is so comfy I think I'll just bunk down here tonight---"