Don't Worry, Tommie. You Won't Win.

Hahaha, so true! Ruby's self-aware and she thinks Tommie['s wardrobe] is boring. WE'RE LIKE TWINS. Now get yourself downtown, you have a contest to win!

That's Right, Tommie.

I would say that no women would have an open conversation of how badly they dress and how much they need a makeover, but..... I've actually had this conversation with my friends before. Any one of us, even those of us who thought we dressed decently, would accept nationally televised ridicule in return for $5000 of clothes and a haircut. Aside from the loot, it'd be an awesome story. "I love that shirt, where did you get it?" "Oh, this old thing? I got it a few years back when I WAS ON WHAT NOT TO WEAR, yes yes yes!!"

So Tommie may look reluctant, but she'll probably come to the same conclusion we did and wind up going. That bubble-haired jerk better not make the show. This is Ruby's time to shine!

Ohmygosh, ohmygosh!

I will graciously overlook that What Not to Wear is over six years old and somewhat old news because I'm so excited that, you guys, Ruby's gonna get a makeover! Or Tommie. ....or potentially anyone in this strip. Buuuut, probably Ruby, cause of the ribbons and frills and all. I'll miss the ribbons, truly I will. HOWEVER, I really can't wait what constitutes a makeover in A3G world. My guess:

• hair covering one eye, Veronica Lake-style
• make up (for at least a couple of days)
• some sort of "voluptuous" dress
• less-oblong earrings?
• NO BOWS

I am also pumped to see what the Stacy London/Clinton Kelly doppelgangers are going to be like. Probably frantic and insulting. Yes yes yes!

Contest Contest!

Oh my gosh, a contest! What will it be and how will it pertain to our girls?

• a painting competition? (for Lu Ann)
• a screaming match? (for Margo)
• an ugliest peacoat contest? (for Tommie)
• a door scrubbin' race? (for Ruby)

So many possibilities! Any suggestions?

The Greengrocer's Final Stand

Finally. Someone who's willing to take a stand for rest of us. Thank you, impatient greengrocer. If only there was a character like you in every scene in this comic. Although honestly, you could've butt in a little sooner.

Credit where credit's due: foreshadowing impatient greengrocer in Friday's comic. Nice touch.

And my wh-wh-wh-WHAT??!

Allright already with the mangoes! They're starting to make me uncomfortable. I mean, what am I supposed to think when she holds them to her chest like that?! Even that guy by the lettuce is starting to resent them.

Meanwhile, we learn that maybe Margo is jealous and resentful (SURPRISE) and more hints that Martin likes Gabriella.... like likes her. Personally, I think deep down he's just bored and killing time before his next business venture.

Mangoes, Papaya/Chestnuts from the Fire

Hi! It's me, the 'Mangoes' sign. Just reminding you that we're dealing with mangoes here and not strange, oblong Granny Smith apples. Wouldn't that be weird? Good thing I'm here.

You might've noticed me in Monday's comic, but since mangoes were included in the dialogue, I felt a little extraneous. Not anymore. I hope these folks stand keep milling around these mangoes for another few weeks so I can continue to prove my usefulness.