History ComicStrip / Blondie1930

The strip was [[EarlyInstallmentWeirdness very different in its early years]]; Dagwood was originally depicted as a playboy and heir to the Bumstead Locomotive fortune, but was disowned after he married a flapper (originally known as Blondie Boopadoop) whom his family saw as being below their class. He has since worked hard at J.C. Dithers & Company (currently as the construction company's office manager) to support his family. 90 years have severely eroded the original FishOutOfWater aspect of his character, and the strip as a whole is pretty much a SliceOfLife comic at this point, its characters [[ComicBookTime having been stuck at the same age since the early 1950s]].

** Dagwood did not appear at all on the Sunday strips until January 1, 1933 (not counting a few appearances in late 1931). Instead, these featured Blondie's other boyfriend, Hiho (an {{expy}} of Rodney, the DoggedNiceGuy in Young's earlier ''Dumb Dora'', his name being a pun on Rudy Vallée's catch-phrase). Upon Blondie's engagement to Dagwood, the first weeks of 1933 saw her trying to get rid of Hiho, eventually setting him up with a girl by the name of Betty, with whom he married.

''Blondie'' centers around Dagwood Bumstead, a bog-standard Middle American salaryman with a strange haircut, a single button on his shirt, and a passion for food (particularly monstrously tall sandwiches). He is HappilyMarried to [[MsFanservice Blondie]], who runs a popular delicatessen and catering establishment. Their teenaged children are Alexander, who mimics his father in terms of hairstyle, and Cookie, whose appearance likewise resembles her mother's. The household is rounded out by the family dog, Daisy. Other recurring characters include friendly next-door neighbors Herb and Tootsie Woodley, Dagwood's MeanBoss J.C. Dithers, MouthyKid Elmo, mailman Mr. Beasley, Dagwood's fellow carpoolers [[AerithAndBob Claudia and Dwitzell]], and Lou, who runs the local GreasySpoon diner.

''Blondie'' centers around Dagwood Bumstead, a bog-standard Middle American salaryman with a strange haircut, a single button on his shirt, and a passion for food (particularly monstrously tall sandwiches). He is HappilyMarried to [[MsFanservice Blondie]], who runs a popular delicatessen and catering establishment. Their teenaged children are Alexander, who mimics his father in terms of hairstyle, and Cookie, whose appearance likewise resembles her mother's. The household is rounded out by the family dog, Daisy. Other recurring characters include friendly next-door neighbors Herb and Tootsie Woodley, Dagwood's MeanBoss J.C. Dithers, MouthyKid Elmo, mailman Mr. Beasley, Dagwood's fellow carpoolers [[AerithAndBob Claudia and Dwitzell]], and Lou, the short-order cook at the local GreasySpoon diner.

''Blondie'' centers around Dagwood Bumstead, a bog-standard Middle American salaryman with a strange haircut, a single button on his shirt, and a passion for food (particularly monstrously tall sandwiches). He is HappilyMarried to [[MsFanservice Blondie]], who runs a popular delicatessen and catering establishment. Their teenage children are Alexander, who mimics his father in terms of hairstyle, and Cookie, who likewise resembles her mother. The household is rounded out by the family dog, Daisy. Other recurring characters include Dagwood's MeanBoss J.C. Dithers, MouthyKid Elmo, friendly next-door neighbors Herb and Tootsie Woodley, mailman Mr. Beasley, Dagwood's fellow carpoolers [[AerithAndBob Claudia and Dwitzell]], and Lou, the chef at the local diner. Pretty much a SliceOfLife comic at this point, the characters [[ComicBookTime have been stuck at the same age since the early 1950s]].

Dagwood was originally heir to the Bumstead Locomotive fortune, but was disowned when he married a flapper (originally known as Blondie Boopadoop) whom his family saw as being below their class. He has since worked hard at J.C. Dithers & Company (currently as the construction company's office manager) to support his family. 90 years have severely eroded the original FishOutOfWater aspect of his character.

One of the [[PrintLongRunners longest-running]] (since September 8, 1930) and most popular NewspaperComics of all time, and still fairly funny even after all this time.

''Blondie'' stars Dagwood Bumstead, a bog-standard American salaryman with a strange haircut, a single button on his shirt, and a passion for food (particularly monstrously tall sandwiches). He is HappilyMarried to [[MsFanservice Blondie]], who runs a popular delicatessen and catering establishment. Their teenage children are Alexander, who mimics his father in terms of hairstyle, and Cookie, who likewise resembles her mother. The household is rounded out by the family dog, Daisy. Other recurring characters include Dagwood's MeanBoss J.C. Dithers, MouthyKid Elmo, next-door neighbors Herb and Tootsie Woodley, mailman Mr. Beasley, Dagwood's fellow carpoolers [[AerithAndBob Claudia and Dwitzell]], and Lou, the chef at the local diner. Pretty much a SliceOfLife comic at this point, the characters [[ComicBookTime have been stuck at the same age since the early 1950s]].

One of the [[PrintLongRunners longest-running]] (since September 8, 1930) and most popular NewspaperComics of all time, and still fairly funny even after all this time, ''Blondie'' stars Dagwood Bumstead, a bog-standard salaryman with a strange haircut, a single button on his shirt, and a passion for food (particularly monstrously tall sandwiches). He is HappilyMarried to [[MsFanservice Blondie]], who runs a popular delicatessen and catering establishment. Their teenage children are Alexander, who mimics his father in terms of hairstyle, and Cookie, who likewise resembles her mother. The household is rounded out by the family dog, Daisy. Other recurring characters include Dagwood's MeanBoss J.C. Dithers, MouthyKid Elmo, next-door neighbors Herb and Tootsie Woodley, mailman Mr. Beasley, Dagwood's fellow carpoolers [[AerithAndBob Claudia and Dwitzell]], and Lou, the chef at the local diner. Pretty much a SliceOfLife comic at this point, the characters [[ComicBookTime have been stuck at the same age since the early 1950s]].

One of the [[PrintLongRunners longest-running]] (since September 8, 1930) and most popular NewspaperComics of all time, and still fairly funny even after all this time, ''Blondie'' stars Dagwood Bumstead, a bog-standard salaryman with a strange haircut, one button on his shirt, and a love of monstrous sandwiches. He is HappilyMarried to [[MsFanservice Blondie]], who runs a popular delicatessen and catering establishment. Their children are Alexander, who mimics his father in terms of hairstyle, and Cookie, who resembles her mother. The household is rounded out by the family dog, Daisy. Other recurring characters are MeanBoss J.C. Dithers, MouthyKid Elmo, next-door neighbors Herb and Tootsie Woodley, mailman Mr. Beasley, Dagwood's fellow carpoolers [[AerithAndBob Claudia and Dwitzell]], and Lou, the chef at the local diner. Pretty much a SliceOfLife comic at this point, the characters [[ComicBookTime have been stuck at the same age since the early 1950s]].

* TheBoardGame: Yes, there [[http://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/13526/the-blondie-game actually was one]] in the late 60s.

* ThePeteBest: Alexander had a friend named Alvin who played the FreeRangeChildren role played by Elmo in modern strips.

* AsideGlance: Daisy often does this.

One of the [[PrintLongRunners longest-running]] (since September 8, 1930) and most popular NewspaperComics of all time, and still fairly funny even after all this time, ''Blondie'' stars Dagwood Bumstead, a bog-standard salaryman with a strange haircut, one button on his shirt, and a love of monstrous sandwiches. He is HappilyMarried to [[MsFanservice Blondie]], who runs a popular delicatessen and catering establishment. Their children are Alexander, who mimics his father in terms of hairstyle, and Cookie, who resembles her mother. The household is rounded out by the family dog, Daisy. Other recurring characters are MeanBoss J.C. Dithers, MouthyKid Elmo, neighbors Herb and Tootsie Woodley, mailman Mr. Beasley, Dagwood's fellow carpoolers [[AerithAndBob Claudia and Dwitzell]], and Lou, the chef at the local diner. Pretty much a SliceOfLife comic at this point, the characters [[ComicBookTime have been stuck at the same age since the early 1950s]].

* InexplicablyIdenticalIndividuals: While not really noted as such in-universe, Dagwood's neighbor Herb Woodley and the mailman Mr. Beasley look almost exactly alike.

** Blondie waking Dagwood up in the middle of the night and telling him she think she hears a burglar downstairs.

* {{Adorkable}}: Dagwood is this to some extent. Until recent years this focused on his clumsiness, but now centers on his social awkwardness.

Dagwood was originally heir to the Bumstead Locomotive fortune, but was disowned when he married a flapper (originally known as Blondie Boopadoop) whom his family saw as being below their class. He has since worked hard at J.C. Dithers & Company (currently as the construction company's office manager) to support his family. 80 years have severely eroded the original FishOutOfWater aspect of his character.

* SuppressedMammaries: It's implied that Blondie hid her rather large breasts during her flapper days. This was actually TruthInTelevision, strapped breasts being a popular fashion during the '20s.

One of the [[PrintLongRunners longest-running]] (since September 8, 1930) and most popular NewspaperComics of all time, and still fairly funny even after all this time, ''Blondie'' stars Dagwood Bumstead, a bog-standard salaryman with a strange haircut, one button on his shirt, and a love of monstrous sandwiches. He is HappilyMarried to [[HelloNurse Blondie]], who runs a popular delicatessen and catering establishment. Their children are Alexander, who mimics his father in terms of hairstyle, and Cookie, who resembles her mother. The household is rounded out by the family dog, Daisy. Other recurring characters are MeanBoss J.C. Dithers, MouthyKid Elmo, neighbors Herb and Tootsie Woodley, mailman Mr. Beasley, Dagwood's fellow carpoolers [[AerithAndBob Claudia and Dwitzell]], and Lou, the chef at the local diner. Pretty much a SliceOfLife comic at this point, the characters [[ComicBookTime have been stuck at the same age since the early 1950s]].

* [[UptownGirl Uptown Boy]]: The original strip was about the well-to-do Dagwood marrying the distinctly lower class Blondie against his parents' wishes. He was cut off and had get a real job and the strip gradually morphed into the DomCom it has been for most of its run.

* InterClassRomance: The original strip was about the well-to-do Dagwood marrying the distinctly lower class Blondie against his parent's wishes. He was cut off and had get a real job and the strip gradually morphed into the DomCom it has been for most of its run.

* DisinheritedChild: In the earliest days of the strip, Dagwood is revealed to be the son of very wealthy parents who detest Blondie. When he marries her anyway, his parents disinherit him.

* BosssUnfavoriteEmployee: While Dithers is grumpy and impatient to most of his employees, Dagwood has received tirades, been physically kicked, and once thrown out an office window.