Dagwood
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Dagwood Bumstead was the scion of a rich family that disowned him when he married Blondie, a flapper — forcing him to take an office job under the irascible J.C.
From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 30, 2025
Beginning Tuesday, however, Dagwood will be ceding panels to his wife, Blondie, as she begins a search for a new employee for her catering company.
From New York Times ● Apr. 22, 2024
Old comic strip fans might call it a Dagwood.
From Washington Times ● Sep. 21, 2023
In “Blondie,” they appear on the computer screen of over-worked Dagwood Bumstead.
From Seattle Times ● Jun. 2, 2020
Here are some more examples to help you sort things out: “I enjoy this sort of cigar,” said Dagwood.
From "Woe Is I" by Patricia T. O'Conner
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