Heathcliff Investigation - Grandpa’s Gambling

In the July 15, 2023 strip I referenced to find Heathcliff’s usual height, TikTok user Senus Aperiendus realized that Grandpa may be wearing a “Cat” helmet due to losing a bet. Grandma Nutmeg says “I don’t allow them to bet for money.”

@erikjkire Replying to @Sensus Aperiendus The helmet explains everything! #greenscreen #corrections #heathcliff #comicstrip ♬ original sound - Erik

On March 1, 2024 the family are very happy to see Grandpa arrive home on Payday which made me wonder what kind of work does he do?

Clues in this strip:

• He takes a lunch pale to work.

• He wears comfortable clothes.

@erikjkire Today’s #heathcliff makes me wonder what is Grandpa Nutmeg’s job? #greenscreen #comicstrip ♬ original sound - Erik

After finding more Payday gags over the years, and evidence that Heathcliff seems to be capable of doing the same job, a Heathcliff comic book reveals all: he’s not going to work, he’s going to the race track to gamble! The payday is whenever he wins big at the track!

@erikjkire More information about Grandpa Nutmeg’s profession? #lunchpail #heathcliff #payday #racetrack #comicstrip #greenscreen ♬ original sound - Erik

It’s nice that Grandma Nutmeg, Iggy, and Heathcliff are excited on these occasions, but it is sad to think about how they must be scraping by the days and possibly weeks when all of their money is being poured into Grandpa’s gambling session. It’s obviously a big enough problem that betting actual money isn’t allowed at home!