Blondie (comic strip) over all he surveys, with one notable exception—his formidable and domineering wife, Cora. Blondie and Dagwood's best friends are their next-door neighbors Herb and Tootsie Woodley, although Dagwood and Herb's friendship is frequently volatile. Lou is the burly, tattooed owner of Lou's Diner, the less-than-five-star establishment where Dagwood often eats during his lunch hour. Other regular supporting characters include the long-suffering mailman, Mr. Beasley; Elmo Tuttle, a pesky neighborhood kid who often asks Dagwood to play; and a never-ending parade of overbearing door-to-door salesmen. There are several running gags in "Blondie", reflecting the trend after Chic Young's death for the
Blondie (comic strip) have included references to recent developments in technology and communication, such as Facebook, Twitter, email, and text messaging. In 2005, the strip celebrated its 75th anniversary with an extended story arc in which characters from other strips, including "Curtis", "Garfield", "Beetle Bailey", and "Hägar the Horrible", made appearances in "Blondie". The strip "Pearls Before Swine" made fun of the fact that their cast was not invited, and decided to invite themselves. This cross-over promotion began July 10, 2005 and continued until September 4, 2005. "Blondie" has been translated to various languages, including a French version that appeared in Canada. "Blondie"