Keeping It Up With: The Joneses Jab Comix

: A key comedic element of the original strip was that the Joneses were never actually shown ; they were merely a benchmark for social status that the McGinises could never reach.

In modern terms, "keeping up with the Joneses" refers to the social pressure to accumulate goods and maintain a lifestyle equal to one's peers. Financial experts suggest several ways to avoid this trap:

Example B — Three-panel strip

: Unlike Momand's vintage newspaper illustrations, Jab's work is characterized by high-contrast digital coloring and 3D-influenced character designs common in modern adult webcomics. Creating a "Paper" or Analysis

[The Joneses are shown having a perfectly planned family dinner, with a beautifully set table and a delicious-looking roast chicken.]