For Better or For Worse by Lynn Johnston for February 07, 2019

crud, Gordon

Something about the way that third panel is drawn almost makes it look like she is about to put her hand through Gordon’s body. Very strange and excellent artwork.

She likes the jocks son. Out of your league. Deal with the heartbreak and keep shopping shopping.

He got a bite of reality sandwich.

Yes, we do. Get a computer and start nerd’ing.

Am I the only female who liked the quiet, nerdy boys in school? I never went for the jocks. I liked the brainiacs. Married one, too.

Allyson has an interesting look- it’s funny that Elly got uglier with each passing year, but Lynn was really, truly capable of drawing attractive-looking women and girls- the droopy eyelids (with REALLY long eyelashes), the darkened lips, and the slight overbite are all very “old-school” ways at doing a shorthand for “pretty girl”. Allyson’s is instantly believable as the “prettiest girl in our grade”.

Peter looks like he’s one of her teachers, don’t even want to go any further…

high school doesn’t last for all that long

Gordon would do better just moving on and finding someone who will at least acknowledge his presence. I know, it’s a lot easier said than done.

The Invisible Man is an excellent horror story by H.G. Wells, who also wrote The Time Machine. In Gordon’s case, being an invisible man is tough besides not being noticed. He must take care to avoid people bumping into him. However, Gordon could get into sporting events, concerts, and movies for free. Gordon could have a fine career Canadian State Intelligence Service. Since Gordon is an invisible man, he could spy on terrorist groups and the inner circles of dictators without being detected, and perform a valuable service for his country! :)

I retract my “positive” comment from yesterday.

Gordon is crushed.

I think the “invisible man” is a real phenomenon, some quirk of human perception. I was occasionally invisible in earlier years, so un-noteworthy that people occasionally bumped into me even though I had been standing in front of them, and were surprised that I was there.

Lynn’s Comments:

Funny thing—I have been to a number of my high school reunions and I have to say… some of the quietest and unassuming people have become outstanding and accomplished adults. Kids we dismissed then are beautiful and confident now. If you’re a kid and you’re reading this now…keep in mind that some of the people who are dumping on you now will be quite different in the future. You will have your chance to smile when you meet again as adults— and it’s worth the wait!!

I never imaged Allyson Creemore to be brunette. I always thought she was either a blonde or a redhead

That Allyson doesn’t even SEE Gordon makes the idea that she would feel “threatened” by him looking at her all the more ludicrous.

“I am”… he said

To no one there

And no one heard at all

Not even the cheerleader

“I am”… Gordo cried

“I am”… said he

And he is lost and he can’t

Even say why

Leavin’ him lonely still

I saw something quite some time back detailing how much money Michael Jordan makes with all his investments, etc. Then it said that if MJ could make 10 times what he makes, he would not even be close to what Bill Gates makes. Game over. Nerd wins. Hang in there, Gordon.

On the subject of invisible, Allyson looks like the type who would change into a high-cut, patriotic leotard and knee-high, high-heeled boots, and go off to fight injustice in her invisible jet.