Yes, Gordon. Girls can lie. Girls are also not obliged to tell you the truth about their personal lives and why not? If Allyson had told Gordon she was going out with Peter Kent, she might have to endure a lecture about what a terrible person he is, etc. Better to lie than get lectured by Gordon Mayes.
Jesus. Teenagers and their lying. Allyson could have said, “I’d love to go with you but I already have a date tonight.” Gordon would understand because he did call last minute. Better than lie and get caught with another guy. Their rationalization skill is so messed up.
So now we have three liars in this strip. The others have been:
1.) Brian Enjo, who lied to his mother when he tattled on Michael for attempting to spy on the girls’ shower hut at camp. Brian neglected to tell his mother he was also a Peeping Tom and blamed the whole thing on Michael.
2.) Elizabeth, who lied to her mother about ruining an errand. Rather than say she was careless and broke the grocery bag, she cried wolf and attempted to blame it on nonexistent robbers.
It doesn’t help that decades later, when you run into the people who made your life hell in jr. high/high school, they have apparently developed amnesia and act as if you were best friends back then. I try to forgive, but cannot forget…
This is the same Peter who was a total jerk in leaving Allyson to be sick from drinking the booze. Apparently, that doesn’t matter to her. Later on, she’ll complain that she never meets nice guys.
The main “brush-off” I got for the senior prom was “mother won’t let me date yet” – yet 5 of the 6 turn-downs showed up with dates. (Wish I’d known as much about human nature by 17 as I’ve amassed by 79)
What did I say 2 days ago? It was all so easy to predict. They just gotta stay with the bad boy type. Glad that 19 years ago when I was 47 I finally found a girl that didn’t want a bad boy, it sure took a long time.
I had something similar happen to me as a teen. When I saw her with someone else after telling me she had been “grounded”, I just walked up so she could see me, then walked off without a word. I think my silence and her knowing that I caught her in a lie had more impact than confronting her and going on a rant. She tried to call me to “explain”, I told her I was busy to hear her story that day and would be for the next several years. I then hung up the phone and never heard from her again.
Templo S.U.D. almost 6 years ago
crushing… seeing your crush with her on-again boyfriend
howtheduck almost 6 years ago
Yes, Gordon. Girls can lie. Girls are also not obliged to tell you the truth about their personal lives and why not? If Allyson had told Gordon she was going out with Peter Kent, she might have to endure a lecture about what a terrible person he is, etc. Better to lie than get lectured by Gordon Mayes.
kodj kodjin almost 6 years ago
That is soul crushing when it happens to you when you are about 16 years old.
Asharah almost 6 years ago
Who else saw this coming a mile away?
capricorn9th almost 6 years ago
Jesus. Teenagers and their lying. Allyson could have said, “I’d love to go with you but I already have a date tonight.” Gordon would understand because he did call last minute. Better than lie and get caught with another guy. Their rationalization skill is so messed up.
Macushlalondra almost 6 years ago
Sorry Gordon. Would it help if we told you you’re the better man even if Allyson can’t see that at this time?
asrialfeeple almost 6 years ago
At least now Gordon knows where he stands with Alyson. An ugly truth is better than a beautifull illusion.
MagOctopus almost 6 years ago
Fair dues, Michael.
NeedaChuckle Premium Member almost 6 years ago
Gord, when her husband dumps her when she hits 40, you can try again.
vaughnrl2003 Premium Member almost 6 years ago
Well, of course she lied to you. But she cared enough about your feelings to take the time to lie to you. Your making headway dude.
rebelstrike0 almost 6 years ago
So now we have three liars in this strip. The others have been:
1.) Brian Enjo, who lied to his mother when he tattled on Michael for attempting to spy on the girls’ shower hut at camp. Brian neglected to tell his mother he was also a Peeping Tom and blamed the whole thing on Michael.
2.) Elizabeth, who lied to her mother about ruining an errand. Rather than say she was careless and broke the grocery bag, she cried wolf and attempted to blame it on nonexistent robbers.
jpayne4040 almost 6 years ago
That’s a dose of reality right between the eyes!
GirlGeek Premium Member almost 6 years ago
And here’s the soul crushing reality. I experienced it when my high school crush said he wanted to be just friends.
Alberta Oil almost 6 years ago
Growing up.. is full of disappointment and deceit.
Catmom almost 6 years ago
It doesn’t help that decades later, when you run into the people who made your life hell in jr. high/high school, they have apparently developed amnesia and act as if you were best friends back then. I try to forgive, but cannot forget…
Diat60 almost 6 years ago
Does anyone know if Gordon ever gets the girl?
Robert4170 almost 6 years ago
This is the same Peter who was a total jerk in leaving Allyson to be sick from drinking the booze. Apparently, that doesn’t matter to her. Later on, she’ll complain that she never meets nice guys.
1JennyJenkins almost 6 years ago
Peter Kent the actor.
Or Peter Kent the TV reporter (then) and now a Canadian politician.
tuslog1964 almost 6 years ago
The main “brush-off” I got for the senior prom was “mother won’t let me date yet” – yet 5 of the 6 turn-downs showed up with dates. (Wish I’d known as much about human nature by 17 as I’ve amassed by 79)
Sailor46 USN 65-95 almost 6 years ago
Not everyone has to like you, you can’t force people to have good taste.
pepnkids almost 6 years ago
What did I say 2 days ago? It was all so easy to predict. They just gotta stay with the bad boy type. Glad that 19 years ago when I was 47 I finally found a girl that didn’t want a bad boy, it sure took a long time.
Airbender almost 6 years ago
USN1977 almost 6 years ago
Didn’t Peter get kicked out of school? I thought Michael told Gordon he missed a fight at the dance as Peter drunkenly attacked one of the teachers.