Garfield by Jim Davis for December 16, 2022

IT’S A TRAP!

I’m impressed – Jon figured out the trap himself

Now he just needs to figure out what to give Liz

In one word…YES!

Liz is gonna be one sad human on Christmas.

People ought not to say that since they don’t mean it.

listen Jon: get a piece of paper and crunch it near the speaker and yell (I CAN’T HEAR YOU!). Then suddenly cut the line, drop the phone, run to your room, change and pack, and off to the airport to any destination you can afford. Don’t forget to tape Garfield’s thought bubbles so he won’t tell on you. Bon voyage.

Oooh, your busted Jon.

How about something with diamonds?

I can almost hear Admiral Ackbar’s voice while reading this comic.

Liz is side dating Charlie Brown.

Admiral Ackbar would be proud of Jon.

Time to hit Tiffanys!

I’m sure it will all be heartwarming in the end.

Oh Jon, it was nice knowing you

He figured out that much. Will he figure out what to get her?

Danger, Will Robinson!

I think Jon should give Liz a kiss under the mistletoe on the cheek

(imagines a different version of this cartoon involving analogue telephones; enjoys seeing analogue telephones in the different version more than the ones in this version)

Another Charlie Brown sweater?

It is my understanding that if women say you don’t have to give them anything, they really expect a HUGE present……

At least Jon is cognizant he’s about to be in a lot of trouble…

Now, Jon, remember the rule, when in doubt, think chocolates. Lots and lots of ’em.

Just kidding! Get me some earrings, I’d love those, and please, one over $1k please!

Well he’s learning I have to say

He should give Liz a picture of Garfield.

A polka album will have Liz thinking about what to say next year.

Get her some chocolates, Jon. Lock them up in a vault that not even Garfield can open until it’s time to give them to Liz.

I don’t have to? OK, then, so I won’t.

Jon is so clueless, he has to ask the cat.

Oh yeah, it’s a trap alright.

Engagement ring! ??

You’d better get a gift card or we’re kicking you out of the Man club!

Remarkably insightful of him!

“I wish I could give you the world!” Let the butt-kissing begin.

Don’t cheap out. At least $100

More if you can afford it!

Men, they do this to us EVERY YEAR. Don’t fall for it.

Get her a biography of famous historical veterinarians, and candy.

It’s not a trap, and he’s not toast. But he will have to work a little harder to come up with a good idea for a gift.

That is a bad omen.

This is a bad omen.

Nope. I simply save the text. You say you don’t want something, you don’t get anything.

Why the stupid lying that women do with this nonsense? Just as stupid as saying “nothing” is wrong when there is. Or asking if your butt looks big, or if you’re fat.

You are actively lying or encouraging your man to lie to you. So what else does he lie about just to avoid a fight?

Be a freaking adult.

Ah, I feel better now. Time to go talk to the girlfriend.

Oh yes you need to get her something.

each year you ask her the same question, for her birthday and valentine’s too, and each year she TRAPS YOU WITH THAT. here is what you should give her, GET YOURSELF A REAL WARDROBE SHE ISN’T ASHAMED TO BE SHOWN WITH YOU AROUND

“But I WANT to get you something,” is a start.