For Better or For Worse by Lynn Johnston for October 30, 2008

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    runar  about 16 years ago

    Of course we all know this cute little puppy is doomed to die a lonely, damp death. We’ve already seen it. It looms in his future like a giant, scary mailman coming to get him with pepper spray ond stomp on his tail.

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    snapper1  about 16 years ago

    Oh runar, don’t spoil the moment for me. I love seeing Farley for the first time! He’s so sweet.

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    kensval  about 16 years ago

    Damp, yes, but not lonely. He was off to the side when everyone was seeing if April was OK, but his family was there. A better description of his passing might be “heroic”.

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    bluetopazcrystal  about 16 years ago

    Runar, Marley died a hero, having saved April from drowning.His ‘toon life was good. Sheesh what a downer you are.

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    Anysia  about 16 years ago

    Runar, Farley did not die a lonely damp death. He died in Liz’s arms, with John her father nearby after saving April from drowning.

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    patik  about 16 years ago

    Where’s Admiral Akbar when you need him?

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    JennyB519  about 16 years ago

    aww man, i didn’t know farley saved april from drowning!! ahh it’s spoiled for me now, i shouldn’t have read the comments :(

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    rmbdot  about 16 years ago

    About 14 years down the road, yeah, so I’d say there’s a decent chance you’ll have forgotten the spoiler by then.

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    summerdog86  about 16 years ago

    I don’t think that it’s a true spoiler, Jenny. rmbdot is right, Farley lives to be 14 years old. Lynn has said many times that these strips will not go into the future like the old ones, so I doubt if we will ever see April in the strip at all, let alone grow up with Farley.

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    Silverpearl  about 16 years ago

    If you don’t let the pup in, they will move over to the neighbors.

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    summerdog86  about 16 years ago

    Elly’s not screaming her head off when she goes next door and sees the dogs. I think that is a good sign.

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    Artrina  about 16 years ago

    Farley died a special, herioc death. He was not alone and he still lives a happy and healthy life in the sweet memories of his family and friends.

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    inara_couto  about 16 years ago

    Gee whiz, runar! Farley lived a long happy 14 years and died in his family’s arms, with Liz’s coat around him and after John had stroked him and told him how good he was. He was exhausted, but not lonely or scared.

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    jengru  about 16 years ago

    Life is good and dogs are great!! Ah, puppy breath!!!

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    panacea1477  about 16 years ago

    I wish my dog was as awesome as Farley.

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    Wildmustang1262  about 16 years ago

    Ah It’s about time for Elly to check with John and Michael at Mrs. Baird’s. I hope John and Michael convincing Elly to bring cute puppy “Farley” to their home.

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    swolf48110  about 16 years ago

    Enjoy the moment for what it is, folks!

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    hcrobin85  about 16 years ago

    though it is a bit of a spoiler to know how he will die, I am excited to see how the family interacts with him!

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    summerdog86  about 16 years ago

    For those of you who would like to know, there are the old strips of Farley rescuing a young April from the river, and his demise. For those of you who don’t want to see it, don’t look. It’s at fborfw.com, click on EXPLORE MORE on the home page top banner, then click on “Remembering Farley” at the top.

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    tukla_ratte  about 16 years ago

    Hehe, no question mark, I notice. Perfect.

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    circuit7  about 16 years ago

    And John knows she’s hooked.

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    Llywus  about 16 years ago

    So that’s what happened to Farley. I had a few years when I couldn’t get FBoFW so I didn’t know what became of him. ty

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    bluetopazcrystal  about 16 years ago

    There is actually an animated movie of those events. It is very good entertainment.

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    alondra  about 16 years ago

    That’s what I get for being late today, 27 comments! But no one mentioned how absolutely adorable that puppy is in the last frame. Will you look at that face? If Elly can resist that she has a heart of stone!

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    AliKzam  about 16 years ago

    I completely agree, Macushlalondra. He is just the cutest little thing! Hug him, people. Hug him!

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    westiewestaz  about 16 years ago

    I love her comment in the last frame! And that cute puppy face on the puppy AND on John!!!! Delightful!

    Runar: The negative is always with us, but it’s better to focus on the positive.

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    sandicb  about 16 years ago

    Lynn Johnson has the most wonderful artistry! i agree, that the puppy (Farley, I am sure!) has shown the cutest little expressions!

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    comicologist99  about 16 years ago

    What happened to coming back??

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    feefers_  7 months ago

    Farley is looking at Elly. He knows she’s gonna be his humum

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