Elizabeth was conflicted on breaking up with Anthony. She wasn’t sure, and Candace was the one primarily pushing her, and then “helpfully” offering to do it for her.
It appears that Candace saw an opening, and widened it on her own initiative, for her own purpose.
Candace manipulated Liz into believing breaking up (something of which she was still not sure) was a done deal, and then convinced her that it would be better if it was done by a third party. Once it was fait accompli, she turned the discussion around and blamed Liz (“so low-class!”).
Elizabeth is minus one boyfriend, and minus one faux-friend.
Liz needs to learn that’s what happens when you date, and break up with a guy by committee. She couldn’t make up her mind and had to discuss it with her friends, and then took the low road to have her friend do the hard/uncomfortable work of breaking up with her boyfriend.
The first woman teamed up with a snake and it trickled down through the ages. A man will just punch you in the face but a woman will hit you from every possible angle.
Everybody tries different things when they’re kids. She found out the easy way isn’t always the best way. No biggy. Trial and error. Now she just needs to drop ’em both. Lesson learned.
Not defending Candace, but Liz is confronted with the consequences of her own actions. Swallow the bitter pill that you made and put in your mouth yourself, Liz.
Candace wanted a shot at Anthony but Elizabeth was hanging the poor guy out to dry. So Candace helped things move along. Anthony was suffering because Elizabeth wasn’t being open. If Candace didn’t take the initiative, Elizabeth would have waited until right before or even during the dance. This way it works out for all three. Candace gets an opportunity at a good guy. Anthony doesn’t get played and Elizabeth learns about honesty.
Liz did Anthony dirty and Candace did Liz dirty. But you know what? It’s par for the course. I’ve long thought kids that age should not get involved in serious romantic relationships in the first place. Most are much too young and immature, so nonsense like this happens and they take it way too seriously.
I count five original comments on this page (I didn’t look at replies) that are nothing more than some variation of “With friends like these, who needs enemies?” I commend each and every one of you on your profound originality.
Anyway, Elizabeth could just tell Anthony that Candace made it all up for her own nefarious purpose; in other words, she certainly didn’t want to break up-Candace sad it on her own.
9thCapricorn 4 days ago
So Candace did this just to get a date for the dance. Ouch, Liz.
oddhumor 4 days ago
With friends like Candace, who needs enemies?
charliefarmrhere 4 days ago
On the other hand, maybe Liz deserved what she got, by playing games.
howtheduck 4 days ago
The stink lines over Elizabeth’s head in the final panel lets the reader know that when Elizabeth is angry, her head smells bad.
snsurone76 4 days ago
With a “friend” like Candace, who needs enemies?
snsurone76 4 days ago
SPOILER ALERT: In future years, we’ll find out that Candace is a much more complex—and sympathetic—character than she is here.
MReese 4 days ago
A few points different in the old social IQ
Johnny Q Premium Member 4 days ago
Liz has been played for a sap…
Lyrak 4 days ago
With friends like that, who needs enemies? Poor Liz.
Bohica Premium Member 4 days ago
Elizabeth was conflicted on breaking up with Anthony. She wasn’t sure, and Candace was the one primarily pushing her, and then “helpfully” offering to do it for her.
It appears that Candace saw an opening, and widened it on her own initiative, for her own purpose.
Candace manipulated Liz into believing breaking up (something of which she was still not sure) was a done deal, and then convinced her that it would be better if it was done by a third party. Once it was fait accompli, she turned the discussion around and blamed Liz (“so low-class!”).
Elizabeth is minus one boyfriend, and minus one faux-friend.
French Persons Premium Member 4 days ago
With friends like this…
Argythree 4 days ago
Lesson learned by poor Liz…
GirlGeek Premium Member 4 days ago
Girls are catty
BJDucer 4 days ago
Liz needs to learn that’s what happens when you date, and break up with a guy by committee. She couldn’t make up her mind and had to discuss it with her friends, and then took the low road to have her friend do the hard/uncomfortable work of breaking up with her boyfriend.
mckeonfuneralhomebx 4 days ago
The first woman teamed up with a snake and it trickled down through the ages. A man will just punch you in the face but a woman will hit you from every possible angle.
birkemeyerjulie 4 days ago
Liz is a coward and Candace is just plain mean.
Lady loves a joke 4 days ago
And just like that, you know she’s not your friend.
28autumnbreeze 4 days ago
Everybody tries different things when they’re kids. She found out the easy way isn’t always the best way. No biggy. Trial and error. Now she just needs to drop ’em both. Lesson learned.
bigger Nate 4 days ago
There isn’t a single innocent party in this not even Anthony who didn’t bother to even check with Liz for the facts
baskate_2000 4 days ago
Candace has just proved that she is NOT your friend.
fjc007 4 days ago
All is fair in love and war!
CultofFarley 4 days ago
Ooga Farley!
Booga Farley!
Googa Farley!
Booga Farley!
The Great_Black President 4 days ago
Bet all this makes Elizabeth’s term paper get finished on time.
rebelstrike0 4 days ago
Elizabeth is probably looking in the mirror then seeing herself turning into a giant lollipop that says SUCKER, a la Looney Tunes.
gigagrouch 3 days ago
Live and learn, Liz. Trust no one.
Cary Rodda Premium Member 3 days ago
Liz needs to dump Candace now. Preferably in person.
ctolson 3 days ago
They have drinking fountain in the girls restroom? Uck how unsanitary and imagine getting a drink when some girl farts loudly in the stall next to it.
Robert4170 3 days ago
Not defending Candace, but Liz is confronted with the consequences of her own actions. Swallow the bitter pill that you made and put in your mouth yourself, Liz.
dalemcginnis 3 days ago
so, come up to him like you are still together and when he says you boke up with him ask what he’s talking about and say the Candice was lying
rodney 3 days ago
Candace wanted a shot at Anthony but Elizabeth was hanging the poor guy out to dry. So Candace helped things move along. Anthony was suffering because Elizabeth wasn’t being open. If Candace didn’t take the initiative, Elizabeth would have waited until right before or even during the dance. This way it works out for all three. Candace gets an opportunity at a good guy. Anthony doesn’t get played and Elizabeth learns about honesty.
Grandma Lea 3 days ago
open mouth insert foot; remember the grass is always greener over the sceptic tank leach field.
MoonlitKnight Premium Member 3 days ago
Anthony not so boring now, is he, Liz?
rshive 3 days ago
Anthony could probably live with that arrangement. As the saying goes, “There’s more than one fish in the ocean.”
ryanschafer77 3 days ago
All warfare is based on deception….
pheets 3 days ago
And…as Candace’s true colours emerge..
The Duke 3 days ago
That’s what friends are for!
mindjob 3 days ago
Nowadays its the equivalent of breaking up by text
The-Great-Gildersleeve 3 days ago
I know that back in my schools, there weren’t water fountains in the bathrooms ……. odd, and a little unhygienic.
[Unnamed Reader - 14b4ce] 3 days ago
The only thing Liz can throw at Candace are sinks and toilets, and she’s not strong enough to rip t hem out of the walls.
timbob2313 Premium Member 3 days ago
Candace is a “really good friend” isn’t she Liz
Pointspread 3 days ago
And the winner is: Anthony! He got rid of a girl who did not appreciate him and got a date with a MUCH better looking one.
John Jorgensen 3 days ago
Liz did Anthony dirty and Candace did Liz dirty. But you know what? It’s par for the course. I’ve long thought kids that age should not get involved in serious romantic relationships in the first place. Most are much too young and immature, so nonsense like this happens and they take it way too seriously.
waynemadison 3 days ago
Gotta wonder just how Liz thought this was gonna go!
lnrokr55 3 days ago
Wow, this is really pretty funny, lesson learned huh Liz! ;-)
Jingles 3 days ago
drinking fountain. how quaint.
dlavigne 3 days ago
That is NOT a friend!
Laurie Stoker Premium Member 3 days ago
Anyone else see this coming? (And yes, I know these are reruns but my memory is very, very bad.)
Irish53 3 days ago
It just goes to show ‘ya…if you want something done right, you gotta’ do it yourself. Great facial expression artwork too.
Curiosity Premium Member 3 days ago
With a friend like this, who needs enemies. With apologies to whoever said it first. In character for Candace though.
John Jorgensen 3 days ago
I count five original comments on this page (I didn’t look at replies) that are nothing more than some variation of “With friends like these, who needs enemies?” I commend each and every one of you on your profound originality.
Strawberry King 3 days ago
You may not live long enough to see the Halloween dance, girly.
Willywise52 Premium Member 3 days ago
You get what you play for,Liz.
namelocdet 3 days ago
I hope Liz learns from this painful lesson about true friendship.
g04922 3 days ago
Told you this would happen yesterday… Candace is piece of work for sure.
Asharah 3 days ago
SPOILER ALERT And someday she’ll be in the bridal party.
wolff5491 3 days ago
With friends like that, you don’t need enemies
Francisco Franco 3 days ago
Anthony, stick with Candace, or you’ll end up married to Livabeff and dwell on Mt. Foob under the malign eye of Great Mother Elly for all eternity.
snowedin, now known as Missy's mom 3 days ago
Beeyotch!
sincavage05 3 days ago
Now how do you reconcile it with Anthony? The grass isn’t always greener, most times it’s a yellow patched weed bed.
Cathy P. 3 days ago
Isn’t there a “girl’s code” that a girl doesn’t date a girl friend’s ex without asking her first if it’s ok?
Cathy P. 3 days ago
Anyway, Elizabeth could just tell Anthony that Candace made it all up for her own nefarious purpose; in other words, she certainly didn’t want to break up-Candace sad it on her own.
calliarcale about 9 hours ago
You were played, Liz. You really should have known it was too good to be true.