For Better or For Worse by Lynn Johnston for October 07, 2008
October 06, 2008
October 08, 2008
Transcript:
John: I have to decide how much insurance to get on my equipment; I have to insure against illness or accident... considering our yearly expenses, Elly... how much should I get on death or dismemberment? Elly: Baawwwww!
Man, I love Elly’s pose in the first panel. Even the early strips, as comparatively rough and erratic as they were (when measured against the very controlled, confident final strips) show a seemingly effortless sophistication, an attention to realism and subtle nuance not usually seen in comics these days.
She’s acting like a baby about something both unavoidable and very far off. Nothing has happened yet, nor is it likely for decades. And besides, she could still buy it first. The only good side of it all is that it does show him how much she loves him.
I don’t have to be married to understand this. I get nightmares hearing my PARENTS discussing these things. Needless to say, I have much better parents than Elly & John!
runar about 16 years ago
When my parents drafted their first will, they had to name me executor because my shickens**t sister acted just like Elly about it.
summerdog86 about 16 years ago
That may have been how Lynn felt about it then. I’ll bet she wouldn’t cry about it now.
hcrobin85 about 16 years ago
I don’t blame your sister, Runar..no one likes to think about that!!!!
alondra about 16 years ago
Let her cry now and come back to her later on when she can think a little more practically about it.
coffeeturtle about 16 years ago
It’s necessary to get this done, but it is sad to think about. Well, unless you have a hitman out on your spouse, I guess. ;)
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circuit7 about 16 years ago
This is why guys need to keep an eye on the (ahem) lunar calendar…
Wildmustang1262 about 16 years ago
Awww! Poor thing, Elly! sniff!
torch43 about 16 years ago
tsk
terrencestamp90346 about 16 years ago
I bet Lynn would have liked to Dis- “member” her husband.
Silverpearl about 16 years ago
Sure, blame it on the time of the month. How about getting scared of being left alone with little kids?
arceedee about 16 years ago
So howcome wuzzit in later years, Lynn had the family virtually tear-free and emotionally stoic upon the actual deaths of Farley and Grandma???
markwalton about 16 years ago
Man, I love Elly’s pose in the first panel. Even the early strips, as comparatively rough and erratic as they were (when measured against the very controlled, confident final strips) show a seemingly effortless sophistication, an attention to realism and subtle nuance not usually seen in comics these days.
stpatme about 16 years ago
She’s acting like a baby about something both unavoidable and very far off. Nothing has happened yet, nor is it likely for decades. And besides, she could still buy it first. The only good side of it all is that it does show him how much she loves him.
CoreyTaylor1 11 months ago
I don’t have to be married to understand this. I get nightmares hearing my PARENTS discussing these things. Needless to say, I have much better parents than Elly & John!