Baldo by Hector D. Cantú and Carlos Castellanos for July 31, 2011
July 30, 2011
August 01, 2011
Transcript:
Baldo: Why can't I go? Dad: Baldo, I don't like that boy. Baldo: But Dad, I just wanna hang with my friends! Dad: Frankie Valentino is not you friend! Something tells me that boy is up to no good. Baldo: Why are you so strict? Why can't I do what I want? c'mon, Dad! Dad: My final answer is 'no.' Baldo: Okay... thanks, Pops. Dad: Thanks? Why are you thank me? Baldo: I really don't want to go... Baldo: I just wanted to see if you agreed.
rayannina over 13 years ago
This is what’s known as “checking one’s safety net” …
cdward over 13 years ago
When my kids aren’t sure they really want to go but are embarrassed to say they don’t want to, I tell them to blame me. There’s no getting around “My dad won’t let me go.” One of the best face-saving phrases ever.
Number Three over 13 years ago
Sneaky!
lisapaloma13 over 13 years ago
Exactly!
steelersneo over 13 years ago
Sometimes you don’t have friends. You have Frenimies.
fuzzy groundhog over 13 years ago
It’s a trick.