When, as a young man, I went for my first meal with my girlfriend’s family, they got in an argument and the wife, who had a temper, stormed off. After a few seconds, I cheerfully remarked “The funny thing is, this is still way better than what my family’s like!”
It also happened with Calvin when his parents got a rise out of putting him down. Then Calvin remarked about it to Hobbes.
Calvin: “You know those aged parents who write to Dear Abby saying about their grown children never call, write, or visit? Those letters really crack me up.”
Ah yes, a realistic depiction of life in a close knit family. Remember all of those Lizard breath comments, the quips to mom and dad? You will survive their humor Michael, a little older perhaps and a little wiser, but Rhetta will see it all for what it is. Life goes on.
There is only one perfect family, and they resided in the White House from 2009 to 2017. Ah yes, the good ol days of me, Masha, Salia, and my son (who looks like Trayvon).
Dad would never have done this; however, it’s certainly it’s something my Mother would’ve done, and probably did, I’ve just repressed the memory — LOLOL — She was such a character.
capricorn9th over 1 year ago
Well, Mike, you did say informal. I am guessing this is how John is when at home?
Templo S.U.D. over 1 year ago
anything to not parentally embarrassed, huh, Michael?
KenTheCoffinDweller over 1 year ago
And this was totally planned. Look at the grin on Elly. She knew what was going on.
Macushlalondra over 1 year ago
That may be a little too informal, John!
Coopersdad over 1 year ago
Careful what you ask for, Mike!
Lyrak over 1 year ago
Be careful what you wish for, Michael.
Tantor over 1 year ago
WOW, BEST DAD EVER!
Zykoic over 1 year ago
My oldest, when in high school, invited girls over for dinner and he cooked the meal. It was fun to meet his girl friends.
Katsuro Premium Member over 1 year ago
When, as a young man, I went for my first meal with my girlfriend’s family, they got in an argument and the wife, who had a temper, stormed off. After a few seconds, I cheerfully remarked “The funny thing is, this is still way better than what my family’s like!”
cubswin2016 over 1 year ago
Not that informal!!!
MagOctopus over 1 year ago
I have heard that it’s great fun to take the mickey out of your teens, and why not?
Johnnyrico over 1 year ago
John should be wearing Gordon’s hat and have no shirt on at all..
zerotvus over 1 year ago
get out the naked baby pictures!!!!!
kaycstamper over 1 year ago
I’ve never seen him look so bad!
Enter.Name.Here over 1 year ago
Kudos to pop for great timing!
Searsportguy over 1 year ago
It’s awesome being a dad…. most of the time. We look forward to days like this when we hear dad said in 3 syllables. Da-aaaa-d!!
Susan00100 over 1 year ago
They don’t use cloth napkins in that house??
The_Great_Black President over 1 year ago
It also happened with Calvin when his parents got a rise out of putting him down. Then Calvin remarked about it to Hobbes.
Calvin: “You know those aged parents who write to Dear Abby saying about their grown children never call, write, or visit? Those letters really crack me up.”
kamoolah over 1 year ago
What is Michael worried about embarrassment all of a sudden? Michael already embarrassed himself in the school picture. He can’t have it both ways.
vaughnrl2003 Premium Member over 1 year ago
Perfect. Just what she expects. Not exactly hill Billie’s, but definitely mountain Williams.
b.john71 over 1 year ago
Ambushed, One of the reasons I never brought a girl to meet my parents.
'IndyMan' over 1 year ago
Sometimes I want to take John out and chuck’im in the nearest mudhole ! ! !
freewaydog over 1 year ago
NOT THAT INFORMAL!
kamoolah over 1 year ago
The Pattersons: Canadian white trash.
mourdac Premium Member over 1 year ago
John needs to be chewing on a piece of straw, rocking on the front porch and strumming ‘Dueling Banjos’ as Rita arrives.
kathleenhicks62 over 1 year ago
Parents can be so embarrassing your WHOLE life.
paranormal over 1 year ago
Be careful what you ask for…
donwestonmysteries over 1 year ago
Did he use a redneck accent?
EnlilEnkiEa over 1 year ago
Just plop on the couch with one hand down the front of the pants.
John Jorgensen over 1 year ago
That’ll show him.
198.23.5.11 over 1 year ago
He’s only trying to get a rise out of you,Mike.And quite successfully,I might add
Daltongang Premium Member over 1 year ago
Ah yes, a realistic depiction of life in a close knit family. Remember all of those Lizard breath comments, the quips to mom and dad? You will survive their humor Michael, a little older perhaps and a little wiser, but Rhetta will see it all for what it is. Life goes on.
mmmmary over 1 year ago
Did you folks notice that Mike referred to the coming meal as “dinner” instead of “supper.”
The_Great_Black President over 1 year ago
There is only one perfect family, and they resided in the White House from 2009 to 2017. Ah yes, the good ol days of me, Masha, Salia, and my son (who looks like Trayvon).
rebelstrike0 over 1 year ago
If Rhetta’s overprotective brother is there, Elly can serve liver and onions. If the brother balks, the Patterson can break out in song to taunt him:
“Lorne, Lorne, Lorne down the liver!”
eced52 over 1 year ago
Not that informal Dad!
g04922 over 1 year ago
LOL.. Mike’s Dad did that on purpose…. too funny.
Slatsmagee I over 1 year ago
Be careful what you wish for…
kamoolah over 1 year ago
John sure dresses niggardly.
pamela welch Premium Member over 1 year ago
Dad would never have done this; however, it’s certainly it’s something my Mother would’ve done, and probably did, I’ve just repressed the memory — LOLOL — She was such a character.
hagarthehorrible over 1 year ago
Dad will not let you down kiddo. He is informal, alright.
Bob Blumenfeld over 1 year ago
I’ve seen John dressed like that. Did he do it on purpose?