I know I grew up watching the later FBorFW strips (the ones form the 1990s to the end in the 2000s), but I forget: how did Mike survive on eating when living on his own whilst in college?
I taught my daughters how to make scrambled eggs. My 11-year-old “tweaked” it a little, and she makes THE best scrambled-egg sandwiches ever! Sometimes either she or her 13-year-old sister will offer to make dinner for us, and I look forward to when she makes those.
Didn’t have that option when my Mother wanted me to learn how to cook something. I stood right beside her while she had me do everything with her there to correct every mistake. While no a perfect cook, I can put together a meal, today—handy since I now life alone.
Let us see…Michael’s mother is busy writing a report she needs to complete for her job. Presumably Michael’s father is at the office. The money for that box of macaroni and cheese was indubitably earned from the labor of his parents. Has Michael said anything to the effect of “I can see you are busy Mom, may I wash the toilets, feed the dog, or do anything else to help out around the house?” No, he is acting like his his mother is some hired maid. So yes, it is safe to say Michael is lazy.
my pastors wife once told me about the first time she made mac & cheese. She was raised by her grandma and never did anything in the kitchen. When she was in college she went to visit her boyfriend (future husband) he and his roommate had just put the water on to boil but they got called away so they asked her to take care of the dinner for them, after they left she read the directions and figured it would be pretty easy, and once the water started boiling she dropped the box in the water to cook. She’s a much better cook now.
By the time I was Mike’s age—he should be at least thirteen—my Mom and Grandma started getting me more involved in cooking. These days, kids as young as six are starting to cook and while I love that, I also worry that they aren’t being kids. I can see kids on TV shows and while they talk like they know what their doing, do they really know? I would rather them be kids more than being mini-chefs in training. As for this topic, Mike should definitely help cook. Probably one of the few times I agree with Elly.
My dad was a chef, had his own popular restaurant. I never had problems with cooking and making delicious meals and fancy desserts for my family. Inherited skill? Now my family is gone and I really miss making a meal and setting a pretty table.
By the time I was Michael’s age my mother was dead,and my father worked aft. and night shifts so I had to learn to cook.Nearly burned the house down a few times before I got the art of deep-frying French fries correct.I experimented on my own a lot,and having a sweet tooth got quite good at baking cakes,cookies,and pies all from scratch. I married a woman who is much better at cooking than me so I’ve devolved to be like Mike again.
….there’s no reason he can’t be taught to do some simple, basic cooking
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..I started teaching the oldest grandson at age 5 .how to make his own “special” scrambled eggs. ( I’d show you a picture of us, but GoComics won’t allow that anymore !! ) One thing about teaching little kids to cook – you can’t be afraid of a little mess in the kitchen – that’s part of the learning process, too. It’s amazing how your little “picky eater” will devour what they’ve cooked for themselves.
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.Both of my worked so I was encouraged at an early age to learn to cook – My kid brother never did.
As an adult, if he couldn’t microwave it, or stick it in the toaster oven, he wouldn’t bother.
I guess I don’t understand the “incapable kid” idea. I was cooking basics like mac-n-cheese for my younger brothers by age of 9. Didn’t even own a microwave until after getting married and my wife wanted one.
Comicsssfan. It was a long time ago,she died of natural causes,but thanks for showing empathy.It did allow me to become a pretty good fry-pan cook,my specialties being Kraft dinner and Klik,fried wieners and beans,fried egg sandwiches,well you get the idea.
patlaborviI don’t know how my wife learned to cook. Her mother did all the cooking at home and her father was a professional cook. The “audition” dinner was the first she cooked the whole thing herself. Incidentally, my return “audition” was not my first, Scouting and times my parents were out of town provided plenty of practice.
Templo S.U.D. about 8 years ago
I know I grew up watching the later FBorFW strips (the ones form the 1990s to the end in the 2000s), but I forget: how did Mike survive on eating when living on his own whilst in college?
oddhumor about 8 years ago
Like we say around my house: Elly, you walked into that one.
OhioMike about 8 years ago
Damb lazy kids…
OhioMike about 8 years ago
Damb lazy kids…
Dobber Premium Member about 8 years ago
Looks like a chip right off the old block
NeedaChuckle Premium Member about 8 years ago
I have an easier method. Open freezer, take out Stouffer’s, put in oven, cook and eat.
Wren Fahel about 8 years ago
I taught my daughters how to make scrambled eggs. My 11-year-old “tweaked” it a little, and she makes THE best scrambled-egg sandwiches ever! Sometimes either she or her 13-year-old sister will offer to make dinner for us, and I look forward to when she makes those.
USN1977 about 8 years ago
Michael failed to get his mother’s subtle lesson “Give a man a fish he eats today. Teach a man to fish he eats tomorrow.”
rshive about 8 years ago
I can push microwave buttons as well as the next person.
IndyMan about 8 years ago
Didn’t have that option when my Mother wanted me to learn how to cook something. I stood right beside her while she had me do everything with her there to correct every mistake. While no a perfect cook, I can put together a meal, today—handy since I now life alone.
USN1977 about 8 years ago
Let us see…Michael’s mother is busy writing a report she needs to complete for her job. Presumably Michael’s father is at the office. The money for that box of macaroni and cheese was indubitably earned from the labor of his parents. Has Michael said anything to the effect of “I can see you are busy Mom, may I wash the toilets, feed the dog, or do anything else to help out around the house?” No, he is acting like his his mother is some hired maid. So yes, it is safe to say Michael is lazy.
Great Wizard Nala about 8 years ago
I agree with Joe Clear! I saw that response from the proverbial “mile away”!!!
patlaborvi about 8 years ago
my pastors wife once told me about the first time she made mac & cheese. She was raised by her grandma and never did anything in the kitchen. When she was in college she went to visit her boyfriend (future husband) he and his roommate had just put the water on to boil but they got called away so they asked her to take care of the dinner for them, after they left she read the directions and figured it would be pretty easy, and once the water started boiling she dropped the box in the water to cook. She’s a much better cook now.
GirlGeek Premium Member about 8 years ago
By the time I was Mike’s age—he should be at least thirteen—my Mom and Grandma started getting me more involved in cooking. These days, kids as young as six are starting to cook and while I love that, I also worry that they aren’t being kids. I can see kids on TV shows and while they talk like they know what their doing, do they really know? I would rather them be kids more than being mini-chefs in training. As for this topic, Mike should definitely help cook. Probably one of the few times I agree with Elly.
Lagoulou about 8 years ago
My dad was a chef, had his own popular restaurant. I never had problems with cooking and making delicious meals and fancy desserts for my family. Inherited skill? Now my family is gone and I really miss making a meal and setting a pretty table.
Alphaomega about 8 years ago
By the time I was Michael’s age my mother was dead,and my father worked aft. and night shifts so I had to learn to cook.Nearly burned the house down a few times before I got the art of deep-frying French fries correct.I experimented on my own a lot,and having a sweet tooth got quite good at baking cakes,cookies,and pies all from scratch. I married a woman who is much better at cooking than me so I’ve devolved to be like Mike again.
Linguist about 8 years ago
@legaleagle48
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….there’s no reason he can’t be taught to do some simple, basic cooking
.
..I started teaching the oldest grandson at age 5 .how to make his own “special” scrambled eggs. ( I’d show you a picture of us, but GoComics won’t allow that anymore !! ) One thing about teaching little kids to cook – you can’t be afraid of a little mess in the kitchen – that’s part of the learning process, too. It’s amazing how your little “picky eater” will devour what they’ve cooked for themselves.
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.Both of my worked so I was encouraged at an early age to learn to cook – My kid brother never did.
As an adult, if he couldn’t microwave it, or stick it in the toaster oven, he wouldn’t bother.
He was a firm believer in eat out & take out !
bryan42 about 8 years ago
I guess I don’t understand the “incapable kid” idea. I was cooking basics like mac-n-cheese for my younger brothers by age of 9. Didn’t even own a microwave until after getting married and my wife wanted one.
tuslog1964 about 8 years ago
UPDATE:Give a man a fish, he eats for a day; Teach a man to fish, he sits in a boat and drinks beer all day!
Alphaomega about 8 years ago
Comicsssfan. It was a long time ago,she died of natural causes,but thanks for showing empathy.It did allow me to become a pretty good fry-pan cook,my specialties being Kraft dinner and Klik,fried wieners and beans,fried egg sandwiches,well you get the idea.
hippogriff about 8 years ago
patlaborviI don’t know how my wife learned to cook. Her mother did all the cooking at home and her father was a professional cook. The “audition” dinner was the first she cooked the whole thing herself. Incidentally, my return “audition” was not my first, Scouting and times my parents were out of town provided plenty of practice.