No, He and the kids didn’t agree to go veggie. You decided for everybody else. He and the kids should start eating meat in front of her. Best way to cure a vegan.
If Pattersons didn’t eat like debased pigs, he might’ve gotten away with the “just went in for coffee” thing. Otherwise, maybe John has never had an extramarital affair, but he obviously thinks about it.…
always have the left hand not know what the right hand is doing, he left the chicken evidence so she would never realize that his lunch date was his new dental assistant.
When I was a kid my mother decided, unilaterally, to switch us all to powdered skim milk (Carnation® Instant Skim Milk Powder to be exact). "It’s “healthier” she said. “IT’S FREAKING BLUE” the rest of us said (and it really was). “AND IT TASTES LIKE SH*T” we said (and it really did). We boycotted milk until she came to her senses (about a week). That’s when I learned the power of a strike. It’s also when I started drinking coffee. I was 9.
ANYBODY………if they carry an idea TOO FAR can be annoying. I can remember when some ’women’s libbers’ got ‘overly boisterous’ and made themselves unpopular just like Elle is doing now ! ! !
Lucky Clucker! That’s the one. Lynn Johnston had said that had she continued the comic strip instead of stopping it in 2008, she would have taken revenge on her ex-husband (avatar is John Patterson) by having John crushed under the weight of the sign falling off the Lucky Clucker restaurant.
Sometimes diet is not just a personal choice, it can be a physical choice for folks too.
I eat all kinds of food, but legumes make me slightly nauseous and when I don’t eat at least some meat (it’s expensive) my skin and hair get very dry and I lose energy. I pay attention to what my body tells me.
I worked/delivered organic produce back the late ‘70s. Rarely met the ’evangelical’ vegan or vegetarian, most were chill but have to say it was the fructarians that concerned me, though I never said anything, they always looked under-nourished.
These days we are all are far more informed about nutrition (if we want to be) and have much wider choice.
Elly is a “big picture” person. She puts Canada above herself. She demands her family eat healthy so that they will not be yet another drain on OHIP, which has long lines and even longer wait times thanks to unhealthy people.
Of course you THOUGHT Liz and John agreed, you never even asked them, just agreed with yourself! This is Cru-Elly in a nutshell. Whatever possessed John to marry this Nazi car alarm, I’ll never understand!
I could never have had an affair was and am a terrible liar. Wife always said she would know immediately,lolol. Luckily there was never ever a reason to stray great wife and mom..RIP love
To take the unpopular position, I can somewhat see Elly’s point of view. I was at an all-you-can-eat restaurant one night and never saw so many fat people in one location. Got me to thinking that while tobacco is on the decline, there are going to be three serious threats to health in the 21st Century: drug abuse, extramarital sex, and gluttony.
Grumpy Old Guy 11 months ago
Despite food shortages, the vegan section at the supermarket normally remains unscathed….
Asharah 11 months ago
When did he agree to anything Elly?
Pointspread 11 months ago
Why does he stay married to this?
charliefarmrhere 11 months ago
Hey! Just what I guessed yesterday, fried chicken!
Johnny Q Premium Member 11 months ago
Evangelical vegetarians are the pits!
comic4matt 11 months ago
He tried it… He never said he intended to switch permanently. INNOCENT!
rshive 11 months ago
The sad truth is nobody agreed to vegetarian except Ellie.
Macushlalondra 11 months ago
The lucky clucker? It wasn’t so lucky if it ended up in a bucket waiting for someone to take a bite!
snsurone76 11 months ago
John, will you EVER grow a backbone regarding that wife of yours??
Last Rose Of Summer Premium Member 11 months ago
All mothers have this ability.
eced52 11 months ago
I would definitely recommend against it it, John.
cmxx 11 months ago
When you’re in trouble, lying is one of the most effective tools you have for digging the hole you’re in even deeper.
cracker65 11 months ago
That’s what she gets for that kind of behavior. I don’t blame him one bit.
rasputin's horoscope 11 months ago
Subterfuge the kind of skill where practice makes perfect, so I’m favorably impressed by John’s inability to hide his guilt.
hildigunnurr Premium Member 11 months ago
Hmm I don’t remember everyone agreeing on trying, wasn’t it just Ellie’s one-sided decision?
Harumph 11 months ago
Did they agree?
trainnut1956 11 months ago
No, He and the kids didn’t agree to go veggie. You decided for everybody else. He and the kids should start eating meat in front of her. Best way to cure a vegan.
Carl Premium Member 11 months ago
“We agreed” one to imposing a new, unwanted lifestyle, one to peace.
kaycstamper 11 months ago
HE didn’t agree to being vegetarian! You’re pushing it on the whole family!
azrael2000 11 months ago
I love the names Lynn comes up with for stores and people. Some are really funny.
French Persons' Celebration of Peeved Harry Dinkle Premium Member 11 months ago
If Pattersons didn’t eat like debased pigs, he might’ve gotten away with the “just went in for coffee” thing. Otherwise, maybe John has never had an extramarital affair, but he obviously thinks about it.…
saylorgirl 11 months ago
I’m with John. He and the kids should still have meat and Elle can go vegan herself. Watch how long Elle will be able to stick with vegan then!
zerotvus 11 months ago
I wonder where she’s eaten….you know how this is going to end right?
mgl179 11 months ago
Hey, the chicken eats corn and grains, I eat the chicken. I’m a vegetarian by proxy
NoDice 11 months ago
What a shrew.
KageKat 11 months ago
I wasn’t sure if it would be this or evidence of going to a burger place.
SquidGamerGal 11 months ago
What is wrong with you? Who died and made you boss?
TheWildSow 11 months ago
“We” agreed? What you mean “we,” Kemosabe?
Black76Manta 11 months ago
I think it’s time for her to face the facts, no one likes what she’s cooking, (only the cook), the rest are tired of that diet!
mckeonfuneralhomebx 11 months ago
I thought chicken and salmon were on every diet menu.
scote1379 Premium Member 11 months ago
Beans Mr. Patterson , Beans Mrs. Patterson !
pheets 11 months ago
To feed a vegan, ALL the bugs, birds, rodents and assorted herbivores have to be exterminated. So… nobody wins the argument.
mckeonfuneralhomebx 11 months ago
always have the left hand not know what the right hand is doing, he left the chicken evidence so she would never realize that his lunch date was his new dental assistant.
GentlemanBill 11 months ago
One shouldn’t need reminding…
Robert4170 11 months ago
No Ellie, it was you who decreed that everyone be a vegetarian.
Enter.Name.Here 11 months ago
No man can hide from a woman’s guilt radar. Give up.
M2MM 11 months ago
Heck! SHE is the one who imposed vegetarianism on the rest of the family, and didn’t give them any choice in the matter. >:-(
Willywise52 Premium Member 11 months ago
Hate to get some of THAT on my sleeve…
Barnabus Blackoak 11 months ago
WE didn’t agree, you just TOLD us one day WE were going vegan.
smokysilver.so 11 months ago
Good grief. They don’t have a life outside this comicstrip I guess.
dv1093 11 months ago
Vegan? That’s your choice – not mine. You do what you want, but don’t shove it down my throat – literally.
Snolep 11 months ago
In dunno. If an affair ever seemed appealing this could drive him to it.
dcdete. 11 months ago
Cool it down Elly! It is only fried chicken grease on his sleeve.
What would you do if it was lip stick on his collar?
And it ain’t the brand of lipstick that you buy!
More Coffee Please! Premium Member 11 months ago
When I was a kid my mother decided, unilaterally, to switch us all to powdered skim milk (Carnation® Instant Skim Milk Powder to be exact). "It’s “healthier” she said. “IT’S FREAKING BLUE” the rest of us said (and it really was). “AND IT TASTES LIKE SH*T” we said (and it really did). We boycotted milk until she came to her senses (about a week). That’s when I learned the power of a strike. It’s also when I started drinking coffee. I was 9.
'IndyMan' 11 months ago
ANYBODY………if they carry an idea TOO FAR can be annoying. I can remember when some ’women’s libbers’ got ‘overly boisterous’ and made themselves unpopular just like Elle is doing now ! ! !
Daltongang Premium Member 11 months ago
John, if Ellie keeps acting like this, you might just consider an affair, or divorce.
GirlGeek Premium Member 11 months ago
You really can’t force your vegetarian beliefs on the family
I'm Sad 11 months ago
She’s hired!!! She can cook for me any time!!!
markkahler52 11 months ago
No KFC’s in Canada?
mindjob 11 months ago
Affair? Heck, I’d be afraid to wash my own clothes
howtheduck 11 months ago
Lucky Clucker! That’s the one. Lynn Johnston had said that had she continued the comic strip instead of stopping it in 2008, she would have taken revenge on her ex-husband (avatar is John Patterson) by having John crushed under the weight of the sign falling off the Lucky Clucker restaurant.
Redd Panda 11 months ago
That’ll teach him to wear his smock home. Supposed to have a fresh one everyday.
Sir Isaac 11 months ago
Let’s face it, Elly…you’re a c a r n I v o r e.
ladykat 11 months ago
You’re in the doghouse now, John!
cbgoldeneagle2 11 months ago
unhealthy also
[Unnamed Reader - bddb15] 11 months ago
I laughed at every single frame! My husband thinks I’ve lost my mind.
g04922 11 months ago
Oh man, I hope Elle doesn’t get on the Green Earth train, too.
mourdac Premium Member 11 months ago
She should have been a P.I.
Spacetech 11 months ago
There is no, we in I..
djtenltd 11 months ago
Everyone doesn’t like vegan, Elly. Especially when you took the family hostage because it’s something that YOU wanted to try!
nostall 11 months ago
Well, I can no longer resist: Vegan – old native American word for poor hunter.
Angry Indeed Premium Member 11 months ago
Elly’s sharp eye and sense of smell would make Sherlock Holmes green with envy.
kamoolah 11 months ago
Coming soon: John’s heart attack.
dsom8 11 months ago
I try vegetarian. There is a serving of baked potato next to my steak. Love ’em both!
hooglah 11 months ago
I try to help vegetarians….I eat the cows that eat their food.
[Unnamed Reader - 14b4ce] 11 months ago
Yankee bean soup… tuna surprise!!
Tomorrow,Garfield The cat smuggles in lasagna
Tetonbil 11 months ago
Vegans!
daleandkristen 11 months ago
You’re speaking to the wrong male, John. Now you’re raising one of his results.
Thehag 11 months ago
Sometimes diet is not just a personal choice, it can be a physical choice for folks too.
I eat all kinds of food, but legumes make me slightly nauseous and when I don’t eat at least some meat (it’s expensive) my skin and hair get very dry and I lose energy. I pay attention to what my body tells me.I worked/delivered organic produce back the late ‘70s. Rarely met the ’evangelical’ vegan or vegetarian, most were chill but have to say it was the fructarians that concerned me, though I never said anything, they always looked under-nourished.
These days we are all are far more informed about nutrition (if we want to be) and have much wider choice.
The Great_Black President 11 months ago
Idea for a funny strip:
Elly is at an amusement park
Announcement: Attention Mrs. Patterson, security has detained your son for rambunctious behavior.
Elly glowers
Elly{talking to herself}: Michael!
Annoucement: Attention Mrs. Patterson, we also have your fatter son.
Elly’s eyes bug out
Elly{talking to herself}: John?!?!
indysteve9 11 months ago
Ok, YOU want to be vegetarian, but maybe he doesn’t so get over it.
Eric S 11 months ago
Forcing her vegetarianism on everyone.
kamoolah 11 months ago
Elly is a “big picture” person. She puts Canada above herself. She demands her family eat healthy so that they will not be yet another drain on OHIP, which has long lines and even longer wait times thanks to unhealthy people.
CoreyTaylor1 11 months ago
Wow, what overwhelming CIRCUMSTANTIAL evidence.
Of course you THOUGHT Liz and John agreed, you never even asked them, just agreed with yourself! This is Cru-Elly in a nutshell. Whatever possessed John to marry this Nazi car alarm, I’ll never understand!
raybarb44 11 months ago
Just call me a sinner and get it over with and l will just commiserate with the Colonel….
Palani56 11 months ago
I could never have had an affair was and am a terrible liar. Wife always said she would know immediately,lolol. Luckily there was never ever a reason to stray great wife and mom..RIP love
Curiosity Premium Member 11 months ago
I wonder if she would be as upset?
HodgeElmwood 11 months ago
Did they agree? Or did Ellie just decide for the whole family?
namelocdet 11 months ago
No Elly, YOU agreed to try Vegetarian. You never gave them a chance to object.
Ukko wilko 11 months ago
You thought they agreed… wishful thinking. Quit trying your unappreciated diet experiment on your unwilling family.
Asharah 11 months ago
Elizabeth will probably be annoyed he didn’t give her any extra money for beef burrito day at school.
USN1977 11 months ago
To take the unpopular position, I can somewhat see Elly’s point of view. I was at an all-you-can-eat restaurant one night and never saw so many fat people in one location. Got me to thinking that while tobacco is on the decline, there are going to be three serious threats to health in the 21st Century: drug abuse, extramarital sex, and gluttony.
Teto85 Premium Member 11 months ago
Ironic given the reality.
aussie399 Premium Member 8 months ago
Boy would I give her a mouthful