For Better or For Worse by Lynn Johnston for April 16, 2024

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    Robert4170  7 months ago

    Do not weep too much for Farley. He was 14 years old, a ripe old age for a dog. He loved, he played, he enjoyed life, he produced offspring. He went out a hero, exhibiting the fullest possible measure of devotion—saving the life of a little girl. Rest in peace, Farley. The family will miss you.

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    howtheduck  7 months ago

    What in the world just happened here? In one panel we have a bright and alert Farley with John’s hands positioned around his head and neck and in the very next panel, Farley has collapsed on John’s leg. What did John to do Farley to make him collapse like that? Did he do what it looks like he did?

    Also why is John saying all these things he does not know because he wasn’t there? It seems almost as if he is preparing a story to tell to other people and making sure everyone agrees, which Elly and Gramma Carrie readily do in the 3rd panel. Highly suspicious.

    Now that I think about it, “He’s exhausted” sounds like the perfect alibi.

    However, before I go too far, let’s consider the possibility that this is not what it looks like and Farley collapsed for some other reason, like he was so shocked that John complimented him, he passed out and he is actually alive and well. If that’s the case, we have a few things to look forward to.

    We can look forward to seeing April taken to the hospital ER to be treated for scratches, cuts and hypothermia. Will they call in the paramedics or drive her themselves? Maybe they will have to answer some potentially embarrassing questions from the doctor in order to explain how April managed to get in the raging river water in the first place.

    We can look forward to seeing Farley taken to the vet hospital emergency room with more questions. We will get to see how embarrassed John is when he recounts just how many minutes Farley was down there holding April before someone came down to help.

    We can look forward to seeing the neighbours stop by to make sure April is okay and to tell them what a good dog Farley is when he is not in their trash or impregnating their dogs.

    Of course, if we don’t see any of those things, then I am sticking with my original idea. It’s not April’s fault. It’s not Elly’s fault. It’s the fault of one John Patterson and he is trying to cover it up.

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    MichaelAxelFleming  7 months ago

    I know that we probably have a FBOFW expert or two here in this comments forum. I ask you a yes or no, up or down question- Are these the original panels being rerun, unedited?

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    suv2000  7 months ago

    HE IS DEAD

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    snsurone76  7 months ago

    Good-bye, sweet Farley. I hope you are happy on the other side of the Rainbow Bridge.

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    rekam Premium Member 7 months ago

    Why do people think that just because they’ve seen this story line before, everyone else has? Shame on all of you!

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    jmworacle  7 months ago

    :-(’’’’’’’’’

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    Salinasong  7 months ago

    I don’t understand why people get bent out of shape when there are spoilers. It just amps up the anticipation for me. It lets me know what to look for.

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    French Persons Premium Member 7 months ago

    Make sure he’s warmed up and has some doggy treats.

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    Daniel Verburg  7 months ago

    All the attention on Farley, but what about April ?

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    KageKat  7 months ago

    Can dogs have adrenaline crashes too? (Yes, I know this is more dire than that, I just realized I didn’t know.)

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    Hamady Sack Premium Member 7 months ago

    We’re all exhausted. Just get it over with.

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    mckeonfuneralhomebx  7 months ago

    Do you keep your kids locked away like flowers in the attic? Kids make bad decisions, get hurt, and sometimes die. It is called growing up. Not sure what you call kids today that when they do go out, it must be supervisedbans heaven firbide someone keeps score and designates a losing team.. OMG..

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    maryharrigan49 Premium Member 7 months ago

    I followed this strip and mourned Farley many years ago. When the strip started to rerun I almost couldn’t follow another time as I dreaded losing Farley a second time. But here I am… Farley will always be with us.

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    kaycstamper  7 months ago

    Get him to the vet and have him checked out!

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    LeeBrenneison  7 months ago

    I just want Farley to survive this arc. <3

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    AB9SS  7 months ago

    Saying goodbye to Farley! You were a good and faithful servant. Good Boy!

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    Alfred  7 months ago

    It is unfortunate that several of the strips I enjoy have hate comment trolls. Their lives must be very shallow to want to vent on a comic strip.

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    GirlGeek Premium Member 7 months ago

    April needs to go to the ER (and possibly therapy) just for the trauma alone. She’s been through a lot I’m the span of minutes if not hours, I’m worried about Farley too, but don’t neglect taking her to the hospital

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    dac2404  7 months ago

    Sheesh! Get a life!

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    Daltongang Premium Member 7 months ago

    Elizabeth take this collar off of me

    I can’t use it anymore

    It’s getting dark too dark to see

    Feels like I’m knockin’ on Heaven’s door

    Knock-knock-knockin’ on Heaven’s door

    Knock-knock-knockin’ on Heaven’s door

    Knock-knock-knockin’ on Heaven’s door

    Knock-knock-knockin’ on Heaven’s door

    John put my bones into the ground

    I can’t gnaw them anymore

    That cold black cloud is comin’ down

    Feels like I’m knockin’ on Heaven’s door

    Knock-knock-knockin’ on Heaven’s door

    Knock-knock-knockin’ on Heaven’s door

    Knock-knock-knockin’ on Heaven’s door

    Knock-knock-knockin’ on Heaven’s door

    “Edgar you better start sniffin’ round on your own

    ‘Cause now it’s just you in the Pattersons lives

    The vet and death, forever man

    And with any luck you will live a long happy life”

    Knock-knock-knockin’ on Heaven’s door

    (Knock-knock-knockin’ on Heaven’s door)

    Knock-knock-knockin’ on Heaven’s door

    (Knock-knock-knockin’ on Heaven’s door)

    Knock-knock-knockin’ on Heaven’s door

    (Knock-knock-knockin’ on Heaven’s door)

    Knock-knock-knockin’ on Heaven’s door

    (Knock-knock-knockin’ on Heaven’s door)

    Knock-knock-knockin’ on Heaven’s door

    Knock-knock-knockin’ on Heaven’s door

    Knock-knock-knockin’ on Heaven’s door

    Knock-knock-knockin’ on Heaven’s door

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    Rcwhiting  7 months ago

    Someone has a bit too much time on their hands and maybe needs to focus on other more real world issues.

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    ladykat  7 months ago

    Yes, Farley is exhausted, poor baby.

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    The Duke  7 months ago

    But what happened to the boat?

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    rebroxanna  7 months ago

    WTH are you on about?

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    John Jorgensen  7 months ago

    I don’t remember Farley being shown such attention and affection at the end, I’m pleasantly surprised that he’s not just lying there forgotten as I’d originally thought he would be.

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    turkeycreekacres Premium Member 7 months ago

    You overthink this strip too much. Quit reading it.

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    Eric S   7 months ago

    Bye Farley. :*(

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    MFRXIM Premium Member 7 months ago

    They live by a stream, yet she was playing outside unsupervised by the three adults and an older sibling in the house. What could possibly go wrong?

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    avocat4u  7 months ago

    Why is this comic in re-runds. Farley passed away in this strip several years ago.

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    eced52  7 months ago

    Eyes are tearing up.

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    LightWarriorK  7 months ago

    Panel #1, that look is pure love. I have lost a number of pets in my life, and have been with each of them at the end to see that look, as all good pet parents should want to be. To see that love, to tell them they were good and true pets, and to hold their head as they go to their rest. It’s the least we can do in gratitude.

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    FrankSF Premium Member 7 months ago

    Uh-oh

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    ajakimber425  7 months ago

    Unfortunately, after that rescue. Farley has passed away.

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    namelocdet  7 months ago

    Ok, why do I remember this playing out differently 30 plus years ago?

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    MarieStanford  7 months ago

    Howtheduck: Any original reader of this comic knows exactly what has happened. It’s no one’s fault, except for the parents who were not keeping tabs on April.

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    Teto85 Premium Member 7 months ago

    Our first Ragdoll cat was named Farley. Farley Eliot Skellington Mouseripper.

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    deezo  7 months ago

    I remember MANY years ago reading this for the first time. I cried then, and I’m crying now.

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    chief tommy  7 months ago

    You have some serious issues. Get some banana pudding, sit in a corner and eat it while listening to something soothing (Enya, Yani etc) and call up for a therapy appointment

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    1502hickam  7 months ago

    Let it go. It’s not real.

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