For Better or For Worse by Lynn Johnston for January 21, 2009

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    gene2u  almost 16 years ago

    We spell it “cheque” in Canada.

    I like the sound effects: “GRUMMM GRUMMMM”

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    Anysia  almost 16 years ago

    To Gweedo Murray: If the load isn’t balanced, you do have to shift the clothes around.

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    jmwalston  almost 16 years ago

    Where is the lid to the washing machine?

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    alondra  almost 16 years ago

    gene2u, I noticed that right away. This comic takes place somewhere here in Ontario and I see the word cheque all over the place along with centre. I wonder why Lynn spelled it “wrong.”

    Anyway John’s cheque is history.

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    Artrina  almost 16 years ago

    That will teach him not to hang his pants on a hanger!

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    dcguys  almost 16 years ago

    Is the ‘GRUMMM GRUMMMM’ someone’s shoes in the dryer? Never mind; that would probably be a ‘DRUMMM DRUMMMM.’

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    farren  almost 16 years ago

    I don’t think Lynn spelled it “check”. If you notice, those two words don’t look like they were written by the same person who wrote the others. A thicker line.

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    prasrinivara  almost 16 years ago

    Gweedo, the washer CANNOT be running if the lid is open–as all washers since at least 1973 have a stop-if-opened feature.

    jmwalston, could the lid be that flat thing to the left (admittedly, I’ve never seen a washer with a slide-out lid in either Canada or US…)?

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    pdeason2  almost 16 years ago

    When I was little we used to or still do some time spell in as check for one check instead of cheque.

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    mrsmcvargas  almost 16 years ago

    Actually, washers can run when they are open, just not the spin cycle.

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    lindavid3  almost 16 years ago

    good gravy people! This is a comic! Why are you picking it apart?

    btw, prasrinivara, my washing machine DOES continue to wash if I lift the lid up, but it will stop if it is spinning. Looks to me like Elly is working with the clothes in the wash cycle. Maybe she is just adding more clothes after it has started!

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    bsm999 Premium Member almost 16 years ago

    I agree with lindavid3…… I enjoy it because it mirrors our lives and we can see ourselves in them and maybe laugh a little!!!??

    Marshkat43

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    mcveinot  almost 16 years ago

    I know if DH leaves something in his pockets and it gets washed, it’s his fault and I claim no responsibility. He can always do his own laundry! I am not checking the pockets of 4 people when I have mountains of laundry to do.

    btw, I can open the lid to my washer until it reaches a certain point and mine is about 5 years old. I often check to make sure it’s not too full or if there is enough room, I’ll add a few items.

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    dakabn5  almost 16 years ago

    She knew it would throw the Americans off. Go her.

    And that’s what he gets for leaving it in there.

    Silly men.

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    dakabn5  almost 16 years ago

    She knew it would throw the Americans off. Go her.

    And that’s what he gets for leaving it in there.

    Silly men.

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    Smiley Rmom  almost 16 years ago

    I agree with mcveinot: “I know if DH leaves something in his pockets and it gets washed, it’s his fault and I claim no responsibility.” And any money I find in the washer is MINE!

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    Sugie63  almost 16 years ago

    Been there, done that and after 40+ years my husband STILL doesn’t check his clothes before he puts them into the hamper.

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    alife  almost 16 years ago

    “YES!”

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    catslover2  almost 16 years ago

    I enjoyed all the comments – especially those that point out different things in the comic strip – like where is the lid on the washing machine. Very observous.

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    thestargazer1682  almost 16 years ago

    I would think it’s more probable she did it to throw the Canadian readers if any; they’d be more like to catch it. I’m fom the states and I certain didn’t notice it, ‘til someone mentioned.

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    Wildmustang1262  almost 16 years ago

    mrsmcvargas says: Actually, washers can run when they are open, just not the spin cycle. That’s right! Unless y’all have to push the knot on the panel of washer to turn off immediately; therefore, either washing or spinning cycle stops.

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    Wildmustang1262  almost 16 years ago

    By the way, Oh my goodness! That would be their losses for destroying check in John’s pants. LOLs!

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    strodgers  almost 16 years ago

    I’m from the U.S and I noticed she spelled “check” the U.S way. Any theories why she did this? I was surprised at the spelling.

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    marvee  almost 16 years ago

    Maybe they make two versions, one for Canada and one for U.S. I’m sure they are very aware of the U.S. audience.

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    summerdog86  almost 16 years ago

    It is my opinion that, the words “check in” in the third panel balloon, is a re-do. The words are written slightly different than the rest. So, it could have read “cheque” originally. I take it that the top to the washer is the white top to her left. Supposedly on hinges to fold over the washer. He can ask for another check, if it was a payment from someone, or write another if one of his own. No biggie. The Patterson’s everyday life is just like our own. That’s why it’s so funny.

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    alondra  almost 16 years ago

    Marvee you could be right, that could explain why the word check does look a bit different than the rest of the lettering.

    mcveinot, that’s right. I tell my husband the same thing. Let him go through his pockets if he has something he wants to save. I have found money, a few coins that have dropped out during the wash cycle and I always keep them.

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    westiewestaz  almost 16 years ago

    I guess I never learned you are supposed to tell your husband to go through his pockets! It just was a natural thing to me, part of doing things for the other in a marriage, including the children’s pockets. Okay - now all you feminists can express your opinions! LOL

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    m_ortal  almost 16 years ago

    Tissue is the worst. I do my laundry and once I left a black ink pen in a white shirt pocket. All that load came out pinto.

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