For Better or For Worse by Lynn Johnston for August 21, 2008
August 20, 2008
August 22, 2008
Transcript:
Elizabeth: Don't be nervous, don't be nervous, calm... be calm... John: Hi, honey! Are you nervous? The bride and F.O.B are here, bridesmaids, here, flowergirls and ringbearer - Robin: When can I have the ring? Elizabeth: Not until the procession starts, Robin. We don't want you to lose it. So, for now, it's safely in your grandfather's pocket. John: Aaahhhh!!? Just kidding!!
“Retire”? Obviously you haven’t heard the new-new-new-revised plan for this strip. This is from “The Daily Cartoonist”:
“Universal Press is apparently working hard to get the word out to editors regarding the For Better or For Worse transition from new material to “new-runs” material. After last years transition to the “hybrid” that left both editors and readers scratching their heads, they have good reason to make sure everyone is prepared. … As the syndicate battles to maintain as many of Lynn Johnston’s slots as it can, the new definition is an attempt to convince editors that For Better or For Worse is indeed “new” (not just redrawn re-runs) and as such it shouldn’t be dropped (or question the price that it is being asked to pay for essentially re-runs). The question will be whether editors will see it for what it is - a recycled product with a “NEW” label slapped on it.”
Please retire, Lynn. You ain’t Schulz – and “Classic” Peanuts Reruns shouldn’t be taking up space in papers either.