For Better or For Worse by Lynn Johnston for January 02, 2015

…And your Dad will be in deep s$&^ if your Mom ever hears him call her that!!! ;)

Or, that he made such a comment where Michael could hear and repeat such a comment.

that comment dad made could be used as blackmail

The amazing thing is that, despite the example of his father, Michael is able in future to have a decent relationship with a girl…

“Jaws” is still a well-know piece of pop culture which doesn’t need explanation.Just ask the people at Hallmark, which made a “Jaws” Christmas ornament this year! (Yep, a great white shark pulling a yellow float. “We’re gonna need a bigger tree.”)

I’ve always talked too much. Always gets me into trouble.

I knew a Navy Chief that we called “Ratchet Jaws”. USN 65-95

Poor Dad

Meh

I take it, that’s behind her back, not to her face.

‘Splainin’ hands (panel 3)…..WHY.

Lynn’s Notes:

One of the good things about Michael and Lawrence’s friendship is that it comes from the heart: two boys with much in common, nothing more. In a few years Lawrence will tell Michael that he is gay, and it doesn’t matter. What does matter is their affection for one another. I had no idea when I drew these strips that Lawrence would realize this about himself, and so it was a surprise to me too. Looking back at these two boys, enjoying what will ultimately be a life-long friendship, I’m proud of the story that evolved.

In this case, could it be the Jaws of Wife?

Ouch!

@comicsssfan: Ha, ha, ha! Oops, sorry, right, I am Canadian, so…. Please read the following article about Thunder Bay. Also, my nephew attended Lakehead University in Thunder Bay, studied Civil Engineering, and has an excellent & well paying job in the lovely province of Alberta. Please feel free to visit the beautiful city of Thunder Bay someday. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thunder_Bay

Jaws was the villian in James Bond with the metal teeth. He was indestructible, probably because 007 made the mistake of trying to hit him in the mouth!

Yup – it’s funny but it’s also a great example of how John is showing Michael disrespect for his mother.