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 4 months ago
Despite food shortages, the vegan section at the supermarket normally remains unscathed….
Asharah 4 months ago
When did he agree to anything Elly?
Pointspread 4 months ago
Why does he stay married to this?
charliefarmrhere 4 months ago
Hey! Just what I guessed yesterday, fried chicken!
Johnny Q Premium Member 4 months ago
Evangelical vegetarians are the pits!
comic4matt 4 months ago
He tried it… He never said he intended to switch permanently. INNOCENT!
rshive 4 months ago
The sad truth is nobody agreed to vegetarian except Ellie.
Macushlalondra 4 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 4 months ago
John, will you EVER grow a backbone regarding that wife of yours??
Last Rose Of Summer Premium Member 4 months ago
All mothers have this ability.
eced52 4 months ago
I would definitely recommend against it it, John.
cmxx 4 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 4 months ago
That’s what she gets for that kind of behavior. I don’t blame him one bit.
rasputin's horoscope 4 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 4 months ago
Hmm I don’t remember everyone agreeing on trying, wasn’t it just Ellie’s one-sided decision?
Harumph 4 months ago
Did they agree?
trainnut1956 4 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 4 months ago
“We agreed” one to imposing a new, unwanted lifestyle, one to peace.
kaycstamper 4 months ago
HE didn’t agree to being vegetarian! You’re pushing it on the whole family!
azrael2000 4 months ago
I love the names Lynn comes up with for stores and people. Some are really funny.
French Persons Premium Member 4 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 4 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 4 months ago
I wonder where she’s eaten….you know how this is going to end right?
mgl179 4 months ago
Hey, the chicken eats corn and grains, I eat the chicken. I’m a vegetarian by proxy
NoDice 4 months ago
What a shrew.
KageKat 4 months ago
I wasn’t sure if it would be this or evidence of going to a burger place.
SquidGamerGal 4 months ago
What is wrong with you? Who died and made you boss?
TheWildSow 4 months ago
“We” agreed? What you mean “we,” Kemosabe?
Black76Manta 4 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 4 months ago
I thought chicken and salmon were on every diet menu.
scote1379 Premium Member 4 months ago
Beans Mr. Patterson , Beans Mrs. Patterson !
pheets 4 months ago
To feed a vegan, ALL the bugs, birds, rodents and assorted herbivores have to be exterminated. So… nobody wins the argument.
mckeonfuneralhomebx 4 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 4 months ago
One shouldn’t need reminding…
Robert4170 4 months ago
No Ellie, it was you who decreed that everyone be a vegetarian.
Enter.Name.Here 4 months ago
No man can hide from a woman’s guilt radar. Give up.
M2MM 4 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 4 months ago
Hate to get some of THAT on my sleeve…
Barnabus Blackoak 4 months ago
WE didn’t agree, you just TOLD us one day WE were going vegan.
smokysilver.so Premium Member 4 months ago
Good grief. They don’t have a life outside this comicstrip I guess.
dv1093 4 months ago
Vegan? That’s your choice – not mine. You do what you want, but don’t shove it down my throat – literally.
Snolep 4 months ago
In dunno. If an affair ever seemed appealing this could drive him to it.
dcdete. 4 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 4 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' 4 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 4 months ago
John, if Ellie keeps acting like this, you might just consider an affair, or divorce.
GirlGeek Premium Member 4 months ago
You really can’t force your vegetarian beliefs on the family
I'm Sad 4 months ago
She’s hired!!! She can cook for me any time!!!
markkahler52 4 months ago
No KFC’s in Canada?
mindjob 4 months ago
Affair? Heck, I’d be afraid to wash my own clothes
howtheduck 4 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.
Tonto & Redd Panda 4 months ago
That’ll teach him to wear his smock home. Supposed to have a fresh one everyday.
Sir Isaac 4 months ago
Let’s face it, Elly…you’re a c a r n I v o r e.
ladykat 4 months ago
You’re in the doghouse now, John!
cbgoldeneagle2 4 months ago
unhealthy also
[Unnamed Reader - bddb15] 4 months ago
I laughed at every single frame! My husband thinks I’ve lost my mind.
g04922 4 months ago
Oh man, I hope Elle doesn’t get on the Green Earth train, too.
mourdac Premium Member 4 months ago
She should have been a P.I.
Spacetech 4 months ago
There is no, we in I..
djtenltd 4 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 4 months ago
Well, I can no longer resist: Vegan – old native American word for poor hunter.
Angry Indeed 4 months ago
Elly’s sharp eye and sense of smell would make Sherlock Holmes green with envy.
kamoolah 4 months ago
Coming soon: John’s heart attack.
dsom8 4 months ago
I try vegetarian. There is a serving of baked potato next to my steak. Love ’em both!
hooglah 4 months ago
I try to help vegetarians….I eat the cows that eat their food.
[Unnamed Reader - 14b4ce] 4 months ago
Yankee bean soup… tuna surprise!!
Tomorrow,Garfield The cat smuggles in lasagna
Tetonbil Premium Member 4 months ago
Vegans!
daleandkristen 4 months ago
You’re speaking to the wrong male, John. Now you’re raising one of his results.
Thehag 4 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 4 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 4 months ago
Ok, YOU want to be vegetarian, but maybe he doesn’t so get over it.
Eric S 4 months ago
Forcing her vegetarianism on everyone.
kamoolah 4 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 4 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 4 months ago
Just call me a sinner and get it over with and l will just commiserate with the Colonel….
Palani56 4 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 4 months ago
I wonder if she would be as upset?
HodgeElmwood 4 months ago
Did they agree? Or did Ellie just decide for the whole family?
namelocdet 4 months ago
No Elly, YOU agreed to try Vegetarian. You never gave them a chance to object.
Ukko wilko 4 months ago
You thought they agreed… wishful thinking. Quit trying your unappreciated diet experiment on your unwilling family.
Asharah 4 months ago
Elizabeth will probably be annoyed he didn’t give her any extra money for beef burrito day at school.
USN1977 4 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 4 months ago
Ironic given the reality.
aussie399 Premium Member about 1 month ago
Boy would I give her a mouthful