“the one to ask is Granny Anteater.”-but if he were to ask the grandmother, she might respond, “I ain’t no snitch,” and the poor fellow’s day would be shot.
For a minister to ask a child “Are you behaving?” may not be the Spanish Inquisition, but it’s hardly “small talk.” Like a doctor asking “How’s your health?” or an accountant asking “How’s business?” or a prosititute asking “Gettin’ any lately?” it’s at best “talking shop,” and very likely a sales pitch…
SusanSunshine Premium Member over 10 years ago
The answer to the question “Are you behaving?” is always “yes.”
No parameters or comparative values were given or even strongly implied.
Weak or unstated connotations of standards to be met may always be ignored.
Loophole.
Aaberon over 10 years ago
I love the church episodes (especially since I don’t go. I’ve tried to explain to my husband “They’re all reruns…”)
Perkycat over 10 years ago
At this very moment – yes, I’m behaving. I’m hungry for pancakes now.
J Short over 10 years ago
I’m the octagon of good behavior.
Stephen Gilberg over 10 years ago
I always go to afternoon services. None of that waiting for breakfast.
Hunter7 over 10 years ago
Always behaving. Good or bad…;-)
I have the butter. The real Cdn maple syrup. The Bisquick to make the pancakes. AND I just had OATMEAL?! for breakfast!?
Well, there’s still dinner.
peconpie over 10 years ago
It’s interesting how everyone in this strip is drawn with cartoonish exaggeration except the Minister!
David Huie Green LosersBlameOthers&It'sYOURfault over 10 years ago
“the one to ask is Granny Anteater.”-but if he were to ask the grandmother, she might respond, “I ain’t no snitch,” and the poor fellow’s day would be shot.
fritzoid Premium Member over 10 years ago
For a minister to ask a child “Are you behaving?” may not be the Spanish Inquisition, but it’s hardly “small talk.” Like a doctor asking “How’s your health?” or an accountant asking “How’s business?” or a prosititute asking “Gettin’ any lately?” it’s at best “talking shop,” and very likely a sales pitch…