FACING THE HARSH TRUTH
One of my other favortie cartoons is Momma by Mel Lazarus. One of his strips shows Momman entertaining her perpetual suitor, Mr. K. Frankly, he’s not much of a catch, but he is persistent. As the two sit on the couch, Mr. K. says, “Mrs. Hobbs, I am at a low ebb, psychologically. My ego is flattened.” Mrs. Hobbs responds in an affirming way, “Mr. K., let me hasten to state that you’re a fine, interesting and attractive man.” Mr. K. perks up at this and asks, “Oh, Mrs. Hobbs, is that the truth?” Mrs. Hobbs says, “No. There’ll be plenty of time for the truth when you’re emotionally stronger.”
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