Each of the heads has a different expression. The juggling is a metaphor for his face. I’ve had this experience, where someone just seems to be entirely unable to settle on a reaction to something.
I don’t know the comic, but it might be because he thinks she’s hot.
Jeff the correct answer to your question #1 is “no”. Now the truthful answer on the other hand may be entirely different. That’s what can get us in trouble.
Personally, I’ve never had problems answering #2 honestly.
The correct answer to number 2 is ‘no, the cakes you pack away make you look fat’. Technically correct, but (I’ve been informed) almost never appropriate.
First, I assume he thinks she’s hot since they’re married. I stopped reading the strip about the time they went from best friends to being married.
The answer to the question, by the way, is “how do you like it?” If you like it and she doesn’t, she may buy it for you, never wear it, and feel bad about not getting what she wanted (and blaming you.) The problem with her liking it and you not is obvious. The problem with my answer is that we’re supposed to read their minds, but it’s still safer.
Adam Aug 28th 2008 at 12:48 am 1
Each of the heads has a different expression. The juggling is a metaphor for his face. I’ve had this experience, where someone just seems to be entirely unable to settle on a reaction to something.
I don’t know the comic, but it might be because he thinks she’s hot.
Keera Aug 28th 2008 at 01:19 am 2
Ah, yes, the one question no man can answer correctly, but he is furiously trying to, nevertheless. Excellently illustrated, IMO.
Chase Aug 28th 2008 at 09:34 am 3
Yeah, I love the way this guy draws.
Jeff S. Aug 28th 2008 at 10:54 am 4
Keera, the one question no man can answer correctly is, “Does this make me look fat?” This is #2 on the list.
Its Justme Aug 28th 2008 at 11:37 am 5
Jeff the correct answer to your question #1 is “no”. Now the truthful answer on the other hand may be entirely different. That’s what can get us in trouble.
Personally, I’ve never had problems answering #2 honestly.
Mark Aug 28th 2008 at 05:49 pm 6
The correct answer to number 2 is ‘no, the cakes you pack away make you look fat’. Technically correct, but (I’ve been informed) almost never appropriate.
Powers Aug 29th 2008 at 09:33 am 7
The stereotypes are not always correct.
Scott Aug 29th 2008 at 01:33 pm 8
First, I assume he thinks she’s hot since they’re married. I stopped reading the strip about the time they went from best friends to being married.
The answer to the question, by the way, is “how do you like it?” If you like it and she doesn’t, she may buy it for you, never wear it, and feel bad about not getting what she wanted (and blaming you.) The problem with her liking it and you not is obvious. The problem with my answer is that we’re supposed to read their minds, but it’s still safer.
Will Repair Sep 2nd 2008 at 05:30 pm 9
He’s of two heads about it (or more.)
Bob Sep 2nd 2008 at 08:29 pm 10
Scott - the series “rebooted” itself and Norm’s not married now.