Ray said out loud that it was time to cut the cord and let the turtle roam far and wide, but Trey really wanted some soup.

Charles knew he looked good, but did he look hardware store on a Saturday good?

Jedediah knew the end probably wasn't coming, but just a few hundred more cans and his food pyramid would be complete.

Cyril knew the day had come, but Beryl was suspicious of this newly anointed, so-called messiah newt.

The rain fell on Harold and on Harold's dreams, but from that rain, one day, would bloom the beautiful flower of Harold's sweet revenge.

Gregor had his doubts, like everyone, about whether the dog could talk, but a free breakfast buffet was a free breakfast buffet.

Davey knew the new haircut was a bit different, a bit bold, but he wanted make sure that he made an impression on his interview for Mr. Panucci's Pretzel Pavilion.

Junior was searching the world for the perfect bologna. Once, in Tulsa he came close, but the search must continue.

Gerald was finally finished with his symphony. As far as he knew, it was the only one composed entirely of creaking floorboards.

Paul relished the thought of relish, but he didn't relish the taste of relish.

Anthony waited just the right amount of time. Any sooner and it wouldn't be at the peak of ripeness, any later and it would kill him. This would be the best bowl of cereal ever.

Teddy had simple tastes. If he couldn't have his glass of warm cod puree, then he'd settle for coffee.

Eric knew the proper time to use a rump fork or a tripe spoon, but he had the feeling that the Widow Pantscrease was faking it.

Eban loved the cello, but not in his bed.

Cyril looked and despaired. Ketchup or catsup. Only one could be right, but the brightly decorated labels did nothing but laugh at his predicament.

Jordan knew the look. The look that said "Don't go easy on those tater tots."

Joe woke with the sudden realization that he had broken the diet, as tofu was made from beans. He could call himself a Pythagorean no more.

Every day, Vinny looked more like his prune self portrait. And he was not at all happy about it.

Kyle knew deep in his bones that he was close to discovering the secret of pancakes.