I do love my lists, but something about translating them to actual real-world accomplishment always ends up falling apart. Some would say that’s precisely why I love the lists so much, and to that I say, let me make a list of the arguments for and against that position.
I haven’t actually gained 50 pounds in real life, so I apologize if we’ve deceived you, but there’s not an easy visual shorthand for “ate junk food and skipped meals and felt like crap” so in the comic, I gained weight.
Greg, on the other hand, really did play video games, and really continues to not give a damn about whatever I’m rattling on about. That part’s true.
Ted did manage to change his t-shirt, which is no small feat.