In Rites of Passage, Al, for some obscure and largely forgotten reason, feels it’s time to bond with his son, Bud, and take the hapless nerd to the Nudie Bar. This sort of escapade is a rarity in the series, as the two spend little time together under more normal circumstances. That being said, the trip was a memorable one. After leaving the club, Bud asks what he should tell his mother when she demands to know where he’s been all night. Al’s response is perfect: “Well, son, you’re a man now. When your mother asks you where you were, you do what your supposed to do. You look her right in the eye and tell her we were stuck in traffic.” While completely dishonest, he does cover a fairly common issue with his straightforward answer.

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