T-Rex: Everyone likes a compliment!
T-Rex: ESPECIALLY ME.
T-Rex: So if you wanted me to feel nice, I would gladly receive one such compliment now!
T-Rex: ...Any time now, Dromiceiomimus!
Dromiceiomimus: Ah, but if I did it on demand, the sincerity of my words could be in doubt! Therefore, it's a greater compliment if I DON'T compliment you now, but wait until I am spontaneously moved to do so.
T-Rex: I... guess that's its own form of compliment? Because she respects me too much for flattery?
Utahraptor: Exactly!
T-Rex: But it'd still be REAL NICE to hear that I'm hot and smart with all the correct opinions!
Utahraptor: Well, you won't hear it from me! Your desire for it means I can't sincerely tell you ANYTHING nice. But when you do get one down the road, it'll mean so much more!!
Narrator: SEVERAL YEARS LATER:
Off panel: Hey T-Rex, good work on your opinions lately. I feel they're all correct.
T-Rex: FINALLY
T-Rex: GOD
T-Rex: IT HARDLY SEEMS WORTH IT