Panel Discussion: Barry Allen, World's Lamest Date

Believe it or not, to me, the funniest scene in Flash #111's "Invasion of the Cloud Creatures" (reprinted in Showcase Presents: The Flash Volume 1) does not depict the titular villains, even though...well, see for yourself:

Yes, Flash's epic struggle against these fearsome menaces makes for an entertaining and amusing yarn. But let's go back to the beginning of the story, when we get another fine example of Barry Allen, Silver Age Playa:

Next time you're on a date with your lady friend, fellas, why not try this ol' bait-and-switch? Let her get all gussied-up, don your own best formal duds, but then, at the last possible instant, surprise her by taking her to an academic lecture, instead! You can always tell her, "You'll like this better--believe me!" After all, you know best, right?

Just look at how thrilled Iris is:


Isn't this better than some stupid old night of dancing you promised her for 3 months? Of course it is! You'll see!