Arlo and Janis by Jimmy Johnson for October 19, 2018

My mother always used “and your hair is on fire” if she thought someone wasn’t paying attention to her.

And an anthill to match?

Maybe Arlo got the hint and is acting like he isn’t listening.

Give me an address and I’ll send you a few million.

Arlo: “Fire ants are more interesting than sweaters.”

What!

Fire ants always get your attention sweaters not so much.

He’s clearly pre-occupied. He didn’t even glance over to see what that neckline looks like

Obviously not a plunging neckline.

He must have been watching Red Sox advance to World Series

And, oh no, flannel jammies with matching socks!

Uh huh, yes dear…

I’m with Arlo on this one. I suppose one could call it “wife noise”?

If somebody is not listening it is usually the speaker’s fault. This “conversation” is a good example: what is Arlo supposed to say? His time does not belong to Janis. Listeners donate time, the essence of our lives, as we see fit. It is one of the reasons I never respond to pollsters.

Panel 3, Janis’ speech balloon, “Braless”. If that doesn’t get Arlo’s attention he’s comatose.

Well sometimes one can be so focused on the game… But the game wasn’t that good. It must have been a college game.

If your going to do it, do it right. https://www.antscanada.com/

Gets cold up there in winter, doesn’t it?

Anything you want, Dear. I’m not very hungry.

no, he’s got the “the doctor said your voice falls within the tone range I can’t hear”

There is NO safe response to comments about women’s fashion choices. Stay mum, Arlo.

Women (some? many? most? so don’t get your panties in a wad, ladies) constantly bubble. They talk to the TV, the pat, the husband, a person named “whoever.” This works with other women. It must or they’d stop doing it. Men (many? most? so don’t get your tidy whities in a wad, guys) are other focused and filter talk not directed at them out. If you want a man’s attention ladies, you must give him a warning alert. Like: “Honey.” “Sweety.” “Darling.” “Meathead!” “Hey you.” Before you try to convey information. In fact, Janice has employed that trick. Fire ants are something that is in men’s filter of interest. He probably will shift awareness at this point to his wife.

I’ve heard it said “Men listen with one ear. Women listen with both ears.” It’s in both our DNA’s.

#BoycottPayingAttention

It’s called spousal deafness and it take some time to perfect

nosirom is correct. Arlo’s hearing a slight buzz or humming noise, which the word “braless” would instantly change to distinct words and undivided attention.

I thought fire ants were included for free where they live.

When a game is on, the brain is off.

My dog listens to every word I say, whether it is about her or not. That is why I love her the most.

“That’s nice, Honey!”