We have a lot of conversations like this in our house. My MIL, may she rest in peace (though I doubt it), used to fill all brain-gaps in her conversation with “that devil” instead of “thingy”. So you got asked things like, “Where did I put that devil when we came in?”These days, it’s, “Where did I put the thing?” “What thing—oh, I know, you mean the…the…doohicky!”
To Brian Crane, Thank you for a great strip, and especially this one. I first heard Hawkeye Pierce use that line on MASH in the 80’s, and have been shamelessly stealing it ever since. Keep up the good work. You make this old guy smile every day. Jake
My wife is a lot like Opal. Constantly looking for her “thing” or “thingy” or some other nonspecific noun. And I’m supposed to know specifically what that nonspecific thingy is. I keep reminding her of what we learned in marriage prep class: Don’t expect your spouse to be a mindreader.
Never mind the thingy Opal..it’s time to turn on the boobtube to watch that old soap opera and its intro..“Like The Sands Of The Hourglass there go The Days Of Our Lives.”
Linux0s about 11 years ago
The very least.
edclectic about 11 years ago
Sometimes the least I can do is the most I can do.
orinoco womble about 11 years ago
We have a lot of conversations like this in our house. My MIL, may she rest in peace (though I doubt it), used to fill all brain-gaps in her conversation with “that devil” instead of “thingy”. So you got asked things like, “Where did I put that devil when we came in?”These days, it’s, “Where did I put the thing?” “What thing—oh, I know, you mean the…the…doohicky!”
luckylouie about 11 years ago
Me and my wife — word for word!
jimshari about 11 years ago
It’s hanging out with all the other lost doohickeys
jtviper7 about 11 years ago
Now I know why the walls change colors…
jake44 about 11 years ago
To Brian Crane, Thank you for a great strip, and especially this one. I first heard Hawkeye Pierce use that line on MASH in the 80’s, and have been shamelessly stealing it ever since. Keep up the good work. You make this old guy smile every day. Jake
Daniel Aplet about 11 years ago
yes it really was
mrsdonaldson about 11 years ago
I’ve had those same conversations! From the comments, I see I am not the only one. :)
lecrenb about 11 years ago
I get all my best come backs from Earl…
Number Three about 11 years ago
I call something “The Thing” or “Thingy” a lot. Wish I could get out of that habit.
LOL xxx
ABADABA about 11 years ago
I always ask; does it have a name? much easier to find when you know what your looking for.
ttom2 Premium Member about 11 years ago
When I say where is my whacha muhcallit, my wife says how should I know, you had it last.
K M about 11 years ago
My wife is a lot like Opal. Constantly looking for her “thing” or “thingy” or some other nonspecific noun. And I’m supposed to know specifically what that nonspecific thingy is. I keep reminding her of what we learned in marriage prep class: Don’t expect your spouse to be a mindreader.
boldyuma about 11 years ago
Never mind the thingy Opal..it’s time to turn on the boobtube to watch that old soap opera and its intro..“Like The Sands Of The Hourglass there go The Days Of Our Lives.”
hippogriff about 11 years ago
JPuzzleWhiz: No, on the other side of the widget.
mcsnick about 11 years ago
a cartoonist who sees & understands & is Funny.
cloa513 about 11 years ago
Just talking about it- brings out memory. She’d feel more more foolish talking by herself.
Paul Owen Premium Member almost 9 years ago
she loves you