I’d say not, on a cellular level, since it continues to bloom (for a while) if put in water. Gradually, the individual cells die, the flower’s internal structures fail, and it wilts. Or think of a chicken with its head cut off: it actually can run around (for a while) before it quits.
Live/dead is not a neat binary condition, which makes some situations a lot more difficult.
Tulips continue to grow when cut, but to no good end result. LOL Would Earl or a wilted flower have the most dire effect on the other flowers. I do not care to be around to see which one wins.
Cut flowers are “only MOSTLY dead. There’s a big difference between mostly dead and all dead. Mostly dead is slightly alive. ” (to quote The Princess Bride)
Just because something or someone is dying doesn’t mean they can’t be killed.
Just look at zombies and vampires - the undead. Even they can still be killed.
Llewellenbruce almost 15 years ago
Earl puts out a noxious gas whenever he eats too many beans.
carmy almost 15 years ago
I’m sure she was talking about you, Earl.
baggybut almost 15 years ago
Poor Nelson is so confused. :X(
COWBOY7 almost 15 years ago
Poor Nelson is bored!
peter0423 almost 15 years ago
An interesting question: is a cut flower dead?
I’d say not, on a cellular level, since it continues to bloom (for a while) if put in water. Gradually, the individual cells die, the flower’s internal structures fail, and it wilts. Or think of a chicken with its head cut off: it actually can run around (for a while) before it quits.
Live/dead is not a neat binary condition, which makes some situations a lot more difficult.
freeholder1 almost 15 years ago
Not another dead flower day. And I hit Earl with this YESTERDAY. I’m so depressed. someone send me flowers.
jtviper7 almost 15 years ago
Earl’s thinking “who cares” I’m reading the sports section…
cleokaya almost 15 years ago
Tulips continue to grow when cut, but to no good end result. LOL Would Earl or a wilted flower have the most dire effect on the other flowers. I do not care to be around to see which one wins.
kcc47mc47 almost 15 years ago
My Favorite Comic It Reminds me of me.
RubberRules almost 15 years ago
do older people.. uhmmm emit more …???
JanLC almost 15 years ago
freeholder1: Here ya go.
GROG Premium Member almost 15 years ago
Most of the time Opal is talking about Earl, so it would be a natural conclusion on Earl’s part.
1148559 almost 15 years ago
I have seen some cut flowers actually develop roots.
Dry and Dusty Premium Member almost 15 years ago
@RubberRules, YES!
EarlWash almost 15 years ago
Members of Congress do the same thing.
Wildmustang1262 almost 15 years ago
The flower plant will not last forever. It already grew out in short time. sighhhhhhhh!
NoBrandName almost 15 years ago
Cut flowers are “only MOSTLY dead. There’s a big difference between mostly dead and all dead. Mostly dead is slightly alive. ” (to quote The Princess Bride)
Just because something or someone is dying doesn’t mean they can’t be killed.
Just look at zombies and vampires - the undead. Even they can still be killed.
Shikamoo Premium Member almost 15 years ago
Gramma wasn’t talking about you Earl. But *we* were yesterday.