Earl’s lying. He does not want to be like Opal and get OPG (other people’s germs) all over him. That’s why he married her, so she could do the socializing for both of them. Some of us understand completely, Earl! We can’t all be Art Linkletter. Nevermind who that was, kids.
Earl and Opal are animated versions of my parents – with Dad (RIP 1920-2012) acknowledging he even looked like Earl, and Mom (a usually quiet woman anyway) getting the last line and epitomizing Opal’s character. And folks, I used to love watching Art Linkletter and his “Kids Will Be Kids” show. His voice was melodious and his charm spot on. Met him years later when he was our guest speaker in Boston at a statewide annual Dental Convention. He was still a charming guy. Someone bring back the repeats of the Arthur Godfrey radio show, too. He used to be our apartment neighbor when we lived in Manhattan, could hear his laughter thru the walls. Funny guy. We need a happier time now.
Happy Thanksgiving all, wherever you may be – serving (in the military) away from your homes, or being served by some pretty terrific waitstaff and cooks who put in a pretty long day to those dining out, or your family and friends joining in to a traditional meal at home. If, like me and my husband during our single years before we met, then enjoy your day with some great movies, cartoons, catching up on a good book, and a TV-made meal. Been there, and more. Life is what you make of the crumbles. Just add sugar on top to sweeten up the deal. To-da-loo and a merry song in your head.
I’m with you Earl. I like my privacy and quiet lifestyle. Mom and Dad were that way also. Loved Mom’s saying about us kids when we came to visit….“Kiss them once hello and twice goodbye!”
Earl should come with me to the casino…He would see every kind of nut cases in the world. Then he would realize the only great friend to have is The cocktail waitress.
Art Linkletter had the most interesting bio. He was born to a couple of teenagers who gave him up for adoption and later married and had five more kids. This man who was so beloved by millions and never had a scandal in his life. Somewhere I have a lovely letter he wrote me in resonse to one of mine. It’s worth it to look him up on Wikipedia. I have no idea what brought him to mind today….but miss him.
If Earl doesn’t want to emulate Opal, he could look at Phil Mickelson’s traits instead. People are drawn to the professional golfer, who is comfortable with them, too.I didn’t know Susan Cain wrote books; she made at least one cover of Toastmasters magazine, so I knew she was a public speaker.
LuvThemPluggers almost 9 years ago
Earl’s lying. He does not want to be like Opal and get OPG (other people’s germs) all over him. That’s why he married her, so she could do the socializing for both of them. Some of us understand completely, Earl! We can’t all be Art Linkletter. Nevermind who that was, kids.
Eric Salinas Premium Member almost 9 years ago
Me too.
crazyliberal almost 9 years ago
Very funny on the Art Linkletter mention.
SRQgoneBananas almost 9 years ago
Earl and Opal are animated versions of my parents – with Dad (RIP 1920-2012) acknowledging he even looked like Earl, and Mom (a usually quiet woman anyway) getting the last line and epitomizing Opal’s character. And folks, I used to love watching Art Linkletter and his “Kids Will Be Kids” show. His voice was melodious and his charm spot on. Met him years later when he was our guest speaker in Boston at a statewide annual Dental Convention. He was still a charming guy. Someone bring back the repeats of the Arthur Godfrey radio show, too. He used to be our apartment neighbor when we lived in Manhattan, could hear his laughter thru the walls. Funny guy. We need a happier time now.
Happy Thanksgiving all, wherever you may be – serving (in the military) away from your homes, or being served by some pretty terrific waitstaff and cooks who put in a pretty long day to those dining out, or your family and friends joining in to a traditional meal at home. If, like me and my husband during our single years before we met, then enjoy your day with some great movies, cartoons, catching up on a good book, and a TV-made meal. Been there, and more. Life is what you make of the crumbles. Just add sugar on top to sweeten up the deal. To-da-loo and a merry song in your head.
Egrayjames almost 9 years ago
I’m with you Earl. I like my privacy and quiet lifestyle. Mom and Dad were that way also. Loved Mom’s saying about us kids when we came to visit….“Kiss them once hello and twice goodbye!”
verticallychallenged Premium Member almost 9 years ago
Snoopy: “I love mankind, it’s people I can’t stand!”
ANIMAL almost 9 years ago
Yup……. that’s ME in a NUTSHELL (I love people…… from a DISTANCE)
jtviper7 almost 9 years ago
Earl should come with me to the casino…He would see every kind of nut cases in the world. Then he would realize the only great friend to have is The cocktail waitress.
wellinever almost 9 years ago
Kids say the darndest things.
abbybookcase almost 9 years ago
it’s a shame earl can’t cope with the computer. he just wants to be friends—at a distance
Number Three almost 9 years ago
I nearly always get on well with new people I meet. Even though I mostly keep myself to myself.
xxx
Mary McNeil Premium Member almost 9 years ago
As Linus once said : “I love mankind ! It’s people I can’t stand.”
whenlifewassimpler almost 9 years ago
Earl come to our house as you and my hubby would get along very well…he has your same values LOL
LuvThemPluggers almost 9 years ago
Art Linkletter had the most interesting bio. He was born to a couple of teenagers who gave him up for adoption and later married and had five more kids. This man who was so beloved by millions and never had a scandal in his life. Somewhere I have a lovely letter he wrote me in resonse to one of mine. It’s worth it to look him up on Wikipedia. I have no idea what brought him to mind today….but miss him.
Kirk Barnes Premium Member almost 9 years ago
I’m with you, Bud. Maybe we can not hang out some time!
Nietzsche almost 9 years ago
Highly recommended, on introverts: “Quiet”, by Susan Cain.
english.ann almost 9 years ago
If Earl doesn’t want to emulate Opal, he could look at Phil Mickelson’s traits instead. People are drawn to the professional golfer, who is comfortable with them, too.I didn’t know Susan Cain wrote books; she made at least one cover of Toastmasters magazine, so I knew she was a public speaker.