Pickles by Brian Crane for May 22, 2019

And then later that night, what did you do VERY out loud, hmm????

Earl, that young gal is only months old – and her smile is probably gas

Come on Opal – at least oblige him and turn around and look.

That’s cold, even for Opal.

Was it a laugh with a snort ? Did a girlfriend bet you to laugh at Earl ? Tell us more ……

You’ll learn, Earl. I dropped something at Costco, and when I knelt to get it, a pretty girl smiled at me… and came over to help the old man up!

at your age, Earl, there are a whole lot of women who could be considered “young”!

Please Opal; we know you were smitten with LOVE!

She’s a Pickle.

The young girl was smiling at someone else, Earl! Join the club!

Opal! Why are you so bitter? She IS jealous!

Oh, that was COLD, Opal.

I’ve found that young attractive women don’t mind being admired by older men. Perhaps, they feel that we are non-threatening and a bit charming.

Open your own door on the way out, Opal.

What a delicate flower Opal is…

She was probably thinking that he reminds her of her grandfather. Or perhaps great-grandfather.

It was shrinkage! I just got out of the pool.

Probably wondering why you can still walk on your own-Oh Opal such a naughty girl you are.

She’s a “Dill Pickle”!

A smile can mean many different things.

I remember back when they didn’t tear each other down every day. Something happened to this strip. Now it’s all they do, just tear each other down. I miss those old strips that were actually funny, not cheap “ridicule humor”. I used to forward them every day, but not worth it anymore. I wonder what happened, seriously.

Comedians make a living by getting people to LOL, so Earl’s got a lot of company.

see also https://www.gocomics.com/pearlsbeforeswine/2019/05/22

why can opal hear so well today?