Pickles by Brian Crane for August 03, 2020

Nelson hasn’t yet noticed the french fries in Grandpa’s other shoe. (It won’t be a problem until Opal notices.)

That exact solution has failed me, directly and unpleasantly. Don’t ask.

Like Calvin said about himself, he’s a genius, but he’s a misunderstood genius. What’s he so misunderstood about Hobbes asks. Calvin replies — as he’s walking away with an upside-down shirt and a pair of unbuttoned, backwards trousers — nobody thinks he’s a genius.

Do I don’t get credit? Serves me right for not publishing ahead of Earl.

Where is Roscoe when you need him to do the eye thing ;-)

The shoe cup holder, why didn’t I think of that?!

What would Earl know about brilliant ideas?

As long as he doesn’t spill the contents of the cup in his shoe, it’s a good idea!

I feel sorry for Nelson! Earl is so lame at times and leading Nelson down a delusional path of unfortunate events and misguided advice.

The shoe cup holder works best in old cars which do not cup holders. Yes believe it or not the used to make cars without them. In any event you stick the toe end of the shoe under the seat, leaving the heel exposed and you can put your drink there while the shoe stays secure.

Wait till Opal sees it and on her table. I normally love Earl, but these antics would drive me nutso and my Italian/German temper would go off too!

Tomorrow: what happens when Earl gets up and puts his foot in his shoe (instead of his mouth, for a change). . .Earl must never get any of those throw away catalogs. . .lots of ingenious cup holders. . .the best one, though, fits over the sofa’s arm, so Earl couldn’t use it anyway. . .

I thought the expression was “UREA !” And it was so exciting it made you pee.

I suppose that’s better than using your CUP as a SHOE holder..!!

I never would have thought of that. And there’s a reason for that . . .

Keeps the cat from using the shoe as well.. pure genius Earl.

My personal experience is more on the rarity side of it.

Take it another step (yes, pun intended) Earl: Use the shoe as a cup!

What a great idea, Earl!

Thats… actually brilliant.

When I was an engineer, I would work all day on a problem. Sitting in my car to go home, I would come up with the solution. I called them my parking lot moments.

Earl is the best!

Condensation from the cup will leave water in his shoe.

I’m glad he didn’t get the idea of drinking bleach to stay healthy. We don’t need any more of those types of eureka moments.