I’m just another iteration of the Earl syndrome. If it ain’t broke, don’t mess with it. If it ain’t in the way, it won’t hurt to just leave it. Garage sale, anyone?
My ex used to take everything out of the basement and move it to the garage. When asked to clean the garage, it used to all go in the basement. Meanwhile, I was cooking and baking all day. Ex did not want to trade jobs.
allen@home over 3 years ago
The way to a man’s heart is through his stomach. It’s also a good way to get him to do a job you want done. Right Opal.
Templo S.U.D. over 3 years ago
touché, Opal
Cminuscomics&stories Premium Member over 3 years ago
The way to clean up a basement is to throw out all the junk. If you throw out all the junk, Opal will throw you out. The smell of doom is in the air.
Sanspareil over 3 years ago
Earl gave up WAY too easily!!
Sorry man, you went down many stars in the MAN listings!
danholt over 3 years ago
Marital extortion, or just a negotiation…?
Doug K over 3 years ago
Let me ask you this: If Opal can “defeat” Earl this quickly and this easily, what chance does he have in the future?
scote1379 Premium Member over 3 years ago
Crack that wipe , Opal !
AlanM over 3 years ago
There is NO way to fight that logic.
Jeff0811 over 3 years ago
“Hello, Grub hub? Dinner for one.”
bookworm0812 over 3 years ago
Opal: 1. Earl: Zip.
Breadboard over 3 years ago
Opal put up a chore list on the refrigerator for Earl. No work … No food .
jagedlo over 3 years ago
Poor Roscoe…he looked so peaceful in that first panel, then boom!
ERBEN2 over 3 years ago
I love this one today , the way that Roscoe is sleeping on Earls lap . Great stuff , thanks to Brian .
1953Baby over 3 years ago
And remember, Earl, your aim in being in the basement is to clean it up, NOT just to go there. Hope Opal checks. . .
ANIMAL over 3 years ago
Atta boy..!!
assrdood over 3 years ago
You’re a wimp,Earl. Even I can make a PB&J sandwich in a wife-snit emergency.
sandpiper over 3 years ago
I’m just another iteration of the Earl syndrome. If it ain’t broke, don’t mess with it. If it ain’t in the way, it won’t hurt to just leave it. Garage sale, anyone?
Zebrastripes over 3 years ago
Well, that’s that! Score another snarky remark to Opal!
Moonkey Premium Member over 3 years ago
My ex used to take everything out of the basement and move it to the garage. When asked to clean the garage, it used to all go in the basement. Meanwhile, I was cooking and baking all day. Ex did not want to trade jobs.
Moonkey Premium Member over 3 years ago
Keep in mind that Earl said he would be in the basement. He didn’t say he would actually do anything.
The Reader Premium Member over 3 years ago
Never argue philosophy with the Philosophy Queen.
SusanBickmoreHicks over 3 years ago
This comic is a repeat; I’ve had it on my fridge for a long time
Bookworm over 3 years ago
Opal – reversal, two points! Opal – take-down, two points! Opal takes the match 4-0.
petermerck over 3 years ago
Withholding sex probably stopped working years ago.
mistercatworks over 3 years ago
We quickly discovered I was a better cook than my second wife. I had to clean up the basement before cooking dinner. :)
ScratchyPDX over 3 years ago
Sounds like Schrodinger’s cat may have come to stay in the basement.
zeexenon over 3 years ago
“If momma ain’t happy, ain’t no one happy.”
KEA over 3 years ago
Entropy never sleeps.
gafney over 3 years ago
I still believe he has a hidden camera in our house.
cuzinron47 over 3 years ago
Sure glad I don’t have a designated nagger, although I probably need one some times.
christelisbetty over 3 years ago
Earl and Opal have a nice house a beautiful daughter, great grand kid. two adorable pets. OBVIOUSLY their “division of duties”, work for them.
Corrical over 3 years ago
It is quite interesting. I’ll give it that
MuddyUSA Premium Member over 3 years ago
Pearl has all the answers for Earl’s questions!
StevePappas over 3 years ago
The basement is just going to get messy again. Leave the old man alone.
Lightpainter over 3 years ago
If Earl could cook, he wouldn’t need to clean the basement.
Learn to feed yourself, Earl.calmom75 Premium Member over 3 years ago
Panel #2 is my life’s motto.
gopher gofer over 3 years ago
blackmail is so distasteful…
scottsafriendofgod over 1 year ago
There’s nothing funny about a mean, bossy old lady.