Why do wives say, “You’re not wearing THAT, are you?!” Or “That’s just not you.” Or “If you’re wearing that tonight I don’t know you.” My wife has said these things and more! :-)
I ALWAYS prefer to stay home to have dinner. Maybe it’s just being tight with money, but the truth is that it’s just NICER at home (tastier too, in many cases). The big advantages of eating out are real… just not my personal preference. There are three: Spouse thinks it’s a treat; We can each have dishes that the other doesn’t much like (oysters for me, lamb for her); And there are no dishes to do. Plus lef tovers, many times.
We prefer to occasionally eat out for LUNCH, rather than dinner. We basically eat very little in the evening anyway. Who wants to go to bed with a heavy, undigested meal? Going out for lunch is cheaper, too.
I live in a central California coastal tourist town. Tourists here don’t dress like the tourists I remember from Santa Barbara. There are often days I believe I’m the only man on the street not wearing a t-shirt. My Hawaiian shirt is positively “dressy”. :)
I think that was Earl’s plans all the time eat at home. For Opal be a treat going out. Husband does not mind going out to eat. I cannot go to Italian places or Hispanic places. One place I liked the public closed, the place was a healthy one.
Up to the end of his life, my father liked to dress nicely (not fancy) when my parents went out for dinner. Since he was bit color blind, he would ask my mother for help choosing what to wear.
Take your sister out to eat, Opal. Don’t try to change him, besides, no need to be embarrassed by how he looks, he’s fine. Someday when you lose him you’ll be happy to have him back, jumpsuit and all! In fact, it’s those things you’ll miss most, those things that make you smile in memory.
if you’re going down to Wendy’s the jumpsuit was fine, if you’re going to a really fancy expensive place, then your own outfit isn’t “appropriate” Opal!
allen@home about 3 years ago
There’s just no pleasing Opal is there Earl.
sirbadger about 3 years ago
So she’s not willing to watch him get dressed?
C about 3 years ago
Thing is, Earl is still better dressed than Opal here
Wilde Bill about 3 years ago
“Oh, wait! Let me get my clown shoes!”
Mikey Jay about 3 years ago
Why do wives say, “You’re not wearing THAT, are you?!” Or “That’s just not you.” Or “If you’re wearing that tonight I don’t know you.” My wife has said these things and more! :-)
assrdood about 3 years ago
Ya nailed it, Earl
Concretionist about 3 years ago
I ALWAYS prefer to stay home to have dinner. Maybe it’s just being tight with money, but the truth is that it’s just NICER at home (tastier too, in many cases). The big advantages of eating out are real… just not my personal preference. There are three: Spouse thinks it’s a treat; We can each have dishes that the other doesn’t much like (oysters for me, lamb for her); And there are no dishes to do. Plus lef tovers, many times.
Cornelius Noodleman about 3 years ago
Pizza delivery?
iggyman about 3 years ago
A Fashion Plate Earl is not!
Ratkin Premium Member about 3 years ago
My son really liked aloha shirts and even had a blog about them, but then the Boogaloo Boys made them their uniform, so he rarely wears them now.
iggyman about 3 years ago
All Earl’s taste is in his mouth!
stillfickled Premium Member about 3 years ago
I haven’t been to a restaurant since the pandemic.
cubswin2016 about 3 years ago
Earl wins again… until he has to sleep on the couch.
dlkrueger33 about 3 years ago
We prefer to occasionally eat out for LUNCH, rather than dinner. We basically eat very little in the evening anyway. Who wants to go to bed with a heavy, undigested meal? Going out for lunch is cheaper, too.
juicebruce about 3 years ago
Opal next time let him dress as he likes . When he gets pointed at maybe he will figure it out ;-)
jagedlo about 3 years ago
Should have stayed with the jumpsuit, Opal!
iggyman about 3 years ago
Save your breath in the last panel, Earl. That outfit is so loud she won’t hear a word you are saying!
NeedaChuckle Premium Member about 3 years ago
I dress like a slob, but when I go out to eat, I put on something presentable.
monya_43 about 3 years ago
From the looks of it, I don’t think Earl really wanted to go out for dinner. Leftovers are probably better anyway. They certainly are cheaper.
lagoulou about 3 years ago
When to use the term “dinner” vs “supper”? Often wondered. Suppose it’s similar to the toilet roll argument…over or under…
Charlie Fogwhistle about 3 years ago
Where are his Lederhosen? It’s Octoberfest time!
morningglory73 Premium Member about 3 years ago
Oh Earl, you did that on purpose. Shame on you.
david_42 about 3 years ago
My wife dresses up well, I do not. No one will be looking at me when we are out and about.
Zebrastripes about 3 years ago
Earl is losing it! I wouldn’t go out with him either! OY!
Lee26 Premium Member about 3 years ago
“When you quit dressing like a frumpy old lady, maybe I’ll dress more presentably” said Earl NEVER, but I bet he thinks it.
petermerck about 3 years ago
Is he wearing sandals? That would make the outfit.
mistercatworks about 3 years ago
I live in a central California coastal tourist town. Tourists here don’t dress like the tourists I remember from Santa Barbara. There are often days I believe I’m the only man on the street not wearing a t-shirt. My Hawaiian shirt is positively “dressy”. :)
Alberta Oil Premium Member about 3 years ago
Fit right in if they were going for dinner at the local golf club.
MuddyUSA Premium Member about 3 years ago
Earl is just a guy!
kab2rb about 3 years ago
I think that was Earl’s plans all the time eat at home. For Opal be a treat going out. Husband does not mind going out to eat. I cannot go to Italian places or Hispanic places. One place I liked the public closed, the place was a healthy one.
cuzinron47 about 3 years ago
Hang a camera around your neck and you can go as a tourist.
MarshaOstroff about 3 years ago
Up to the end of his life, my father liked to dress nicely (not fancy) when my parents went out for dinner. Since he was bit color blind, he would ask my mother for help choosing what to wear.
kaycstamper about 3 years ago
Take your sister out to eat, Opal. Don’t try to change him, besides, no need to be embarrassed by how he looks, he’s fine. Someday when you lose him you’ll be happy to have him back, jumpsuit and all! In fact, it’s those things you’ll miss most, those things that make you smile in memory.
icmodivah about 3 years ago
Well, she did set that one up.
Frankie5466 about 3 years ago
if you’re going down to Wendy’s the jumpsuit was fine, if you’re going to a really fancy expensive place, then your own outfit isn’t “appropriate” Opal!
j.l.farmer about 3 years ago
if you do not want to go out and eat……just say so!
pbr50138 about 3 years ago
You can please some of the people some of the time but not all of the people all of the time.