Believe me, Earl, the only truism about aging is that you only get more like yourself as you get older. . .of which truism you and Opal are both exceptional examples!
That explains the smell! And no, there’s no neglect here of any laundry. If someone can clue me into a product that gets that STENCH out of clothes, I’d appreciate it. Most frustrating thing is that apparently men can’t even smell it!
It’s often more the spirit, not so much the letter, of aging. The outcome of the ‘sniff test’ depends on the sensitivity, and sensibility of ‘the sniffer’.
Why it is assumed, especially after both are retired, that women will do all the work? Is this why women live generally 7 years longer than men? Housework is good exercise. I never felt housework was my job just due to who I was. It got shared or it didn’t get done.
My young brother used to do the laundry for himself and his wife… and he used to grump about her putting her things in inside out… and when he folded them he had to turn them right-side out first… I told him to just fold her stuff the way she put it in the laundry, and if she wanted to wear it right side out, she could turn it herself!
Templo S.U.D. almost 3 years ago
Wow.
amethyst52 Premium Member almost 3 years ago
They don’t as long as we keep up with their laundry. :)
Cornelius Noodleman almost 3 years ago
My grandpa smells like burning leaves.
kelloggs2066 almost 3 years ago
I think Opal has proven Earl’s point….
iggyman almost 3 years ago
What do some old ladys smell like? Depends!
some idiot from R'lyeh Premium Member almost 3 years ago
I think you just become more as you get older. If you’re a chill sort of person, you get more mellow. If you’re a grumpy one, you become curmudgeonly.
Hugh B. Hayve almost 3 years ago
We do get stinkier anyway.
The Reader Premium Member almost 3 years ago
But it’s a mellow kind of mildew.
jagedlo almost 3 years ago
In this strip, it seems that it’s been the older woman who’s been grumpier…
1953Baby almost 3 years ago
Believe me, Earl, the only truism about aging is that you only get more like yourself as you get older. . .of which truism you and Opal are both exceptional examples!
rhpii almost 3 years ago
And molt.
Barnabus Blackoak almost 3 years ago
sounds about right…..
6foot6 almost 3 years ago
Mildew? I mean I guess thats after death?
brick10 almost 3 years ago
Mellow/mildew….. it’s all about the cheese.
ANIMAL almost 3 years ago
NO Opal…… NOBODY says that..!!!!
Alberta Oil Premium Member almost 3 years ago
But only when the lady of the house neglects her duties.
Zebrastripes almost 3 years ago
Oy!
ryryo1106 almost 3 years ago
That explains the smell! And no, there’s no neglect here of any laundry. If someone can clue me into a product that gets that STENCH out of clothes, I’d appreciate it. Most frustrating thing is that apparently men can’t even smell it!
jr1234 almost 3 years ago
Oh, baby, I’m gonna love you forever
Forever and ever amen
As long as old men sit and talk about the weather
As long as old women sit and talk about old men
goboboyd almost 3 years ago
It’s often more the spirit, not so much the letter, of aging. The outcome of the ‘sniff test’ depends on the sensitivity, and sensibility of ‘the sniffer’.
tremaine53 almost 3 years ago
Earl and Opal’s last name should be ‘Carp’, not ‘Pickles’.
mistercatworks almost 3 years ago
My experience is that men’s grumbling turns to inaudible mumbling.
MuddyUSA Premium Member almost 3 years ago
Grumpy Old Men…funny movie!
Moonkey Premium Member almost 3 years ago
Why it is assumed, especially after both are retired, that women will do all the work? Is this why women live generally 7 years longer than men? Housework is good exercise. I never felt housework was my job just due to who I was. It got shared or it didn’t get done.
christelisbetty almost 3 years ago
Living with grumpy old men, is what makes old ladies grumpy.
kab2rb almost 3 years ago
I am finding I have to be more specific with my hubby as not a mind reader. 40 years of marriage.
suelou almost 3 years ago
My young brother used to do the laundry for himself and his wife… and he used to grump about her putting her things in inside out… and when he folded them he had to turn them right-side out first… I told him to just fold her stuff the way she put it in the laundry, and if she wanted to wear it right side out, she could turn it herself!
JP Steve Premium Member almost 3 years ago
But we’ve always known Earl was a moldy oldie…