When a man gets married he knows he would do anything for his woman. He was thinking along the lines of fighting off bad guys and slaying dragons, not vacuuming or ironing.
gasp! Opal’s favorite blouse! It was nice knowing you Earl!
(Btw it appears y’all might’ve managed to get rid of the woman hater? He hasn’t commented in close to a week and usually the very 1st comment is some woman (Opal usually but it often included all women) bashing drivel but the last time he commented several of you called him out on it! I certainly haven’t missed his nonsense here or on BC but I have noticed it’s not the 1st comment top of the page like before!)
I have clothing made of wrinkle free material! Haven’t ironed in a long time. Although I recently ironed the backing on my quilt I’m making which is cotton ;)
I’m with Earl. Of all household chores, the most unnecessary has to be ironing. You have to wash a dirty shirt, you have to dry a wet shirt, but you are perfectly able to wear a clean, dry shirt that has not been ironed. (Unless you work at one of those superficial offices where they judge the state of your shirt before they judge the state of your work… )
I hate ironing, thus I got exceptionally good so it takes less time. Even as a kid, I was so good at it, while my dad was a cop, he actually preferred me to iron his uniforms instead of Mom because I could nail the shirt-sleeve crease dead center through the department and sergeant-stripe patches every time.
Jesus died for all of us, but noone talks about his days as a Carpenter. Sure during all those years he made some beautiful things. Where are these wonderful things now? Why are they not cherished if the Son of God made them? They should be at the Christie auction house making millions. Then the other question is when he hit his hand the hammer did he yell out his own name? and if he had did he know then that his middle name started with an F?
I didn’t mind ironing when I was working. I kind of found it relaxing. I even had a wall-mounted ironing board inside what looked like a small cabinet next to my closet door in my previous house. I couldn’t find a very good place to put one where I live now so I rarely iron any more.
In the old days, as a kid, I had to iron my father’s handkerchiefs to help mom. It was okay I guess, I survived. It stopped though when I sprayed spray starch inside one of mom’s bras. She was not amused.
stairsteppublishing about 1 year ago
Now you really are i trouble OR perhaps that was done so that you will never be asked to iron again. Hmmmm.
Ratkin Premium Member about 1 year ago
You will live until the day you die. It’s tautologically true.
enigmamz about 1 year ago
Once that day comes, it won’t matter if he likes ironing or not, he’ll never have to do it again!
yoey1957 about 1 year ago
When a man gets married he knows he would do anything for his woman. He was thinking along the lines of fighting off bad guys and slaying dragons, not vacuuming or ironing.
Sanspareil about 1 year ago
That is Opals favorite top!
Dog house with Roscoe for you Earl!
j_m_kuehl about 1 year ago
First decorated shirt for Christmas, nice X-mas tree
fuzzbucket Premium Member about 1 year ago
Sew a tree over it and tell Opal you adapted it for Christmas.
momofalex7 about 1 year ago
Wear it wrinkled. That’s what I do.
PraiseofFolly about 1 year ago
Think quick! With a little modification, that could be the Star Trek symbol.
Doug K about 1 year ago
I’m surprised Opal would even let Earl do (any of) the ironing – especially one of her tops.
Frankie5466 about 1 year ago
gasp! Opal’s favorite blouse! It was nice knowing you Earl!
(Btw it appears y’all might’ve managed to get rid of the woman hater? He hasn’t commented in close to a week and usually the very 1st comment is some woman (Opal usually but it often included all women) bashing drivel but the last time he commented several of you called him out on it! I certainly haven’t missed his nonsense here or on BC but I have noticed it’s not the 1st comment top of the page like before!)
hariseldon59 about 1 year ago
I’m surprised he’s lived this long.
GoPickled Premium Member about 1 year ago
When Earl provided Nelson the perfect example of a self-fulfilling promise…
sandpiper about 1 year ago
Striking while the iron is hot might work for opportunity, but one has to apply it more carefully when ironing.
iggyman about 1 year ago
I worked with a guy who always wore wrinkled clothes, his nickname was “Paper Bag”!
iggyman about 1 year ago
Nice to see Earl ironing, and teaching Nelson a life skill!
iggyman about 1 year ago
I just noticed the last panel, Ah-Oh you better hide Earl!
jagedlo about 1 year ago
Nelson, you might want to leave now before Opal gets back and sees what Earl’s done with her blouse!
well-i-never about 1 year ago
I feel the same way about oatmeal.
Robert Nowall Premium Member about 1 year ago
Doing a job badly to get out of doing it?
Gandalf about 1 year ago
I’ve never ironed anything, and I refuse to do so.
kaycstamper about 1 year ago
Is that shirt yours or Opal’s? Because if it’s hers, she’s not going to like the iron burn on it.
sarahbowl1 Premium Member about 1 year ago
I have clothing made of wrinkle free material! Haven’t ironed in a long time. Although I recently ironed the backing on my quilt I’m making which is cotton ;)
Chris about 1 year ago
Opal is gonna get so mad… oh, I get it. Run Earl, run!
ANIMAL about 1 year ago
Uh ohhhhhhh…………. HIDE……. HIDE NOW..!!!!!!!!!!!!!
NeedaChuckle Premium Member about 1 year ago
I ironed some curtains a decade ago or so.
Daltongang Premium Member about 1 year ago
You might just want to listen and head the word to the lyrics of the song Goodbye Earl.
brazilnutcandies about 1 year ago
I’m with Earl. Of all household chores, the most unnecessary has to be ironing. You have to wash a dirty shirt, you have to dry a wet shirt, but you are perfectly able to wear a clean, dry shirt that has not been ironed. (Unless you work at one of those superficial offices where they judge the state of your shirt before they judge the state of your work… )
walstib Premium Member about 1 year ago
My wife has always been confused about some traditional gender roles, such as asking me to do the ironing and sewing. Fortunately, very rarely.
monya_43 about 1 year ago
I’m a firm believer in permanent press. My solution is, if it needs ironing, it goes to the used clothing store.
BearsDown Premium Member about 1 year ago
He’s ruined his purple blouse!
RoadTrip3500 about 1 year ago
I hate ironing, thus I got exceptionally good so it takes less time. Even as a kid, I was so good at it, while my dad was a cop, he actually preferred me to iron his uniforms instead of Mom because I could nail the shirt-sleeve crease dead center through the department and sergeant-stripe patches every time.
feefers_ about 1 year ago
Don’t mind ironing. Hate dusting
artmer about 1 year ago
The secret is to under-perform (fail) a task a few times until it gets removed from your list.
Larry S about 1 year ago
I’m not too afraid of dying. I just don’t want to be there when it happens.
mckeonfuneralhomebx about 1 year ago
Jesus died for all of us, but noone talks about his days as a Carpenter. Sure during all those years he made some beautiful things. Where are these wonderful things now? Why are they not cherished if the Son of God made them? They should be at the Christie auction house making millions. Then the other question is when he hit his hand the hammer did he yell out his own name? and if he had did he know then that his middle name started with an F?
MuddyUSA Premium Member about 1 year ago
Ironing is not Earl’s thing…….
Moonkey Premium Member about 1 year ago
I didn’t mind ironing when I was working. I kind of found it relaxing. I even had a wall-mounted ironing board inside what looked like a small cabinet next to my closet door in my previous house. I couldn’t find a very good place to put one where I live now so I rarely iron any more.
EMGULS79 about 1 year ago
Wearing clothes that require ironing is so 20th century. Might as well still own a washer with a wringer.
eced52 about 1 year ago
Maybe Opal will quit letting him iron then?
David Huie Green LoveJoyAndPeace about 1 year ago
“…. which should be soon…”
Mike Baldwin creator about 1 year ago
Great setup Great punchline. This is why pickles is a must read.
IndyW about 1 year ago
In the old days, as a kid, I had to iron my father’s handkerchiefs to help mom. It was okay I guess, I survived. It stopped though when I sprayed spray starch inside one of mom’s bras. She was not amused.
mistercatworks about 1 year ago
It takes an iron will and hot determination to iron properly. If you don’t do it properly, it’s just a waste of time (and clothing).
Spoken by someone who has not ironed in at least three years. :)
Zebrastripes about 1 year ago
Oy! I find ironing soothing and alone with my thoughts!
The Duke about 1 year ago
He should get a clothes steamer. Much easier than ironing.
zeexenon about 1 year ago
Hey, iron out Opals wrinkles while you’re at it.
bwswolf about 1 year ago
Earl …. if that’s Opal’s blouse …… that you just ruined …… “YOUR” life has been shortened considerably …… ;O
PaintTheDust about 1 year ago
Worse. When Opal finds out, he will wish he was dead. Earl, how many days in a row can you eat leftover burnt tuna casserole…?
wildlandwaters about 1 year ago
Looks like the makings of an ugly christmas sweater!