I wish more women saw through this but they don’t and that’s how we get stuck with everything. Men do a lousy job of something, she gets fed up so he’s off the hook and that’s great for him. But he ends up with a tired, cranky, irritated and bitter wife and doesn’t understand why. So it’s a lose/lose situation for both of them.
My ex wife was impatient in demanding things. I would ask her, “do you want it done right or do you want it now!!?? She would reply, “I want it done right now!!”
If she’s gonna be that ridiculously anal about it then she can just do it herself! “Never been so embarrassed in all my life”?! Over a stamp? What a drama queen, what a Hyacinth Bucket lol
It’s one thing to be incompetent at something. But it’s a special low to purposefully mess something up just to get out being asked to do it in the future. That only applies to family matters. But passive-aggressive techniques like that are great in the workplace.
The husband of a friend of mine used this strategy for anything he didn’t want to do. He made a point of washing the dishes terribly, folding the laundry badly, that’s sort of thing. Not too long into the marriage, he had an ideal situation – his wife did all those pesky chores while he watched TV.
Things were going so great, he was truly astonished when she filed for divorce.
I’m surprised she didn’t complain that it was a “generic Holidays” stamp instead of a “Christmas” stamp. Yes, USPS puts out both each year; the Christmas stamp is almost always a painting of the Madonna and Child, and the Holidays stamp is something more secular (I think 2023 was snow globes, and 2022 was Christmas elves).
rob.home 9 months ago
I’m with Ralph, here. Used to have similar problems.
Yakety Sax 9 months ago
Late Wife: Why don’t you ever help me cook?
Me: Okay. I’ll help.
Her ten seconds later MOVE!
angelolady Premium Member 9 months ago
What is the Dragnet connection?
Macushlalondra 9 months ago
I wish more women saw through this but they don’t and that’s how we get stuck with everything. Men do a lousy job of something, she gets fed up so he’s off the hook and that’s great for him. But he ends up with a tired, cranky, irritated and bitter wife and doesn’t understand why. So it’s a lose/lose situation for both of them.
Dave427 9 months ago
Ralph handled it like a boss yet again.
Walrus Gumbo Premium Member 9 months ago
My ex wife was impatient in demanding things. I would ask her, “do you want it done right or do you want it now!!?? She would reply, “I want it done right now!!”
Frankie5466 9 months ago
If she’s gonna be that ridiculously anal about it then she can just do it herself! “Never been so embarrassed in all my life”?! Over a stamp? What a drama queen, what a Hyacinth Bucket lol
Hoosier Guy 9 months ago
It’s one thing to be incompetent at something. But it’s a special low to purposefully mess something up just to get out being asked to do it in the future. That only applies to family matters. But passive-aggressive techniques like that are great in the workplace.
sarahbowl1 Premium Member 9 months ago
Clever, Ralph!
i_am_the_jam 9 months ago
How did they fall in love in the first place?
RobinHood 9 months ago
714 very good.
And who complains about the stamp on a Christmas Card envelope in February?
jagedlo 9 months ago
Unfortunately, no names were changed to protect the innocent…
Zebrastripes 9 months ago
That’s one way to get out of the little task!
Keep flubbing up until they’ll do it themselves!
Blaidd Drwg Premium Member 9 months ago
Shouldn’t this be a Friday strip?
markkahler52 9 months ago
Did he fake Covid to get out of wrapping in ’21?
Ed The Red Premium Member 9 months ago
The husband of a friend of mine used this strategy for anything he didn’t want to do. He made a point of washing the dishes terribly, folding the laundry badly, that’s sort of thing. Not too long into the marriage, he had an ideal situation – his wife did all those pesky chores while he watched TV.
Things were going so great, he was truly astonished when she filed for divorce.
jconnors3954 9 months ago
Learn from the master!
1953Baby 9 months ago
On the road to Earl. . .
del_grande Premium Member 9 months ago
I’m surprised she didn’t complain that it was a “generic Holidays” stamp instead of a “Christmas” stamp. Yes, USPS puts out both each year; the Christmas stamp is almost always a painting of the Madonna and Child, and the Holidays stamp is something more secular (I think 2023 was snow globes, and 2022 was Christmas elves).
hooglah 9 months ago
Don’t send her one next year.
The Fly Hunter 9 months ago
If I tried that tactic with my wife she would make me keep doing it until I did it right.
cuzinron47 9 months ago
Well the card made it to her so he did his job.
cuzinron47 9 months ago
♫ Teach you’re children well ♫
WilliamMedlock 9 months ago
“I’ve never been so embarrassed in my life.” Oh, you must have.
suelou 9 months ago
Why do wives always treat their husbands like that in cartoons?
CrimsonOne18 9 months ago
Why are y’all all taking this so seriously? It’s a funny cartoon. I love it!
wildlandwaters 9 months ago
…now why did I already know he did that on purpose???
Jaythor 6 months ago
I would not let anyone talk to me like that. Spouse or not.