That body position reminds me of Click Beetles. When I was young, I would find the approx. 3/8”-long beetles and turn them on their backs. After a few seconds, they would flex a hinge on their carapaces that let them spin around right-side-up, making a slight clicking noise. Imagining Opal as a click beetle, doing likewise, is kind of cool. (—
The idea, Opal, is to get your hips and rear end up in the air – then bicycle! But, considering the age factor, it might be a good idea to exercise the way your trying to.
In basic training there was an exercise (i.e. punishment) like that. Lay on your back, arms and legs elevated and stay that way until the drill sergeant got tired. They called it the “Dying Cockroach.”
sirbadger about 18 hours ago
Maybe she’s break dancing.
carlsonbob about 18 hours ago
I’ve seen kids in stores on their back like that throwing tantrums.
ꜝ about 17 hours ago
was it a sowbug?
FunnyReader - 2022 Premium Member about 17 hours ago
Not quite in dead bug pose…
scote1379 Premium Member about 16 hours ago
Go away Kid ya bother me !
PraiseofFolly about 15 hours ago
That body position reminds me of Click Beetles. When I was young, I would find the approx. 3/8”-long beetles and turn them on their backs. After a few seconds, they would flex a hinge on their carapaces that let them spin around right-side-up, making a slight clicking noise. Imagining Opal as a click beetle, doing likewise, is kind of cool. (—
iggyman about 15 hours ago
OK,kid, did you flip the bug over back to it’s legs?
iggyman about 15 hours ago
Opal is thinking “Quit bugging me kids”!
Jingles about 14 hours ago
boot camp: the Dead Roach
silberdistel about 13 hours ago
We call the “Fahrrad fahren” (riding a bicycle) And we did that lots as kids.
Doug K about 13 hours ago
Beetle LifeAlert: “Help! I’ve fallen on my back and I can’t get up!”
markkahler52 about 13 hours ago
No more trying that for the Olympics!
MRBLUESKY529 about 12 hours ago
Or a turtle.
sarahbowl1 Premium Member about 12 hours ago
You go, Opal!
Ellen Smith-Susan Premium Member about 12 hours ago
Physical Therapist here… there’s an exercise called “Dead Bug”
David Huie Green AmericaIsGreatItHasUs about 11 hours ago
Healthy insect.
derdave969 about 11 hours ago
I do not think Nelson’s friend will be welcome in the future.
timinwsac Premium Member about 10 hours ago
No cookies for him.
ladykat about 9 hours ago
Way to make Opal feel good.
Zebrastripes about 9 hours ago
Nelson will definitely get a “talking to” from Opal….
ragsarooni Premium Member about 8 hours ago
He’s just speaking his truth….and,more than likely,opal is steamin’angry‼️ Serves her right‼️
Moonkey Premium Member about 8 hours ago
Opal appears to be ignoring him. Maybe she’s focused on her exercising.
JudithStocker Premium Member about 8 hours ago
The idea, Opal, is to get your hips and rear end up in the air – then bicycle! But, considering the age factor, it might be a good idea to exercise the way your trying to.
w16521 about 8 hours ago
Kids always say the darndest things.
ANIMAL about 7 hours ago
Go AWAY kid.!!!!
zeexenon about 7 hours ago
We’ll need a bigger shoe.
mistercatworks about 6 hours ago
Bugs have to exercise, too.
Dianne50 about 6 hours ago
I admire anyone Opal’s age who can get down on the floor … and back up again.
Ramblin' Rose about 4 hours ago
In basic training there was an exercise (i.e. punishment) like that. Lay on your back, arms and legs elevated and stay that way until the drill sergeant got tired. They called it the “Dying Cockroach.”
daleandkristen about 4 hours ago
Hilarious observation!!!! Well said little boy!
Not Again about 4 hours ago
Senior twerking?
Strawberry King about 2 hours ago
Gramma’s like a roly poly.
tomfromthe50s 6 minutes ago
That has long been called the “dead cockroach” position.