I’m glad they didn’t deprive us of the colour today, so bright and Christmassy. My husband and I are in our 50’s now but we’re beginning to turn into Opal and Earl in little ways. But when we get to be their age I hope I’m not as critical as Opal.
now, now funisgone…. mustn’t be crass!–
you are on the cusp of being accused of being a cyber bully—
even though he does seem to have a knack for throwing a bucket of cold water over a perfectly good comic with an inane and totally disconnected comment….
firstwife almost 15 years ago
We Are watching…and it is like looking into a mirror. We see ourselves in you.
jnik23260 almost 15 years ago
And someone is laughing at you!
EarlWash almost 15 years ago
Don’t tell Opal though, unless you wanta ge hurt real bad..
Llewellenbruce almost 15 years ago
I get the feeling too when I’m in Walmart and hear someone on the loudspeaker say “Security! Scan section 4.
COWBOY7 almost 15 years ago
Great strip for today Brian! Merry christmas Opal, Earl & Brian!
lewisbower almost 15 years ago
FIRSTWIFE… I for one do not see myself in Earl and Opal, and if I did, I would never admit it.
boldyuma almost 15 years ago
Merry Christmas to you Brian,Opal, and Earl… Thanks for breaking the “third” wall today….
You do know we all love your drawings?
GROG Premium Member almost 15 years ago
Spock had that feeling, too…and you were both right.
BillTidler almost 15 years ago
You da man, Earl !
MERRY CHRISTMAS TO ALL from Tipton IN !
FUNIG1 almost 15 years ago
Joe Doty; IT’S STILL JUST A ‘TOON AND YOU’RE STILL A HUMBUG!
BananaSlug almost 15 years ago
Merry Christmas to you, too, Earl! ;)
I love Opal’s flesh-colored glasses lense in the first panel. Stylish, but must be hard to see out of.
alondra almost 15 years ago
I’m glad they didn’t deprive us of the colour today, so bright and Christmassy. My husband and I are in our 50’s now but we’re beginning to turn into Opal and Earl in little ways. But when we get to be their age I hope I’m not as critical as Opal.
Merry Christmas everyone!
Nighthawks Premium Member almost 15 years ago
now, now funisgone…. mustn’t be crass!– you are on the cusp of being accused of being a cyber bully— even though he does seem to have a knack for throwing a bucket of cold water over a perfectly good comic with an inane and totally disconnected comment….
oops! cyber bullies are everywhere!
god bless us everyone!
Lyons Group, Inc. almost 15 years ago
Not every cartoonist is into that “breaking the fourth wall” bit, you know. I am (at times). Merry Xmas.
craigwestlake almost 15 years ago
Well, so much for the 4th wall…but a Merry Christmas to you and your family, Brian…and to all of the rest of you too!
Wildmustang1262 almost 15 years ago
Yes, that’s right Earl. We all still watch at you both on the strip. We smile at you both, too!
Merry Christmas!
Dittooo!
KimberlyT almost 15 years ago
Relax Doty!
teleshia19 almost 6 years ago
you are