Reminds of a comedy skit where a dude is looking for his fallen contact lens under a street lamp. A second dude asks where it was dropped. First dude points beyond the street lamp. Why? Because the light’s better!
Sigh! I only knew that because you all (commenters) explained that early in the week. I have already explained my feelings about the younger generation in another comment section.
Actually, if they were practical older people, as are most I know, they would have half-a-dozen old pair in a drawer somewhere, kept for repair parts… if only Opal hasn’t thrown them away, if only Earl could remember which drawer.
annoyance factor; Of all the comedy scenes I’ve ever seen from Uncle Miltie to ‘Big Bang’ is that as soon’s someone loses their glasses, they’re totally blind.. If someone’s THAT blind, they’d be toting around giant electronic devices capable of brain stimulation and ‘shape-recognition’ algorithms, but from all the diopter ranges I’VE ever found, both positive and negative, I’ve never found anyone really ‘blind.’ save for people who were REALLY blind and needed assistance about everywhere and not in particular need of light switches.
I remember that in the 60s, a certain UK science programme featured a hand held sonic device for people with very poor eyesight. Never saw it in real life, though.
Llewellenbruce about 11 years ago
Don’t stay down there to long Earl. Your knees willstiffen up and you won’t be able to stand back upby yourself.
hsawlrae about 11 years ago
Earl, you should have noticed Opal had a screw loose a very long time ago.
Templo S.U.D. about 11 years ago
Reminds of a comedy skit where a dude is looking for his fallen contact lens under a street lamp. A second dude asks where it was dropped. First dude points beyond the street lamp. Why? Because the light’s better!
Linguist about 11 years ago
Quick comeback Earl. That’s really thinking on you feet…er…knees.
Linda1259 about 11 years ago
Sigh! I only knew that because you all (commenters) explained that early in the week. I have already explained my feelings about the younger generation in another comment section.
Linda1259 about 11 years ago
See Flo and Friends if you can to know it. Otherwise, thank you for your comments because I always learn so much.
poppy1313 about 11 years ago
Kept looking Grandpa !
emptc12 about 11 years ago
Actually, if they were practical older people, as are most I know, they would have half-a-dozen old pair in a drawer somewhere, kept for repair parts… if only Opal hasn’t thrown them away, if only Earl could remember which drawer.
jimgamer about 11 years ago
I take the easy way out !!!!! 8^)
GROG Premium Member about 11 years ago
The easy way out is the only way out for me.
kab2rb about 11 years ago
Thank you daughter for telling the parents go the easy way. I would do that anyway go to optical for repairs.
alondra about 11 years ago
One reason why it’s better to have laminate flooring, you can just get the broom and probably find the dumb thing.
jtviper7 about 11 years ago
Earl and Opal look like a couple of dogs down there…
route66paul about 11 years ago
How do you get to the optician when your glasses are broken. That taxi ride will cost a heck of a lot more than a fix-it-kit.
Number Three about 11 years ago
Well it’s better than being on your hands and knees frantically searching!
LOL xxx
unca jim about 11 years ago
annoyance factor; Of all the comedy scenes I’ve ever seen from Uncle Miltie to ‘Big Bang’ is that as soon’s someone loses their glasses, they’re totally blind.. If someone’s THAT blind, they’d be toting around giant electronic devices capable of brain stimulation and ‘shape-recognition’ algorithms, but from all the diopter ranges I’VE ever found, both positive and negative, I’ve never found anyone really ‘blind.’ save for people who were REALLY blind and needed assistance about everywhere and not in particular need of light switches.
(RIP Jerry LaCrosse… our bass player, 1968-1976)
pcolli about 11 years ago
I remember that in the 60s, a certain UK science programme featured a hand held sonic device for people with very poor eyesight. Never saw it in real life, though.