Pickles by Brian Crane for May 21, 2014

And to think Opal was the mature grandparent.

What brains?

Hark who’s talking, Grandma.

That’s not true, of course, but I once sprained my throat muscles in almost exactly that way.

Well… I did give myself pneumonia for two months by doing that, so I guess it’s a wash.

There may be something to Opal’s version. I shudder when I encounter someone stifling a sneeze, wondering what it does to their sinuses.

when I sneeze it is loud and proud, my daughter does that little tiny noise that sounds like a stifled sneeze but isn’t. I prefer mine, it clears my head.

Who can you believe, Nelson?

Hurray for messing with their minds! There is a very small window of opportunity because children wise up, so I say, “go for it!”

Actually Grandpa’s version is more correct. Noses do get larger for people with allergies or other sinus or lung problems.Also high blood pressure may account for the red nose often attributed to heavy drinking.

And if you pick your nose your nostrils will get big and if you crack your knuckles you’ll get arthritis…

they are both full of it

Stifling a sneeze can cause injury to the sinuses and/or ear drums.

My Grandmother told me the same thing! Oh, she also warned me not to swallow Watermelon seeds!

Listen to your grandma, Nelson!

xxx

This comic always reminds me so much of my own family. It is one of my favorites!

Just wait till Earl shows Nelson how to make the fart sound with his armpit …hmmmm Opal?

Blowing your nose hard can encourage an ear ache/infection. But that hardly gives any credibility to Gramma’s claim.

Nelson asks..“Ok..grandma…what falls out when you fart?”