I think Spouse and I have reached about the same age as these protagonists. We motivate ourselves to do the laundry without any real problem. But then I pitch right in to help so it’s not a “her” job.
Laundry is the only housework job I love. Throw it in the washer and take it out. Put it out in the sun to dry or use dryer. Bingo. Done. No washboard scrubbing needed. Just buy clothes that don’t need ironing. Luckily, the times we live in embrace sportswear for most things.
Earl is retired, Opal is working hard as ever. Time for Earl to move his lazy rear and pick up some household chores. (This is my standard complaint about this strip, as the one who does all the work in the house. My wife is an Earl.)
How often does she do laundry? That’s a big pile of laundry for just two people. My wife and I wouldn’t have half that much even if we combined the clothes, towels, and bed linens we use in a week.
Given we see them in the same outfits most days, hard to see how that much laundry could pile up.. and what we do see does not include any unmentionables.
When I am in a hurry and don’t have the time to jot it down on a shopping list, I do set down an item as a visual reminder that it needs be added to that list when I get the time.
We actually argue over who gets to do laundry and dishes. We like it because we like the warmth on our hands. Unfortunately, I have gotten old and slow before my wife did, but she sometimes lets me take a turn anyway.
When I was growing up, all we had was a wringer washer and a kitchen sink to rinse the wash. No dryer of course, and five people to wash for. With a washer and dryer, what is Opal’s problem?
carlsonbob 7 months ago
Earl doesn’t look motivated either.
enigmamz 7 months ago
Better hurry, or the pets will claim it for their own.
hariseldon59 7 months ago
Now I have ‘Dirty Laundry’ by Don Henley running through my head.
Cornelius Noodleman 7 months ago
Reminds me of our neighbor’s house.
Concretionist 7 months ago
I think Spouse and I have reached about the same age as these protagonists. We motivate ourselves to do the laundry without any real problem. But then I pitch right in to help so it’s not a “her” job.
iggyman 7 months ago
Maybe do it more often? That is a lot of laundry!
Troglodyte 7 months ago
Keep adding to the pile until the first person breaks down?
PraiseofFolly 7 months ago
It might evolve into a semi-sentient life form — “Wash Me! — if by accident a ‘smart phone was left in a pants pocket.
_lounger_ 7 months ago
Earl must be contagious
win.45mag 7 months ago
I don’t know why he had to ask what it is. Looks pretty obvious.
dlkrueger33 7 months ago
Laundry is the only housework job I love. Throw it in the washer and take it out. Put it out in the sun to dry or use dryer. Bingo. Done. No washboard scrubbing needed. Just buy clothes that don’t need ironing. Luckily, the times we live in embrace sportswear for most things.
mckeonfuneralhomebx 7 months ago
Proves Opal was a woman of the 1960s.. not one bra in the pile.
LawrenceS 7 months ago
Earl is retired, Opal is working hard as ever. Time for Earl to move his lazy rear and pick up some household chores. (This is my standard complaint about this strip, as the one who does all the work in the house. My wife is an Earl.)
Acworthless 7 months ago
How often does she do laundry? That’s a big pile of laundry for just two people. My wife and I wouldn’t have half that much even if we combined the clothes, towels, and bed linens we use in a week.
tremaine53 7 months ago
Took the words right out of my mouth, Opal…
NeedaChuckle Premium Member 7 months ago
Nice thing about laundromat is I can do any number of loads in about 1 1/2 hours.
sandpiper 7 months ago
There’s still room to walk around it, so it will be there for a while.
phritzg Premium Member 7 months ago
Now I’m wondering if Opal’s created a pile of dirty dishes in the kitchen.
gsawyer101 7 months ago
Put it in Earl’s chair. At least he has to move the pile
BadCreaturesBecomeDems 7 months ago
A few of those large, over-sized trash bags will help…
kaycstamper 7 months ago
If you place them between Earl and the tv, HE may get motivated!
anomalous4 7 months ago
Sheesh, how many purple polka-dot outfits does Opal have? Also, Earl in shorts? He must have run out of regular pants!
Niko S 7 months ago
That’s a buttload of laundry for a retired couple
Alberta Oil Premium Member 7 months ago
Given we see them in the same outfits most days, hard to see how that much laundry could pile up.. and what we do see does not include any unmentionables.
ladykat 7 months ago
Sometimes, it’s hard to get motivated.
Angry Indeed Premium Member 7 months ago
When I am in a hurry and don’t have the time to jot it down on a shopping list, I do set down an item as a visual reminder that it needs be added to that list when I get the time.
oish 7 months ago
Reminds me of the pile of Mt. Washmore that I had to climb in front of the washing machine when I was a child every time I did my own laundry.
pripley 7 months ago
Hmm, this seems more like something Earl would do. Oh well, they are kind of bonding over procrastination, so good enough.
w16521 7 months ago
That will certainly make the living room smell nice.
well-i-never 7 months ago
Never air your dirty laundry in front of a picture window. (And I hope that laundry is piled on a recliner, because that would be a lot!)
chief tommy 7 months ago
There’s only two of them. She must only do laundry once a month
MuddyUSA Premium Member 7 months ago
Doing laundry is a bummer…….
Mike Baldwin creator 7 months ago
Time to go dirt biking!
zeexenon 7 months ago
’Almost afraid to ask, what on earth is that yellow thing on top?
Waddling Eagle 7 months ago
We actually argue over who gets to do laundry and dishes. We like it because we like the warmth on our hands. Unfortunately, I have gotten old and slow before my wife did, but she sometimes lets me take a turn anyway.
lisaegray 7 months ago
Looks like my pile in my closet! lol
pearcy19 7 months ago
i understand.
ssledge 7 months ago
When I was growing up, all we had was a wringer washer and a kitchen sink to rinse the wash. No dryer of course, and five people to wash for. With a washer and dryer, what is Opal’s problem?
tammyspeakslife Premium Member 7 months ago
The trick is to find something else to avoid that is more intimidating, then the laundry will be a nice distraction.
tammyspeakslife Premium Member 7 months ago
It’s easier if you don’t have to haul it for a half a mile with a 3 yr old in tow and no car or anyone to help.
markkahler52 7 months ago
Smell COULD become a motivating factor
Moonkey Premium Member 7 months ago
Running out of undies may become the deciding factor on the next load of laundry to be done.
tcviii Premium Member 6 months ago
The first step is to sort it. Then they can wash whichever type of clothes they need the most. Leave the rest here for now.