From the salmon-colored sofa that is the center of the Arlo & Janis universe, this unique and quixotic comic strip has been just about everywhere. From unvarnished human drama to flights of unfettered comic fantasy, from unabashed pathos to unsurpassed observational wit, Arlo & Janis is perhaps the most unpigenholeable comic strip ever. It also invents new words!
The characters Arlo and Janis have played the parts of mermaids, squirrels, alligators and grasshoppers over the years, all while exploring the unexaggerated human condition and managing to become, with their son Gene, perhaps the most believable family in the funny pages. This unique approach has garnered Arlo & Janis an intelligent and engaged readership and guaranteed that a percentage of it will be confused at any given moment. However, readers eagerly return every day for another quaff from what has been the holy grail for a generation of comic-strip authors: quintessential Boomer humor.
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AshburnStadium said, 6 months ago
Arlo must be watching the game on Fox.
Varnes said, 6 months ago
Why does he even bother watching the Lions? I’m a Michiganer, (that’s what I think we should be called. Were not female geese, not that there’s anything wrong with that!, But I’m a Packers fan. It’s more satisfying…and the play outside just like real football players..
Rockngolfer said, 6 months ago
If he is watching football what I don’t understand is that the players have been playing since they were 10 and don’t know the rules? There is a flag every other play, or sometimes every play.
mabrndt
said, 6 months ago
@Varnes
The Packers are “just like real football players”?? Some fan.
P.S. As a Vikings fan, I love the Lions; the Packers and Bears, not so much.
Davepostmp said, 6 months ago
@Varnes
Have you always been a Packers fan? Or did you become one because of their winning? A real fan sticks with their team, no matter what the record.
finale said, 6 months ago
@Davepostmp
I am a Cubs fan……please hit me again…..I am a Cubs fan……please hit me again….etc.
Jim said, 6 months ago
Go Packers!
http://smileys.emoticonsonly.com/emoticons/p/packers-3904.gif
twypsi said, 6 months ago
Die-hard Steelers fan here and I live in Ypsilanti, Michigan.
Have Mop Will Travel said, 6 months ago
@mabrndt
Is that because you keep beating them? :)
Dani Rice
said, 6 months ago
@Rockngolfer
Football players suffer repeated head injuries, starting with their first game. They really have serious problems. It’s like the Roman Gladiators – getting beaten up for other folks enjoyment.
bevgrey said, 6 months ago
@AshburnStadium
Why, are they only covering the right wing?
bevgrey said, 6 months ago
@Varnes
Actually, Varnes, the ganders are the male geese, but I wouldn’t want to be called that either.
Gokie5 said, 6 months ago
@bevgrey
Right! A female goose is called a “goose.”
uh-oh
said, 6 months ago
Officiating should become a competitive sport.
Why do we settle for mediocrity?
Keith said, 6 months ago
This coming from the guy who chides Janis for over-using her smart phone and sees the value of getting outdoors now and then. Maybe it’s time to unplug and go outside again.