Arlo and Janis by Jimmy Johnson for October 19, 2018

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    TaliesinWI  over 5 years ago

    My mother always used “and your hair is on fire” if she thought someone wasn’t paying attention to her.

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    Nachikethass  over 5 years ago

    And an anthill to match?

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    SpacedInvader Premium Member over 5 years ago

    Maybe Arlo got the hint and is acting like he isn’t listening.

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    David Huie Green LosersBlameOthers&It'sYOURfault  over 5 years ago

    Give me an address and I’ll send you a few million.

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    alasko  over 5 years ago

    Arlo: “Fire ants are more interesting than sweaters.”

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    Sisu60  over 5 years ago

    What!

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    colddonkey  over 5 years ago

    Fire ants always get your attention sweaters not so much.

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    Meg: All Seriousness Aside  over 5 years ago

    He’s clearly pre-occupied. He didn’t even glance over to see what that neckline looks like

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    mjb515  over 5 years ago

    Obviously not a plunging neckline.

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    joedon2007  over 5 years ago

    He must have been watching Red Sox advance to World Series

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    Cminuscomics&stories Premium Member over 5 years ago

    And, oh no, flannel jammies with matching socks!

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    beymly  over 5 years ago

    Uh huh, yes dear…

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    Egrayjames  over 5 years ago

    I’m with Arlo on this one. I suppose one could call it “wife noise”?

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    flagmichael  over 5 years ago

    If somebody is not listening it is usually the speaker’s fault. This “conversation” is a good example: what is Arlo supposed to say? His time does not belong to Janis. Listeners donate time, the essence of our lives, as we see fit. It is one of the reasons I never respond to pollsters.

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    nosirrom  over 5 years ago

    Panel 3, Janis’ speech balloon, “Braless”. If that doesn’t get Arlo’s attention he’s comatose.

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    Lomax9er7  over 5 years ago

    Well sometimes one can be so focused on the game… But the game wasn’t that good. It must have been a college game.

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    chuck_sa  over 5 years ago

    If your going to do it, do it right. https://www.antscanada.com/

    Gets cold up there in winter, doesn’t it?

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    MeGoNow Premium Member over 5 years ago

    Anything you want, Dear. I’m not very hungry.

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    arianseren  over 5 years ago

    no, he’s got the “the doctor said your voice falls within the tone range I can’t hear”

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    jonesbeltone  over 5 years ago

    There is NO safe response to comments about women’s fashion choices. Stay mum, Arlo.

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    Tyge Premium Member over 5 years ago

    Women (some? many? most? so don’t get your panties in a wad, ladies) constantly bubble. They talk to the TV, the pat, the husband, a person named “whoever.” This works with other women. It must or they’d stop doing it. Men (many? most? so don’t get your tidy whities in a wad, guys) are other focused and filter talk not directed at them out. If you want a man’s attention ladies, you must give him a warning alert. Like: “Honey.” “Sweety.” “Darling.” “Meathead!” “Hey you.” Before you try to convey information. In fact, Janice has employed that trick. Fire ants are something that is in men’s filter of interest. He probably will shift awareness at this point to his wife.

    I’ve heard it said “Men listen with one ear. Women listen with both ears.” It’s in both our DNA’s.

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    DCBakerEsq  over 5 years ago

    #BoycottPayingAttention

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    rlaker22j  over 5 years ago

    It’s called spousal deafness and it take some time to perfect

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    dwagner200  over 5 years ago

    nosirom is correct. Arlo’s hearing a slight buzz or humming noise, which the word “braless” would instantly change to distinct words and undivided attention.

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    Ahuehuete  over 5 years ago

    I thought fire ants were included for free where they live.

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    ron  over 5 years ago

    When a game is on, the brain is off.

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    locake  over 5 years ago

    My dog listens to every word I say, whether it is about her or not. That is why I love her the most.

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    dwane.scoty1  over 5 years ago

    “That’s nice, Honey!”

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