This is way more exciting than I can believe , Yesterday and now today with the Precious Roscoe in the script . Panels one and three are just too precious for words . And of course panel four with the shade on Earl’s head and Roscoes thoughts . I just could scream out loud and swing around a tree . Thanks Brian for this .
This is obviously geared towards us older folks who recall the cone of silence. For you youngsters, it was a gadget in the 60s spy spoof TV series “Get Smart” starring Don Adams as Maxwell Smart and Barbara Feldon as his divine sidekick Agent 99. Among the many other goofy spy gadgets was the shoe phone. The show also generated a catchphrase that became widely repeated: “Would you believe….?”. It entertained us without the need to invoke much gray matter.
For all he knows, she might be about to suggest she make more meals to his liking. Or ask him if he wants something he had mentioned in the past. Of course, now, he is not likely to hear anything that will make him happy. He made sure of that.
My recollection from “Get Smart” is that the “cone of silence” was the least effective, secure communication device in history. Also, not applicable, because it was supposed to enhance communication between two people in a secure manner. What we have here is a lampshade “isolation booth”.
allen@home over 3 years ago
Earl Pickles a man that lives life on the edge.
jagedlo over 3 years ago
What’s this “we” stuff? It’s going to Opal talking and Earl ignoring her!
jmworacle over 3 years ago
Get the couch ready.
Templo S.U.D. over 3 years ago
pay no attention to man under the lamp shade
Mikey Jay over 3 years ago
I wonder if Earl knows what is on Opal’s mind?
GROG Premium Member over 3 years ago
It’s the Smart thing to do.
Mentor397 over 3 years ago
Believe it or not, but he used to be even quicker than that.
Argythree over 3 years ago
I thought that was the cone of shame for a dog…
rekam Premium Member over 3 years ago
The ominous phrase “We need to talk.”
sirbadger over 3 years ago
Next time, write what you need to talk about on the inside of the lampshade.
macky87 over 3 years ago
He should refuse to talk to anyone except Agent 99.
scote1379 Premium Member over 3 years ago
Nothing good comes from that phrase, run Earl ,run !
Breadboard over 3 years ago
Opal you are always talking …. It’s what comes out of your Pie-hole that is a problem ;-)
fuzzbucket Premium Member over 3 years ago
Sorry, Earl, but you’re getting your ears burned with or without the lampshade.
pcolli over 3 years ago
It’ll stop him from licking the wounds.
iggyman over 3 years ago
Roscoe watched “:Get Smart” I see!
Su770n over 3 years ago
Definition – ‘You need to listen’
Dkram over 3 years ago
Oh, come on Earl, “Get Smart”
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Zebrastripes over 3 years ago
I hate when that happens…
ForrestOverin over 3 years ago
“Yes, we do. And that’s because you haven’t listened to me for years!”
ilSiciliano over 3 years ago
What’s this “we” stuff? She means that SHE needs to talk – HE needs to listen!
ERBEN2 over 3 years ago
This is way more exciting than I can believe , Yesterday and now today with the Precious Roscoe in the script . Panels one and three are just too precious for words . And of course panel four with the shade on Earl’s head and Roscoes thoughts . I just could scream out loud and swing around a tree . Thanks Brian for this .
pathamil over 3 years ago
Earl got smart and is having a Sargent Schultz moment…
cubswin2016 over 3 years ago
Earl should try something else. The cone of silence never worked.
garcoa over 3 years ago
Opal, you need to have a little talk, but Earl needs to have a little peace and quiet
Bill D. Kat Premium Member over 3 years ago
This is obviously geared towards us older folks who recall the cone of silence. For you youngsters, it was a gadget in the 60s spy spoof TV series “Get Smart” starring Don Adams as Maxwell Smart and Barbara Feldon as his divine sidekick Agent 99. Among the many other goofy spy gadgets was the shoe phone. The show also generated a catchphrase that became widely repeated: “Would you believe….?”. It entertained us without the need to invoke much gray matter.
6foot6 over 3 years ago
often when my wife uses this phrase, It’s because she went over the budget on food and household spending.
ArtisticArtemis over 3 years ago
Well, with the cone of silence on, he can still hear.
Lee26 Premium Member over 3 years ago
Worst phrase that a husband can ever hear.
timinwsac Premium Member over 3 years ago
“We need to have a little talk”…just as bad as “do these pants make me look fat”. Run away now Earl, while you still can.
Casey Jones over 3 years ago
“Sorry about that, Chief.”
trainnut1956 over 3 years ago
At least Maury isn’t in the room…
Ken Norris Premium Member over 3 years ago
Check out The Big Picture today.
kab2rb over 3 years ago
Sorry Opal as Earl not interested, hope Earl not in trouble.
Moonkey Premium Member over 3 years ago
For all he knows, she might be about to suggest she make more meals to his liking. Or ask him if he wants something he had mentioned in the past. Of course, now, he is not likely to hear anything that will make him happy. He made sure of that.
MuddyUSA Premium Member over 3 years ago
The old lamp shade trick!
Tentoes over 3 years ago
Anybody remember Maxwell Smart?
zeexenon over 3 years ago
Isn’t that the same cone Roscoe wore after he was “tutored?” vetography.blogspot.com/2016/02/getting-tutored.html
mistercatworks over 3 years ago
My recollection from “Get Smart” is that the “cone of silence” was the least effective, secure communication device in history. Also, not applicable, because it was supposed to enhance communication between two people in a secure manner. What we have here is a lampshade “isolation booth”.
Homerville Premium Member over 3 years ago
I have a feeling that is going to be a permanent fixture on his head.
ex window inspector over 3 years ago
Haven’t heard that from my wife in years. I think she gave up on me.
cleokaya over 3 years ago
That is why men have man caves full of booze, food and entertainment. Out of sight, out of mind.
oakie817 over 3 years ago
there has never been a little talk
David Huie Green LosersBlameOthers&It'sYOURfault over 3 years ago
Earl just saved a lot of time.
arbyisme over 3 years ago
Opal and Earl are sooooooo married.
Jack Dawson over 3 years ago
Does anyone else remember the cone of silence on “Get Smart”?