Sweet old lady? No such thing. We’ve lived too long seeing the stupidity and general misanthropy in the world to wear our rose coloured glasses. Realist old lady is more like it.
There was an old woman, her sister was Pearl, the stood and they talked about their nemesis Earl, they did it so much Opal’s mood is now foul, but I’ll continue to read this strip anyhow!
Ms. Opal, you’re taking the wrong view. Revel in it! I worked for years to establish myself as a curmudgeon, and now I take some pride in the accomplishment.
most behaviors – good or bad are just habit- you can break bad habits and train yourself into good ones – if you want to. motivation is generally my problem
When you’re about to do that, stop and ask yourself “Will I care about this 10 minutes from now?” 9 times out of 9 the answer is “no.” So it’s not important enough to get riled up over.
I get grumpy myself seeing all the women in aprons. This isn’t 1940 anymore. Men wear aprons now with comments about grilling. My favorite is “serial griller.”
monkeysky about 3 years ago
Barked at the mailman? You’re not turning into a grumpy old woman, you’re turning into a dog!
Concretionist about 3 years ago
Sounds like a vicious cycle. Which is better than a vicious bicycle… though that’s from another ’toon.
Templo S.U.D. about 3 years ago
well, that was a fine sisterly talk between Opal and Pearl
Argythree about 3 years ago
We could suggest that she get a dog or cat, since they usually cheer people up, but she has both in her house already…
Ivy Valory Premium Member about 3 years ago
Same, Opal, same …
Rodeo Boy about 3 years ago
Opal, my wife over time has bought me 5 Grumpy t-shirts from Disney. If you would like one you are welcome to it! :-)
Sanspareil about 3 years ago
When you stare into the grumpy abyss, eventually the grumpy abyss stares back!
jagedlo about 3 years ago
“Turning into?”
scote1379 Premium Member about 3 years ago
Is that better than being a Cranky Old Lady ?
The childinme about 3 years ago
Or a crabby one?
Breadboard about 3 years ago
From the movie “Easy Rider” ….. Smoke it first thing in the morning and get a whole new outlook on life ;-)
Grace Premium Member about 3 years ago
Time for a hobby away from the house. Get a gym or hotel pool membership and go join a water aerobics class. It really does help.
miztrniceguy about 3 years ago
GET OFF MY LAWN!!!!
htenhoeve about 3 years ago
this is one of my favorites of all his comics. I really identify with this one.
tremaine53 about 3 years ago
Opal, you’ve accomplished the first step toward recognizing that you’re a horrible person. Congratulations!
ANIMAL about 3 years ago
…..and of course EARL is the one who SUFFERS..!!!!
Zebrastripes about 3 years ago
Grumpiness comes with the territory….we have earned our place in life, just like we’ve earned all that gray hair…ugh
Diat60 about 3 years ago
Sweet old lady? No such thing. We’ve lived too long seeing the stupidity and general misanthropy in the world to wear our rose coloured glasses. Realist old lady is more like it.
iggyman about 3 years ago
There was an old woman, her sister was Pearl, the stood and they talked about their nemesis Earl, they did it so much Opal’s mood is now foul, but I’ll continue to read this strip anyhow!
cracker65 about 3 years ago
Earl will tell you she’s been a grumpy old lady for years.
Bookworm about 3 years ago
Ms. Opal, you’re taking the wrong view. Revel in it! I worked for years to establish myself as a curmudgeon, and now I take some pride in the accomplishment.
Ozark12 about 3 years ago
Sometimes I can’t stand my own company! Makes for a difficult day.
MuddyUSA Premium Member about 3 years ago
She’s grumpy about being grumpy.,,a good sign!
caring55 about 3 years ago
most behaviors – good or bad are just habit- you can break bad habits and train yourself into good ones – if you want to. motivation is generally my problem
ChessPirate about 3 years ago
Grumpy about being grumpy about being grumpy?!
It must be crabs all the way down!
(° ̯ʖ°)
The Reader Premium Member about 3 years ago
Today’s cartoon is making me grumpy!
davidlwashburn about 3 years ago
When you’re about to do that, stop and ask yourself “Will I care about this 10 minutes from now?” 9 times out of 9 the answer is “no.” So it’s not important enough to get riled up over.
zeexenon about 3 years ago
She’s a true solid citizen.
Ratkin about 3 years ago
Pearl + Opal = Purple and that’s pretty much what they’re wearing.
Moonkey Premium Member about 3 years ago
I get grumpy myself seeing all the women in aprons. This isn’t 1940 anymore. Men wear aprons now with comments about grilling. My favorite is “serial griller.”
MartinPerry1 about 3 years ago
The main cause of grumpiness amongst the old? As some wag once said, “Youth is wasted on the young.”