Learn to fetch your OWN snacks. Spouse, who started out shorter than me and is still shrinking (as am I) can no longer reach the top shelves. I got her a “snapper grabber” gizmo but she refuses to use it, so the top shelf is (evil chuckle) all MINE!
Earl sometimes reminds me if one of the landlords my late dad had. When I was sitting at the bottom of the stairs chatting away with Mrs. Landlord, her husband was shouting down the stairs: “Erika, I need some undies!!!” I was really astouned that he couldn’t just open the drawer and fetch one by himself. How did he survive all those years?
Earl could, for a change, prepare a meal for his family. Opal would appreciate it.
Opal could also be the bread winner for the family, but instead, she stayed home. Each of them had their “jobs” within the family, with Opal being the perpetual nag.
allen@home 11 months ago
No Earl you’re no puppy dog. Try something else.
Erse IS better 11 months ago
Learn to fetch your OWN snacks. Spouse, who started out shorter than me and is still shrinking (as am I) can no longer reach the top shelves. I got her a “snapper grabber” gizmo but she refuses to use it, so the top shelf is (evil chuckle) all MINE!
Doug K 11 months ago
He’ll still eventually get fed. Opal won’t treat him like a dog.
Frankie5466 11 months ago
that only works on people who have a soft heart and the puppy dog eyes pull at their heartstrings
GoPickled Premium Member 11 months ago
All dogs know that the “sad, puppy-dogs eyes” trick only works if you keep them guessing what you want long enough…
TStyle78 11 months ago
I tried that too and it didn’t work for me either.
silberdistel 11 months ago
Earl sometimes reminds me if one of the landlords my late dad had. When I was sitting at the bottom of the stairs chatting away with Mrs. Landlord, her husband was shouting down the stairs: “Erika, I need some undies!!!” I was really astouned that he couldn’t just open the drawer and fetch one by himself. How did he survive all those years?
Earl could, for a change, prepare a meal for his family. Opal would appreciate it.
iggyman 11 months ago
Is Opal reading “Poke-y-man” that she is jabbing Earl the last few days?!
LawrenceS 11 months ago
Well, whether you use the sad eyes or not, Earl, eventually she’s going to feed you.
Darryl Heine 11 months ago
Because of this strip being off and on rerun mode, I wish Brian Crane declared before 2023 is over to end the Pickles comic strip for good!
jagedlo 11 months ago
You are not Roscoe, Earl!
eced52 11 months ago
Duh!
pattilutwist 11 months ago
A Plugger has a sleep number…it’s one or two or more blankets.
ANIMAL 11 months ago
It also works better if ya don’t say it out LOUD.
oldchas 11 months ago
My wife’s two favorite sayings are, “Your turn to cook” and “You figure out supper because I’m not cooking”.
Zebrastripes 11 months ago
Is Earl this lazy?
Watchdog 11 months ago
Opal would likely pass into a coma.
goboboyd 11 months ago
You need a little work on your Big Puppy Dog Eyes, Earl. A soft pleading whimper might help as well.
MuddyUSA Premium Member 11 months ago
Nice try Earl……
LeftCoastBoomer Premium Member 11 months ago
Why don’t we see Roscoe on the floor, between Earl and Opal? His expressions would add to the toon.
Alberta Oil Premium Member 11 months ago
Gave up to fast Earl.. gotta have the same patience as a dog for it to work.. and, don’t be distracted by a nudged elbow or push from a foot.
DawnQuinn1 11 months ago
Opal could also be the bread winner for the family, but instead, she stayed home. Each of them had their “jobs” within the family, with Opal being the perpetual nag.
zeexenon 11 months ago
Fed? Fed-up is more like it.
KEA 11 months ago
It works with animals ‘cuz we don’t know what they’re actually thinking.
catmom1360 11 months ago
Get up and rummage through the fridge.