Actually though I’m sure Nelson loves candy and Earl is no doubt more generous with it, I do think it’s more than that! Earl is often shown talking, laughing, teaching and playing with Nelson whereas I don’t think we’ve ever seen Opal playing with him, the only times she’s laughing with him is when she’s making fun of Earl and she’s often shown telling him to wash his hands, turn off the TV, pick up his shoes/toys/whatever and other things little boys don’t like doing. Plus she has at times been a bit mean to him, like when he accidentally dropped and shattered a geode he was very proud of and was very sad about it, Opal’s unsympathetic response was to tell him to get over it. (Apologies for any mistakes, I’m literally falling asleep!)
Spoken from experience: this is a mighty good way, Gampas install a unhealthy eating disorder in their grandkids. Or at least help a lot to develop one.
PS our sons are in their early 50’s and, while one has finally learned to take a pass on sugar stuff, we still have to ‘protect’ the younger by arranging pantry shelves to mask sugar snacks. He knows better than to snoop. : )
Frame one: Grandpa in his easy chair reading the comics aloud, me on his lap. c. 1948 All my grandchildren have graduated college and nice jobs, but I can’t wait much longer for great grandchildren.
This grandpa’s secret is part of my “Circle of Life” method for staying forever young. I have never hesitated too much about playing and interacting with my grandchildren, especially when they infants/toddlers. All that interaction, allows me to drains some of their youth for myself. 16 grandchildren and 1 great-granddaughter later, I do not look near my age of 60.
MichaelAxelFleming 9 months ago
That’s also why Roscoe prefers Earl.
C 9 months ago
So many reasons
sirbadger 9 months ago
Why do they have candy in their house?
ArcticFox Premium Member 9 months ago
I have lots of candy in my house for my grandkids. I put it in a Chinese puzzle box that takes five steps to open. They don’t get much.
eced52 9 months ago
Bribery?
Cornelius Noodleman 9 months ago
I saw that one coming from a mile away.
TStyle78 9 months ago
What? Kids will love you for candy. No Way!!
Frankie5466 9 months ago
Actually though I’m sure Nelson loves candy and Earl is no doubt more generous with it, I do think it’s more than that! Earl is often shown talking, laughing, teaching and playing with Nelson whereas I don’t think we’ve ever seen Opal playing with him, the only times she’s laughing with him is when she’s making fun of Earl and she’s often shown telling him to wash his hands, turn off the TV, pick up his shoes/toys/whatever and other things little boys don’t like doing. Plus she has at times been a bit mean to him, like when he accidentally dropped and shattered a geode he was very proud of and was very sad about it, Opal’s unsympathetic response was to tell him to get over it. (Apologies for any mistakes, I’m literally falling asleep!)
David Huie Green YouSupportWhatYouDoNotOppose 9 months ago
Well, DUH.
The Reader Premium Member 9 months ago
It’s a mystery!
silberdistel 9 months ago
Spoken from experience: this is a mighty good way, Gampas install a unhealthy eating disorder in their grandkids. Or at least help a lot to develop one.
iggyman 9 months ago
Some folks often have a candy dish out, filled with wrapped candies!
jbordzol 9 months ago
Silly, it’s for Nelson.
jagedlo 9 months ago
Well, after the “eyes in the back of the head” thing from this past week, it’s obvious, Opal!
sandpiper 9 months ago
bribery usually works – for a while.
PS our sons are in their early 50’s and, while one has finally learned to take a pass on sugar stuff, we still have to ‘protect’ the younger by arranging pantry shelves to mask sugar snacks. He knows better than to snoop. : )
ilikai 9 months ago
Because he knows how to be nice and spoil grandkids instead of being a crotchety old fuddy duddy
DawnQuinn1 9 months ago
Who doesn’t…except diabetics?
General Trelane (Ret.) Premium Member 9 months ago
May I have some too ?
FassEddie 9 months ago
Earl should be booted from Grandpa Club! Where’s the “tough love?”
Ken Otwell 9 months ago
Works with dogs too.
Zebrastripes 9 months ago
Bribery will get you every where….LOL
artmer 9 months ago
Yep, there’s one reason.
MuddyUSA Premium Member 9 months ago
Earl is just a kid at heart!
ANIMAL 9 months ago
I think we all know why……………..
thevideostoreguy 9 months ago
Grandpa, having been a little boy himself once, knows what they like.
wndflower1 9 months ago
mmmmm- candy! (homer simpson) remember the big Brachs pick – mix display? my fav was the fruit nougats! every piece was wrapped! good ol’ days, eh?
nostall 9 months ago
Remember the Grandparent Rule: Buy them presents, feed them sweets, send them home. Works pretty well.
wildlandwaters 9 months ago
Well duh!
IndyW 9 months ago
Boys tend to gravitate to the male adult like grandpas. And yes, candy and a Harley helps that.
rickmac1937 Premium Member 9 months ago
That’s the key boys+girls
w16521 9 months ago
Nelson also understands that Earl is a much nicer person compared to Opal.
zeexenon 9 months ago
Frame one: Grandpa in his easy chair reading the comics aloud, me on his lap. c. 1948 All my grandchildren have graduated college and nice jobs, but I can’t wait much longer for great grandchildren.
I was FRAMED!!!!!! 9 months ago
This grandpa’s secret is part of my “Circle of Life” method for staying forever young. I have never hesitated too much about playing and interacting with my grandchildren, especially when they infants/toddlers. All that interaction, allows me to drains some of their youth for myself. 16 grandchildren and 1 great-granddaughter later, I do not look near my age of 60.
oish 9 months ago
Is it the same ribbon candy that’s been fused to the bowl for the last 7 years?
jasonsnakelover 9 months ago
I heard my grandpa used to use cookies to get kids to like him.
David in Webb Premium Member 9 months ago
Nana buys all of them shoes, sometimes multiple times a year.
Robert Williams @ Williams Web Solutions 9 months ago
I remember the Christmas ribbon candy every Christmas. My grandpa would have, especially during the summer, popcorn or peanuts to shell and eat.