Arlo and Janis by Jimmy Johnson for August 25, 2012
August 24, 2012
August 26, 2012
Transcript:
Mary Lou: Did you tell your mother "dressy casual"?
Gene: Uh, not yet.
Mary Lou: Gene! It's important! Call her now!
Gene: OK, OK.
Gene: Mom, Mary Lou said dress casual!
Hey, I left my sport coat in a hotel in Montreal….I’m almost 60. can’t think of an event that would make me buy a new one. Although I do clean up well, I’m told, and really do look great in a suit.
If I know the divide between the way men and women comunicate like I think I do there is a distinct difference between “dress casual” and “dressy casual”.
I couldn’t get my husband into a suit for the Queen of England. He wore one to my father’s funeral and one to my sister’s. He made me promise to have him laid out in a turtle neck and blazer.
Is ’ Dressy Casual’ the same as ‘Business Casual’ If not I haven’t a clue… Life is so much simpler for us men. It’ either Jeans and Polo neck or suit and tie, easy.
I think the point might be that Gene could not give his full concentration to remembering the message with the sight of Mary Lou’s derriere foremost in his mind. He is a healthy young man. And, yes, men do not relate to the nuances of fad dress codes just like we don’t get colours named after fruit or seasons.
I’m of the female persuasion, and I didn’t get it. Not a slave to fashion, I guess. I dress up on Sundays (though nobody else does at the churches I go to now), but on weekdays I go for Walgreens tees and comfy black pants.
It’s hard to get my husband to go anywhere if he can’t wear shorts. It has to be below freezing before he will where long pants. Fortunately he’s always had a job where he could wear shorts. Weddings and funerals are an exception.
@ Dani rice – We laid out Dad for the viewing in khakis, polo, flannel shirt, his favorite baseball hat, glasses, and cigar- otherwise no one would have recognized him . ;-D
Obviously, there’s going to be a wedding. I wouldn’t be sure how to dress either and would be in a stew about it. I’m thinking a nice (with some embroidery or lace) pants or capri outfit for a woman and khakis (ironed) with an open-neck dress shirt for a man.
Casual, jeans, three button short, corocan jump boots. Dressy casual, jeans, full button down short, POLISHED jump boots. dress. black denim, nice black short, same jump boots to a mirror shine
My bride and I (12 years ago) did encourage people to dress casually and that is exactly what we meant. But we both work with words and both of us know that “dressy” is an adjective that modifies “casual,” making it less casual.
Orion-13 about 12 years ago
Gotta love Gene’s gaze in panel 2…Down boy! Down!
Orion
Varnes about 12 years ago
You’ll recognize me easily if you’re looking…jeans, T-shirt, flannel shirt open, used as a sweater….That’s me….Even at weddings………
Varnes about 12 years ago
Hey, I left my sport coat in a hotel in Montreal….I’m almost 60. can’t think of an event that would make me buy a new one. Although I do clean up well, I’m told, and really do look great in a suit.
Undrneath about 12 years ago
If I know the divide between the way men and women comunicate like I think I do there is a distinct difference between “dress casual” and “dressy casual”.
Cofyjunky about 12 years ago
Women have known this rule: If you want it done right, never ask a man. ; p
finale about 12 years ago
“Wear something.”
mrsullenbeauty about 12 years ago
Oof. Not even married yet and the nagging has already commenced. That was a short honeymoon.
rlfekete1 Premium Member about 12 years ago
uh, oh! 2 women mad, not good.
Tue Elung-Jensen about 12 years ago
“dressy”?
farbob about 12 years ago
Hmmm! why didn’t Mary Lou call her, she should know better.
Dani Rice about 12 years ago
I couldn’t get my husband into a suit for the Queen of England. He wore one to my father’s funeral and one to my sister’s. He made me promise to have him laid out in a turtle neck and blazer.
Phosphoros about 12 years ago
Ha! I wonder how many guys will read this and say, “I don’t get it.”
Olddog1 about 12 years ago
I get it, but I couldn’t tell you the difference.
UKBILL62 about 12 years ago
Is ’ Dressy Casual’ the same as ‘Business Casual’ If not I haven’t a clue… Life is so much simpler for us men. It’ either Jeans and Polo neck or suit and tie, easy.
ScullyUFO about 12 years ago
What is the opposite of “dressy casual”?
RedsFan323 Premium Member about 12 years ago
this will not end well
waynee about 12 years ago
I cannot believe that I am commenting on this. However, I now have a giant knot in my stomach! This is real-life drama.
Miramichier about 12 years ago
I think the point might be that Gene could not give his full concentration to remembering the message with the sight of Mary Lou’s derriere foremost in his mind. He is a healthy young man. And, yes, men do not relate to the nuances of fad dress codes just like we don’t get colours named after fruit or seasons.
celeconecca about 12 years ago
i wouldn’t know the difference.
toppop52 about 12 years ago
Bury me in shorts, and Old Guys Rule tee shirt and play me some Jimmy Buffett!
RonBerg13 Premium Member about 12 years ago
Best view ever from a restaurant kitchen window.
Gokie5 about 12 years ago
I’m of the female persuasion, and I didn’t get it. Not a slave to fashion, I guess. I dress up on Sundays (though nobody else does at the churches I go to now), but on weekdays I go for Walgreens tees and comfy black pants.
David Huie Green AmericaIsGreatItHasUs about 12 years ago
dressdressyThey’re practically the same thing.
Perkycat about 12 years ago
It’s hard to get my husband to go anywhere if he can’t wear shorts. It has to be below freezing before he will where long pants. Fortunately he’s always had a job where he could wear shorts. Weddings and funerals are an exception.
tragdahl73 about 12 years ago
@ Dani rice – We laid out Dad for the viewing in khakis, polo, flannel shirt, his favorite baseball hat, glasses, and cigar- otherwise no one would have recognized him . ;-D
QuietStorm27 about 12 years ago
Mary Lou should’ve called. Poor Janis.
Comic Minister Premium Member about 12 years ago
Happy now Mary Lou!
marvee about 12 years ago
Obviously, there’s going to be a wedding. I wouldn’t be sure how to dress either and would be in a stew about it. I’m thinking a nice (with some embroidery or lace) pants or capri outfit for a woman and khakis (ironed) with an open-neck dress shirt for a man.
StoicLion1973 about 12 years ago
What kind of man doesn’t know how to dress for the occasion?
Dawn Premium Member about 12 years ago
Uh oh. She said dressY casual . . .
Gokie5 about 12 years ago
I forgot to mention that I was focused on the rainstorm in the distance (4th panel). Kind of like the gun on the table at the beginning of a play?
erinbliss about 12 years ago
The straight ones!
Nicole ♫ ⊱✿ ◕‿◕✿⊰♫ Premium Member about 12 years ago
I have never heard the term “dressy casual” and I’m a woman! I would have thought she meant “dress casual” as well. This is gonna be embarrassing.
BillWa about 12 years ago
Casual, jeans, three button short, corocan jump boots. Dressy casual, jeans, full button down short, POLISHED jump boots. dress. black denim, nice black short, same jump boots to a mirror shine
Dry and Dusty Premium Member about 12 years ago
Man, you really screwed that one up! Of course, to me, dressy casual is a NICE pair of jeans or khakis and a nice top.
Dry and Dusty Premium Member about 12 years ago
If that’s Issac, what Janis is wearing won’t make any difference!
jimyoungreporter about 12 years ago
I trust they have the license… ;-)
gocomicsmember about 12 years ago
My bride and I (12 years ago) did encourage people to dress casually and that is exactly what we meant. But we both work with words and both of us know that “dressy” is an adjective that modifies “casual,” making it less casual.