Janis: You know I like to put my best foot forward for company!
Arlo: The house is fine! You just make yourself miserable for no good reason!
Arlo: And you keep at it until everyone else is miserable!
Arlo: Which foot was that?
The double standard that I see is this: If company comes over and the house is not spic-and-span, neat, and orderly, it is seen to reflect badly on the woman, not on the man or the family as a whole.
I don’t really think it was spousal abuse. I think he just stuck the wrong thing out and she swiped at it. I’ve certainly done the same thing with my husband (& been bopped as well). The star indicating hurt is merely to let us know what DID happen (hand on rear wouldn’t be enough,would it?).
If I did that to my husband, he wouldn’t clean up another splinter. Instead, I’d say, ‘If you’re going to jaw about it like that, just take a nap and I’ll do it all myself!" Might not be effective, but that’s what I’d say.
It’s the PC world we live in. Women are sacred cows that should be worshiped and idolized. Personally, I think quite a few need a good swift kick in the…
@JohnSmith What made you think that you had to tell your bride that you would never hit her? It never even occurred to me to make such a statement. And, over 55 years later, my wife still has no need to hear me say that.
And the violence between coyote and road runner encourages folks to fall off cliffs?Some folks act like neither they nor the rest of humanity has any sense whatsoever.Not committing violence against real people is not contingent on ending all slapstick comedy.
What’s Arlo applying to that wood, Liquid Gold? When I used it, it was far more like fun than a chore, as I watched Liquid Gold’s beautifying effects on the wood.
Actually putting one’s best foot forward is something men do, not women. In the 1700’s when a man made his courtesy (his bow) he would put as his forward foot whichever he thought was his best (actually better as he only has 2). Ladies would not put a best foot forward, only men. It would also be called “making a leg” as the leg (of the best foot) is forward for the bow. Men could (and did)buy fake calves if they did not like the “leg” they made. They would slip in the rear of a man’s stocking (thigh high sock) to make the rear of his calf better looking. Ladies were attracted to a nice leg.
emjaycee about 10 years ago
Wow. My mom to a “T”.
Barker62 about 10 years ago
My wife also.
cabalonrye about 10 years ago
My husband to the T as well.
gary4160 about 10 years ago
my mother used to be
doublepaw about 10 years ago
I am not saying my wife is like this. She is but I’m not saying it out loud.
JoeStoppinghem Premium Member about 10 years ago
Violence in any relationship is not good.
drmickeyg about 10 years ago
The double standard that I see is this: If company comes over and the house is not spic-and-span, neat, and orderly, it is seen to reflect badly on the woman, not on the man or the family as a whole.
Plods with ...™ about 10 years ago
Wasn’t her best or he wouldn’t be standing.
Cminuscomics&stories Premium Member about 10 years ago
That is why it is a good idea monitor the mouth when the spouse is in the room.
GSJohnson about 10 years ago
I don’t really think it was spousal abuse. I think he just stuck the wrong thing out and she swiped at it. I’ve certainly done the same thing with my husband (& been bopped as well). The star indicating hurt is merely to let us know what DID happen (hand on rear wouldn’t be enough,would it?).
katzenbooks45 about 10 years ago
He was a target of opportunity.
Gokie5 about 10 years ago
If I did that to my husband, he wouldn’t clean up another splinter. Instead, I’d say, ‘If you’re going to jaw about it like that, just take a nap and I’ll do it all myself!" Might not be effective, but that’s what I’d say.
DDrazen about 10 years ago
We’re not talking about “company,” i.e., people you’re trying to impress. We’re talking about family. That’s an entirely different demographic.
Cozmik Cowboy about 10 years ago
At least she didn’t go full Dithers on him…….
David Huie Green AmericaIsGreatItHasUs about 10 years ago
“They’re both best feet. Best I got.”
Ushindi about 10 years ago
NO domestic violence is “OK” … I’m surprised you condone certain types just because of what society was like years ago.
bsqnbay about 10 years ago
It’s the PC world we live in. Women are sacred cows that should be worshiped and idolized. Personally, I think quite a few need a good swift kick in the…
paultunes about 10 years ago
who’s Gene???
kap622 about 10 years ago
@JohnSmith What made you think that you had to tell your bride that you would never hit her? It never even occurred to me to make such a statement. And, over 55 years later, my wife still has no need to hear me say that.
ARLOS DAD about 10 years ago
Nice presentation of the target Arlo……..
LuvThemPluggers about 10 years ago
..and after she cleans for three days, she’ll greet the visitors with, “Sorry the place is such a mess!”
David Huie Green AmericaIsGreatItHasUs about 10 years ago
And the violence between coyote and road runner encourages folks to fall off cliffs?Some folks act like neither they nor the rest of humanity has any sense whatsoever.Not committing violence against real people is not contingent on ending all slapstick comedy.
english.ann about 10 years ago
What’s Arlo applying to that wood, Liquid Gold? When I used it, it was far more like fun than a chore, as I watched Liquid Gold’s beautifying effects on the wood.
mafastore about 10 years ago
Actually putting one’s best foot forward is something men do, not women. In the 1700’s when a man made his courtesy (his bow) he would put as his forward foot whichever he thought was his best (actually better as he only has 2). Ladies would not put a best foot forward, only men. It would also be called “making a leg” as the leg (of the best foot) is forward for the bow. Men could (and did)buy fake calves if they did not like the “leg” they made. They would slip in the rear of a man’s stocking (thigh high sock) to make the rear of his calf better looking. Ladies were attracted to a nice leg.
RonBerg13 Premium Member over 8 years ago
If it was a guy, I’d say the middle one, but…