I’m trying to figure out why Arlo has such a big smile in the first frame. He ought to know Janis is opening the creaking front door in a slasher movie.
Arlo is not surprised Janis dated other men before him; in their ‘origin’ arc, she was dating someone when they met. That someone broke it off with her when he fell in love with his male cousin but I digress….
This arc is going in the wrong direction. Arlo was obviously not her first, maybe not by a long shot. I am sure most readers do not want to visit her possible affairs again. Obviously Janis was kind of “loose” in college and high school. Who is to say she won’t be again and a possible divorce from Arlo looms precariously.
All our minds went to the gutter! :-) If she’s so comfortable, it’s probably something like he’s the one who let her cheat off his test, or the one who really broke that expensive lamp, or the one who knows she once shoplifted… But, the sexual angle is teased to us! We’re so used to sitcom television!
Maybe the next one will be from Robbie Robertson “Take a picture of this. The fields are empty, abandoned ’59 Chevy. Laying in the back seat listening to Little Willie John”
Jimmy J has hinted broadly that Janis’ has an “adventurous” life prior to hooking up with Arlo (examples below). Twice now via Facebook.
But, in my memory, Arlo’s prior “adventurous” life only centered Janis. Can anyone point to something there?
In 1993 we were introduced to Vince, a coworker and confidant to Janis re problems in her marriage to Arlo. January 20th and March 1st & 2nd, 1993. He came up again in 2016; May 22-28. In this arc, Janis admits to more than a passing fancy for Vince.
As I’m reading this I had just heard Neil Diamond’s “Desiree”.
Then came the fourth of JuneOn that sleepless nightWell I tossed and I turnedWhile the thought of her burnedUp and down my mindFor she was there and goneWithout one regretBut she continues onLike the words of a songI could not forgetI could not forget
charliefarmrhere about 5 years ago
UH OH!!!
Dirty Dragon about 5 years ago
“Far out”, “Peace”, “Free Love”…
You DO remember how it was when you and Janis first met, right??
SpacedInvader Premium Member about 5 years ago
Life before Arlo. Now we’re getting somewhere. This could prove interesting.
Ahuehuete about 5 years ago
So … I’m guessing Joey was her “first”, or she made a man out if him. Kind of clueless of her to tell Arlo that.
Charliegirl Premium Member about 5 years ago
Arlo looks gobsmacked!
KennethJohnson about 5 years ago
Leave it alone-one rule for a good marriage.
timzsixty9 about 5 years ago
another first? what could it be?
destry1970 about 5 years ago
You know he’s going to ask, so tell us too!
amethyst52 Premium Member about 5 years ago
Don’t admit anything!
Nachikethass about 5 years ago
A veritable “Tlip of the Songue!”
ahnk_2000 about 5 years ago
And what, pray tell, did she give to Joey Greene?
ScullyUFO about 5 years ago
Are hickeys still a thing?
axe-grinder about 5 years ago
Well-played, Mr. Johnson.
joefearsnothing about 5 years ago
Hmmmmm…Uhh…what?
Vangoghdog01 about 5 years ago
Joey remembers that night at the drive-in. (You NEVER FORGET your first time!)
flagmichael about 5 years ago
I’m trying to figure out why Arlo has such a big smile in the first frame. He ought to know Janis is opening the creaking front door in a slasher movie.
colddonkey about 5 years ago
Whoa, never expected to have Janis admit to that.
jmmorris10 about 5 years ago
Another reason I don’t do Facebook.
StoicLion1973 about 5 years ago
Arlo is not surprised Janis dated other men before him; in their ‘origin’ arc, she was dating someone when they met. That someone broke it off with her when he fell in love with his male cousin but I digress….
rugeirn about 5 years ago
Anyone who is jealous of the relationships one’s spouse or partner had BEFORE THEY ME is a BORN BLOODY FOOL.
Going Nuts about 5 years ago
Arlo’s handling it a lot better than I probably would.
DaveQuinn about 5 years ago
This arc is going in the wrong direction. Arlo was obviously not her first, maybe not by a long shot. I am sure most readers do not want to visit her possible affairs again. Obviously Janis was kind of “loose” in college and high school. Who is to say she won’t be again and a possible divorce from Arlo looms precariously.
suv2000 about 5 years ago
Poor poor Arlo
micromos about 5 years ago
Tell us more Janis.
foxmike6513 Premium Member about 5 years ago
Insert theme from Jaws
MeGoNow Premium Member about 5 years ago
Joey still walks with a limp.
Tyge about 5 years ago
Pregnant pause!
Pipe Tobacco Premium Member about 5 years ago
Woah. Janis…. will you now have to tell Arlo about Joey….. or will you be able to somehow keep that memory still to yourself?
I fear that either way, Arlo will be less than enthused.
Tyge about 5 years ago
Jimmy J has hinted broadly over the years about Janis’ early life. My hunch is broad hints are all we’re going to get! :o)
I don’t think he’s done the same with Arlo, though. Anyone know?
bear1964 about 5 years ago
bigal666 about 5 years ago
This is a cartoon, folks. What it must be like in your real world is pretty scary.
seismic-2 Premium Member about 5 years ago
Joey was still Greene when he first met Janis, but not for long!
Judy Saint Premium Member about 5 years ago
All our minds went to the gutter! :-) If she’s so comfortable, it’s probably something like he’s the one who let her cheat off his test, or the one who really broke that expensive lamp, or the one who knows she once shoplifted… But, the sexual angle is teased to us! We’re so used to sitcom television!
Lou about 5 years ago
Maybe the next one will be from Robbie Robertson “Take a picture of this. The fields are empty, abandoned ’59 Chevy. Laying in the back seat listening to Little Willie John”
Tyge about 5 years ago
Jimmy J has hinted broadly that Janis’ has an “adventurous” life prior to hooking up with Arlo (examples below). Twice now via Facebook.
But, in my memory, Arlo’s prior “adventurous” life only centered Janis. Can anyone point to something there?
In 1993 we were introduced to Vince, a coworker and confidant to Janis re problems in her marriage to Arlo. January 20th and March 1st & 2nd, 1993. He came up again in 2016; May 22-28. In this arc, Janis admits to more than a passing fancy for Vince.
DCBakerEsq about 5 years ago
First …
Scoutmaster77 about 5 years ago
Could have?
zippykatz about 5 years ago
Saw this on a Valentine card: You can’t be first… [open it up] But you could be next! lol
I’mStandingRightHere about 5 years ago
Rule of Facebook – never friend exes
craigwestlake about 5 years ago
OMG! Did I say that out loud?…
Jeffin Premium Member about 5 years ago
Joey got the V card?
jdsven about 5 years ago
He’d just ask, " How you doin’?"
Tyge about 5 years ago
OH NO! Not THE Joey Greene. =8o0
David Huie Green AmericaIsGreatItHasUs about 5 years ago
Be thankful for small favors.
mywifeslover about 4 years ago
As I’m reading this I had just heard Neil Diamond’s “Desiree”.
Then came the fourth of JuneOn that sleepless nightWell I tossed and I turnedWhile the thought of her burnedUp and down my mindFor she was there and goneWithout one regretBut she continues onLike the words of a songI could not forgetI could not forget