The strip originated in 1985. There was a flash back scene to Arlo showing up at a sorority party. The segment was also a parody of Gone With the Wind.
from an older woman’s point of view, it is basically “I don’t want to get chased around by a man with a hose. I’m busy” it comes from being hot and tired and dirty. It is a shame because in a few moments it could be cool and fun and her sweetheart would have another great memory.
beammeup1701 (Bozo by Foxo makes everyone happy!) about 4 years ago
I guess Janis just put a damper on Arlo’s plans…
oompa about 4 years ago
Do it anyways! You’re the one with the hose.
whahoppened about 4 years ago
No use setting fire to something that won’t burn. You’ll get a lot of smoke and bad smells tho.
David Huie Green AmericaIsGreatItHasUs about 4 years ago
But you haven’t shown US.
nosirrom about 4 years ago
But you never demonstrated it for me.
dsTrekker Premium Member about 4 years ago
Janis must have been a firecracker back in the day. Do you suppose that was before or after Arlo?
well-i-never about 4 years ago
I predict 77 comments and 152 likes.
Mountain Meg about 4 years ago
Wait… was the contest over 30 years ago, or did she tell Arlo over 30 years ago (which would mean both)? How long have they been together?
John Smith about 4 years ago
And wives wonder why husbands loose interest….. in them!
mywifeslover about 4 years ago
The strip originated in 1985. There was a flash back scene to Arlo showing up at a sorority party. The segment was also a parody of Gone With the Wind.
JB10000Lakes about 4 years ago
“Women marry men hoping they will change, and men marry women hoping they won’t. And each is inevitably disappointed.”
admiree2 about 4 years ago
You would have had to aim the hose several inches lower, Arlo. Just the inevitable age thing
SusanSunshine Premium Member about 4 years ago
They’re at least in their 50’s…
Their flashbacks are to the 1970’s, but strip time hasn’t moved at a real pace.
Anyhow, I don’t think they’re 70 yet, cos Gene is well under 40.
I get the idea that Janis was in a wet T-shirt contest during a spring break before she knew Arlo…
30+ years ago she told him the story.
Either he squirted her then, to see how she looked… or wanted to, but she wouldn’t let him.
Once again, Janis is waaay too embarrassed about how aging has changed her looks.
You’re in your own back yard, girl….
Arlo has already seen it all, many times… if he still wants to see it in a wet T-shirt… be glad!
Michael G. about 4 years ago
C’mon, dear! In all this heat those puppies need a nice, cooling shower! >;-D
Tyge about 4 years ago
One would assume that Janis is braless in this strip, else what’s the point. Poor Arlo. I can relate to his expression in the last panel. 8^ )
DaveQuinn about 4 years ago
definitely before Arlo. With him she is as much fun as a wet dishcloth.
DCBakerEsq about 4 years ago
Aw, the good old days … when women were perky and T-shirts were sodden.
j.l.farmer about 4 years ago
on a day like today with this heat and humidity i would stand there and get sprayed and let him enjoy the view for awhile.
Homerville Premium Member about 4 years ago
Persistency pays off sometimes, but not today.
car2ner about 4 years ago
from an older woman’s point of view, it is basically “I don’t want to get chased around by a man with a hose. I’m busy” it comes from being hot and tired and dirty. It is a shame because in a few moments it could be cool and fun and her sweetheart would have another great memory.
timbob2313 Premium Member about 4 years ago
30 years, and Arlo is still only interested in Janis. I like it
billwilliam20 about 4 years ago
she should be honored he still wants to play and finds her attractive
majobis. about 4 years ago
I think Janis would look great in a wet t shirt
NoLongerWandering about 4 years ago
“Fond” for him, not so much for her.
jonesbeltone about 4 years ago
I think what has her PO’d is she will never look like the gal who was in that contest. Bet she was runner up if not champ.
alasko about 4 years ago
And Janis nips another conversation in the bud…..
Rokittman about 4 years ago
You could put an eye out with those!