Most of us do not put on a bra like this. You turn it around, do the hook from the front and then swivel the bra 180 degrees so the hook is in the back. OR you just buy the ones that hood in the front.
Nature and bra design help…. it’s harder to get more hooks and eyes lined up, so when we’re young, we can often wear bras with just one hook. After we’re proficient, we need to go to two hooks. Then three. Then four.
But on the rare occasions I’ve worn a longline bra, yeah, I do it like dlkrueger33 in her comment.
Both Arlo and Janis need to hit the gym. Both are getting a little chunky. Either that or the author needs to sharpen his pencils. Of course the author could be projecting. which is probably the case.
I know it dates me to but twenty years ago the host on WGN for the AM commute was Bob Collins. He had a way with turning an expression. One morning he said he wanted a new computer with just more. He quipped he wanted a “four hooker” which, by the looks of panel one, is what Janis needs.
This reminds me of a very funny scene between Penny and Sheldon from an episode of “The Big Bang Theory”, which was repeated just yesterday, where she has dislocated her shoulder in the bathtub and he is trying to help her get dressed (without looking):
Penny: Now, you gotta help me get my arm into the sleeve.
Ah, yes. This strip brings back memories of the first time that I saw my girlfriend putting her bra back on. She hooked it front, spun it around, and then corralled the girls. I had no idea that it could be put on that way. As one might imagine, I was fascinated.
Interesting. No one has commented on the primary oddity in the strip. Is the first time that Arlo has seen Janis put on her bra? Something ain’t right here. Maybe I am missing something. Maybe he just never thought about the gymnastics of it.
If anyone sees this … I leave my bras hooked all the time, through washer, clothesline, and drawer. I just wriggle into the bra when I’m dressing. It’s easy! (I am 87 years old.) Wriggle out at bedtime.
SpacedInvader Premium Member about 4 years ago
It’s always hard to do what you’ve never done.
DangerBunny about 4 years ago
Arlo only learned the process in reverse, helping others in community spirit.
whahoppened about 4 years ago
Arlo, don’t try, there’s a workaround.
David Huie Green LoveJoyAndPeace about 4 years ago
Now you know why we don’t.
Charliegirl Premium Member about 4 years ago
You can buy bras that hook in front.
jr1234 about 4 years ago
Try to put on a regular bra after wearing a sport bras for months
dlkrueger33 about 4 years ago
Most of us do not put on a bra like this. You turn it around, do the hook from the front and then swivel the bra 180 degrees so the hook is in the back. OR you just buy the ones that hood in the front.
Skeptical Meg about 4 years ago
Practice, Arlo. Daily practice.
Nature and bra design help…. it’s harder to get more hooks and eyes lined up, so when we’re young, we can often wear bras with just one hook. After we’re proficient, we need to go to two hooks. Then three. Then four.
But on the rare occasions I’ve worn a longline bra, yeah, I do it like dlkrueger33 in her comment.
[Traveler] Premium Member about 4 years ago
Muscle memory
Q4horse about 4 years ago
Female joint flexibility, Guys can’t do splits either.
lars_doyle about 4 years ago
Both Arlo and Janis need to hit the gym. Both are getting a little chunky. Either that or the author needs to sharpen his pencils. Of course the author could be projecting. which is probably the case.
Deezlebird about 4 years ago
I have been wearing bras for at least 50 years, and I can’t do that. Never have been able to hook it like that.
L L about 4 years ago
hook it in front, spin it around, THEN put your arms through. Easy
Michael G. about 4 years ago
He’s already an expert in how to undo that!
Sportymonk about 4 years ago
Now we know why the Bra-less look took hold in the 60’s.
ScullyUFO about 4 years ago
Velcro has not yet been invented.
Da'Dad about 4 years ago
I know it dates me to but twenty years ago the host on WGN for the AM commute was Bob Collins. He had a way with turning an expression. One morning he said he wanted a new computer with just more. He quipped he wanted a “four hooker” which, by the looks of panel one, is what Janis needs.
ERBEN2 about 4 years ago
I loved the Bra-less 60’s . I wonder what ever happened to it ?
rugeirn about 4 years ago
So how did Arlo burn out both rotator cuffs?
Tyge about 4 years ago
Do THAT!
ChessPirate about 4 years ago
This reminds me of a very funny scene between Penny and Sheldon from an episode of “The Big Bang Theory”, which was repeated just yesterday, where she has dislocated her shoulder in the bathtub and he is trying to help her get dressed (without looking):
Penny: Now, you gotta help me get my arm into the sleeve.
Sheldon: OK.
Penny: Is that my arm?
Sheldon: It doesn’t feel like an arm.
Penny: Then maybe you should let it go.
Sheldon: [pause] All righty.
raybarb44 about 4 years ago
Truly, there are real differences between a man’s and a woman’ physiology and not just the obvious differences……
jarvisloop about 4 years ago
Ah, yes. This strip brings back memories of the first time that I saw my girlfriend putting her bra back on. She hooked it front, spun it around, and then corralled the girls. I had no idea that it could be put on that way. As one might imagine, I was fascinated.
jarvisloop about 4 years ago
Interesting. No one has commented on the primary oddity in the strip. Is the first time that Arlo has seen Janis put on her bra? Something ain’t right here. Maybe I am missing something. Maybe he just never thought about the gymnastics of it.
boatlesspirate about 4 years ago
Jimmy is the Michael Jordan of side boob in comics.
Tyge about 4 years ago
Sad to say, the dynamic duo is showing their age(s). Janis still is in the “squeezable” zone though. 8^ )
Teto85 Premium Member about 4 years ago
The Mrs has all hers with front closure. I suspect she has told the girls, but truthfully, I don’t know.
bigal666 about 4 years ago
The two finger snap. Had it down to a science.
paranormal about 4 years ago
Years of practice I bet…
Bill D. Kat Premium Member about 4 years ago
OMG, Janis is getting quite flabby.
Rokittman about 4 years ago
Thanks for the extra pen stroke in p1 JJ, you made the day for my minds eye!
Homerville Premium Member about 4 years ago
It takes practice to undo it, especially if you only use finger and thumb.
Scoutmaster77 about 4 years ago
That’s arthritis for you.
joedon2007 about 4 years ago
my wife doesn’t keep them in the top draw; I think; but based on yesterdays comic; she folds them and puts them away herself
BC in NC Premium Member about 4 years ago
I think I will call these pandemic panties.
awesomesteeler about 4 years ago
That’s why women are more Flexible and limber than men…. For that Reason! :-)
April Anemone about 4 years ago
If anyone sees this … I leave my bras hooked all the time, through washer, clothesline, and drawer. I just wriggle into the bra when I’m dressing. It’s easy! (I am 87 years old.) Wriggle out at bedtime.
craigwestlake about 4 years ago
If it weren’t for women’s estrogen-based flexibility the Kama Sutra would be boring…