Janis has long practiced sun worshiping, a.k.a. “Laying Out”. Not really sure just how much has changed environmentally for that practice in the past 60+ years, but I do know that my generation seems to be reaping the “Rewards” that Arlo mentions much more than the past couple who actively worked out in the sun and weather. Could just be that we have out lived many who would have had the same issues at our ages had they made it this far. Or that those that I know who made it into their eighties and beyond just managed to avoid those problems while others of those generations did not.
When sunscreen got invented, vitamin D levels plummeted. I go out regularly in the sun and get a little red. It’s not the end of the world, and sunlight is important for you.
He is constantly wanting her to wear less and be able to show her off. She’s finally willing to do so and he wants to cover her up. His proper approach would have been to erect a portable canopy that he could have moved for her.
I’ve had to start covering up for yard work. I just noticed sun spots on my forehead near my hairline and on the bridge of my nose! Husband had them show up a few years ago and stays as covered as possible.My husband said, “Now that we are near 40, pale and pasty and skin protection is the new sexy.” !!
Arlo should have taken an hour or two to slather the sun screen on Janis, everywhere the sun might shine. Then you don’t worry about the buttons coming out right.
Janis’ fixation with tanning and Arlo’s fears and delights have been a rich source for gags over the years. And Jimmy J is a master at milking (no pun) these foibles for humor.
When wife goes out to garden she wears a huge hat, long sleeve shirt along with long pants, and 2 face masks because of her allergies-we bought a whole house air cleaner when we moved in for exactly that reason, wife’s allergies
There are UV blocking sunscreens. He is feeling scared that other men will look at her in a pleasing way. Now the back yard is different. Shuck all that and wear a bikini. You too Arlo bikini bottoms for her to look at you. Healthy for me is white not burned.
When you’re married, you don’t need to worry about “fish belly.” He loves your belly no matter what it looks like, ’cause he loves you all over no matter what.
I had to put on hat, sunscreed, and bug band (plastic band that keeps bugs away as they love to bite me – can get bitten 8 times between door of house and car – 8 ft away) to go out and move large items being thrown out from back of house to curb last week. I burn very easily.
Concern over sun exposure is not new – although for other reasons. As an 18th century reenactor and studying on the period – a lady especially, but also a gentleman would not want to be browned by the sun – it would imply that they had been working in the fields, which someone of their class would not do – field hands would do same. Clothing would cover most of one’s skin – especially women.
Tyge about 2 years ago
She’s lookin’ pretty good to me! And where is your UV protection hat!?!?
alasko about 2 years ago
Oogling neighbors eyes…
wjones about 2 years ago
All you really need is some sunscreen. Who cares if the neighbors look.
whahoppened about 2 years ago
Arlo, It is HER choice!
KenTheCoffinDweller about 2 years ago
Janis has long practiced sun worshiping, a.k.a. “Laying Out”. Not really sure just how much has changed environmentally for that practice in the past 60+ years, but I do know that my generation seems to be reaping the “Rewards” that Arlo mentions much more than the past couple who actively worked out in the sun and weather. Could just be that we have out lived many who would have had the same issues at our ages had they made it this far. Or that those that I know who made it into their eighties and beyond just managed to avoid those problems while others of those generations did not.
jmworacle about 2 years ago
It may have an impression of something else.
MRBLUESKY529 about 2 years ago
I can’t imagine putting cloths ON a beautiful woman.
ScullyUFO about 2 years ago
At the risk of repeating myself, how did humankind manage to survive before humans wore clothing?
colddonkey about 2 years ago
Cover up because who needs natural Vitamin D any how.
joe.altmaier about 2 years ago
When sunscreen got invented, vitamin D levels plummeted. I go out regularly in the sun and get a little red. It’s not the end of the world, and sunlight is important for you.
joedon2007 about 2 years ago
I bet Arlo was better helping take clothes off
jmarkow11 about 2 years ago
I LOVE this one!!
Aladar30 Premium Member about 2 years ago
Janis… Arlo is right.
rodney about 2 years ago
He is constantly wanting her to wear less and be able to show her off. She’s finally willing to do so and he wants to cover her up. His proper approach would have been to erect a portable canopy that he could have moved for her.
Nicki's ZoMcYo about 2 years ago
I’ve had to start covering up for yard work. I just noticed sun spots on my forehead near my hairline and on the bridge of my nose! Husband had them show up a few years ago and stays as covered as possible.My husband said, “Now that we are near 40, pale and pasty and skin protection is the new sexy.” !!
Gameguy49 Premium Member about 2 years ago
I would have thought Arlo would be right there, ready to rub the sunscreen all over her body. Arlo is slipping today.
stevie44 about 2 years ago
Again, men exerting control over women’s bodies.
TrudyQ Premium Member about 2 years ago
Fish belly it is then …
trudyconley Premium Member about 2 years ago
won’t LET her? OMG so much misogynistic BS
Kawasaki Cat about 2 years ago
Sounds like Janis arguing with her father.
dv1093 about 2 years ago
If I said that 3rd panel thing that Arlo said, it’d be the last thing I ever said.
poppacapsmokeblower about 2 years ago
Arlo should have taken an hour or two to slather the sun screen on Janis, everywhere the sun might shine. Then you don’t worry about the buttons coming out right.
bryan42 about 2 years ago
I little sunblock, Arlo, and you can offer to apply it.
Tyge about 2 years ago
Janis’ fixation with tanning and Arlo’s fears and delights have been a rich source for gags over the years. And Jimmy J is a master at milking (no pun) these foibles for humor.
https://www.gocomics.com/arloandjanis/1999/05/07
https://www.gocomics.com/arloandjanis/2000/08/16
https://www.gocomics.com/arloandjanis/2009/03/11
https://www.gocomics.com/arloandjanis/2010/04/30
https://www.gocomics.com/arloandjanis/2011/04/30
https://www.gocomics.com/arloandjanis/2010/06/06
https://www.gocomics.com/arloandjanis/2020/06/23
Jaymi Cee Premium Member about 2 years ago
I’m kind of shocked she couldn’t take him. I always thought of the two of them, Janis was in better shape.
watcheratthewell about 2 years ago
Arlo is much more familiar with ‘unbuttoning’ and it shows
makdrick about 2 years ago
Arlo, what’s wrong with you?
MCProfessor about 2 years ago
After having my third skin cancer removed I can say that Arlo is giving her good advice.
timbob2313 Premium Member about 2 years ago
When wife goes out to garden she wears a huge hat, long sleeve shirt along with long pants, and 2 face masks because of her allergies-we bought a whole house air cleaner when we moved in for exactly that reason, wife’s allergies
David Huie Green AmericaIsGreatItHasUs about 2 years ago
Arlo cares enough to fight for her life.
lawguy05 about 2 years ago
I get it. He’s jealous and doesn’t want other guys ogling her. Don’t blame him.
cabalonrye about 2 years ago
You are cheating, boy, where are YOUR long sleeves?
destry1970 about 2 years ago
Sorry when I first read it I thought she said her buttox was crooked
Night-Gaunt49[Bozo is Boffo] about 2 years ago
There are UV blocking sunscreens. He is feeling scared that other men will look at her in a pleasing way. Now the back yard is different. Shuck all that and wear a bikini. You too Arlo bikini bottoms for her to look at you. Healthy for me is white not burned.
flushed about 2 years ago
Ultra violet my patootie! Arlo turns out to be an old stick in the mud.
DaBump Premium Member about 2 years ago
When you’re married, you don’t need to worry about “fish belly.” He loves your belly no matter what it looks like, ’cause he loves you all over no matter what.
mafastore about 2 years ago
I had to put on hat, sunscreed, and bug band (plastic band that keeps bugs away as they love to bite me – can get bitten 8 times between door of house and car – 8 ft away) to go out and move large items being thrown out from back of house to curb last week. I burn very easily.
Concern over sun exposure is not new – although for other reasons. As an 18th century reenactor and studying on the period – a lady especially, but also a gentleman would not want to be browned by the sun – it would imply that they had been working in the fields, which someone of their class would not do – field hands would do same. Clothing would cover most of one’s skin – especially women.