Arlo and Janis by Jimmy Johnson for June 01, 2013

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    edclectic  over 11 years ago

    Immersed in prose.

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    Arianne  over 11 years ago

    It was the best of advantages, it was the worst of advantages, it was the age of wisdom, it was the age of foolishness…

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    QuietStorm27  over 11 years ago

    I’ve ruined one or two actual books like that.

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    frogsandravens  over 11 years ago

    Actually, you can seal your Kindle (or whatever) in a ziploc when reading in the tub. Since it’s small and light, it’s much easier to keep dry than a large hardback.

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    Gizmo Cat  over 11 years ago

    I usually took the readers digest into the bathroom, if it got wet, it wasn’t a problem, wouldn’t take real books or a e-reader there, much to valuable.

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    SusanSunshine Premium Member over 11 years ago

    That IS an advantage of e-books, actually.

    Yes, if that’s a Kindle, she may have ruined it, but hopefully, it doesn’t mean she’s lost or destroyed the books!

    Unlike a pile of soggy paper books, you can restore your e-library onto a replacement device from a back-up on Amazon.com,

    I’m told you can also keep back-ups on your computer.

    Her smartphone probably has a Kindle app on it, too…. maybe she even shares the books between devices…if so, some are there, as well.

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    Varnes  over 11 years ago

    Screw the tech talk, I agree with simsonfan2…He’s gonna be in there for some reason…Heck, even I could come up with a couple reasons………It’s just a device….Let’s call it a plot device…..

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    bagbalm  over 11 years ago

    Most electronic stuff you rinse well in distilled water – let it dry out thoroughly – and it’s good to go. I’ve done that with several cell phones.

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    garyzeck  over 11 years ago

    To dry out thoroughly, immmerse in rice.

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    Olddog1  over 11 years ago

    So, how does this work in the shower?

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    Olddog1  over 11 years ago

    The book stuff, that is. I understand the “excuse” to walk in there part.

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    hareofthedog  over 11 years ago

    The rice trick might fix the kindle, but I don’t recommend doing that to Janice.

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    paultunes  over 11 years ago

    you can get waterproof plastic covers for Kindles, Nooks, iPads and tablets and yes usually your purchases are backed up on the server. Come on dudes! does anyone really think that after all the years Arlo still gets off on seeing Janis “nekkid”? also how come it’s ALWAYS Janis in the tub? doesn’t Arlo bathe? maybe Janis would get off on seeing his “Erector set” though i am sure she can recall it’s appearance.maybe she could help him stiffen his resolve if ya know what i mean ;-p

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    Dani Rice  over 11 years ago

    Obviously, electronic devices have improved if you can drop them in the tub and still use them. I had my cell phone in my purse during a downpour and the dampness ruined it. Paperback books can be saved with a hairdryer.

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    ritafirefly  over 11 years ago

    just dry out an throw it in some rice for 2 days it will be fine just like grydwrd said if this does knot work buy a new one

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    Gokie5  over 11 years ago

    " Cats don’t like to take baths."True, most of the time. But my daughter had a cat that would jump right in the tub with her and play with the shadows, etc. Guess it takes all kinds.

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    Gokie5  over 11 years ago

    In Panel 2, Alro’s stray hair stands straight up in shock when he hears Janis’ yell. Unfortunately, it looked to me as though he’d said, “OH, NOOooo!!”

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    Gokie5  over 11 years ago

    Once I was in a McDonald’s bathroom when I heard a young woman come up with something a lot more pungent than what Janice said today. Then she yelled to a friend, “I just dropped my #@^}} cell phone in the toilet!” I had to bite my lip.

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    finale  over 11 years ago

    All hail Lennon and Marx

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    Happy, happy, happy!!! Premium Member over 11 years ago

    I have both real books, and e-books.If I’m in my home, sitting on the couch, only paper in a binding will do.My Kindle goes with me to coffee shops. Or into a plastic sandwich bag, if I’m taking a “book” to the beach, or park.

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    cbrsarah  over 11 years ago

    When I want to take a hot bath, just to soak for a while, I don’t take books in there with me. I want to sit with my eyes closed and enjoy the hot water.

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    sprint11  over 11 years ago

    Both hands on the Kindle, Janis.

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