Arlo and Janis by Jimmy Johnson for August 14, 2013
August 13, 2013
August 15, 2013
Transcript:
Arlo: When I was 21, I thought I'd be a feeble old man at this age!
Arlo: But life is great! I feel good! I'm happy!
Arlo: I even have a hot wife!
Janis: You're crazy!
Arlo: I hadn't considered that possibility!
marvee, although it’s hard to tell in cartoon time, they met in the 1960s….And like they say, if you were around in the sixties, then you’re in your sixties (or more!).
Take a good look at the last panel. Right after the “hot wife” comment, she’s head up and “chest” out. According to the body language, Arlo scored big points.
“Good” is an adjective, and modifies “I.” “Well” is an adverb, in which case it modifies “feel,” though in this sense, it’s generally accepted as an adjective. In other words:
“I feel good” = “I have a sense of well-being.”
“I feel well” = “I have a sense of well-being” (as an adjective) or “My sense of touch is functioning properly” (as an adverb).
InColorado almost 11 years ago
Why is it so hard for some people to accept a complement?
edclectic almost 11 years ago
When I was 21 I never thought I would live to be this age (60). And luckily, I’ve even got a hot wife! Then, again, some people do say I’m crazy.
emjaycee almost 11 years ago
I have no ’wife ’(hot nor otherwise) in either current sense of the word. I am merely a cat servant (or meowservant) in every sense of he word.
hawgowar almost 11 years ago
@edclectic: I’m 60, too and I have a hot GF (wife passed away some time ago) 15 years younger than myself. Life is good.
alviebird almost 11 years ago
“I feel well.” (Sorry, pet peeve.)
ScullyUFO almost 11 years ago
A hot wife whose clothes change color in different lighting.
sbchamp almost 11 years ago
“If I knew I’d live this long…”
Reppr Premium Member almost 11 years ago
@scullyufo – shapeshifter?
marvee almost 11 years ago
How old are they? Early fifties? That’s a good age. I hope they don’t become Opal and Earl, though I I like them too.
unca jim almost 11 years ago
@OldDog1: I’ve made it to 78, NOW what? No turnin’ back NOW, ferdamshure. It’s a one-way road and no U-turns allowed, apparently.
gkmcc almost 11 years ago
Not the reaction Arlo was looking for. Janis can be such a bitch sometimes…
Varnes almost 11 years ago
marvee, although it’s hard to tell in cartoon time, they met in the 1960s….And like they say, if you were around in the sixties, then you’re in your sixties (or more!).
MeGoNow Premium Member almost 11 years ago
Take a good look at the last panel. Right after the “hot wife” comment, she’s head up and “chest” out. According to the body language, Arlo scored big points.
samfran6-0 almost 11 years ago
You beat me to it. Hit me!!
Cartoonacy almost 11 years ago
“Good” is an adjective, and modifies “I.” “Well” is an adverb, in which case it modifies “feel,” though in this sense, it’s generally accepted as an adjective. In other words:
“I feel good” = “I have a sense of well-being.”
“I feel well” = “I have a sense of well-being” (as an adjective) or “My sense of touch is functioning properly” (as an adverb).
hippogriff almost 11 years ago
I have a hot wife. When menopause brought her first hot flash, it never went away.
marc hardman almost 11 years ago
perfect comic for my birthday! and all true!
716PMedGuy almost 11 years ago
Hot Wife…what more could make your life great
racerxyz almost 11 years ago
No Kraut today? I was getting to like him and his mini rants :-)
Kingoswald Premium Member almost 11 years ago
Like all of us, Janis has been persuaded that “hot” is the exclusive preserve of the young. Boy, are they wrong!
RonBerg13 Premium Member over 9 years ago
Boy, does he EVER!!