I love this strip when Earl is having quality time with his grandson. But I’m sick of seeing Opal treat Earl like the Born Loser. I am unfollowing. Good-by.
Mr. Crane’s been spying on me again! But my senior moments are bi-lingual – especially when trying to explain or translate something for my non-English speaking wife.
It’s just comedic humor to show human frailties. Men accept these little digs, but if the genders were reversed, women would come unglued—“Hell hath no fury” and that kind of thing. Stick with us!
As two old folk with one old folk post stroke, this is funny because this is us every day. I joke because it helps reduce the stress of having to share my brain with the dear one who unfortunately no longer has full use of his. And my brain is starting to fail too.
When I worked in retail, there was always someone who wanted something but didn’t know what it was called. They would try to describe it to me………..I’m using it for something other than what it is intended for, it’s about this big, it’s usually make out of plastic, etc., etc.
Get a life! They are an old couple and are still together and happy. Occasionallly they tease each other about getting older. It keeps them lively and young at heart. I love Opal and Earl!!!!
One of the reasons I generally don’t watch sitcoms is the amount of veiled nastiness disguised as good-natured ribbing. Someone’s always the butt of the joke. But I hardly think Pickles descends to that level…YMMV…
enigmamz over 5 years ago
That’s just mean, right there. Brian has been reading “The Born Loser” too much.
Templo S.U.D. over 5 years ago
perhaps Earl forgot to get one from the Wizard of Oz
sirbadger over 5 years ago
If you know the dog word for it, you can ask Roscoe.
Martin I over 5 years ago
I think the term is “loving wife” and he hasn’t seen it in quite awhile.
Little Caesar over 5 years ago
“Would you like a bag?”
“No, thanks, already have one.”
rekam Premium Member over 5 years ago
Sheesh! Can’t he even have a senior moment?
dadoctah over 5 years ago
“Brain and brain! What is brain?”
clayusmcret Premium Member over 5 years ago
Just because I’m looking for it doesn’t mean I remember what to call it…today.
dlkrueger33 over 5 years ago
He forgot the ENGLISH word for it? So say it in Spanish/German/French and then look up the translation. LOL
jagedlo over 5 years ago
If Earl was still strong enough, I would recommend a good couch flip…with her in it!
cubswin2016 over 5 years ago
Opal and Gladys from The Born Loser should have a put down contest.
ForrestOverin over 5 years ago
“No, Opal! I’m looking for your kindness! I haven’t seen it in years!”
derdave969 over 5 years ago
The English word for it is “clicker”.
assrdood over 5 years ago
Earl is looking for his “dignity”. He loses it from time-to-time.
Zebrastripes over 5 years ago
Opal and her snarky remarks! Once in her life can’t she ever be nice to Earl, just once? =~€
Back to Big Mike over 5 years ago
My life gets more like this strip every day.
J Short over 5 years ago
You know, that thing-a-ma-jig, the whatcha-ma-call-it, that doo-dad….
iggyman over 5 years ago
Opal really means “Earl, are you looking for loose change again?”
davidf42 over 5 years ago
I love this strip when Earl is having quality time with his grandson. But I’m sick of seeing Opal treat Earl like the Born Loser. I am unfollowing. Good-by.
theincrediblebulk over 5 years ago
what is it called in the language you do remember the name in? maybe we’ll get lucky and I will be able to figure out what it is.
Linguist over 5 years ago
Mr. Crane’s been spying on me again! But my senior moments are bi-lingual – especially when trying to explain or translate something for my non-English speaking wife.
WCraft Premium Member over 5 years ago
Remote? I lose mine often. She doesn’t even ask what I’m doing anymore; pretty obvious.
El Cobbo Grande over 5 years ago
Steady, Earl
victoria2 over 5 years ago
Opal is the kind of woman I avoid. When she is caustic in this comic it is never funny.
Indianapolis Smith over 5 years ago
The French word is derrière.
jlj1108 over 5 years ago
My wife and I talk like that all the time, but we both know its just kidding.
dennisodoyle over 5 years ago
It’s just comedic humor to show human frailties. Men accept these little digs, but if the genders were reversed, women would come unglued—“Hell hath no fury” and that kind of thing. Stick with us!
micromos over 5 years ago
His snapses aren’t snapping as fast as they use to.
drbrenda2 over 5 years ago
As two old folk with one old folk post stroke, this is funny because this is us every day. I joke because it helps reduce the stress of having to share my brain with the dear one who unfortunately no longer has full use of his. And my brain is starting to fail too.
Perkycat over 5 years ago
When I worked in retail, there was always someone who wanted something but didn’t know what it was called. They would try to describe it to me………..I’m using it for something other than what it is intended for, it’s about this big, it’s usually make out of plastic, etc., etc.
Jan C over 5 years ago
I can so relate to Earl’s searching for a word that is right on the tip of the tongue. Opal’s riposte was just plain mean, though.
eladee AKA Wally over 5 years ago
Get a life! They are an old couple and are still together and happy. Occasionallly they tease each other about getting older. It keeps them lively and young at heart. I love Opal and Earl!!!!
Mayor Snorkum over 5 years ago
You mean you know another language besides English, Earl? I don’t believe it.
anomalous4 over 5 years ago
My mom always says: “When I get old & forgetful, just remember I’ve always been this way.” (She’s 85 & sharp as a tack.)
Alberta Oil Premium Member over 5 years ago
A good woman knows what her man is looking for without having to ask.
anomalous4 over 5 years ago
One of the reasons I generally don’t watch sitcoms is the amount of veiled nastiness disguised as good-natured ribbing. Someone’s always the butt of the joke. But I hardly think Pickles descends to that level…YMMV…
smruiz over 5 years ago
Very funny!
David Huie Green LoveJoyAndPeace over 5 years ago
“l’m not sure if I would recognize it if I found it.”
Sue Ellen over 5 years ago
If this were not a common problem, the thesaurus wouldn’t have so many synonyms for whatchamacallit, thingamajig, and whoosiewhatsit!