Pickles by Brian Crane for March 26, 2020

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    Dirty Dragon  over 4 years ago

    Will Opal tell Earl about the pluggy-in thingy?

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    Templo S.U.D.  over 4 years ago

    Clean your glasses first, Earl, and then you’ll be able to find the “turny-on thing.”

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    Concretionist  over 4 years ago

    We owned a vacuum once that hid the “turny on thingy” as part of the deck, complete with “tread” stripes that completely disguised it from both of us. First time I’ve ever had to read the manual to find the on/off switch. Other than that, it was a pretty decent little canister vac with a long enough power cord and an unfortunately small bag.

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    sirbadger  over 4 years ago

    This morning, I walked into the kitchen barefoot and stepped on something. I don’t know what it was, but I used the cordless vacuum. Earl is wearing shoes, so that might not be the explanation here.

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    David Huie Green LoveJoyAndPeace  over 4 years ago

    I used to enjoy using a Regina Electric Broom to suck up flies.

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    chain gang charlie  over 4 years ago

    The turny-on thingy is over there with all the other knick-knacks on the what- not!Or so said Oliver Hardy ,once a great while back….

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    Zykoic  over 4 years ago

    The new oven is a real charmer. Lots of buttons that only the wife seems to understand. I tried to use it once. Anyone like broiled brownies?

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    Sanspareil  over 4 years ago

    Seems like Earl operates in a vacuum!

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    iggyman  over 4 years ago

    Be careful Earl, that machine really sucks! (bad joke)

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    iggyman  over 4 years ago

    Earl, be careful, once you figure it out, that might be your permanent job!

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    jpayne4040  over 4 years ago

    LOL! No way this can go wrong, right? /s

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    Daniel Verburg  over 4 years ago

    Did Brian ran out of inspiration? Or are we in for a continuing strip ?

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    jagedlo  over 4 years ago

    “Continued”? uh-oh…this has “harbinger of doom” written all over it!

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    Breadboard  over 4 years ago

    Captain Earl at the controls ! Opal put on your PPE !

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    Queen of America  over 4 years ago

    Back in the mid 1980s, we needed a new one. The guy at the store started to tell me about the different features. I looked at him and said "Don’t tell ME, tell HIM. I don’t plan on using it very often. " Brad is the one who vacuums 80% of the time.We have a good stick-vac I use for kitty litter and to run around for a quick job, but Brad uses the big, heavy one.

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    cubswin2016  over 4 years ago

    Oh, does he mean the switch?

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    danholt  over 4 years ago

    It could be worse…https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vWM2-NLkAco

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    jibarito  over 4 years ago

    Now I am positive Brian crane has hacked into my house. Those stories are too close to my life, including the language.

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    Zebrastripes  over 4 years ago

    What worries me is WHY does he need to use the vacuum? There was some sort of accident he wants to suck up so Opal won’t see it….Hmmmmm

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    6foot6  over 4 years ago

    she’s always harping on him to help out. When he helps out she harps on him. sounds just like a normal relationship really.

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    Grutzi  over 4 years ago

    Back in the 90’s, my carpal tunnel was so bad that Hubby took over the vacuuming. On the advice of Erma Bombeck (remember the bit about not ever taking responsibility for the barbeque?), I never took that job back.

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    Al Nala  over 4 years ago

    In-geplugging the power cord and gefinding the ongepowering switch…

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    ForrestOverin  over 4 years ago

    “I’m going to wash the dishes with it, Opal. And then maybe use it to mow the lawn. Why do you ask?”

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    zeexenon  over 4 years ago

    Close to the pluggy in the wall thingy, just like the knee-bone connected to the leg-bone. Bone head!

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    ChessPirate  over 4 years ago

    I remember once in my job as a PC tech, getting the first of a new PC case design. Even when I went and got another guy to help me, it took us way too long to figure out how to open the ⛈⚡☠️⚠️⁉️ thing…

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    Herb L 1954  over 4 years ago

    You are in uncharted water,Earl.Abandon ship ;~|

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    joefearsnothing  over 4 years ago

    It’s next to the diaphragm doohickey! ;o]

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    Glibster  over 4 years ago

    Siri, turn on the &$@*+&&-ing vacuum cleaner!!!!

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    Linguist  over 4 years ago

    “Let me introduce you to my friend, Kirby…”

    Actually, I solved the vacuum cleaner problem many, many years ago. Ever since I lived in Arizona, I’ve taken up all the carpets and put down either tile or bamboo flooring in all the houses I’ve owned. Much cooler, easier to keep clean, more attractive, sanitary, and odorless.

    The “throw rugs” we have, are easily shaken out and can be washed.

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    DebUSNRet  over 4 years ago

    Reminds me of my late Pop. Ever since Pickles came out in the newspapers, he always aligned himself with Earl and Mom agreed!

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    whenlifewassimpler  over 4 years ago

    Oh for Pete’s sake Opal show Earl where the on/off button is as he is offering to do the vacuuming.

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    William Ellwin Premium Member over 4 years ago

    Poor Earl… A REAL MAN would say, where is the POWER SWITCH…..

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    JP Steve Premium Member over 4 years ago

    Earl? That’s a switch…

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