My wife and I used to share the paper: She got section 1 and I got the comics and want ads. Then we’d swap. Nowadays, there’s no point buying a local paper, so neither one of us has an actual paper to read (she does get the online version).
The demise of newspapers was the cause of early retirement for me. (Advertising sales). How can I justify the increasing cost of advertising vs the continued drop in circulation numbers? And how do I reach my sales quota (goals set against sales the previous year) with less advertising? --I must confess that I no longer read a paper newspaper.
Glad we still get a newspaper. What they put on line is not the same as what is printed in the paper. The paper itself is used for many purposes and thus cuts down on the need for paper towels. Thus there is no waste just many ways of using what you have on hand. Something a lot of folks are starting to do because of C-19 . Think outside of the box ;-)
My brother always bought two papers so he could share the spare. They still wanted the sports section from his main one. That’s less of a problem lately (especially since he died four and a half years ago…he was a better person than I am).
allen@home almost 5 years ago
As long as those two have been together,Nelson. Opal knows everything about,Earl.
Concretionist almost 5 years ago
My wife and I used to share the paper: She got section 1 and I got the comics and want ads. Then we’d swap. Nowadays, there’s no point buying a local paper, so neither one of us has an actual paper to read (she does get the online version).
Templo S.U.D. almost 5 years ago
you just want to read — oh, I don’t know — the comics, horoscopes, or even obituaries, don’t you, Earl?
jmworacle almost 5 years ago
Wise child.
electricshadow Premium Member almost 5 years ago
For some, there’s a fine line between “borrow” and “hog.”
222jo almost 5 years ago
Simple humour but the last panel made me laugh.
iggyman almost 5 years ago
Nelson got your number, Earl!
dlkrueger33 almost 5 years ago
The demise of newspapers was the cause of early retirement for me. (Advertising sales). How can I justify the increasing cost of advertising vs the continued drop in circulation numbers? And how do I reach my sales quota (goals set against sales the previous year) with less advertising? --I must confess that I no longer read a paper newspaper.
jagedlo almost 5 years ago
She certainly is, Nelson!
Breadboard almost 5 years ago
Glad we still get a newspaper. What they put on line is not the same as what is printed in the paper. The paper itself is used for many purposes and thus cuts down on the need for paper towels. Thus there is no waste just many ways of using what you have on hand. Something a lot of folks are starting to do because of C-19 . Think outside of the box ;-)
Display almost 5 years ago
I miss actual print newspapers. They were very useful for swatting idiots in the back of the head.
phredturner almost 5 years ago
Is this from 1990?
Zebrastripes almost 5 years ago
Wonder what Section Earl reads? Opal is probably looking for the fashion and living section….
cupertino jay almost 5 years ago
> Mommy, whats News Paper?
I'll fly away almost 5 years ago
Ours, whether in print or on-line is the same slanted bias, so no use buying a subscription of either.
jpayne4040 almost 5 years ago
You nailed it, Nelson!
PoochFan almost 5 years ago
He wants to read Pickles to see what Leon is using about then now.
1953Baby almost 5 years ago
Geezus, guys, totally unnecessary “situation”. . .LEARN TO USE THE COMPUTER/KINDLE/NOOK. . .
walstib Premium Member almost 5 years ago
Opal knows he just wants to take it to the porcelain reading room, for longer than 2 minutes, and after that she won’t want to touch it.
JCunnngham Premium Member almost 5 years ago
Thinking Earl needs to hit the bathroom…
Linguist almost 5 years ago
No fighting over the newspapers in our house. We get our newspapers online.
DaveQuinn almost 5 years ago
Go home Nelson.
Lynnjav almost 5 years ago
Part of the reason for the demise of newspapers, especially the local ones, is people not subscribing to them.
zeexenon almost 5 years ago
Get behind her, hot breaths on her neck, and read away.
stillfickled Premium Member almost 5 years ago
I quit buying the newspaper but only because of my delivery person.
dlaemmerhirt999 almost 5 years ago
Do they really read the same section though??? I only read the funnies now that 100% of the paper is covid-news.
Homerville Premium Member almost 5 years ago
Little eyes watching and learning.
David Huie Green LikeNobody'sEverSeen almost 5 years ago
My brother always bought two papers so he could share the spare. They still wanted the sports section from his main one. That’s less of a problem lately (especially since he died four and a half years ago…he was a better person than I am).