And Simba is Scar’s favorite and only nephew. (As far as I know, my older brother and I aren’t our paternal grandparents’ favorite grandsons because because they died before we were born… well, brother was born a few months after Granddad died.)
My mother never actually said in so many words that I was her favorite, but she did say that if my younger brother had been born first he would have been an only child.
Well, I have a favorite 6-year-old, a favorite 9-year-old, a favorite 11-year-old, a favorite 14-year-old and a favorite 16-year-old. Only the 6-year-old is actually related.
This brought a tear to my eye and a smile to my face. It’s what I always told my oldest grandson ( now 26 ) when he was growing up and he’d always say, “But I’m your only grandson”, too.
When I married my current wife and became part of a family with four wonderful younger grandchildren, I called my numero uno and told him that he was still my favorite grandson. He laughed and said that was because he was the first to make me a great-grandfather!
Along those lines. We have three children, all adults now. I told them “You are my favorite older daughter”, “my favorite son”, and “my favorite younger daughter.”
When challenged I replied Love is the only thing that allows you to give all you have to one person and still have love left over for another.
My father-in-law does this all the time. My son is his favorite (and only) grandson. I’ve always been his favorite son-in-law. Then when his other daughter got married, he started calling me his favorite local son-in-law, as they live far away.
This is a repeat from 2007, so it’s possible Sylvia, were she to appear, is again slender and pretty and Dan isn’t even in the picture yet. Brian usually repeats old strips when he goes on vacations. I hope he gets back soon, but he’s still away as of this comment.
Sue Ellen about 4 years ago
Good answer, grandpa!
Templo S.U.D. about 4 years ago
And Simba is Scar’s favorite and only nephew. (As far as I know, my older brother and I aren’t our paternal grandparents’ favorite grandsons because because they died before we were born… well, brother was born a few months after Granddad died.)
Ratkin Premium Member about 4 years ago
And this is my favorite comic strip. (Psst. Don’t read my comments on the others)
momofalex7 about 4 years ago
Good answer.
hariseldon59 about 4 years ago
But is Earl Nelson’s favorite grandfather? Have Dan’s parents ever appeared in the strip? Come to think of it, when’s the last time we saw Dan?
iggyman about 4 years ago
Usually Grandparents when asked that question would reply “I love all of my grandchildren the same way”!
ERBEN2 about 4 years ago
Forget it , a total loss .
Justanolddude Premium Member about 4 years ago
Best Grandpa answer EvEr!
jagedlo about 4 years ago
Nice one, Earl!
dadoctah about 4 years ago
My mother never actually said in so many words that I was her favorite, but she did say that if my younger brother had been born first he would have been an only child.
Breadboard about 4 years ago
Tis the best place in town to eat ! Because it is the only place in town to eat ;-)
Zebrastripes about 4 years ago
Out of the mouths of babes….in this case, Grampas….
KEA about 4 years ago
am I not, actually
Tentoes about 4 years ago
Well, I have a favorite 6-year-old, a favorite 9-year-old, a favorite 11-year-old, a favorite 14-year-old and a favorite 16-year-old. Only the 6-year-old is actually related.
Linguist about 4 years ago
This brought a tear to my eye and a smile to my face. It’s what I always told my oldest grandson ( now 26 ) when he was growing up and he’d always say, “But I’m your only grandson”, too.
When I married my current wife and became part of a family with four wonderful younger grandchildren, I called my numero uno and told him that he was still my favorite grandson. He laughed and said that was because he was the first to make me a great-grandfather!
bsisler21 about 4 years ago
Earl should have been a diplomat. He can bs his way out of any situation.
MuddyUSA Premium Member about 4 years ago
That is why I ask, Who is Dan?
Thinkingblade about 4 years ago
Nice save Earl!
vtdba about 4 years ago
Along those lines. We have three children, all adults now. I told them “You are my favorite older daughter”, “my favorite son”, and “my favorite younger daughter.”
When challenged I replied Love is the only thing that allows you to give all you have to one person and still have love left over for another.
Watchdog about 4 years ago
Tricky when you have identical twins, one an Army Ranger and the other Army Green Beret.
zeexenon about 4 years ago
This sets a dangerous precedence. For example, my first and only wife was my favorite.
sarahbowl1 Premium Member about 4 years ago
Awe! Nice thing to say, Earl
kab2rb about 4 years ago
I know about favorites. My dad’s mom had her favorite son and grandson.
Bryan Smith Premium Member about 4 years ago
My father-in-law does this all the time. My son is his favorite (and only) grandson. I’ve always been his favorite son-in-law. Then when his other daughter got married, he started calling me his favorite local son-in-law, as they live far away.
CTew Premium Member almost 4 years ago
This is a repeat from 2007, so it’s possible Sylvia, were she to appear, is again slender and pretty and Dan isn’t even in the picture yet. Brian usually repeats old strips when he goes on vacations. I hope he gets back soon, but he’s still away as of this comment.