Looks more like an inkblot. If this were a Pearls Before Swine comic, it would have ended with Rat complaining that Pastis spilled ink on the second panel.
Happened here a couple of days ago, when we were both in the bathrooms. Shaving in profound darkness? Not thing. Well, not a GOOD thing. Also detached ears? Same.
Here in Wake Forest NC, the electricity several times a year will drop just long enough to have to reset clocks. The major cause is squirrels getting electrocuted on top of the electric poles.
Oh we’ve had that to happen, I really dislike means resetting clocks. For a second I thought Opal had a big idea.This is not about the strip.I have written here a fall I had on my hard left side on asphalt on my left side mid May. Been a real struggle, then I found out fracture on my lower femur, finally I never thought the day get here, Tuesday 12th I go for 2nd x-ray to see if that fracture of the femur is healed, if yes I will be so happy, yet my bone is very sore, my leg muscle is bad with my knee. I go to Advanced Orthopedic, I plan to schedule home health care. I never had a cast or surgery nor was I in a care facility, I was at home, a bi-level with 8 steps. I have missed out on so much for 2 months, as seems I have to start over. Please if any of went through this I be interested what you went through. My hip socket was not injured yet bruised.
This happened a couple of nights ago in our apartment. It was a little more than a flicker — all the power went out for a second, and yes, we had to reset the clocks and reboot the computers. It’s a rare occurrence, more likely to take place in stormy weather, and it was a very clear night.
What made it a little eerie was that we were catching on up on the last couple of episodes of the TV series This is Us. We were already very focused on the compelling drama on the screen — then the power outage occurred just as Rebecca was about to pass on.
C about 2 years ago
Lights out
Ratkin Premium Member about 2 years ago
It’s all part of the light replacement conspiracy.
sirbadger about 2 years ago
It sort of makes you afraid to head towards the night light.
Templo S.U.D. about 2 years ago
What would be happening if human being were flickering out? Experiencing a stroke?
David Huie Green AmericaIsGreatItHasUs about 2 years ago
Any day now. We will miss you, Earl.
Robert Nowall Premium Member about 2 years ago
Fish: Did the lights just flicker on and off?Barney Miller: Yeah, they did in my office, too.Fish: Good! For a moment, I thought, that was it!
iggyman about 2 years ago
Just the usual summer brownouts Earl!
hariseldon59 about 2 years ago
Looks more like an inkblot. If this were a Pearls Before Swine comic, it would have ended with Rat complaining that Pastis spilled ink on the second panel.
Doug K about 2 years ago
Is it just me … or …?
Doug K about 2 years ago
Another way Opal could have gone: “What’s what?”
(Perhaps she doesn’t know about gaslighting?)
Darryl Heine about 2 years ago
Comic strips may have brief power outages?
jagedlo about 2 years ago
A legitimate concern there, Earl!
submachine about 2 years ago
was the “check engine” light?
ANIMAL about 2 years ago
That’ll never happen Earl……. Where would this cartoon be without YOU..?
monya_43 about 2 years ago
That’s not how it works, Earl. You usually don’t get a “warning”.
Wichita1.0 about 2 years ago
Happened here a couple of days ago, when we were both in the bathrooms. Shaving in profound darkness? Not thing. Well, not a GOOD thing. Also detached ears? Same.
Lee26 Premium Member about 2 years ago
We’re at that age, Earl!
sandpiper about 2 years ago
We all have those moments, Earl. We just don’t notice.
DatsunMan about 2 years ago
Here in Wake Forest NC, the electricity several times a year will drop just long enough to have to reset clocks. The major cause is squirrels getting electrocuted on top of the electric poles.
Zebrastripes about 2 years ago
Omg, Earl!
mistercatworks about 2 years ago
Those CFC lights were the worst for making you think you were going blind because they would be dim for a few seconds after turning on.
candor1230 about 2 years ago
Have been there, done that.
wndflower1 about 2 years ago
i’m comin’ elizabeth!! (fred sanford) funny
Plods with ...™ about 2 years ago
It is kinda scary.
kab2rb about 2 years ago
Oh we’ve had that to happen, I really dislike means resetting clocks. For a second I thought Opal had a big idea.This is not about the strip.I have written here a fall I had on my hard left side on asphalt on my left side mid May. Been a real struggle, then I found out fracture on my lower femur, finally I never thought the day get here, Tuesday 12th I go for 2nd x-ray to see if that fracture of the femur is healed, if yes I will be so happy, yet my bone is very sore, my leg muscle is bad with my knee. I go to Advanced Orthopedic, I plan to schedule home health care. I never had a cast or surgery nor was I in a care facility, I was at home, a bi-level with 8 steps. I have missed out on so much for 2 months, as seems I have to start over. Please if any of went through this I be interested what you went through. My hip socket was not injured yet bruised.
heathcliff2 about 2 years ago
A good cause for stopping rolling blackouts.
PaintTheDust about 2 years ago
And… just like that…?
w16521 about 2 years ago
If the light goes out poor Earl can’t read his newspaper. He’s one of the last who reads them.
paullp Premium Member about 2 years ago
This happened a couple of nights ago in our apartment. It was a little more than a flicker — all the power went out for a second, and yes, we had to reset the clocks and reboot the computers. It’s a rare occurrence, more likely to take place in stormy weather, and it was a very clear night.
What made it a little eerie was that we were catching on up on the last couple of episodes of the TV series This is Us. We were already very focused on the compelling drama on the screen — then the power outage occurred just as Rebecca was about to pass on.
Warhaft about 2 years ago
Well, that thought’s going to keep me up tonight.
pbr50138 about 2 years ago
Earl, when you flicker out, you might not know when it’s happening.