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Not sure why he thinks his flattery and opinion is more important than how she thinks and feels about herself.
That theyāre discussing this as if by changing the style of her blouse, sheās changing the terms of her āwifely dutiesā to show her form to him is off-putting. No one owes anyone access to their body, physically or visually.
Besides, encouraging her to feel good within herself will increase intimacy on all levels.
Maybe Arlo here is representing the daily commenters more than his character, though.
Maybe with this change in clothing design, those commenters will see Janis as a āpersonā and stop measuring her worthiness based on how they perceive her weight or shape based on how sheās been drawn in any given panel.
That some people stop by here daily to dump their toxic opinions about women has always been really gross.
Toxic opinions? I thought the joke was that Arlo still thinks he can āgo out and get a 25-year oldā. I suppose the outrage is around the use of the verb āgetā.
i like Janisā response to his āi could get me a 25 y-o any time i wanted one if i wanted to!ā -type comment, myself. it is to laugh!
srsly, i do get the āaugh! iām getting old!ā bit, & heās sweet to flatter her. iād have responded to his ādonāt i flatter you?ā with āyes! but i canāt wear you outside of the house! people would talk!ā ;)
itās counselor, @Meledosia, unless she needs to take the matter up before a council or committee but she should not do that unless she feels your recommendation has merit, which it does not on any grounds. words matter, you know; you could choose to make yours a little kinder, if not more accurate, please
other than that, yāall tend to read a LOT into these comics, donāt u think? maybe form a book clubā¦
Funny thing is Janis has probably worn dozens of blouses like this over the decades, with frayed cutoff shorts, skinny jeans, as a cute pedal pusher or skirt set, or as a bikini coverup. Even now, sheās wearing shorts and showing off her legs. Also those blouses are usually semi-sheer. With the younger crowd on Instagram or TikTok, sheād be considered ācostal chic.ā
Old joke: Electricianās wife turns 40. He tells her heās going to trade her in for two 20 year olds. She responds, āYouār not wired for 220.ā
As a man, Iāve been fortunate enough to have enjoyed every age that Iāve had and gone through. Iām still even enjoying my winding down period before I die. Canāt be young forever in this world, hopefully the next one. Donāt fight it girl. You got a man that loves you the way that you are; who wants to be with you; and take care of you. What more do want or really need?ā¦.
This is not a cartoon about what Janis wears. Itās about her feelings about how she looks as she ages. And Arloās response is not about what she wears. Itās about his attempts to get her to see herself as he sees her. Which aināt gonna happen.
After over 53 years my wife does not look like the 15 year old girl that took my heart. And I am in NO WAY the 18 year old skinny, geeky guy that was lucky enough to prove I was the āmanā for her. Married for almost 50 years, we do not look like that wedding photo, or beach photos. I have been like Arlo, bought articles of clothes that to me made my wife (I thought sexy and flattering.) I guess all men try and reclaim those āthrilling days of yesteryear!ā But yesteryear will only be in our minds and heart, but to have that true beautiful woman there with you after seeing friends who lost a spouse due to age, COVID, accidents, or whatever, its good to remember yesterday, but tomorrow is the true beauty we look for.
Okay. Look at the top in yesterdayās comic. It looks like a maternity top and actually makes her look āfat.ā The sleeves are awful. Theyāre just the right length to get mucked up if she is cooking or gardening and canāt be pushed up to get them out of the way. As several commenters have pointed out, sheās bought into the current idea of what a woman āshouldā look like. She has been brain washed by the media.Iām 73, 4ā 11", around 150lbs and mostly wear jeans and T-shirts. My husband doesnāt complain, and we are still together after almost 50 years. He and I are both feminists.And as a side note, if Arlo wanted a 25-year-old he probably could get one. Some young thing would see him as a āSugar Daddy.ā
Sad to say it easier for an older man to get the young tootsie than on older woman to get a boy toy. Both efforts are easier if both of the older people use money to support their causeā¦
C over 2 years ago
Missed opportunities
Ahuehuete over 2 years ago
These days most 25 year olds are chubbier than Janis.
alasko over 2 years ago
Arlo the manther.
David Huie Green LikeNobody'sEverSeen over 2 years ago
āEasier by far than you managing to get one.ā
whahoppened over 2 years ago
Would he even want what he COULD get?
Alias1600 over 2 years ago
Not sure why he thinks his flattery and opinion is more important than how she thinks and feels about herself.
That theyāre discussing this as if by changing the style of her blouse, sheās changing the terms of her āwifely dutiesā to show her form to him is off-putting. No one owes anyone access to their body, physically or visually.
Besides, encouraging her to feel good within herself will increase intimacy on all levels.
Maybe Arlo here is representing the daily commenters more than his character, though.
Maybe with this change in clothing design, those commenters will see Janis as a āpersonā and stop measuring her worthiness based on how they perceive her weight or shape based on how sheās been drawn in any given panel.
That some people stop by here daily to dump their toxic opinions about women has always been really gross.
Rhetorical_Question over 2 years ago
Ha ha ha ha ha, in your dreams.
John Smith over 2 years ago
Maybe instead of complaining she could just simply go buy whatever she wants. But then, whereās the drama in that?
Plus, sheād miss a perfect opportunity to emasculate her supportive spouse. (And then they wonder why we donāt want to talk)
Da'Dad over 2 years ago
Have to give JJ credit. With just a few pen strokes he can trigger a tidal wave of fairly well thought out responses.
ScullyUFO over 2 years ago
Toxic opinions? I thought the joke was that Arlo still thinks he can āgo out and get a 25-year oldā. I suppose the outrage is around the use of the verb āgetā.
Oceanic over 2 years ago
i like Janisā response to his āi could get me a 25 y-o any time i wanted one if i wanted to!ā -type comment, myself. it is to laugh!
srsly, i do get the āaugh! iām getting old!ā bit, & heās sweet to flatter her. iād have responded to his ādonāt i flatter you?ā with āyes! but i canāt wear you outside of the house! people would talk!ā ;)
Oceanic over 2 years ago
itās counselor, @Meledosia, unless she needs to take the matter up before a council or committee but she should not do that unless she feels your recommendation has merit, which it does not on any grounds. words matter, you know; you could choose to make yours a little kinder, if not more accurate, please
other than that, yāall tend to read a LOT into these comics, donāt u think? maybe form a book clubā¦
mourdac Premium Member over 2 years ago
Iām assuming (no personal knowledge here) that the older the guy, the richer heād have to be to get a 25 year āgirlfriendā.
[Traveler] Premium Member over 2 years ago
I thought the joke was to trade her in for two 25 yr. olds.
Alias1600 over 2 years ago
Funny thing is Janis has probably worn dozens of blouses like this over the decades, with frayed cutoff shorts, skinny jeans, as a cute pedal pusher or skirt set, or as a bikini coverup. Even now, sheās wearing shorts and showing off her legs. Also those blouses are usually semi-sheer. With the younger crowd on Instagram or TikTok, sheād be considered ācostal chic.ā
trainnut1956 over 2 years ago
Oh, poor Janis. Wait until you get to be my age. Nothing is flattering once you get past a certain age.
poppacapsmokeblower over 2 years ago
Old joke: Electricianās wife turns 40. He tells her heās going to trade her in for two 20 year olds. She responds, āYouār not wired for 220.ā
MuddyUSA Premium Member over 2 years ago
Arlo is flattering himselfā¦ā¦
dv1093 over 2 years ago
My wife says she needs clothes that will fit her. Sheās got enough clothes to dress a 76 trombone all-girlās band.
Moonkey Premium Member over 2 years ago
Janis can also āgetā a 25 year old.
raybarb44 over 2 years ago
As a man, Iāve been fortunate enough to have enjoyed every age that Iāve had and gone through. Iām still even enjoying my winding down period before I die. Canāt be young forever in this world, hopefully the next one. Donāt fight it girl. You got a man that loves you the way that you are; who wants to be with you; and take care of you. What more do want or really need?ā¦.
Dr. Whom over 2 years ago
This is not a cartoon about what Janis wears. Itās about her feelings about how she looks as she ages. And Arloās response is not about what she wears. Itās about his attempts to get her to see herself as he sees her. Which aināt gonna happen.
Searcy9320 over 2 years ago
After over 53 years my wife does not look like the 15 year old girl that took my heart. And I am in NO WAY the 18 year old skinny, geeky guy that was lucky enough to prove I was the āmanā for her. Married for almost 50 years, we do not look like that wedding photo, or beach photos. I have been like Arlo, bought articles of clothes that to me made my wife (I thought sexy and flattering.) I guess all men try and reclaim those āthrilling days of yesteryear!ā But yesteryear will only be in our minds and heart, but to have that true beautiful woman there with you after seeing friends who lost a spouse due to age, COVID, accidents, or whatever, its good to remember yesterday, but tomorrow is the true beauty we look for.
destry1970 over 2 years ago
Ok Arlo besides not being able to keep up with them, I do not think you would know what to do if you got one.
mjpalmer over 2 years ago
this happens to us all as we age, lossā¦..loss of something, you pick, something you were or used to be able to do.
Sneaker over 2 years ago
Well there you have it a pros opinion. It is a comic .
Ina Tizzy over 2 years ago
Okay. Look at the top in yesterdayās comic. It looks like a maternity top and actually makes her look āfat.ā The sleeves are awful. Theyāre just the right length to get mucked up if she is cooking or gardening and canāt be pushed up to get them out of the way. As several commenters have pointed out, sheās bought into the current idea of what a woman āshouldā look like. She has been brain washed by the media.Iām 73, 4ā 11", around 150lbs and mostly wear jeans and T-shirts. My husband doesnāt complain, and we are still together after almost 50 years. He and I are both feminists.And as a side note, if Arlo wanted a 25-year-old he probably could get one. Some young thing would see him as a āSugar Daddy.ā
alexius23 over 2 years ago
Sad to say it easier for an older man to get the young tootsie than on older woman to get a boy toy. Both efforts are easier if both of the older people use money to support their causeā¦
markasius over 2 years ago
someone has way too much time on their hands and not enough lightness in their life