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My sister’s husband was like that. Once, she timed how long he was able to go without talking. It was about 30 seconds. We both laughed and he asked what we were laughing at. When we told him, he said “okay, I won’t say anything else.” That time, he stayed silent for about 60 seconds.
When I was on the grand jury and had to listen to (actually, read the transcripts to) wire taps, they would go on for an hour or two or more. Whoever says men don’t gossip doesn’t know what they’re talking about.
It has amazed me a few times when I’ve seen an old couple be seated at a table next to me, order with very few words, wait in silence, eat their meal, pay at the table and leave, without saying a word to each other. I wonder if they have nothing to say, or perhaps they are listening to the voices in their heads. (This was before talk radio) It might be routine or paying off a bet.
My wife once got mad at me and stopped talking to me for a week. When I didn’t notice, she got mad and held off another week.
(I just thought she was being moody. Never did find out what she was was mad about the first time. “If you don’t know, I’m not going to tell you.” That attitude strikes me as counterproductive.)
Oh I can go longer then that, from TV show, or read a book. To comics to puzzles. It is husband who tries to bring things up for us. Unless something interesting he also like I bring up.
My ex wife’s grandmother was like that. Her husband’s last words were, “Can I please have a bit of peace?” I found out and used it on her to great effect.
allen@home about 2 years ago
Opal has a problem.
C about 2 years ago
The expected result
ʲᔆ about 2 years ago
gee whiz!
Roscoe has a better concept of time than that!
Templo S.U.D. about 2 years ago
Earl’s never going to read that newspaper if Opal keeps opening her mouth.
Ratkin Premium Member about 2 years ago
Start crocheting, Opal. The time will pass quickly.
Frankie5466 about 2 years ago
must be like my mother in law, I’ve never met someone who so thoroughly despised the sound of silence! Even during a movie she never shuts up lol
Daniel Verburg about 2 years ago
Another stereotype!
Erse IS better about 2 years ago
One of the excellent things about Spouse is her ability to sit and enjoy her book while I do the same with mine.
laughingkitty about 2 years ago
My sister’s husband was like that. Once, she timed how long he was able to go without talking. It was about 30 seconds. We both laughed and he asked what we were laughing at. When we told him, he said “okay, I won’t say anything else.” That time, he stayed silent for about 60 seconds.
Il Siciliano about 2 years ago
My mom used to remark about people who talk too much; “Must have been vaccinated with a phonograph needle!”
PraiseofFolly about 2 years ago
Earl would do best to remember the song, “Some of These Days,” here on this link sung by Sophie Tucker (who?)
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=3heCSPJrO70
And Earl is no Maurice Chevalier (who?)
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=JB5o_J7tOHQ
The Reader Premium Member about 2 years ago
Two days later and he still didn’t notice.
scote1379 Premium Member about 2 years ago
Marriage is yelling WHAT at each other from different rooms till one of you die !
jagedlo about 2 years ago
You didn’t say it, Earl, but you probably implied it!
iggyman about 2 years ago
“Motormouth” comes to mind !
tremaine53 about 2 years ago
“Rest of the day” just isn’t specific enough for Opal.
Ichabod Ferguson about 2 years ago
When I was on the grand jury and had to listen to (actually, read the transcripts to) wire taps, they would go on for an hour or two or more. Whoever says men don’t gossip doesn’t know what they’re talking about.
monya_43 about 2 years ago
Is that a threat or a promise, Opal? Earl would like you quiet, so he can read his newspaper in peace.
sandpiper about 2 years ago
They need to strike a balance in this or one of them is going to strike the other.
Bookworm about 2 years ago
The “silence” is deafening. 8>)
Zebrastripes about 2 years ago
Opal, go to the Fabric Shop and get off Earls case! Annoying
goboboyd about 2 years ago
The mechanical clock on the wall seems to tick extra loud in the silence. The crumpling of Earl’s newspaper suddenly seems a little irritating.
Ishka Bibel about 2 years ago
I would lecture my sales people on the value of silence. It disorients people when you do not talk for 20 seconds
goboboyd about 2 years ago
It has amazed me a few times when I’ve seen an old couple be seated at a table next to me, order with very few words, wait in silence, eat their meal, pay at the table and leave, without saying a word to each other. I wonder if they have nothing to say, or perhaps they are listening to the voices in their heads. (This was before talk radio) It might be routine or paying off a bet.
vtdba about 2 years ago
I have always preferred stereo to monophonic.
thelordthygod666 about 2 years ago
Although Prof Abby Kaplan wrote a book saying it was myth that women talk more than men, all married men know she was talking out of her hat.
MuddyUSA Premium Member about 2 years ago
Time does not fly with Earl!
ladykat Premium Member about 2 years ago
Come on, Opal, pick up your knitting and concentrate. That will keep you quiet for a while. I know that works for me.
heathcliff2 about 2 years ago
Those obsessed with undermining or topping others find forever unbearable.
The Orange Mailman about 2 years ago
Make him suffer, Opal!
StevePappas about 2 years ago
Funny.
ANIMAL about 2 years ago
Just LET HER TALK……… that’ll shut ’er up (LOL)
David Huie Green LikeNobody'sEverSeen about 2 years ago
My wife once got mad at me and stopped talking to me for a week. When I didn’t notice, she got mad and held off another week.
(I just thought she was being moody. Never did find out what she was was mad about the first time. “If you don’t know, I’m not going to tell you.” That attitude strikes me as counterproductive.)
kathleenhicks62 about 2 years ago
I knew she wouldn’t last,
Drgnslr Premium Member about 2 years ago
Baby steps Opal, baby steps.
kab2rb about 2 years ago
Oh I can go longer then that, from TV show, or read a book. To comics to puzzles. It is husband who tries to bring things up for us. Unless something interesting he also like I bring up.
Moonkey Premium Member about 2 years ago
One of them could go to another room. I suspect it won’t be too long until Earl is more than happy to discuss his next meal.
T... about 2 years ago
Only an hour to go till the end of day?…
Otis Rufus Driftwood about 2 years ago
Some people, and not just, I’ve seen can’t live without taking.
Teto85 Premium Member about 2 years ago
My ex wife’s grandmother was like that. Her husband’s last words were, “Can I please have a bit of peace?” I found out and used it on her to great effect.
pbr50138 about 2 years ago
Opal needs to wind her inner clock!
Samrhoads Premium Member about 2 years ago
Don’t show this to your wife! Or yesterday’s, or tomorrow’s.
locake about 2 years ago
My husband would love it if I didn’t talk to him all day. If I want to punish him I talk to him more than usual.