Nice of Mr. Johnson to thank his audience, only a fraction of which share their insights, stories, and opinions here. I know I followed A&J for years before I dared to do so. As for today’s missive, only Arlo can apparently break the 4th wall. No one else can guess they’re even in a comic strip.
And THANK YOU Mr. Jimmy J for the years of delight you have brought into my like. I can safely say there is NO strip I’ve enjoyed more, year after year, than A&J.
Except maybe Prince Valiant when I was a kid! ;^ )
Thank you, Mr. Johnson for decades of reading pleasure. Became an A&J fan back in the late 80’s and your strip has been my favorite for most of that time. It is the first strip I read each morning and not because it’s first alphabetically.
Thank you, Jimmy, for the years of enjoyment you have given me. And maybe, one day, your Auburn football team will pick itself up off the mat and actually be able to compete with Alabama ….
Been a fan for about 5 years so I am thankful to have discovered A&J. I would have loved to have had this strip in the local paper years ago, but alas it wasn’t.
A good comic strip is like a play. The proscenium is ink and paper the characters are a construct of the artist and his or her imagination. JJ is a particularly skilled producer, director and actor on this two dimensional stage presented to us for our enjoyment. Thank you Jimmy may you have a blessed holiday.
Thank you Mr Johnson for all the brilliant and wonderful Arlo & Janis comics that you have done over the years. Truly wonderful. Wishing you and yours a wonderful Thanksgiving. I’m hoping that Arlo and Janis continues for many, many more years. At the very top of the list of only a few comics that I consider to be “Favourites”. Thank you again for sharing your talents with your readers.
Da'Dad about 1 year ago
Nice of Mr. Johnson to thank his audience, only a fraction of which share their insights, stories, and opinions here. I know I followed A&J for years before I dared to do so. As for today’s missive, only Arlo can apparently break the 4th wall. No one else can guess they’re even in a comic strip.
syzygy47 about 1 year ago
“It’s called breaking the third wall” (Turning towards a vacant space) “Viddy well my droogs!”
Rhetorical_Question about 1 year ago
Turnip?
AnneFackler about 1 year ago
Happy Thanksgiving Everyone !!!!
Tyge about 1 year ago
Looks like it has a bone in it though! 8^ )
Tyge about 1 year ago
And THANK YOU Mr. Jimmy J for the years of delight you have brought into my like. I can safely say there is NO strip I’ve enjoyed more, year after year, than A&J.
Except maybe Prince Valiant when I was a kid! ;^ )
Gizmo Cat about 1 year ago
Thank you Mr. Jones for years of happy recognizable comics. I do hope you’ll make many more!
David Huie Green LoveJoyAndPeace about 1 year ago
Practically cannibalism with Arlo around.
eced52 about 1 year ago
Thank you Arlo. Without you and Janis it would have been a boring quarter century
wetidlerjr about 1 year ago
This comic is outstanding. I love it!
saylorgirl about 1 year ago
Happy Thanksgiving everyone! I just adore A&J.
Barbara Rivera about 1 year ago
And we, Mr. Johnson, are thankful for you.
William Bednar Premium Member about 1 year ago
Turkey? No. You’re having Tofurky!
JessieRandySmithJr. about 1 year ago
You do this in “real life” and they might come and take you away, ha ha.
Just-me about 1 year ago
If as she says, they aren’t having turkey, is Arlo eating a chicken leg?
Outnumbered about 1 year ago
Thank you, Mr. Johnson for decades of reading pleasure. Became an A&J fan back in the late 80’s and your strip has been my favorite for most of that time. It is the first strip I read each morning and not because it’s first alphabetically.
mourdac Premium Member about 1 year ago
Thank you, Jimmy, for the years of enjoyment you have given me. And maybe, one day, your Auburn football team will pick itself up off the mat and actually be able to compete with Alabama ….
ScullyUFO about 1 year ago
And I have trouble breaking through the second wall.
Jeffin Premium Member about 1 year ago
Fake nosh?
uniquename about 1 year ago
I think I’ll thank my readers today too.
royq27 about 1 year ago
Thank you Mr. Johnson for entertaining your readers for so many years with a great strip, my favorite!
JoeStoppinghem Premium Member about 1 year ago
(Picks up the phone), “Hello maintenance? Year JJ did it again, we’re going to need another 4th wall…”
B Gibbs Premium Member about 1 year ago
Thanks to you sir, you’re writing so reflects our lives we are great fans of Arlo and Janis!
NaryGancy about 1 year ago
I too have followed A&J for decades. Love the story arcs and strips, including the ones someone has to explain. Thank you JJ.
DaBump Premium Member about 1 year ago
Things can get really weird in the world of comic strips. “We’re not having turkey!” Nice touch.
morningglory73 Premium Member about 1 year ago
Eat turkey, take a nap.
assrdood about 1 year ago
If not turkey, what are they having…..roasted crawdads?
poppacapsmokeblower about 1 year ago
Sir, thank you for a healthy, fun, funny, slice of life in comic form. You help me start my day. And you’re correct, this year we’re having ham.
jmarkow11 about 1 year ago
Thank you, JJ and a wonderful Thanksgiving to you too
locake about 1 year ago
Why does Meg need to say they are not having turkey? Who is she talking to? It looks like Arlo is eating a turkey leg.
elgrecousa Premium Member about 1 year ago
I’m just glad Jimmy is not retiring.
ladykat about 1 year ago
Happy Thanksgiving to all of you.
steve.terry about 1 year ago
The family doesn’t believe, so they can’t see it. They probably don’t hear the Christmas bells either.
kvnkoehler about 1 year ago
Where DID the turkey come from? I didn’t get that part. Was it in Arlos imagination?
MuddyUSA Premium Member about 1 year ago
Thank you Arlo…and Janis, thank you too!
Ermine Notyours about 1 year ago
Give him a rim shot, played with a turkey leg.
Is like a melody Premium Member about 1 year ago
Arlo’s having turkey! Tee hee!
Tyge about 1 year ago
P.S. To Jimmy J: An Iron Bowl WAR EAGLE!
Tyge about 1 year ago
I think Meg’s comment in Panel 4 refers to the idea that something is wrong with the turkey and is giving Arlo strange ideations.
Budd8294 Premium Member about 1 year ago
Been a fan for about 5 years so I am thankful to have discovered A&J. I would have loved to have had this strip in the local paper years ago, but alas it wasn’t.
JimValTen Premium Member about 1 year ago
Love your work. So very “life like.”
j.l.farmer about 1 year ago
Where’s Janis? One year we had pizza and spaghetti for a change!
Aladar30 Premium Member about 1 year ago
Thank you, Arlo and Jimmy Johnson.
oakie817 about 1 year ago
HIPPY THANKSGIVING!!!
flushed about 1 year ago
A good comic strip is like a play. The proscenium is ink and paper the characters are a construct of the artist and his or her imagination. JJ is a particularly skilled producer, director and actor on this two dimensional stage presented to us for our enjoyment. Thank you Jimmy may you have a blessed holiday.
mikekcindyk about 1 year ago
I also have been reading them for decades along with a broad range of other comics. I really enjoy when a character becomes sentient!
Greywolf46 Premium Member about 1 year ago
Thank you Mr Johnson for all the brilliant and wonderful Arlo & Janis comics that you have done over the years. Truly wonderful. Wishing you and yours a wonderful Thanksgiving. I’m hoping that Arlo and Janis continues for many, many more years. At the very top of the list of only a few comics that I consider to be “Favourites”. Thank you again for sharing your talents with your readers.
pitifulpearl about 1 year ago
No, no, no. Breaking the fourth wall.
unfair.de about 1 year ago
“We’re not having turkey!” – you’re not? What else would dish up? Or is Meg suspecting the bird to have that effect on Arlo?
mafastore about 1 year ago
Thank YOU Mr. Johnson and Arlo and Janis for letting US share THEIR lives!
Barnabus Blackoak about 1 year ago
No turkey ! What are they having for Thanksgiving then?