Pickles by Brian Crane for June 07, 2024

Don’t listen to her, Earl. The shrew is just wanting to collect on the life insurance when you keel over from obesity related illness.

If he looses weight then it will make Opal look overweight.

Definitions of perfection differ.

Sign at my Cardiac Fitness Center: You can’t exercise your way out of a bad diet.

Opal, the word is “paunchy” not “poochy” ……. that said, Roscoe is a a very good “paunch” in his own right.

My dog does just what Roscoe is doing there, love it!

Opal might say, “Honey, I like you just the way you are … just don’t get any worse.”

It would appear he likes the thigh, not the stomach, Opal. Learn basic anatomy.

Nothing says “I have officially run out of material” like today’s strip.

The last panel is just precious , Roscoe is the pal of pals : )

But do you know?

You won’t lose weight by dong sit-ups anyway

never heard THAT one before

She’s happy the way you are, Earl! That’s real love!

One of the very few times we’ve seen Opal actually being nice to Earl.

@Limpid Lizard… ever consider Earl isn’t perfect? It’s sexist to call Opal a shrew; Earl is certainly no paragon, but I don’t call him names.

hat’s the sweetest thing that Opal has said to Earl in a long time. Better savor the moment, Earl!

Aww, sweetest thing I’ve heard Opal say…but in regards to Limpid Lizards, remark, it’s up to EARL whether or not to lose weight and whether or not he wants to make his life about being healthy…or not.

Finally a strip that is sweet and you all turn on each other.

There you have Earl….keep them satisfied!

The response to Opal should be, you need to lose weight too. So let’s start working out together. Pretty sure she’ll stop nagging Earl.

Earl, I’m glad that Opal (and most of us readers) love you just the way you are. Don’t alter the “profile”.

Awwwww about the last panel!!

But dear, my belly button used to be an innie.

My daughter used to “fluff” my chunky belly like it was a pillow and then lie her head on it and watch T.V. on the couch with me…. Later on she taught her step-daughter to do the same… sigh I miss those days, my daughter is in her 40’s and my Step-Granddaughter is in her mid 20’s….

At that age go for quality instead of quantity – so have another jelly donut or three.

A true man’s best friend, Roscoe is

Find a healthy weight Earl. You’ll feel better and live longer.

Roscoe isn’t on Earl’s stomach.

The pooch makes a nice lil table.

From time to time mean people feel a tinge of remorse and decide to throw a bone to their victims. Human nature is weird.