Opal may appear to be a grump to some of you, but try living with a guy who is dull as dishwater! She has a lot of living left to do, and he has settled into boredom!
Why d’ya think young Nelson only likes to hang with Gramps? ‘Cause he’s a really nice old guy, a little silly (which is something little boys adore in a grampa), AND yet all his own wife does is berate & even BEAT ON him!
Speak for YOURSELF, Grump-ma! He’s plenty merry when YOU’RE not around - but you wouldn’t know that, wouldja???…..Heck, she’d even make Jolly ol’ St. Nick go ”Ho Oh Nooooo”!!!
Women wouldn’t nag so much if men helped a little more around the house. Just pick up after yourself and respect the work she does to make a nice home.
I’m with drystyha! like i said, why do men read this cartoon? If you can’t take the heat, get out of the kitchen.
it’s life for some people.. Crane isn’t making this stuff up and i love it.
GROG Premium Member over 15 years ago
And Opal is? She’s more like the crabby ol’ crow.
carmy over 15 years ago
Opal, un-knot your knickers already.
carpetinwater9 over 15 years ago
Hen pecked Earl.
alondra over 15 years ago
Today I agree with those of you who find Opal a grump. Sorry Opal but it would be hard to be very merry with you always griping at him.
gjsjr41 over 15 years ago
But less funny.
yankee5040 over 15 years ago
Reminds me of my ex-wife. Reason for ex.
joanne13 over 15 years ago
why do men read this cartoon? my husband just turned 78 and it fits him perfectly. he has no sense of humor.
Dry and Dusty Premium Member over 15 years ago
Opal may appear to be a grump to some of you, but try living with a guy who is dull as dishwater! She has a lot of living left to do, and he has settled into boredom!
risitas over 15 years ago
Dry:
Why d’ya think young Nelson only likes to hang with Gramps? ‘Cause he’s a really nice old guy, a little silly (which is something little boys adore in a grampa), AND yet all his own wife does is berate & even BEAT ON him!
Speak for YOURSELF, Grump-ma! He’s plenty merry when YOU’RE not around - but you wouldn’t know that, wouldja???…..Heck, she’d even make Jolly ol’ St. Nick go ”Ho Oh Nooooo”!!!
chateauxmargaux over 15 years ago
And let the Opal slams begin.
Wildmustang1262 over 15 years ago
Grump-maaaaaaahhhhhhh becomes un-merry, eh!
GeneGene over 15 years ago
Opal could take some lessons from Earl on being more Merry - she is always ragging on the poor old guy!!!
marvee over 15 years ago
Women wouldn’t nag so much if men helped a little more around the house. Just pick up after yourself and respect the work she does to make a nice home.
marvee over 15 years ago
EArl’s retired, but Opal is still cooking and cleaning. How merry do you think that is?
joanne13 over 15 years ago
I’m with drystyha! like i said, why do men read this cartoon? If you can’t take the heat, get out of the kitchen. it’s life for some people.. Crane isn’t making this stuff up and i love it.
cleokaya over 15 years ago
yankee - If people put the “s” in front of ex, more relationships wouldn’t end in divorce.
rhutch436 over 15 years ago
I love this strip. It reminds me of an older couple that are friends. They pick, but deeply love each other.
COWBOY7 over 15 years ago
rhutch436 I agree totally! That’s the exact way I look at this strip.
COWBOY7 over 15 years ago
Cleo I wish that were true, but sadly that’s not always the case.
The Duke 1 over 15 years ago
Earl is several revolutions SHORT of a 78!
idwiz123 over 15 years ago
NOBODY is perfect….
opposites attract…
love is the magnet that pulls those opposites together… and makes the world go round….