Being a woman over 50, there is something about this that i do not like. Come to think of it, i didnt like things like this when i was 25. But it doesnt matter because i actually do not care anymore what men think hahahaha
Spouse doesn’t trap me like that… usually. Because I’ve trained her over decades that my sense of style is worse than Charlie Brown’s. In fact, when we go someplace where she cares what I look like, she picks my clothes for me because otherwise I’ll show up in blue jeans and a tee shirt (the one at the top of the stack) with white comfy socks and Crocks. Add a vest if it’s cool and jacket too if it’s cold… and per dermatologist orders, always a wide brim hat unless it’s so cold that my watch cap is needed to keep my ears from freezing or it’s after dark.
I had a cat that would lay on my lower legs like that … but only when the other cat had already settled in my lap.
Well dear, we know that you would just tell me I’m too old and fat to dress like that. If you are going to pass judgement on others, be prepared to pass judgement on yourself. That’s all I have to say.
We established a pattern early. I only tell my wife the truth in answer to such questions. For the most part she doesn’t ask my opinion because she doesn’t care what it is. On those rare occasions when she wants the truth she knows I’ll tell her…
Well, if not truth in an absolute sense, but I’ll give my honest opinion.
These days everyone wears anything they want. Some summer days it looks like most folks decided to forgo actual clothing and just wear their underwear everywhere.
What I can’t figure is the change in average human self-awareness. Other than at a gym, it’s a rare figure that can handle spandex well. Difficult not to notice the difference.
I HATE when women ask us those types of trick questions because they get upset when you tell them the truth! To me, the only to stop that is to have your wife or girlfriend tell her NOT to ask you that!! And if she gets an attitude, then oh well!
One of the things about growing older is you don’t have to worry about what people think of what you wear or how you look. Once you’ve retired or gone gray, you don’t have to wear suits, ties, heels [I quit wearing them after my wedding], etc. You don’t have to pay attention to fashion fads. You can dress to please yourself. For most of the world, you’re invisible — just one of the many eccentric oldsters that wander in and out. Your family and friends should know you well enough not to care.
This reminds me of some questions I’ve been asked at a job interview. “Here’s the gun. Let’s play Russian Roulette. Spin the chamber, point it at your head and pull the trigger. Oh, did we mention ALL the chambers contain live bullets.”
Whenever I say or do the wrong thing I rescue myself with, "I’m sorry honey, you were right I was wrong, it won’t happen again…{and then under my breath,} until the next time.
I’m a 64-year-old woman and I will continue to wear spandex leggings because they are comfortable. As long as I can find big, long shirts that extend to my knees.
In Shop Around the Corner, every time the owner asks for an “honest opinion” the smartest employee in the shop disappears faster than green grass through a goose.
I’m a man and have always been well padded. Some might say Rubenesque. That said, if you have any self respect, after a certain point, no you do not get to, should not wear certain things. Lizzo? Give me a break. And by all that is holy, give the stretch pants a break, that thread can only take so much pressure.
I never ask any man if something looks good on me. I’m an intelligent woman who can determine that for myself. Additionally, I wouldn’t tolerate a man dictating what I can or cannot wear.
I never lie to my wife if she asks me that type of question. She wants to look nice so I help her. She never gets mad, she just changes her clothes. Married 42 years and counting.
C 5 days ago
Yes, dear
jvo 5 days ago
Duck!
Leroy 5 days ago
“No dear, i’s just that Spandex hasn’t kept up with your progress.”
Cheapskate0 5 days ago
As a rule, I don’t like fat jokes.
This one’s no exception.
lalapalooza Premium Member 5 days ago
Being a woman over 50, there is something about this that i do not like. Come to think of it, i didnt like things like this when i was 25. But it doesnt matter because i actually do not care anymore what men think hahahaha
WhatsTheJoke 5 days ago
Spandex should be outlawed. Looking around, I notice that abuse is rampant.
Concretionist 5 days ago
Spouse doesn’t trap me like that… usually. Because I’ve trained her over decades that my sense of style is worse than Charlie Brown’s. In fact, when we go someplace where she cares what I look like, she picks my clothes for me because otherwise I’ll show up in blue jeans and a tee shirt (the one at the top of the stack) with white comfy socks and Crocks. Add a vest if it’s cool and jacket too if it’s cold… and per dermatologist orders, always a wide brim hat unless it’s so cold that my watch cap is needed to keep my ears from freezing or it’s after dark.
Baslim the Beggar Premium Member 5 days ago
I had a cat that would lay on my lower legs like that … but only when the other cat had already settled in my lap.
Well dear, we know that you would just tell me I’m too old and fat to dress like that. If you are going to pass judgement on others, be prepared to pass judgement on yourself. That’s all I have to say.
suv2000 5 days ago
The answer you want to a QUESTION LIKE THAT IS NO always no
Bilan 5 days ago
“Um.. They just don’t make Spandex the way they used to make it. That’s it!”
STEPUP 5 days ago
Next to the atom bomb, Spandex is Man’s worse invention!!!
olds_cool63 5 days ago
Run, dummy……RUN!!!
Superfrog 5 days ago
You’re not too old and fat. You look good to me and you should wear what makes you feel good.
Charliegirl Premium Member 5 days ago
You’re a dead man no matter what you say…..or don’t say.
dot-the-I 4 days ago
“Oh, sweet honey mustard …” shoulda coulda been his thought bubble in the second, or even the first, panel.
LawrenceS 4 days ago
We established a pattern early. I only tell my wife the truth in answer to such questions. For the most part she doesn’t ask my opinion because she doesn’t care what it is. On those rare occasions when she wants the truth she knows I’ll tell her…
Well, if not truth in an absolute sense, but I’ll give my honest opinion.
PraiseofFolly 4 days ago
“What is ‘Truth?” Said Pontious Pilate, and did not stay for an answer.
arolarson Premium Member 4 days ago
These days everyone wears anything they want. Some summer days it looks like most folks decided to forgo actual clothing and just wear their underwear everywhere.
Dobby53 Premium Member 4 days ago
Turn that question in Him: “Honey- should I wear my belt/pants below or above this gut?”
mrwiskers 4 days ago
After three, I’ve learned to say a sincere compliment when my spouse wears a color that looks good on her.
Slowly, he turned... 4 days ago
“Its a trap!”
Funniguy 4 days ago
There is only correct answer but it is not always the one you can live by.
DaBump Premium Member 4 days ago
Dear, with spandex, if you have to ask, it’s too late, so don’t ask.
Squoop 4 days ago
Maybe he can get away with the truly honest answer that NEITHER of them should wear spandex.
Grandma Lea 4 days ago
When a woman wants an honest opinion on clothing she ask another woman or a gay male.
[Traveler] Premium Member 4 days ago
“No dear. The sack full of marbles and doorknobs is a wonderful look. I wish everyone did it”
mourdac Premium Member 4 days ago
Danger, Will Robinson!
oldchas 4 days ago
Winner!!!
baskate_2000 4 days ago
Good answer, Ed. Women who ask this kind of question are either completely stupid or spoiling for a fight.
sandpiper 4 days ago
What I can’t figure is the change in average human self-awareness. Other than at a gym, it’s a rare figure that can handle spandex well. Difficult not to notice the difference.
timinwsac Premium Member 4 days ago
From the look on his face I’d say it’s not his first rodeo.
djtenltd 4 days ago
I HATE when women ask us those types of trick questions because they get upset when you tell them the truth! To me, the only to stop that is to have your wife or girlfriend tell her NOT to ask you that!! And if she gets an attitude, then oh well!
Redd Panda 4 days ago
“As long as you can get those hips through the doorway, you’re OK with me.” Ed then makes a run for it.
GreenT267 4 days ago
One of the things about growing older is you don’t have to worry about what people think of what you wear or how you look. Once you’ve retired or gone gray, you don’t have to wear suits, ties, heels [I quit wearing them after my wedding], etc. You don’t have to pay attention to fashion fads. You can dress to please yourself. For most of the world, you’re invisible — just one of the many eccentric oldsters that wander in and out. Your family and friends should know you well enough not to care.
goboboyd 4 days ago
Ummm… ‘Little bit, but I kind of like that.’ By the way, oversized sweaters on in season at Mumu Lemon.
zwilnik64 4 days ago
Makes one wonder why any of y’alls got married in the first place. You certainly don’t seem to enjoy it.
bobbyferrel 4 days ago
There should be a federal law mandating a maximum size in which spandex garments are allowed to be made.
Kilrwat Premium Member 4 days ago
Panel 2 thought bubble: “Danger, Will Robinson! Danger!”
edbeat 4 days ago
If you have to ask…
jconnors3954 4 days ago
Great deer in the headlights look!!
dflak 4 days ago
This reminds me of some questions I’ve been asked at a job interview. “Here’s the gun. Let’s play Russian Roulette. Spin the chamber, point it at your head and pull the trigger. Oh, did we mention ALL the chambers contain live bullets.”
gfredrickson85 4 days ago
Missed a great chance to pull a Redd Foxx and fake heart attack.
strick9 4 days ago
Whenever I say or do the wrong thing I rescue myself with, "I’m sorry honey, you were right I was wrong, it won’t happen again…{and then under my breath,} until the next time.
Bex Premium Member 4 days ago
I’m a 64-year-old woman and I will continue to wear spandex leggings because they are comfortable. As long as I can find big, long shirts that extend to my knees.
daisypekin01 4 days ago
apparently not, the sleeve on her right arm still has plenty of room to fill.
ladykat 4 days ago
Wear what makes you comfortable.
locake 4 days ago
No, it is not the outfit that makes you look fat, dear.
lewisclarke 4 days ago
Spandex: It’s a privilege, not a right. That’s my understanding.
KEA 4 days ago
In Shop Around the Corner, every time the owner asks for an “honest opinion” the smartest employee in the shop disappears faster than green grass through a goose.
cabalonrye 4 days ago
Spandex is too old style to suit you, dear. You deserve something better.
mindjob 4 days ago
Reminds me of the film, "The Amazing Colossal Man’ where the clothes he wore expanded as he got bigger. Army ingenuity
Kurtass Premium Member 4 days ago
Spandex should only be worn in a gym, yoga class or on a bicycle.
MRBLUESKY529 4 days ago
If you have to ask a question like this. Then the answer is probably Yes.
KenDHoward1 4 days ago
Yep … Some questions should never be asked, or answered … ;)
raybarb44 4 days ago
Life insurance premiums all paid up l presume……
Otis Rufus Driftwood 4 days ago
At least he was honest.
Salesman.Gil 4 days ago
“Oh, Sweet Honey Mustard,” inserted into all future conversations with anyone…
Robert- 50d99b] 4 days ago
If you have to ask that question, you already know the answer.
Hammurabi.Wolfe 4 days ago
Oooh. There is a limit to spandex’s elasticity.
James -Baird 4 days ago
Let’s face it. Most women should never wear spandex, at any age.
leemorse9777 4 days ago
I’m a man and have always been well padded. Some might say Rubenesque. That said, if you have any self respect, after a certain point, no you do not get to, should not wear certain things. Lizzo? Give me a break. And by all that is holy, give the stretch pants a break, that thread can only take so much pressure.
megiggles 4 days ago
I’m pretty no one would want to see Ed in a Speedo either.
Tootsie Premium Member 4 days ago
Made me laugh. “Oh, sweet honey mustard …”
Vet Premium Member 4 days ago
Looks good dear….a true Walmart fashionista!
NWdryad 4 days ago
To quote Adam Sandler: from behind she looks like an ice cream cone
SusieB 4 days ago
Intergalactic Hussy 4 days ago
Um. I thought girdles, for the “fat,” are made of spandex?
Smeagol 4 days ago
Some people wear spandex like a Tamale that was wrapped too tightly.
mistercatworks 4 days ago
“Does this question make me look fat?”
hwmj 4 days ago
Just ask for the black pill now.
namelocdet 4 days ago
I just Laughed Out Loud on that one! Surviving marriage is learning when to be silent.
JosephShriver 4 days ago
My wife would not wear them, but I would and do tell her if I do not care for the look of what she is wearing.
Aimless Melissa 4 days ago
Fake a seizure!
lnrokr55 4 days ago
Yes, and your butts too big too! Ask a stupid question….. ;-)
Richard S Russell Premium Member 4 days ago
I will confess to my ignorance of spandex, but isn’t the point that it’s supposed to expand to still cover whatever’s within it?
David_the_CAD 4 days ago
If you have to ask the question, you already know the answer.
rick92040 4 days ago
I never lie to my wife if she asks me that type of question. She wants to look nice so I help her. She never gets mad, she just changes her clothes. Married 42 years and counting.
keenanthelibrarian 4 days ago
There are some questions that simply can’t be answered.
lisaegray 4 days ago
I just kept laughing and laughing! My daughter and her boyfriend wanted to know what was so hilarious! hahahahahaha!!!!
Chris Sherlock 4 days ago
“Edna, it’s not the spandex that makes you look fat. It’s the fat that makes you look fat.”—Paraphrasing Al Bundy.
kennnyp 4 days ago
first thought…in first panel….. for all to remember…….. ……….IT’S A TRAP….. !
eddi-TBH 4 days ago
It does have a bursting point.
rmremail 4 days ago
I don’t have this problem: My wife is 51, and could easily pass for 31.
_lounger_ 3 days ago
next comic strip will be “with Edna” only…
HOTLOTUS1 3 days ago
i hope you’re not too old, I’m wearing them too!
johnec 3 days ago
This cartoon is Lula Approved!
The only acceptable answer is “Never, dear – you look great in Spandex”.
Of course.
But is Spandex comfortable? It seems to me that it wouldn’t be – but I like loose fitting clothing.
LrdSlvrhnd 3 days ago
“‘Gotten’? No, no, I think I can truthfully say you haven’t gotten too old and fat to wear Spandex…”
Trevor.brown 3 days ago
“Dear, No one should ever wear spandex. It was made to make everyone feel fat and then pay for a gym they don’t go to.”
amatulic 3 days ago
My wife has almost given up asking me questions like this, because my instinctive instant reaction is a firm and forecful “no!”
andrew.scharnhorst 3 days ago
“And that’s when I hit him with the rolling pin, Your Honor.”
sincavage05 3 days ago
Dead either way you reply! If you have to ask if you can do spandex, the answer is a loud no.
Rick Smith Premium Member 3 days ago
It will never stop flashing.