Of course it’s disrespectful to Grandma but he doesn’t understand that. If you stop to think about it though, most people don’t like to be patted on their bottom or petted like a cat. Grandma could agree to limit affections to hugs between the two of them?
I wonder what the reaction would be if the next time Grandma pats Nelson on the bottom Nelson says, “Grandma, you said patting someone’s bottom is rude and disrespectful!”
I am female and even I can’t stand the double standard that the women pull on the men – in the courts, in society and elsewhere. Opal came on too hard on Nelson.
David Huie Green AmericaIsGreatItHasUs about 6 years ago
It won’t work. They change the rules daily… all but the one which says, “You lose.”
Thechildinme about 6 years ago
And they never tell us ahead of time, so we’re always caught off-guard!
sirbadger about 6 years ago
Grandma doesn’t want anyone to know that she’s wearing a diaper.
wiatr about 6 years ago
No man ever learns all the rules. The universe likes to keep things secret so that it can pull surprises, usually when we least want one.
jpayne4040 about 6 years ago
As soon as you think you know the rules, they change!
Grutzi about 6 years ago
Of course it’s disrespectful to Grandma but he doesn’t understand that. If you stop to think about it though, most people don’t like to be patted on their bottom or petted like a cat. Grandma could agree to limit affections to hugs between the two of them?
forsyth about 6 years ago
Hugs are great unless your grandma or old Aunt smell like mothballs and Listerine.
Subguy322 about 6 years ago
ain’t that the truth.
sbferg about 6 years ago
I wonder what the reaction would be if the next time Grandma pats Nelson on the bottom Nelson says, “Grandma, you said patting someone’s bottom is rude and disrespectful!”
Mayor Snorkum about 6 years ago
Some things are funny because they’re true. Other things, like today’s strip, are true but not funny.
Linguist about 6 years ago
Don’t worry kid, the older we get, the less we understand !
johovey about 6 years ago
I am female and even I can’t stand the double standard that the women pull on the men – in the courts, in society and elsewhere. Opal came on too hard on Nelson.
Back to Big Mike about 6 years ago
Do as I say, not as I do…until I want you to.
sarah413 Premium Member about 6 years ago
A pat on the head can be construed as condescending. Accompanied, of course, by there there.
Luanaphile about 6 years ago
Pretty well sums up several days of comments in a few panels.
Impkins Premium Member about 6 years ago
Why would they even do this in a “comic strip.” ??? :)
The Sinistral Bassist Premium Member about 6 years ago
Truth!
TLH1310 Premium Member about 6 years ago
I’m waiting for Grandma to pat him on the butt. What will her reaction be when he tells her it’s disrespectful.