I’m unsure which is funnier; Earl attempting to repair it, or Opal thinking it could be repaired. It’s called “Planned Obsolescence,” as defined in 1954 by Brooks Stevens, an American industrial designer, as “Instilling in the buyer the desire to own something a little newer, a little better, a little sooner than is necessary.” (Emphasis added.)
allen@home almost 4 years ago
Oh Earl you lazy bum. Get off your duff and go buy Opal a new curling iron.
eromlig almost 4 years ago
He may be on to something; it just curled Ted Williams’ hair.
Templo S.U.D. almost 4 years ago
when has Earl ever fixed something (aside from a sandwich or any other snack)?
Concretionist almost 4 years ago
(Snort)-ed out loud. Thanks for a laugh, M. Crane.
Rodeo Boy almost 4 years ago
Earl, you are lucky not to hear these words, “I’ll fix you good!” :-)
dadoctah almost 4 years ago
I once discovered that my TV remote control worked better if I kept it in the freezer when not in use.
David Huie Green ForceIsAUsefulFiction almost 4 years ago
We place a lot of faith in the future.
iggyman almost 4 years ago
Earl must have been reading about Cryogenics!
jagedlo almost 4 years ago
The only problem with that solution, Earl, is that by that time, Opal will no longer need a curling iron!
Breadboard almost 4 years ago
Earl … Thank – You …. For the laugh ;-)
ERBEN2 almost 4 years ago
Roscoe is this strip would made it a lot better for sure . And never try to fix a curling iron , just buy her a new one . I just did last week . : )
Zebrastripes almost 4 years ago
Hair today, gone tomorrow
scote1379 Premium Member almost 4 years ago
Works for me.
assrdood almost 4 years ago
Bookworm almost 4 years ago
I’m unsure which is funnier; Earl attempting to repair it, or Opal thinking it could be repaired. It’s called “Planned Obsolescence,” as defined in 1954 by Brooks Stevens, an American industrial designer, as “Instilling in the buyer the desire to own something a little newer, a little better, a little sooner than is necessary.” (Emphasis added.)
ForrestOverin almost 4 years ago
There’s clever, there’s funny… and then there’s STUPID. Thank you for the illustration, Earl.
Queen of America almost 4 years ago
Opal actually MAKES her hair look like that?
cubswin2016 almost 4 years ago
Cryogenic is for wackos.
MuddyUSA Premium Member almost 4 years ago
Earls a thinking man…looking ahead.
The Reader Premium Member almost 4 years ago
Should have cut off the cord and just froze the head.
Mayor Snorkum almost 4 years ago
Very funny today, and out of left field too.
heathcliff2 almost 4 years ago
Possibly, I saw it happen on a tv show the other day.
Buckeye67 almost 4 years ago
In a convoluted sort of way, most of Earl’s ideas do make some sense.
mwksix almost 4 years ago
He froze it to curl Walt Disney’s hair.
Lightpainter almost 4 years ago
Can we put our whole country in the freezer?
ANIMAL almost 4 years ago
What a STOOGE.
donwestonmysteries almost 4 years ago
Almost makes sense.
tinstar almost 4 years ago
" I met a little girl who had a little curl, right in the middle of her forehead…"
Alien-X almost 4 years ago
Earl, you’re a genius. Did you tell Walt Disney about your idea?