Pickles by Brian Crane for January 18, 2021

Earl Pickles a man that lives life on the edge.

What’s this “we” stuff? It’s going to Opal talking and Earl ignoring her!

Get the couch ready.

pay no attention to man under the lamp shade

I wonder if Earl knows what is on Opal’s mind?

It’s the Smart thing to do.

Believe it or not, but he used to be even quicker than that.

I thought that was the cone of shame for a dog…

The ominous phrase “We need to talk.”

Next time, write what you need to talk about on the inside of the lampshade.

He should refuse to talk to anyone except Agent 99.

Nothing good comes from that phrase, run Earl ,run !

Opal you are always talking …. It’s what comes out of your Pie-hole that is a problem ;-)

Sorry, Earl, but you’re getting your ears burned with or without the lampshade.

It’ll stop him from licking the wounds.

Roscoe watched “:Get Smart” I see!

Definition – ‘You need to listen’

Oh, come on Earl, “Get Smart”

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I hate when that happens…

“Yes, we do. And that’s because you haven’t listened to me for years!”

What’s this “we” stuff? She means that SHE needs to talk – HE needs to listen!

This is way more exciting than I can believe , Yesterday and now today with the Precious Roscoe in the script . Panels one and three are just too precious for words . And of course panel four with the shade on Earl’s head and Roscoes thoughts . I just could scream out loud and swing around a tree . Thanks Brian for this .

Earl got smart and is having a Sargent Schultz moment…

Earl should try something else. The cone of silence never worked.

Opal, you need to have a little talk, but Earl needs to have a little peace and quiet

This is obviously geared towards us older folks who recall the cone of silence. For you youngsters, it was a gadget in the 60s spy spoof TV series “Get Smart” starring Don Adams as Maxwell Smart and Barbara Feldon as his divine sidekick Agent 99. Among the many other goofy spy gadgets was the shoe phone. The show also generated a catchphrase that became widely repeated: “Would you believe….?”. It entertained us without the need to invoke much gray matter.

often when my wife uses this phrase, It’s because she went over the budget on food and household spending.

Well, with the cone of silence on, he can still hear.

Worst phrase that a husband can ever hear.

“We need to have a little talk”…just as bad as “do these pants make me look fat”. Run away now Earl, while you still can.

“Sorry about that, Chief.”

At least Maury isn’t in the room…

Check out The Big Picture today.

Sorry Opal as Earl not interested, hope Earl not in trouble.

For all he knows, she might be about to suggest she make more meals to his liking. Or ask him if he wants something he had mentioned in the past. Of course, now, he is not likely to hear anything that will make him happy. He made sure of that.

The old lamp shade trick!

Anybody remember Maxwell Smart?

Isn’t that the same cone Roscoe wore after he was “tutored?” vetography.blogspot.com/2016/02/getting-tutored.html

My recollection from “Get Smart” is that the “cone of silence” was the least effective, secure communication device in history. Also, not applicable, because it was supposed to enhance communication between two people in a secure manner. What we have here is a lampshade “isolation booth”.

I have a feeling that is going to be a permanent fixture on his head.

Haven’t heard that from my wife in years. I think she gave up on me.

That is why men have man caves full of booze, food and entertainment. Out of sight, out of mind.

there has never been a little talk

Earl just saved a lot of time.

Opal and Earl are sooooooo married.

Does anyone else remember the cone of silence on “Get Smart”?