When my wife does that and if another guy is looking at me I say, “I know…it does not go with what I’m wearing.” That usually gets a sympathetic chuckle. :-)
C’mon, a man embarrassed to hold on to a woman’s purse? It’s not 1956. The real joke is how heavy they are. I have to hold my wife’s under my arm like a football. By the time she’s done, my shoulder hurts. I’d swear she’s carrying around a bag of nickels.
In university there was a jock who thought carrying a “man purse” made him look cool and sophisticated. Us girls all thought it made him look like an idiot.
In my 45 years of marriage, I’ve held my wife’s purse outside of many dressing rooms. When ever someone would come by; I would just ask them if they thought the purse went with my outfit.
A man who is confident of his masculinity doesn’t feel shame in holding his Lady’s purse because he doesn’t care what the other fools may think about it.
Every place where that has come up when I was out with my wife … there were pretty obvious “husband chairs” and usually more than one of us sitting there holding a purse.
We once went to a concert (“The Dead”, 2004; the tour with Jimmy Herring playing lead & Joan Osbourne singing his parts) with our middle son & his wife. The D.I.L. was in the Port-O-Let & Sonny was holding her purse; the whole time he got constant positive remarks from those of the XX chromo persuasion.
Templo S.U.D. over 3 years ago
I bet Earl has no trouble carrying a knapsack let alone a purse.
Mikey Jay over 3 years ago
When my wife does that and if another guy is looking at me I say, “I know…it does not go with what I’m wearing.” That usually gets a sympathetic chuckle. :-)
iggyman over 3 years ago
I think it is more embarrassing where Earl put it!
wiatr over 3 years ago
I’ve been in that position. It made me glad to have pockets so I don’t have to truck one of those around.
Charliegirl Premium Member over 3 years ago
Why would she have him hold her purse? I shop alone by choice and take my purse in the dressing room with me.
Algolei I over 3 years ago
I usually balance it on my head and stick sparklers in my ears.
For some reason, though, nobody seems to want me to hold their purse anymore.
Doug K over 3 years ago
And once again Opal is embarrassed taking Earl along.
Jeff0811 over 3 years ago
Holding a purse…When a wedding ring just won’t do.
Acworthless over 3 years ago
What’s wrong? He’s just using it as a fanny pack!
Breadboard over 3 years ago
Bad idea Earl ! Opal leave Earl in the car next time ;-)
jagedlo over 3 years ago
You may want to have that purse cleaned, Opal!
Mountain Meg over 3 years ago
Own it Earl! Maybe browse a few dresses while you’re waiting and give the busybodies pause.
ilSiciliano over 3 years ago
Poor Opal. She may never get that ‘aroma’ out of her purse!
ForrestOverin over 3 years ago
“Here, Opal. Hold my jock strap for a minute.”
morningglory73 Premium Member over 3 years ago
Opal looks nice in a rosy pink.
Zebrastripes over 3 years ago
But, but BUTT!
mrsdonaldson over 3 years ago
She’s back? She still has to change back to her clothes. Is she planning to wear the new dress out?
ANIMAL over 3 years ago
What an ASS
Ichabod Ferguson over 3 years ago
C’mon, a man embarrassed to hold on to a woman’s purse? It’s not 1956. The real joke is how heavy they are. I have to hold my wife’s under my arm like a football. By the time she’s done, my shoulder hurts. I’d swear she’s carrying around a bag of nickels.
assrdood over 3 years ago
It doesn’t go with your shoes.
cubswin2016 over 3 years ago
I think that Earl shoving the purse down his pants is even more embarrassing.
kab2rb over 3 years ago
Earl that is worse, you got tired of holding Opal purse.
DawnQuinn1 over 3 years ago
In university there was a jock who thought carrying a “man purse” made him look cool and sophisticated. Us girls all thought it made him look like an idiot.
Golf Buddy over 3 years ago
Will Brian allow Opal to have a dress that is not dotted lavender??
MeGoNow Premium Member over 3 years ago
Next, it’s off to shop for a new purse.
Jack Bell Premium Member over 3 years ago
In my 45 years of marriage, I’ve held my wife’s purse outside of many dressing rooms. When ever someone would come by; I would just ask them if they thought the purse went with my outfit.
COL Crash over 3 years ago
A man who is confident of his masculinity doesn’t feel shame in holding his Lady’s purse because he doesn’t care what the other fools may think about it.
sarahbowl1 Premium Member over 3 years ago
Of course, it sticking out of your caboose is just ducky!
Thinkingblade over 3 years ago
Every place where that has come up when I was out with my wife … there were pretty obvious “husband chairs” and usually more than one of us sitting there holding a purse.
Cozmik Cowboy over 3 years ago
We once went to a concert (“The Dead”, 2004; the tour with Jimmy Herring playing lead & Joan Osbourne singing his parts) with our middle son & his wife. The D.I.L. was in the Port-O-Let & Sonny was holding her purse; the whole time he got constant positive remarks from those of the XX chromo persuasion.
Alberta Oil Premium Member over 3 years ago
Get with the times Earl.. Lots of men in Europe carry purses and the fashion is moving to America.. mostly by the gay.. but still.
Homerville Premium Member over 3 years ago
Earl, get over it.
homerec130 over 3 years ago
But then we guys get the knowing look from the others who are also holding their wive’s purses. That band of brothers with a common cause/infliction….
mistercatworks over 3 years ago
It’s about time for the male bustle.
Buckeye67 over 3 years ago
Now you know why old geezers wear pants with elastic tops.
wndflower1 over 3 years ago
“does this purse make my butt look big???”
Saturday's Child over 3 years ago
I hope Opal buys that dress, she needs something new. :)
trm over 3 years ago
Scott Adams says there should be special large “purse pliers” so men could hold their wives’ purses without catching purse cooties.
Aficionado over 3 years ago
I have been married for 42 years. Early on, it may have seemed embarrassing to hold my wife’s, but I got over that many years ago.
Lynnjav over 3 years ago
I wouldn’t want that purse back! Ewwww….
Dr_Fogg over 3 years ago
And How is that better?
Laurie Stoker Premium Member over 3 years ago
Because that’s not embarrassing at all!
SheitlQueen over 3 years ago
If I was Pearl I’m not sure I would want it back.
David Huie Green AmericaIsGreatItHasUs over 3 years ago
The lesser of two evils.
lindz.coop Premium Member over 3 years ago
Right…it looks so much better there…