I sure don’t see why she’s upset. Spouse is getting a “washboard” gift wrapped in a garbage bag. With a bow and a gift tag. Because it won’t fit in anything smaller.
Spouse is also getting a “real” gift of 5 bouquets in the first 5 months of 2024. And some other stuff.
It’s been years since my husband managed to wrap each other’s presents. They usually get used, read, or are too big (like the new washer I got, because the old one broke down for the third time this year).
Perhaps this couple finds itself past the need to give gifts for holidays. Earl really isn’t into gift giving very much, and Opal ends up with hurt feelings. They could volunteer some where, send a check to an organization, or just spend all their efforts on their grandchild’s happiness with gifts for him. If so, we would lose a lot of good strips to read.
sirbadger 9 months ago
If it was summer, you could put it in the trunk of the car with melted crayons.
John Lustig (Last Kiss) creator 9 months ago
It’s not the wrapper that counts. It’s what’s inside—and the thought—that counts. Especially if it has money inside.
Concretionist 9 months ago
I sure don’t see why she’s upset. Spouse is getting a “washboard” gift wrapped in a garbage bag. With a bow and a gift tag. Because it won’t fit in anything smaller.
Spouse is also getting a “real” gift of 5 bouquets in the first 5 months of 2024. And some other stuff.
Doug K 9 months ago
I think the red bow on it makes like look very nice and festive.
[And the package is part of the gift (and it’s usable and reusable).]
iggyman 9 months ago
Lipstick on a pig, Earl! But it’s the thought that counts!
markkahler52 9 months ago
Hopefully, it’s a horse’s arce, because that’s what Opal’s being right now!!
The Reader Premium Member 9 months ago
I just hope Earl didn’t get that bags confused. You know, with the one he put at the curb.
jagedlo 9 months ago
I wonder if he put the same type of thought for Nelson’s gift…
Ichabod Ferguson 9 months ago
In Japan that would be quite the insult. They believe the wrapping, or presentation, is an important part of gift giving. Or so I’ve been told.
ladykat 9 months ago
Next year, even though it’s more expensive, I’m choosing gift bags over wrapping paper.
kaycstamper 9 months ago
Oh Opal, quit your bellyaching, at least he remembered you! When he’s gone you’ll be wishing him back.
ANIMAL 9 months ago
He is quite a charmer
ThreeDogDad Premium Member 9 months ago
Just return the gift so Opal will have “nothing” to complain about.
e.groves 9 months ago
I don’t like wrapping gifts. Sometimes my wife does it for me.
Zebrastripes 9 months ago
Opal is forgetting she can use the bag for trash. Earl is so insensitive though.
cmo2495 Premium Member 9 months ago
It’s been years since my husband managed to wrap each other’s presents. They usually get used, read, or are too big (like the new washer I got, because the old one broke down for the third time this year).
ms-ss 9 months ago
He could have gotten a white trash bag.
David Huie Green AmericaIsGreatItHasUs 9 months ago
“A biodegradable trash bag at that!!”
oish 9 months ago
Happy Face ornament! Some day there will be a tree covered in emoji ornaments – with the poop emoji as the star or angel at the top
karmakat01 9 months ago
ain’t he…sweet? hehe
Snolep 9 months ago
He hoped ending with a Barry Manilow line would work.
elgrecousa Premium Member 9 months ago
She probably wrapped his present in a used garbage bag.
Moonkey Premium Member 9 months ago
Perhaps this couple finds itself past the need to give gifts for holidays. Earl really isn’t into gift giving very much, and Opal ends up with hurt feelings. They could volunteer some where, send a check to an organization, or just spend all their efforts on their grandchild’s happiness with gifts for him. If so, we would lose a lot of good strips to read.
Mike Baldwin creator 9 months ago
They should sell red and green striped garbage bags at Christmas time. Earl is a visionary.
zeexenon 9 months ago
It’s a check, but don’t cash it till the day after our Social Security is deposited.
w16521 9 months ago
I’m with Earl. Considering what a mean wife Opal is, she should consider herself lucky that Earl even bothers to give her anything.
goboboyd 9 months ago
It’s a full-sized lawn bag full of taco chips. Bowl game size… individual serving.
wildlandwaters 9 months ago
well…okay then!!
catmom1360 9 months ago
Men are weird.