I think Spouse and I have reached about the same age as these protagonists. We motivate ourselves to do the laundry without any real problem. But then I pitch right in to help so it’s not a “her” job.
Laundry is the only housework job I love. Throw it in the washer and take it out. Put it out in the sun to dry or use dryer. Bingo. Done. No washboard scrubbing needed. Just buy clothes that don’t need ironing. Luckily, the times we live in embrace sportswear for most things.
Earl is retired, Opal is working hard as ever. Time for Earl to move his lazy rear and pick up some household chores. (This is my standard complaint about this strip, as the one who does all the work in the house. My wife is an Earl.)
How often does she do laundry? That’s a big pile of laundry for just two people. My wife and I wouldn’t have half that much even if we combined the clothes, towels, and bed linens we use in a week.
Given we see them in the same outfits most days, hard to see how that much laundry could pile up.. and what we do see does not include any unmentionables.
When I am in a hurry and don’t have the time to jot it down on a shopping list, I do set down an item as a visual reminder that it needs be added to that list when I get the time.
We actually argue over who gets to do laundry and dishes. We like it because we like the warmth on our hands. Unfortunately, I have gotten old and slow before my wife did, but she sometimes lets me take a turn anyway.
When I was growing up, all we had was a wringer washer and a kitchen sink to rinse the wash. No dryer of course, and five people to wash for. With a washer and dryer, what is Opal’s problem?
carlsonbob about 2 months ago
Earl doesn’t look motivated either.
enigmamz about 2 months ago
Better hurry, or the pets will claim it for their own.
hariseldon59 about 2 months ago
Now I have ‘Dirty Laundry’ by Don Henley running through my head.
jasonsnakelover about 2 months ago
At least you said what Earl was thinking when you made that comment.
Cornelius Noodleman about 2 months ago
Reminds me of our neighbor’s house.
Concretionist about 2 months ago
I think Spouse and I have reached about the same age as these protagonists. We motivate ourselves to do the laundry without any real problem. But then I pitch right in to help so it’s not a “her” job.
iggyman about 2 months ago
Maybe do it more often? That is a lot of laundry!
Troglodyte about 2 months ago
Keep adding to the pile until the first person breaks down?
PraiseofFolly about 2 months ago
It might evolve into a semi-sentient life form — “Wash Me! — if by accident a ‘smart phone was left in a pants pocket.
_lounger_ about 2 months ago
Earl must be contagious
win.45mag about 2 months ago
I don’t know why he had to ask what it is. Looks pretty obvious.
dlkrueger33 about 2 months ago
Laundry is the only housework job I love. Throw it in the washer and take it out. Put it out in the sun to dry or use dryer. Bingo. Done. No washboard scrubbing needed. Just buy clothes that don’t need ironing. Luckily, the times we live in embrace sportswear for most things.
mckeonfuneralhomebx about 2 months ago
Proves Opal was a woman of the 1960s.. not one bra in the pile.
LawrenceS about 2 months ago
Earl is retired, Opal is working hard as ever. Time for Earl to move his lazy rear and pick up some household chores. (This is my standard complaint about this strip, as the one who does all the work in the house. My wife is an Earl.)
Acworthless about 2 months ago
How often does she do laundry? That’s a big pile of laundry for just two people. My wife and I wouldn’t have half that much even if we combined the clothes, towels, and bed linens we use in a week.
tremaine53 about 2 months ago
Took the words right out of my mouth, Opal…
NeedaChuckle Premium Member about 2 months ago
Nice thing about laundromat is I can do any number of loads in about 1 1/2 hours.
sandpiper about 2 months ago
There’s still room to walk around it, so it will be there for a while.
phritzg Premium Member about 2 months ago
Now I’m wondering if Opal’s created a pile of dirty dishes in the kitchen.
gsawyer101 about 2 months ago
Put it in Earl’s chair. At least he has to move the pile
BadCreaturesBecomeDems about 2 months ago
A few of those large, over-sized trash bags will help…
kaycstamper about 2 months ago
If you place them between Earl and the tv, HE may get motivated!
anomalous4 about 2 months ago
Sheesh, how many purple polka-dot outfits does Opal have? Also, Earl in shorts? He must have run out of regular pants!
Niko S about 2 months ago
That’s a buttload of laundry for a retired couple
Alberta Oil Premium Member about 2 months ago
Given we see them in the same outfits most days, hard to see how that much laundry could pile up.. and what we do see does not include any unmentionables.
ladykat about 2 months ago
Sometimes, it’s hard to get motivated.
Angry Indeed Premium Member about 2 months ago
When I am in a hurry and don’t have the time to jot it down on a shopping list, I do set down an item as a visual reminder that it needs be added to that list when I get the time.
oish about 2 months ago
Reminds me of the pile of Mt. Washmore that I had to climb in front of the washing machine when I was a child every time I did my own laundry.
pripley about 2 months ago
Hmm, this seems more like something Earl would do. Oh well, they are kind of bonding over procrastination, so good enough.
w16521 about 2 months ago
That will certainly make the living room smell nice.
well-i-never about 2 months ago
Never air your dirty laundry in front of a picture window. (And I hope that laundry is piled on a recliner, because that would be a lot!)
chief tommy about 2 months ago
There’s only two of them. She must only do laundry once a month
MuddyUSA Premium Member about 2 months ago
Doing laundry is a bummer…….
Mike Baldwin creator about 2 months ago
Time to go dirt biking!
zeexenon about 2 months ago
’Almost afraid to ask, what on earth is that yellow thing on top?
Waddling Eagle about 2 months ago
We actually argue over who gets to do laundry and dishes. We like it because we like the warmth on our hands. Unfortunately, I have gotten old and slow before my wife did, but she sometimes lets me take a turn anyway.
lisaegray about 2 months ago
Looks like my pile in my closet! lol
pearcy19 about 2 months ago
i understand.
ssledge about 2 months ago
When I was growing up, all we had was a wringer washer and a kitchen sink to rinse the wash. No dryer of course, and five people to wash for. With a washer and dryer, what is Opal’s problem?
tammyspeakslife Premium Member about 2 months ago
The trick is to find something else to avoid that is more intimidating, then the laundry will be a nice distraction.
tammyspeakslife Premium Member about 2 months ago
It’s easier if you don’t have to haul it for a half a mile with a 3 yr old in tow and no car or anyone to help.
markkahler52 about 2 months ago
Smell COULD become a motivating factor
Moonkey Premium Member about 2 months ago
Running out of undies may become the deciding factor on the next load of laundry to be done.
tcviii Premium Member about 1 month ago
The first step is to sort it. Then they can wash whichever type of clothes they need the most. Leave the rest here for now.