From what I’ve noticed younger men with a belly wear their pants below it, older men wear them above. Women seem to tend to wear them right in the middle at the waistline, which I guess is why on women it often turns into 2 rolls (1 above the belt, one below) instead of a singular large belly like Earl here
I think we should petition belt makers to scoot their holes either to the left or right 1/2 inch. I am ALWAYS between the holes. Tighten it to the next notch and I can’t breathe. Put it to the looser hole, and my pants want to fall down.
My pants have always been adequately suspended by my hip bones. To me belts have never been anything but superfluous decoration. Love of running and lack of similar love for eating do have their advantages.
sirbadger 4 months ago
If he gains weight, then he won’t be able to walk and then the belt won’t matter.
MichaelAxelFleming 4 months ago
C’mon, Earl, don’t keep us in suspenders!
ᴮᴼᴿᴱᴰ2ᴰᴱᴬᵀᴴ 4 months ago
if you hitch it up too high, it’ll chafe your nipples
pschearer Premium Member 4 months ago
Be sure to see today’s “Lola”.
oldthang 4 months ago
I vote for below!
Argythree 4 months ago
Just wear a sweater and no one will see where your belt is…
iggyman 4 months ago
Just keep the belt tight enough so your pants won’t fall down!
Ubintold 4 months ago
Above the belly, for that “highwater” look.
Frankie5466 4 months ago
From what I’ve noticed younger men with a belly wear their pants below it, older men wear them above. Women seem to tend to wear them right in the middle at the waistline, which I guess is why on women it often turns into 2 rolls (1 above the belt, one below) instead of a singular large belly like Earl here
Blu Bunny 4 months ago
Never understood why above, i’m 65, wear jeans and definitely prefer below.
sarahbowl1 Premium Member 4 months ago
Below is better, Earl!
some idiot from R'lyeh Premium Member 4 months ago
The time has come to embrace the unitard.
tremaine53 4 months ago
Nothing tastes as good as being skinny feels.
PraiseofFolly 4 months ago
And then, there are the pants leg lengths to consider.
ksu71 4 months ago
Bib overalls would solve the problem.
cmerb 4 months ago
This cartoon is just as bad as Buckles , no puppy : (
WhatTha? 4 months ago
One word: suspenders.
Ol' me 4 months ago
Just take a look at pictures of Jerry Nadler, and that’ll clinch it.
Strawberry King 4 months ago
If you keep gaining weight, you better get a bigger belt, Earl.
assrdood 4 months ago
After a few steps my belt decides for me.
ANIMAL 4 months ago
Yeah……… I HEAR YA
RitaGB 4 months ago
Untucked shirts solve the problem.
axel_g Premium Member 4 months ago
I’ve still got my six-pack. It’s just hiding in a big bag of doughnuts.
Alberta Oil Premium Member 4 months ago
T’is why old men wear suspenders.. your time has come Earl. Suspenders can be adjusted to for the perfect height.
KEA 4 months ago
so, don’t wear a belt – get drawstring pants, or suspenders
ladykat 4 months ago
Definitely awkward.
win.45mag 4 months ago
I think we should petition belt makers to scoot their holes either to the left or right 1/2 inch. I am ALWAYS between the holes. Tighten it to the next notch and I can’t breathe. Put it to the looser hole, and my pants want to fall down.
HarryLime Premium Member 4 months ago
Lose the paunch.
EMGULS79 4 months ago
My pants have always been adequately suspended by my hip bones. To me belts have never been anything but superfluous decoration. Love of running and lack of similar love for eating do have their advantages.
wildlandwaters 4 months ago
looks like it’s time for suspenders!
markkahler52 4 months ago
Yes, a singlet….
Robert- 50d99b] 4 months ago
And when the belt slips past the fat, Do you know what happens? Your pants fall down.
zeexenon 4 months ago
Again, I think we can agree it’s all her fault.
kathleenhicks62 4 months ago
Get some suspenders!
zenyattafan 4 months ago
Kudos to Brian Crane: He saw to it that Opal didn’t leave the hot iron in position to burn whatever she’s ironing.
tammyspeakslife Premium Member 4 months ago
You don’t “Go on a diet”, you change your eating habits for the better, permanently. Going on a diet implies that you don’t eat anything at all.
BuckeyeFanForever Premium Member 4 months ago
I wear it even-keeled.
Robert Nowall Premium Member 4 months ago
Reminds me of the Nickelodeon (I think) promo clip for “I Love Lucy.” “The Pants that Ate Fred Mertz.”
Chris Sherlock 4 months ago
Go with below, Earl.
jensensteve165 4 months ago
Or go around the belly with suspenders…
Moonkey Premium Member 4 months ago
He already has his belt below his waist.