It seems as if I don’t hear the word “hefty” anymore in diplomatic reference to a person’s weight and bulk. It has naturally fallen from such use ever since it came to be the brand name of plastic trash bags. Imagine the flak flying if Earl had used that word (as I did, to my instant regret, a few weeks ago …).
I remember when the Sears catalogue had regular sizes for children along with what we now call “plus” sizes. What I hated was that they used the word “chubby” for girls but “husky” for boys. Husky sounds a lot more buff. Chubby sounds fat
Which merely goes to show that the occasional selective deafness in a male is, in fact, a survival trait. No man should ever hear the question, “Does this dress make me look [insert as appropriate]?” While a failure to answer such a question is perilous, a candid reply is fatal.
In addition to all your reasons. If Opal believes she’s fat, she may go on a diet. If Opal is on a diet, Earl will be put on a diet and the cookie jar will stay empty.
He could have just said, “She’s more delicate now”. Which is true, old bones break much easier and the aches and pains from even a minor fall are much worse.
Earl has apparently not developed the level of wisdom one would traditionally expect of someone of his advanced age — not to mention his many years of marriage. It should have been instinctive for him to quit after the word “now.”
allen@home over 1 year ago
Nice save Earl.
C over 1 year ago
Don’t let me hear you spouting truth or facts
enigmamz over 1 year ago
Phrase save, and a beaut!!!
sirbadger over 1 year ago
He doesn’t want to gamble with his back.
Wilde Bill over 1 year ago
There is just more of her to love, now.
Templo S.U.D. over 1 year ago
Oh, hi, Opal, been standing there long?
yoey1957 over 1 year ago
Recent studies have shown that women who carry a little extra weight tend to live longer than the men who mention it.
Doug K over 1 year ago
and she’s more perceptive, more intuitive, and more sneaky.
scote1379 Premium Member over 1 year ago
Good catch !
PraiseofFolly over 1 year ago
It seems as if I don’t hear the word “hefty” anymore in diplomatic reference to a person’s weight and bulk. It has naturally fallen from such use ever since it came to be the brand name of plastic trash bags. Imagine the flak flying if Earl had used that word (as I did, to my instant regret, a few weeks ago …).
The Reader Premium Member over 1 year ago
The weight of beauty.
iggyman over 1 year ago
Much more to love, Earl!
cubswin2016 over 1 year ago
If Earl keeps walking a tightrope like that, he will eventually fall off.
dlkrueger33 over 1 year ago
I remember when the Sears catalogue had regular sizes for children along with what we now call “plus” sizes. What I hated was that they used the word “chubby” for girls but “husky” for boys. Husky sounds a lot more buff. Chubby sounds fat
jagedlo over 1 year ago
Putting on the brakes before the crash, Earl?
oakie817 over 1 year ago
nice save
ANIMAL over 1 year ago
WOW – NICE SAVE..!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
sprink56 over 1 year ago
“Grandma is more “fashionable”, her clothes are more “billowy”, and catch on the door frames! Ya, that’s it!"
assrdood over 1 year ago
Actually, gravity has increased for reasons I cannot understand.
Wichita1.0 over 1 year ago
Tact, thy name is desperation.
assrdood over 1 year ago
Under the “what I shoulda said” category.
Opal has increased her presence since then.
Bookworm over 1 year ago
Which merely goes to show that the occasional selective deafness in a male is, in fact, a survival trait. No man should ever hear the question, “Does this dress make me look [insert as appropriate]?” While a failure to answer such a question is perilous, a candid reply is fatal.
codedaddy over 1 year ago
“son”?
perryed over 1 year ago
Rubenesque is the word you are looking for.
sandpiper over 1 year ago
Hard to ‘walk softly’ at his age, but experience taught him how to do it.
MuddyUSA Premium Member over 1 year ago
Nice tap dance Earl!
rickmac1937 Premium Member over 1 year ago
Good move Earl
Zebrastripes over 1 year ago
Opal is always there when you don’t want her to be. ☺️☺️☺️☺️
daleandkristen over 1 year ago
Rolling Pin in gramma’s stocking.
jameshardingsr7 over 1 year ago
I’d need a forklift
cactusbob333 over 1 year ago
Not sayin’ you’re fat or nothin’, but if your love handles was any bigger, you would trip on them.
Judy Hendrickson [Unnamed Reader - 852856] over 1 year ago
Perfect timing earl
freshmeet2030 over 1 year ago
I’m corpulent and husky!
David Huie Green LosersBlameOthers&It'sYOURfault over 1 year ago
“There’s more to love than my arms can hold.”
KEA over 1 year ago
good save
Moonkey Premium Member over 1 year ago
Next page.
pamela welch Premium Member over 1 year ago
Nice save Earl ♥
zeexenon over 1 year ago
In MY case, it’s time for a new glasses prescription - they keep fogging over and blocking my vision.
christelisbetty over 1 year ago
In addition to all your reasons. If Opal believes she’s fat, she may go on a diet. If Opal is on a diet, Earl will be put on a diet and the cookie jar will stay empty.
ChrisTrey over 1 year ago
He could have just said, “She’s more delicate now”. Which is true, old bones break much easier and the aches and pains from even a minor fall are much worse.
Otis Rufus Driftwood over 1 year ago
Earl should have stopped with not being so strong.
paullp Premium Member over 1 year ago
Earl has apparently not developed the level of wisdom one would traditionally expect of someone of his advanced age — not to mention his many years of marriage. It should have been instinctive for him to quit after the word “now.”