Earl and Opal Pickles have been warming hearts and tickling funny bones since 1990 with their gentle, relatable humor about retired life. These delightful comic strips find laughter in everyday situations that anyone can enjoy. Here’s a fresh collection of Pickles moments that will make you smile:
Opal catches Earl sneaking cookies before dinner. “I was just testing them for quality control,” he claims, crumbs covering his shirt. Opal shakes her head: “Your quality control is out of control.”
Earl proudly shows Opal his new exercise routine – walking to the fridge and back. “I did ten reps!” he announces. Opal deadpans: “Let me know when you work up to opening it.”
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At the grocery store, Earl stares confused at the coffee options. “Back in my day, coffee was just… coffee!” Opal hands him a simple can: “Welcome to the 20th century, dear.”
Earl tries to help with laundry but turns everything pink. “I think it looks cheerful,” he offers. Opal holds up a pink sock: “Your underwear shouldn’t be cheerful.”
The grandkids ask Earl to tell them about “the olden days.” “Well,” he begins, “we had these things called books…” The kids gasp in amazement.
Earl naps through the entire movie at date night. “Best film I ever saw!” he tells Opal afterward. “You were snoring through the car chase,” she reminds him.
Opal finds Earl’s “hidden” candy stash in his sock drawer. “These aren’t mine!” he claims. “They’re… foot sweets! For sock flavor!”
Earl attempts to assemble furniture from the instructions. “Step 3: Become enraged and say words grandma wouldn’t like,” he reads aloud as pieces scatter everywhere.
At the restaurant, Earl complains his soup is too hot. Opal fans it for him: “There – now it’s 212 months old, just how you like it.”
Earl “helps” wash dishes by putting everything in the dishwasher – including the wooden salad bowl. “It’ll come out seasoned!” he insists.
The grandkids teach Earl how to use a smartphone. “So this tiny machine can call China,” he marvels, “but I still can’t find my glasses.”
Earl and Opal debate what to watch on TV. “There’s nothing good on,” Earl grumbles. Opal smiles: “We say that during every show we end up enjoying.”
At the doctor’s office, Earl is told to eat more vegetables. That night, Opal finds him putting ketchup on celery. “What? It’s a vegetable smoothie!”
Earl tries to fix the toaster and ends up making garage door openers instead. “Well,” Opal says, “at least now we can toast bread in the driveway.”
These warm, funny moments show why Pickles remains one of the most beloved comic strips. With humor that’s clever but never mean, it’s perfect for sharing across generations. Whether you’re 8 or 80, Earl and Opal’s adventures will make your day a little brighter.
