You know, Janis has a hubby who adores her figure just as she is. Not many women have a guy, after so many years of marriage, who caters to her with a glass of wine unbidden as she bathes, and then sits on the edge of the tub to appreciate the gal he has in his life. However much they share with one another, though, he should have kept the nose/coffee statement to himself.
So many words get taken away! “Curvy” used to be a good thing, now it’s a borderline insult, along with zaftig and voluptuous. I’ve never been, um, outstanding enough for any of those adjectives. “Cute” was the best I got.
Marilyn was chubby by this millennium’s standards. We’ve spent the last 25 years or so starving ourselves to try to look like a Dauchu escapee. We also wore shoes with toes so pointed they could could cause bleeding if you kicked anyone, and permanent damage to the foot inside. And, we are appalled by Chinese foot binding. It’s amazing what women will do to themselves to try meet the current idea of beauty.
Somewhere between fashion magazine thin and Marilyn are the most near “normally shaped” stars of past and present like Grace Kelly and now Scarlett Johansen. Lasting beauty.
Yesterday dd1297 commented, “More recently than Rubens’ day, ever seen Marilyn Monroe at the height of her movie career? Curves that today would require Spanx, at the very least!”
Someone once pointed out that it should be Rubensesque because the painter’s name was Peter Paul Rubens. The s somehow got dropped from Rubens in making up the description.
I am short. I am fat. I wear eyeglasses most of the time (gave up on contact lenses decades ago). My mind works oddly. I am annoying (yes, I know this). I am officially old for several years now.
But none of that matters to me or has done so in decades. My husband thinks I’m cute. He likes that know things that no one else (including him) knows. He likes that I look at most things differently than other people. If I so much as say that I read about something we will going to see it or buying supplies to do it, even if I was just interested in knowing info about it.
This is all that matters. (Well, that and he puts up with my 95 mom when we see her or need to take her to a doctor or such.)
Yakety Sax 2 months ago
ARLO!!
Da'Dad 2 months ago
Really, Marilyn Monroe Janis? We’re talking Playboy Issue 1. She died about when you started grammar school. I’m guessing you surprised Arlo.
AnneFackler 2 months ago
If you want to feel better Janis look at these bubble butt women.
David Huie Green AmericaIsGreatItHasUs 2 months ago
“She was pretty enough in her own way, but she was no Janis, Janis.”
SpacedInvader Premium Member 2 months ago
Totally wrong response Arlo. This could spell trouble.
thomas_matkey 2 months ago
That’s our Arlo!
droosan Premium Member 2 months ago
strike three; yer out
Homerville Premium Member 2 months ago
Janis needs to spend more time in the shower, Calm down.
Ruth Brown 2 months ago
Oh gosh, Marilyn Monroe, Sophia Loren, Ann Margaret. Those were women!
j_m_kuehl 2 months ago
Janice, at least you are not Kardashian
c001 2 months ago
You’re in a hole, Arlo. Stop digging!
Charliegirl Premium Member 2 months ago
He’s a dead man.
desvarzil 2 months ago
It was nice knowing ya, Arlo!
JoeStoppinghem Premium Member 2 months ago
D*mn Madison Avenue, getting women to think they must look a certain way to be considered beautiful.
BJDucer 2 months ago
You know, Janis has a hubby who adores her figure just as she is. Not many women have a guy, after so many years of marriage, who caters to her with a glass of wine unbidden as she bathes, and then sits on the edge of the tub to appreciate the gal he has in his life. However much they share with one another, though, he should have kept the nose/coffee statement to himself.
JessieRandySmithJr. 2 months ago
Time to tug on that towel Arlo and start kissing.
My First Premium Member 2 months ago
“Arlo, is that a cigar in your pocket or are you just happy to see me”?
jbmlaw01 2 months ago
I always thought Audrey Hepburn the most beautiful
nosirrom 2 months ago
Where’s a subway grate when you need one? And Arlo, do you have an itch that needs scratching?
Skeptical Meg 2 months ago
So many words get taken away! “Curvy” used to be a good thing, now it’s a borderline insult, along with zaftig and voluptuous. I’ve never been, um, outstanding enough for any of those adjectives. “Cute” was the best I got.
mourdac Premium Member 2 months ago
Danger, Will Robinson!
kingbrlee Premium Member 2 months ago
Arlo, you better head on outside and cut the grass.
Just-me 2 months ago
Arlo… Shut up. You’re only digging yourself in deeper.
boydjb47 2 months ago
Watched a Marilyn Monroe movie last week. She spent nearly the entire movie in a tight white evening gown. What a sight to behold!
candomarty Premium Member 2 months ago
I think the guest bedroom is open
BJDucer 2 months ago
I’ve heard a big difference between men and women is the fact that when most men look in the mirror they’ll say to themselves “not bad…”
….and when most women look in the mirror they’ll find fault. It appears Janis exemplifies this in today’s strip.
mokspr Premium Member 2 months ago
And once again, Jane Mansfield gets no love.
bbbmorrell 2 months ago
He’s in trouble now
MuddyUSA Premium Member 2 months ago
Janis remember that line about coffee coming out of his nose when he is in an amorous mood…….
Diane Lee Premium Member 2 months ago
Marilyn was chubby by this millennium’s standards. We’ve spent the last 25 years or so starving ourselves to try to look like a Dauchu escapee. We also wore shoes with toes so pointed they could could cause bleeding if you kicked anyone, and permanent damage to the foot inside. And, we are appalled by Chinese foot binding. It’s amazing what women will do to themselves to try meet the current idea of beauty.
RonMcCalip 2 months ago
LOL! Janis is hardly “Rubenesque”! Regardless, I’ve always found her character alluring.
Lord King Wazmo Premium Member 2 months ago
Ya know, Jansie Poo should try living with Hagar the Horrible for a while. Or Mr. Lockhorn. She’s so self-absorbed, she doesn’t know what she’s got.
TimothyP23 2 months ago
Arlo, next time lead with Bettie Page!
whulsey 2 months ago
Somewhere between fashion magazine thin and Marilyn are the most near “normally shaped” stars of past and present like Grace Kelly and now Scarlett Johansen. Lasting beauty.
jbarnes 2 months ago
Is Janis trying to say that Marilyn Monroe was unattractive?
teachteed23 2 months ago
THAT’S probably one of the funniest strips (pardon the pun) I have read in a very long time!
Roscoe 2 months ago
More like a Mae West.
hk Premium Member 2 months ago
Arlo, I agree. Mariyln Monroe was ugly in my eyes. I think your wife looks way better.
flagmichael 2 months ago
Yesterday dd1297 commented, “More recently than Rubens’ day, ever seen Marilyn Monroe at the height of her movie career? Curves that today would require Spanx, at the very least!”
A prophet has written!
mbhiggins5555 2 months ago
Someone once pointed out that it should be Rubensesque because the painter’s name was Peter Paul Rubens. The s somehow got dropped from Rubens in making up the description.
raybarb44 2 months ago
I would have just coughed to cover my laugh …..
j.l.farmer 2 months ago
At least he was honest, coffee thru the nose and all.
unfair.de 2 months ago
Coffee I had this morning? Really, Arlo, drinking means swallowing in the end. How can you keep it in your throat for that long?
gammaguy 2 months ago
Is she — or he — skirting the issue?
mafastore about 2 months ago
I am short. I am fat. I wear eyeglasses most of the time (gave up on contact lenses decades ago). My mind works oddly. I am annoying (yes, I know this). I am officially old for several years now.
But none of that matters to me or has done so in decades. My husband thinks I’m cute. He likes that know things that no one else (including him) knows. He likes that I look at most things differently than other people. If I so much as say that I read about something we will going to see it or buying supplies to do it, even if I was just interested in knowing info about it.
This is all that matters. (Well, that and he puts up with my 95 mom when we see her or need to take her to a doctor or such.)
steveandsherrylb about 2 months ago
Marilyn Monroe was officially 5’ 4’’ and 118 pounds, according to the studio and the dresses she wore which are still on display.