Funny grandparent cartoons are a delightful peek into the hilariously relatable world of senior shenanigans—and this cartoon review is packed with gems. Each strip by Brian Crane’s Pickles captures the comedy of aging, marriage, and quirky grandparenting with a perfect punchline. Let’s dive into 20 mini-reviews that celebrate grandparents being unapologetically themselves.
About the Artist: Brian Crane
Brian Crane is the genius behind the long-running comic strip Pickles, which debuted in 1990 and quickly became a household favorite. With his signature characters—Earl and Opal—Crane masterfully portrays the humorous highs and lows of golden age living. His clean, expressive art style and quick-witted dialogue have earned him the Reuben Award for Outstanding Cartoonist of the Year.
#1 Grocery Mission Gone Wrong.
Earl sets out to grab a simple newspaper. Two hours, 47 groceries, and one mile-long list later, he returns—without the dang paper. Classic!
#2 Red-Legged Grandpa Sunbathes.
Earl’s legs are so red from sunbathing Opal thinks she needs the first-aid kit. Even the dog agrees—it’s time to move indoors.
#3 Glow-In-The-Dark Gramps.
Nelson is amazed at how white Earl’s legs are—white enough to glow in the dark. Grandpa pride meets grandkid honesty in this gem.
#4 Bring Sunglasses, It’s Blinding.
Sylvia’s right—Earl’s legs are so bright, they might be solar-powered. Opal nearly goes blind from the reflection. Senior summer fashion fail.
#5 Are Those Socks? Nope, Just Pale Legs.
Earl’s daughter offers fashion advice about socks with sandals. Problem is—he’s not wearing socks. Just ultra-pale dad legs.
#6 Easter Candy Confessions.
Earl eats ancient Easter Peeps out of desperation. His friend brags about finding a sealed one in a drawer. It’s a dusty dessert war.
#7 The Rock-Hard Peeps Dilemma.
Opal offers up stale Peeps as the only sweet left. Earl doesn’t hesitate. Desperate times call for sugary sacrifices.
#8 Candy Land Sabotage.
Caught cheating at Candy Land, Earl insists he’s innocent. But using gummy worms to distract your opponent? That’s strategy!
#9 Childhood is Short. Immaturity Isn’t.
As Opal gets sentimental about Nelson growing up, Earl is busy defending his Candy Land tactics. Immaturity truly is eternal.
#10 Pocket Junk and Sandwiches.
Opal complains about Earl’s overstuffed pockets. His defense? An emergency sandwich. Honestly, that’s just genius preparedness.
#11 Grandpa Gets the Brush-Off.
Earl wants to take Nelson to feed the ducks. But piano, karate, and soccer get in the way. His sassy reply? He’s got nose hairs to trim.
#12 Couch Toss Bedtime.
Earl naps on the couch, but Opal insists he go to bed—with a push. “He’d never get any sleep without me,” she says proudly.
#13 Roscoe’s Lawn Rolling.
Nelson writes a story about Roscoe the dog. The pup happily acts it out—rolling in something gross. Classic boy-and-dog bonding.
#14 A Sentiment… Sort Of.
Earl tells Opal he doesn’t say something enough. She hopes for “I love you.” He just repeats her words. Romantic fail, but funny.
#15 Buzzing Grandpa Mystery.
Opal can’t find her phone—it’s on vibrate. The mystery’s solved when Earl bursts out laughing in the recliner. Guess where the phone was?
#16 Just Like Grandpa.
Nelson’s sassy reply to a question? “Too young to care.” Aunt blames Grandpa. It’s clear the boy is learning from the best.
#17 Sticker Situation Escalates.
In public, Earl helps Opal remove a sticker from her backside. It turns into a ticklish scene. “Move it along, folks!” he declares.
#18 Smooch Heard ‘Round Christmas.
Earl surprises Opal with a festive kiss. But one back crack later, he wonders if chiropractors work holidays. The spirit of Christmas… and aging.
#19 It’s a Small, Small Nightmare.
Opal wakes with a Disney tune stuck in her head. Earl’s only goal? Don’t let it escape. Some earworms are too dangerous.
#20 Musical Mayhem in Bed.
This bedtime comic wraps it all up—Opal sings, Earl groans, and somewhere in between lies the magic of long-term love and comic timing.
Wrapping It Up
From emergency sandwiches to glow-in-the-dark legs, these funny grandparent cartoons by Brian Crane deliver laugh-out-loud moments wrapped in familiar truths. Pickles is a testament to how aging, relationships, and family quirks can be comedy gold.
Credit: All comics featured are by Brian Crane, the creator of Pickles. His humorous lens on everyday senior life is witty, relatable, and timeless.
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