January 8, 2012: Sunday Showdown!

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• At first I was a little confused because it looked like Leroy was referring the the vanity table. I wondered what detail about this vanity table would make anyone suspect that animals were used in its construction. It makes a lot more sense for him to be commenting on the makeup on the table. What I still don't get is, why is he even up there with his unhappy friend in the first place? Did he really drag this poor acquaintance all the way up to his bedroom just so he can show him Loretta's makeup and make his comments? The fact that Loretta's not even there to be insulted makes his actions even more silly and pointless. Push.
• I find it a little difficult to read what Leroy is scribbling all over his body. His right leg has "NO!" written on it, his right arms seems to say "DO NOT CUT", and I can't really read what's on his left arm. From what I can make out, it would appear to me that he's putting down warnings for the dentist not to cut off his other limbs; but that sounds too ridiculous even for Leroy. It would make slightly more sense if Leroy was hastily writing his will on his body before his dreaded tooth extraction. Despite the confusion, I'm going to give Loretta the point here since she's clearly being disdainful of whatever it is Leroy is doing. Loretta goes up 1-0.
• The suggestion of going out for a sundae should most likely make Leroy happier but his reaction here to Loretta is that of discomfort and dread, clutching his bible with increasing desperation. Perhaps the sundae is going to be prepared by Loretta, which in that case would make it unimaginably disgusting and probably poisoned. There is definitely an ulterior motive afoot here and for that I have to once again award Loretta the point. Loretta widens her lead 2-0.
• A simple gesture by Leroy but it more than gets the job done. Knowing what we know about Loretta's frightening driving record, there is no exaggeration in Leroy's celebration. Returning from a trip with Loretta behind the wheel without any physical trauma and the car seemingly unscathed is nothing short of a total miracle. The fact that she managed to park the car in the driveway instead of driving it straight into the living should be grounds for throwing a massive party. Leroy scores the point but it's still 2-1 Loretta.
• Someone should tell Leroy that he doesn't have to agonize over culling only five individuals from his large personal list of people he wants to block from his cellphone. Almost all modern cellphones have the ability to block calls from as many contacts as necessary. Then again, the Lockhorns are not the most tech savviest of couples; frankly I'm surprised Leroy isn't using some monolithic 1980's Zack Morris cellphone. Despite the public insult, Loretta and her mom don't really seem to care. From the looks of it they are stoned out of their minds. Leroy gets the point and manages to force a push on the day.

Official Count:

Leroy - 2

Loretta - 3

Push - 3