Clockwise from the bottom left:
- Art, like every other aspect of the Lockhorns' relationship, is a hotly debated topic between Leroy and Loretta. It seems that Leroy does not share Loretta's love of modern abstract paintings. As he has shown in the past, Leroy prefers extreme kitsch (or possibly just paintings of sad clowns). It must be difficult for the Lockhorns to find places to hang their art, given that half the rooms in their house are just freaky monochromatic empty voids. Speaking of freaky, Loretta's feet look particularly monstrous in this panel, even the panel itself is having trouble containing them. Leroy takes the first point and goes up 1-0.
- Sure Leroy looks mockable in his vintage Sonny Crockett ensemble, complete with trademark scruff. However, if we are to believe Loretta that these are actually Leroy's lost clothes from 30 years ago, this would mean that there was a time (apparently the 1980's) when Leroy was actually following contemporary popular fashion to a T. Even now, his flash frozen 80's look updates his usual daily wardrobe by at least 30 years. It makes me wonder if Leroy's personal style reached its peak in the 80's and has been steadily regressing backwards year by year like some sort of fashion Benjamin Button. Loretta earns the point and ties it up 1-1.
- What kind of horrifying condition could Leroy's chair cushion be in that Loretta has to wear full body protection when attempting to clean around it? What could Leroy be possibly doing on his cushion that would warrant such a response? I would expect Loretta to be in full scrub gear to take care of the dinning room after one of her disgusting meals has run its course, but this seems like an exaggeration. What male stereotype is Leroy displaying here? Our tendency to have unconscionably filthy seat cushions? It's all somewhat unclear, but Loretta still earns a point and takes a 2-1 lead.
- I have to agree with Leroy here. The handful of times I have seen an opera, I had little to no idea what was going on. Most of the time they're in different languages and I think you're supposed to use the program to help you get an idea of the story or something? I would appreciate a little heads up myself. In this situation I would think that the shocking sight of watching what appears to be a 20 foot tall woman singing opera would be enough to keep Leroy entertained but it seems he still would like some more context. Leroy comes through with the point and, heading into the final panel, ties everything up 2-2.
- It's a spiteful victory for Loretta since she's stranded as well, but spite is one of the major themes of "The Lockhorns". There's no way of determining what jurisdiction the Lockhorns are in but a municipality that would tow your car for parking at an expired meter seems absurdly Draconian. I have to assume that there was some other reason for the towing; perhaps the Lockhorns were in default of car payments, or there were an excessive amount of tickets on the registration, or it was needed as evidence for Loretta's vehicular homicide trial. Regardless, Loretta's remark still wins her the point and the tight Sunday victory 3-2.
Official Count:
Leroy - 115
Loretta - 129
Push - 79
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