Sunday, August 11, 2013

August 11, 2013: Sunday Showdown!

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  • I was conflicted as to who to give the point to for this scene. Loretta doesn't clarify whether their garage is the storage area for all their past hobbies or just Leroy's past hobbies. Also, is there something all that wrong with trying a bunch of hobbies? I suppose the implication is that a garage full of old hobby stuff means you're a quitter; but really there are worse things to be. I decided that the dig was intended at Leroy judging by his unhappy reaction. At least he looks sharp in his suit. Loretta scores the first point and leads 1-0.
  • Was Loretta seriously expecting Leroy to accept her choice for an unbiased third party? Maybe she was hoping that Leroy didn't understand what the word meant. Fortunately for Leroy, he immediately calls her out on her not so subtle ruse. This is a sudden return of the wired home phone. Lately the Lockhorns had been fairly up to date with their communication devices; everything from cordless phones to email to smartphones. I like to think that Loretta's mother is so old fashioned that they actually have to call her on antiquated technology; though with her mother a telegraph would be more appropriate. Leroy wins the point. The score is tied 1-1.
  • Loretta's statement could also be read as a subtle confession and that she murdered Leroy. Leroy's limp, lifeless, position on the couch further lends plausibility to this theory. Though it's often threatened and sometimes attempted, Loretta murdering Leroy would never happen; it would be too ideal of a solution for both parties. Alas the universe deems that the Lockhorns must continue to live everyday without end in their own shared hell. However, one can dream. Loretta gets a point and takes a 2-1 lead.
  • Leroy looks more like he's suffering a massive stroke than cringing in this panel. I don't think either Lockhorn knows what cringing is. You would think that they'd be familiar with the expression since they see it so often in the faces the people near them when they start digging into each other in public. I always find it ridiculous seeing Loretta give driving instructions. It's like being taught archery by a blind person. Still, as beyond hypocritical as it is, Loretta earns herself a point. Loretta clinches the day 3-1.
  • Unfortunately there is no real "Uncle Funzie's" anywhere. I was more than a little disappointed at that discovery. I would have like to have seen this terrifying children's restaurant where frightening panda bear waiters with their cold dead eyes serve pizza and ice cream to chaotic rooms full of manic children. I especially like the little girl in the far right who looks to be having the worst time ever. I don't buy Leroy's excuse, I suspect he intentionally brought Loretta here to spite her. It worked. Leroy gets a point. However the day belongs to Loretta as she claims a 3-2 victory.
Official Count:
Leroy - 74
Loretta - 99
Push - 50

Sunday Showdown Count:
Leroy - 8
Loretta - 14
Push - 10

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