May 12, 2009

We all know that the inherent humor of the Lockhorns is ostensibly drawn from their uniquely dysfunctional personal, social, and professional lives. We take daily delight in the steady barrage of insults and slights that Leroy and Loretta receive from each other and from society as a whole. With that being said, this has got to be the single most depressing Lockhorns panel I have ever come across. There's no clever joke or witty observation or satisfying burn to be found anywhere. Quite frankly this is just a sad portrait of a man, completely been defeated by life, acknowledging the loss of the last shred of innocent hope and youthful optimism he once had in abundance. Who just says cryptic comments like that in social situations? Is Leroy suffering from a terminal illness? Has he finally gotten enough courage to end it all? He might as well have said "rosebud" and keeled over. What a push.

Official Count:
Leroy - 34
Loretta - 47
Push - 51