June 21, 2009: Sunday Showdown!

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• While Loretta's comment about her constant shushing of Leroy would seem to indicate that he's a bit of a talker at the movies, she actually interrupts him anytime he's laughing or smiling, or generally enjoying himself while watching a film. Extending this frustrating practice into the home DVD arena would just be another victory in Loretta's life long quest to suck all the joy from Leroy's life. Loretta goes up one.
• Is there a more compelling case for massive healthcare reform in this country than Leroy Lockhorns? Due to a series of chronic middle aged health problems, attempted poisonings, and failed suicide attempts, here's a man who ends up in the hospital just about every other day only to have his dire health emergency needs met every time with cruel jokes about his outrageous medical costs. Take heed, Obama administration. Push for change.
• Leroy obviously can't take it lying down since the Lockhorns are in one of the many rooms of their house that is just a monochrome empty void. Loretta better watch it with her smart mouth, she really seems to be pushing Leroy's buttons in this scene. Leroy may not be sure how he'll take it but, if Loretta's not careful, she'll be the one taking it...in the face from Leroy's left fist. Possible domestic violence aside, Loretta goes up two.
• Nice one Leroy. With so many terrible meals being served to you daily, it's tough to keep the material fresh, but you once again find another novel way to insult Loretta's horrible meals. While you'll find out soon enough that the "secret recipe" is obviously arsenic, you still managed to stick it to her recipe by comparing it to a traumatic experience. Leroy scores a point.
• With the old fashioned Lockhorns, there always exists a strong possibility that they are actually using Morse code. In this case however it's just a weak zinger relating to that age old domestic struggle with the remote control. Loretta, never one to pass up an opportunity to criticize Leroy, even finds a chance right between phone calls. That's commendable. With that point, Loretta takes the day in commanding fashion, 3 to 1.

Official Count:

Leroy - 50
Loretta - 62
Push - 60