May 29, 2011: Sunday Showdown!

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• I am always fascinated by the unorthodox visual perspectives of the Lockhorns' home. In addition to the usual monochromatic void of their ambiguous rooms, today we are treated to a bizarre shot into the kitchen that looks like they are in a framed painting. Actually I'm not completely willing to rule out the possibility that Leroy is actually dreaming this conversation between Loretta and her friend (since when did Loretta have any friend that was generous enough to buy her a new dishwasher?). Despite the fact that Leroy is sleeping, I am going to give Loretta the benefit of the doubt that he has overheard her putdown of him. Loretta gets the point.
• Loretta nails Leroy with an exceptionally well crafted zinger. In one swift punchline, she manages to both call Leroy a lousy person and a straight up loser. It is elegant and devastating, a real nice rank out all around. Things are certainly not looking good for poor Leroy, two scenes in he is already two points down and he hasn't even gotten out of his recliner yet. Could this be a repeat of last week's drubbing? Loretta takes a 2-0 lead.
• The Sunday massacre continues with Loretta striking down Leroy about his latest fashion mishap. Leroy has chosen more garish outfits in the past, but the mustard blazer is certainly grounds for criticism. The fact that Loretta used a sports analogy to mock him is an additional cherry on top. The only positive I can say about Leroy his is that at least he's on his feet this time. Loretta wins her third straight point and locks up the Showdown. The only question left now his, can she get a sweep?
• Leroy manages to salvage some dignity by making a stand at the trusty old dinner table. The Titanic reference may be a bit dated and weak (so is the lettuce frozen solid? is it poisonous?), but a point is a point. It is quite a testament to the horrible cooking abilities of Loretta that she can somehow horribly ruin iceberg lettuce, perhaps the most neutral and inconsequential food imaginable. Leroy makes it 3 to 1 in favor of Loretta.
• I would have also accepted "I regret not going deaf". After all these years of ruckus piano performances, Loretta should really remember to take down the vase with flowers before starting; then again the point may be moot if her piercing vocals end up shattering them anyway. Also, Loretta's wide "piano stool" looks less like a stool and more like a round coffee table with the legs sawed off. Leroy manages to make this showdown look closer than it was by squeezing out two final points; however it was Loretta who had control throughout. Loretta takes the day 3-2.

Official Count:

Leroy - 55
Loretta - 54

Push - 40