October 2, 2011: Sunday Showdown!

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• Loretta's comment about Leroy's blogging works under the assumption that people who have blogs have something relevant or intelligent to say; thus she is confused as to why an empty headed dunce like Leroy would be blogging. It is obvious that Loretta has not had much experience reading internet blogs. Any casual perusal of the internet will demonstrate that the bar for an aspiring blogger is extremely low (case in point: this blog). Still I am quite interested as to what kind of blog Leroy is keeping. An anti-marriage Blogger site? A Tumblr showcasing all of Loretta's awful meals? An antiquated Livejournal account where he shares is inner sadness? Loretta gets the point.
• A pretty simple gesture but still effective. It's good to see Leroy turning the tables on Loretta in a situation, trapped at a department store with Loretta in full shopping mania mode, that usually heavily favors her. As for Loretta, I think the dress is a good look for her (although I guess almost anything that isn't her standard all purpose black frock is a good look for her); however it does cause her ankles to look like they've disappeared entirely. Leroy ties things up 1-1.
• Judging by the goofy carefree expression on Leroy in the face of Loretta's insult, he has probably gone through more than a few cans of brew before this scene. Since I'm doling out fashion impressions about everyone today, I think Leroy should start wearing hats more often; they'll hide the unsightly pattern baldness and the freakish plateau that is the top of his head. He might as well attach the beer dispensers to the other ones while he's at it. Loretta goes up 2-1.
• Leroy's observational complaint about the ten items or less express line would sound like something right out of "Evening at the Improv" if this was actually a valid annoyance. Sure I guess it's a little odd that an express line with a cap on items would give you the option of more items on line, but I don't think this has been a problem with anyone since the beginning of supermarkets; pretty sure no one has ever been disqualified from the express line by picking up gum and an US Weekly off the impulse rack. Leroy's indignance is disproportional and misplaced. He should stick to riffing on airport security and the rising cost of gas. Push, Loretta still leads 2-1
• Some nimble wordplay by Loretta seals another Sunday Showdown victory for Loretta. I actually thought this was a pretty clever line by Loretta. Interestingly, I notice that the expressions on both conversational companions of each respective Lockhorn are essentially the same. So while Leroy's thick-headed, narrow-minded ranting is thoroughly torturing his friend, Loretta's complaints about Leroy's thick-headed, narrow-minded ranting is equally bumming out her friend. I really can't tell which scenario is worse. Loretta takes the day with a dominant 3-1 victory.

Official Count:

Leroy - 93
Loretta - 109

Push - 73