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- We know for a fact that Loretta's statement to the doctor is patently false. As peerlessly lazy as he may be, Leroy has shown in the past that he has at times (albeit poorly) attempted some degree of actual physical exercise. As for the diet, I can't imagine Leroy to be over indulging on anything Loretta cooks; perhaps he may be snacking elsewhere. Of course there's no rule against lies and deception when it comes to scoring points (I'd rather have an point based upon a lie than a push), but I slightly frown upon it; it takes away from the spirit of the competition and there are plenty of actual flaws and foibles to rely on. Loretta gets the point.
- This is the first I'm hearing of Loretta's brother. Maybe the Lockhorns are introducing a new reoccurring character to liven things up (there are only so many times Loretta's mother can visit)? If this is the case then it will be an important new development for Leroy, as it opens up a whole new front for insults such as today. Hopefully those jokes will be a lot better than the groan worthy twitter/bird pun he dropped today. Also Leroy's "smartphone" is gigantic and looks like a first generation Zune player. Leroy scores the point and ties things up 1-1.
- Poor Leroy, once again trapped at a theater event with no alcohol to dull the unyielding pain of cultural edification. Loretta lives for these moments. It's a good thing for all parties involved that there isn't any beer being served at the event. I can easily imagine the sight of a stinking drunk Leroy boorishly coming up on the stage to dance with the statuesque ballerina, then being forcibly removed by security, and getting banned from the theater indefinitely. That scenario might have actually been chalked up as a win for Leroy. However, here Loretta gets the point and the lead, 2-1.
- One of the reasons, I believe, for the popularity and longevity of "The Lockhorns" is how often their lives reflect the many universally relatable peeves and problems of modern living. Take this panel for example, I think we've all had our fair share of out of control piñata smashing sessions that ultimately ended with the complete destruction of our living room. Isn't that just the worst? I don't even want to imagine the gruesome body count that would have come with a game of "Pin the Tail on the Donkey". Push, the score remains 2-1 in favor of Loretta.
- Loretta seals the deal on another Sunday Showdown victory with a well placed barb about Leroy's workplace impotence; nothing like getting looked over for another promotion from your boss and then having your angry wife tell her friends what a loser you are. Speaking of Leroy's boss, it appears that he's working for a 19th century robber baron. If you gave him a cane and top hat on him you'd get Rich Uncle Pennybags. I suspect that after he is done with Leroy he'll retire to the lounge where he'll light a cigar with a hundred dollar bill and drink from a brandy snifter. Loretta takes the point and the day 3-1.
Official Count:
Leroy - 10
Loretta - 14
Push - 5
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