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- I'm beginning to suspect that Leroy actually has undiagnosed colorblindness. Why he doesn't just stick to the conservative black suits he usually wears to functions instead of opening himself up to countless liabilities with his fashion experiments I will never know. How could he have possibly put on that technicolor dream suit with a straight face? How could he have not expected Loretta to just go to town on him? A bit of fact checking on Loretta's insult; there is no indication that Ronald McDonald was ever retired as a corporate mascot. I still enjoyed the put down though, it had the added sting of implying that Leroy can't even afford his humiliatingly clownish wardrobe. Loretta gets the point, goes up 1-0.
- Leroy should really start focusing on these end of the day, bedroom situations; Loretta has usually let her guard down for the night and more of often then not she'll be done up in some ridiculous fashion like his panel. Loretta's continuing futile, vanity driven, efforts to make herself look better are a potential gold mine for Leroy. I do wonder if there are women out there that still put on curlers and garish cream facial masks; it just seems so 1960's sitcomy (which is obviously perfect for "The Lockhorns"). A point for Leroy ties the day up at 1-1.
- Whoa, a Lincoln assassination joke. Too soon? Was the prominent shot of the playhouse marquee really so important that it necessitated the use of a speech box? Although it's usually only Leroy, being the total philistine that he is, who is unhappy with a theater performance; judging by the unhappy looks on the faces of the two other theatergoers, it seems that his criticism was justified. That one lady looks like she's about the collapse on the street for some reason. Leroy earns the point and takes a 2-1 lead.
- It's looks like another extended stay at the hospital for Leroy, at least Loretta will be constantly by his side through it all, mocking him. For all the complaints Leroy has about his health insurance, it's pretty amazing that an insurer would actually cover him given his long history of frequent, devastating, personal accidents that land him in full traction at the hospital. His premiums must be through the roof. I'm not even going to consider what sort of reckless institution is giving them auto insurance. Loretta scores the point, it's 2-2.
- A crucial fifth panel with the whole showdown on the line? 99 out of 100 times, Loretta is winning this situation. However, it won't be today. Leroy pulls off a shocker by hitting Loretta with a classic insult to her mother. And the most amazing thing about this victory? He didn't even say a single word. It was all attitude and body language; forcing Loretta to acknowledge that her mother was a old bag. Savor the flavor, Leroy, wins like this don't come up too often. Leroy gets the point and wins the day 3-2.
Official Count:
Leroy - 33
Loretta - 43
Push - 16
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