5/18/11
So yesterday’s Goshen “cops” (who I am belatedly convinced got their uniforms from Arrested Development‘s Gob) shut down this “bar”, for “underage drinking” eh? Looking at everyone’s costumes, perhaps the Bottom Dollar should have also been shut down by the Fashion Police (aka Lini Verde). Everything from Gil’s turtleneck/white jacket nightmare to Buzz Marco’s buttonless westernwear is an arrestable offense. And the less said about Slim’s Indianapolis Colts cheerleader outfit the better.
Kaz may be legitimately pissed that Slim’s getting shafted on payment, but I’m positive Gil is just grumpy about losing his buzz and confused about his throbbing urges for Goshen three-sport stripper cops.
5/19/11
So Kaz continues to solve problems the way only Kaz can…by throwing his muscle around, impersonating whoever he damn well feels like, and intimidating skanky bar patrons and owners alike. Way to set an example for the kids, Kaz! The Longshots will be happy to get that $2 after you take your new band manager 90% cut. Maybe you can use the money to have your barbwire arm tattoos inked back on.
Up next: Gil trawls downtown Goshen for a 6 drink minimum bar (“Sorry, Mimi, they told me I had to have a half dozen, or the local stripper cops were going to frisk me again!”)
There’s a lot to indigest here. One thing’s for sure: Kenny Rogers knows when to fold ‘em.
Comment by Dood — May 19, 2011 @ 10:08 am
Let’s shift the action into the real world for just a moment.
High school coach/AD and his top assistant are caught up in a police raid on a bar that regularly serves alcohol to teens. Said assistant is found to have physically intimidated a patron AND the owner. The coach/AD knew about it, and did nothing to stop it. Kwik Kwiz: How long do the coach and assistant keep their jobs?
Okay, now back to the Thorpiverse, already in progress.
Comment by John S. Walters — May 19, 2011 @ 11:43 am
Band manager/enforcer, brother, private investigator, cable repair guy. Is there no role that Kaz cannot impersonate?
Just a mention of “That seem to fair to you?” and Kaz springs into action through physical intimidation. The guy is Luca Brasi to the Gilfather.
Comment by Dood — May 19, 2011 @ 12:14 pm
Kaz threatening people in seedy bars = entertainment. This is the kind of stuff that gets at least a pilot on FOX.
Comment by billytheskink — May 19, 2011 @ 12:43 pm
“That cat Kaz is a bad mother…shut yo’ mouth…I was only talkin’ about Kaz..can you dig it?”
Comment by Regina — May 19, 2011 @ 2:04 pm
That mysterious finger in panel one looks like it’s going to pick a winner from Gil’s nose.
Comment by Regina — May 19, 2011 @ 2:05 pm
Buzz Marco is starting over. In 5/18 panel 3 he’s already re-named this dive the Um Dog. Chalk up another one for Kaz’s powers of impersonation and intimidation.
Comment by vaganova — May 19, 2011 @ 2:41 pm
5/19 panel one- Kaz could choke this dude with one hand and wouldn’t even have to use his thumb. Meanwhile, Mr. Marco has a woman’s hand.
Comment by gwilo — May 19, 2011 @ 3:50 pm
Nothing wrong with 19 yearolds drinking , provided they are accompanied by their 19 mother/s.
Comment by exmiscellanea — May 19, 2011 @ 4:14 pm
wow everywhere kaz goes without bouncers hes always the stongest guy in town .while kaz shakes down the owner gil loads all the booze into the thorpmobile . by the waywhere did the police go ?
Comment by mr120zcan — May 19, 2011 @ 5:10 pm
Rubin and Whigham are teases, I tell ya! This is twice in four days Kaz has threatened violence, but not delivered. Dang it, why does everyone have to actually ease up, all of a sudden?
Comment by Gold-Digging Nanny — May 19, 2011 @ 7:37 pm
With all the outfits in the 5/18 strip, it almost looks like a “Village People” reunion or tribute band.
Comment by J.D. Springer — May 19, 2011 @ 7:58 pm
Is Kaz turning into a werewolf in 5/19 panel one? That hand looks suspiciously like a wolf paw, no thumb even, and his hair is ready to overtake his face.
Comment by Obtuse Angle — May 19, 2011 @ 8:38 pm
Slim’s get-up also looks a little bit too much like Jon Voigt in “Midnight Cowboy” for me.
Comment by J.D. Springer — May 19, 2011 @ 9:23 pm
Y’all don’t suppose Slim’s outfit is a Nudie suit, do you? Definitely a hand-me-down in any case.
Comment by delvaldawg — May 20, 2011 @ 4:37 am
14 devaldawg – fascinating read about Nudie and the Nudie Suit, compadre; gratias. Suspect Slim’s is an Asian knock-off.
Comment by semperfi4evr — May 20, 2011 @ 7:51 am
Everybody’s talking at Slim, but he can’t hear a word they’re saying – only the echoes of his mind.
Comment by jules — May 20, 2011 @ 7:59 am
Doesn’t Gil have Jon Voight’s car?
Comment by Dood — May 20, 2011 @ 8:24 am
John S. Walters @2: It’ll be interesting to see where this fantasy version of coaches intimidating dive bar owners intersects with the real-world school budget slashing arc, not to mention the dash of Alpo and Gloryhole on the side. Still betting my bottom dollar (see what I did there?) on a Slim/Alpo “Ball Aid” alt-country/folk fundraiser mashup. Count it!
Comment by delvaldawg — May 20, 2011 @ 8:42 am
Dood, John, billy, Regina, jules — everybody, ease up! Bonk! HRONK!
Comment by Don, the Rebel without a Blog — May 20, 2011 @ 1:28 pm
5/20: Hobart appears to be eating at the Waffen Hut, Milford’s #1 breakfast spot for ex-Nazis. Great place for him to propose the Ultimate Solution to the school district’s union problem.
Plus, he reveals that his ex-wife is a teacher. So, put it all together: he’s an ex-Nazi seeking revenge against the bitch who betrayed him, and he’s got the physique of the guy in high school who got hazed every day in the locker room. I can hardly wait to see him execute (sorry) his plan!
Comment by jvwalt — May 20, 2011 @ 2:26 pm
Has anybody else noticed that “Hobart” sounds a lot like “blowhard?”
Comment by vaganova — May 20, 2011 @ 6:12 pm
Hey I think it was Dustin Hoffman dyin on the bus in Midnight Cowboy?
It doesn’t matter much, since tomorrow is Rapture Day! Where will you be?
Everybody talkin’ ,,,, everybody dyin’
All of us evil peep be staying behind…
The holy ones will be sucked up into Heaven, gl with that ;)
Comment by Gil'sBarber — May 20, 2011 @ 6:59 pm
i dont even remember posting for this do i have a doppleganger
Comment by mr120zcan — May 21, 2011 @ 7:00 pm
[...] bars rife with underage drinking where his assistant physically threatened anybody who looked or smelled funny, it’s not like he’s going to lose his job. [...]
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