Sorry so late. Here’s some desperation limericks. I couldn’t even think of anything for the pumping iron strip, so have at it (if you want).
10/26/11
There once was a blowhard named Wildcat,
The Boosters’ number one asshat
The guy is a freak.
His devotion to Deke,
Indicates that he’s planning to tap that.
10/27/11
10/28/11
Gil’s a terrible fantasy picker
He’d rather spend time drinking liquor.
So here’s what he did
He asked Asperger kid
To help him select a new kicker
10/29/11
There no one type suited for sports
Players abound of all sorts
But Brody Abro,
Take a tip from a pro
You never walk on wearing jorts
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We are ripping plot points from Hoosiers (Coach stays, Bobby Abro plays) and Friday Night Lights (third season, IIRC)? Shouldn’t Gil be fired for not getting his teams to the playdowns? Do they even care about winning in Milford anymore?
The Oct. 27 strip is just too easy.
Comment by bevo — October 30, 2011 @ 8:27 am
When I saw the 10/27 strip, the song “It’s Rainin’ Men” immediately started playing in my head.
As for the rest of this storyline, it’s so heartwarming that Gil is pretending to befriend an Asperger kid just to solve his kicker problem. Watch out, Brody — as soon as the Mudlarks barely miss out on the playdowns, you’ll never see your new “buddy” again.
In other words, even though Wilcat is a complete asshat, I’m on his side: fire Gil Thorp!
Comment by jvwalt — October 30, 2011 @ 11:13 am
Georgia alum here (hence the username) loving the jorts reference especially after yesterday’s all too infrequent win at the Cocktail Party.
Comment by delvaldawg — October 30, 2011 @ 12:43 pm
hey gil and kaz recreate judas preist video hot rocking the gym part.hows gil gonna turn up dirt on wildcat only the shadow knows foozle me once cant foozle me twice
Comment by mr12ozcan — October 30, 2011 @ 12:47 pm
Good limerics! Thats more thinking then I’ll do on this strip. Jorts is new to me. I think I’d wear some athletic long pants if I was Brody. Again, where’s the sophomore kicker? That should automatically be your first option.
Comment by Rob — October 30, 2011 @ 2:59 pm
If Brody takes everything literally, wouldn’t Gil asking him to “hold up” lead to another Swif-T Mart Nutboy caper? At least then something somewhat interesting would be going on.
Comment by Dood — October 31, 2011 @ 1:06 pm
I applaud the Gil Thorp comic strip for continuing to tackle (or keek) topics, such as Asperger’s Syndrome in this case. I have followed this strip for 30 years and I am a fan because you are never going to see Cookie Bumstead explore lesbianism (although that would be so hot) or Trixie Flagston be diagnosed with Autism (she should be talking after all these years?). As to Asperger’s, there are many adults who have achieved greatness with what is believed to be mild forms of this condition, and I am cheering for Brody. In this and most of the plotlines of the past ten years or so, this just doesn’t come across as believable anymore. For starters, Brody has a little too much eye contact with Gil Thorp and coaching staff. Although I will admit I can’t take my eyes off those ripped bodies either. It is for this that I remain a fan — even though the plots tend to foozle along, there is always the possibility of a cardboard swimsuit on Molly Kinsella. Go Mudlarks, get down and get dirty!
Comment by Mudlarks Fan — October 31, 2011 @ 1:35 pm
10/27 panel 1–the weight plate says “30″–The plates in our weight room are 2.5, 5, 10, 25, 35 & 45 pounds; also 100 pound plates. I have never seen 30 pound plates…
The bar weighs 45 pounds, meaning that Kaz is curling 105 pounds. That is most impressive, making him stronger than most NFL footballers…..
Comment by rowdyman — October 31, 2011 @ 2:42 pm
Uh guys …. tomorrow is November 1sssssst. And Gil Still doesnt know who his kicker is. I’m now putting money on Santa Claus to win the job.
Comment by Rob — October 31, 2011 @ 5:40 pm
Does Gil have Chip and Derek putting on an act, or don’t any of them know how to kick?
Comment by dale — November 1, 2011 @ 7:24 am
11/2, panel 3 – Milford leads 7-0. Who kicked the extra point, Whigrub?
Comment by delvaldawg — November 2, 2011 @ 5:32 am
Wildcat the fuck Maris. I cant wait for Kaz to Beat. His. Ass.
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