2/16/12
Newly Tattooed Tasha Mercer (aka Milford’s Tattooed Girl) is gettin’ ropeable since that wally of a sheila ref sent her elbow slingin’ gameplan down the gurgler. What’s that? Dodgy Kiwi slang isn’t applicable to this strip? Bugger!
Tasha is steamed. She needs help for exploding eyeball, lips and towel syndrome. Do we know these bench players? The one who sort of adds credence to Sasha’s claim that she’s being “profiled” or the one that snarkily puts her in her place? Who cares…
2/17/12
Nothing seals another humiliating Mudlark defeat like a rousing BONK! (Activate the TWIM soundboard!)
“Loss after loss. I feel bad for our two seniors.”
“Better hope your athletic director stays patient!”
“But you’re my athletic director!”
“I am? Well I’d better be patient with you then, especially given how crappy those girls are.”
“On the plus side Sir, at least our other kids are improving.”
“We have kids?!”
“No, Gil, I mean the other kids on my team.”
“That’s because they’re too young to succumb to the evil power of tattoos. Gil Thorp Cares.”
“Why did you just say ‘Gil Thorp Cares’?”
“It’s like a little Public Service Announcement thingy, y’know like ‘CBS Cares’ or ‘The More You Know’”
“Okay, but when did we start doing those?”
“I just decided to do it. I thought it makes a great tag for when I get all preachy and stuff. See, despite much evidence to the contrary, I really do feel an obligation to present myself as a moral exemplar for today’s youth, youth who face increasing challenges growing up in our complex society. When kids are confused about which path to take in navigating their way to a healthy and well adjusted adulthood, I’d like to be the sign post that shows them the right path. Gil Thorp Cares.”
“I wish Gil Thorp would care enough to put the seat down!”
BONK!
2/18/12
I think the Milford crowds are actually over their initial supportive phase and are now just showing Parker sarcastic support in a attempt to see how many more tattoos he will get. (The person holding the sign looks to be having a major malfunction with her bra.)
Meanwhile, Gil and Kaz are engaged in a serious game of Yahtzee.
2/16 P3: Obviously the SuperCuts franchise is very successful. Tank Town Hair Do’s: The Hronk, the Foozle and the Bonk. Count it.
Comment by semperfi4evr — February 18, 2012 @ 8:24 am
Prediction: Milford wins. Parker rips shirt off.
Comment by Dale — February 18, 2012 @ 9:47 am
In the Gil Thorp World of Sound Effects, two bounces equals one BONK.
So we’ve allotted two entire days to the girls’ team, which has apparently been on a behind-the-scenes losing streak. That satisfies our Title IX obligation. Now back to the riveting boys’ team tat/DVD/bleh storyline. Too bad; we’re probably going to miss the racially-tinged brawl at the girls’ game, as Tasha erupts into a tat-ink-fueled rage against the racist ref and her clueless blonde teammates, and soon everyone in the stands joins in, and just then the arena catches fire due to a faulty circuit overloaded by the concession stand’s popcorn machine, exeunt omnes.
But no time for all that. We have to explore Parker Bowen’s inner demons with Gil Thorp, Legendary Coach, Athletic Director, Unlicensed Counselor, and All-Around Dick.
Comment by jvwalt — February 18, 2012 @ 10:32 am
I think BONK Is gonna be my next tattoo! Count it! Foozle!
I think all Gil cares about is where his next free drink is coming from.
I think the chick with the bad bra and the “Slap “em” sign is begging us to do that to Gil and Kaz.
I think Gil’s busy doing Sudoko.
I think I’m done with thinking. Foozle! Hronk! Bonk! Count It!
Comment by Regina — February 18, 2012 @ 1:04 pm
I think Regina has said it all!
Comment by Don, the Rebel without a Blog — February 18, 2012 @ 1:35 pm
2/16 panel 2: I love the way Tasha her cross tattoo so it’s perfetly upright when she has her head/hack bent forward when she’s mad at the ref.
2/18 panel 2: I’m confused. Didn’t Parker Bonehead the “M” tat on one arm and panther tat on the other?
Comment by Soccerhead — February 18, 2012 @ 1:45 pm
Damn, that Tasha’s got some mannish lookin’ hands! As a matter of fact all of those *ahem* “ladies” look like dudes…I bet if those Shelias pulled down their knackers, you’d see they were really blokes.
Comment by Regina — February 18, 2012 @ 1:49 pm
#^ you’re right…more lazy artistry by Chief Whigham. In New Zealand speak: this bloke should be on the dole
Comment by Regina — February 18, 2012 @ 1:51 pm
Why is Kaz on the Girls bench in 2/16P3 ?
Comment by Salinger — February 19, 2012 @ 5:15 am
if winky mcghee isnt in the crowd i dont care.
Comment by mr12ozcan — February 19, 2012 @ 8:22 am
Been out of town and out of action, but whooh– that is a really bad bra! Or maybe she’s turned the girls loose– Regina did introduce the term “tit slap” recently.
Comment by vaganova — February 20, 2012 @ 4:29 pm
Oh, no Parker Bowen has just seen his shadow doppleganger in the crowd!! I
Comment by Marty Moon Fan Club — February 20, 2012 @ 4:31 pm
Gil Thorp is the school’s athletic director?! I guess I shouldn’t be surprised, considering how rarely Milford teams end up in play-offs/play-downs/tournaments. Can the school get a qualified replacement from Mimi, Kaz, or the janitor that helped out in basketball once and got punched ?
Comment by audreyann — February 20, 2012 @ 9:52 pm