Here is Funky’s idea of showing his father a good time on Fathers’ Day: schlepping him to the food court at Mammoth Mall. What do you expect from the cheap bastard who celebrated his wedding anniversary at Montoni’s? Hell, Montoni’s would’ve been a nicer place for lunch than the crowded, noisy food court. Their “nice chat” consists of poor Pa’s persistent proffering of his too-big sandwich, and Funky’s polite refusals. Batiuk might have used today to have Funky at least attempt a conversation with his father, and given the reader some kind of insight into this relationship, rather than using the old man as a prop to make us feel sorry for Funky.
Tag: holidays
Mommy Deadest
I’m struggling with guilt over hating today’s strip, but come on. This is just layin’ it on with a trowel. I could maybe allow myself to give TB a pass if not for Summer’s constant smirk. What’s with her face in panel 5 (right)? Looks like she’s planning a heist.
All of us have dealt with the loss of a loved one. In Funkiverse time, it’s 14½ years since her sainted Mom passed away, but thanks to the combination of Les’ prolonged grieving and a seemingly infinite collection of beyond-the-grave videos, Summer feels compelled to go through this ritual year after year. There’s a difference between fond remembrance and…I dunno, insanity.
I can’t wait for Funky’s pilgrimage to Bedside Manor next month.
Photo Finish
A newfangled cellphone may be fine for snapping the senior class picture, but a serious shutterbug like Jinx requires a “real” camera. So she can wave it around in front of her to let everyone know she’s into photography. Zzzzzzz…
Meanwhile back in 2007…only a worldly, sophisticated hipster like Chien can appreciate the good things in life, like espresso and gelato.
Keepin' It Reel
Ya dizzy bint. Do ye not know what a reel is?
“The reel is a folk dance type as well as the accompanying dance tune type…In Irish dance, a reel is any dance danced to music in reel time. In Irish stepdance, the reel is danced in soft shoes and is one of the first dances taught to students.”
Happy St. Patrick’s Day!
Flowery Twats
(I really hope everyone gets the Fawlty Towers reference in today’s post title!)
Today’s strip might elicit a warm grin if not for the fact that so many Westviewvians, rather than just say what they mean, prefer to waste everyone’s time by speaking in riddles and wry asides:
“I’d like to buy a book.” “You’re in luck! This is a bookstore!”
“I’m in the mood for some pizza.” “Why, that just happens to be what we serve here!”
“Do you like the flowers I sent you, Cayla?” “Yeah, gee, thanks Les, you really went all out…cheap-ass mutha-…”
The Three Faces (so far) of Cayla, L-R: Her debut, Sept. 2008;her new ‘do, Sept. 2010; Valentine’s Day, 2012
Son of Stuck Funky 