That section of fence should have a permanent indentation from how Bull drapes his bulk over it every football season. “Jason’s” dad pleads on his son’s behalf for more playing time. Bull’s reply delights Mr. Williams (no relation) who goes strutting happily on his way. Hopefully, when Mr. Williams realizes that Jason has effectively been cut from the team, he’ll come strutting back to punch Athletic Director Bushka right in the face for making a jerk out of him. And would the poor kid’s title really be “ball boy” and not something less demeaning like “equipment manager”?
Tag: Les’ yellow shirt
Weight Les
Let’s assume, shall we, that the warm, passionate hugs and kisses between Les and his betrothed Cayla have already been exchanged at the arrival gate. This allows us to cut directly to Cayla complimenting Les’ appearance. “I know,” replies Les (instead of something like “Gee, thanks honey!”). The always self-effacing Cayla wryly supposes that perhaps she could benefit from losing some weight. Rather than attempt to dissuade her or even smile, Les responds with a blank look. Batiuk inexplicably closes the Kilimanjaro epic by inserting a completely random sketch of some “flat top acacias” from his Africa journal.
Whale I'll Be Damned
In today’s panel 2, for just a fleeting instant, Summer lights up on hearing what she perceives as her father’s wisdom. Les wastes no time sending her crashing back to earth: it’s merely a literary quote serving to set up yet another one of his godawful puns. Her despair causes Summer to instantly age 20 years.
The Peak of Douchebaggery
I summited Mount Kilimanjaro and all I got was this lousy certificate. Back in “civilization,” the climbers enjoy a last meal together. Naturally, Les (in his trademark yellow shirt) and Summer are seated near the head of the table. So pleased is Les with his latest clever bon mot that in panel 3 he has smirked himself into unconsciousness.
Opposites Detract
Raise your hand if, like me, you’re roughly the same age as Les, Funky, and Crazy Harry. I know that’s more than a few of you. Now get up, go across the room, and grab your high school yearbook. What’s that? You don’t have it right at hand? It’s been packed away up in the attic for 20, 30 years? Yeah, mine too. Come to think of it: what’s Cayla’s yearbook doing on the shelf in Les’ house? Have she and Keisha moved in already? What has become of Darin and Jess?
Son of Stuck Funky 