Even a meeting of Montoni’s board of directors is more welcome than a continuation of Les’ Story. Wunderkind Darin, whose “I-Phone” app was a huge success (as the sight of the deserted restaurant will attest), apparently has another brilliant notion. In expressing his disapproval, Funky manages to disparage both Darin and Tony. He forgets that Tony’s worst idea probably was making a partner of Funky, whose reckless expansion plans and cost-cutting measures nearly sank the business that bears his name.
Tag: Montoni's
Les Al Fresco
Effin’ Les. After they dine together, Cayla tells Les “This was very nice.” Les responds, “My pleasure.” Yes, it pleases Lord Les to buy you a meal. Les, she wasn’t saying “thank you”; she was letting you know that for some unknown reason, she actually enjoys your company. How about “It was nice”, or “I really enjoy being with you”? God, I hate Les.
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Anniversary Schmaltz
Finally: a respite from Les!
The titular character and his missus are celebrating their anniversary, at…where else? Montoni’s! And according to this news item, “Tom Batiuk, the cartoonist, specifically requested the use of the song as a loving tribute to his wife for their 40th wedding anniversary.” Awww! Happy anniversary, Tom and Cathy.
I have to give Funky (and TB) credit for musical taste: “Til I Gain Control Again” by Rodney Crowell is a pretty sweet tune (though it was never the “B” side of “The Rock of My Soul“, which was recorded 26 years later…
All That Azz
bayoustu
June 9, 2011 at 1:32 am…TB is just rusty at depicting anything other than despair, dejection, fear (and/or loathing), grief, pain, consternation, anguish, hopelessness, and — of course — cancer.
True, Stu! But on the other hand: what other cartoonist renders middle-to-late-middle-age-male ass better than our Tom Batiuk? Just look at the back porches on Bull, Tony, and, in today’s strip, Funky:
No Child Les Behind
Crazy Harry and Funky are laughing way too hard about Les’ “problems”, but Les’ bizarre reference to the No Child Left Behind Act of 2001 instantly turns their mirth to bafflement. Sure, it’s all fun and games until somebody loses an eye walks out in a huff.
Better call the “Wahhhh-mbulance”…Les has got hurt feelings!
Son of Stuck Funky 
