Tag: Westview High School
Cock and Bull
I guess all the bird-themed dialogue is telling us that Chullo and Glasses are bird-brains. Got it. Although Glasses’ riposte makes no sense whatsoever. Is this his version of “Whatever”? Because he looks more anxious than dismissive.
Also, since Glasses is wearing a Marvel-themed t-shirt, and Tom Batiuk has gone out of his way to tell us he’s a DC guy, I think that means he’s supposed to be evil. Or maybe it’s more payback to Stan Lee for writing the forward for the new Funky Winkerbean collection. Those boots won’t lick themselves!
The only interesting thing here is that kid’s hair in panel two. Is she wearing a hat, or a plastic bag, or has she dyed part of her hair blue, or what? Does she have a chullo? Wedgeman could probably tell us, but since he was a senior last year, he has gone into the abyss…or at least, he should have. What do you want to bet that he shows up anyway, because continuity is for losers.
Senior Moment
Oh, good, it’s Chullo and Glasses, back for an arc. Actually, it’s not good, but it could be worse. It could be Les.
And Glasses, no, you’re not a senior until you start senior year. That’s how it works. Here’s an example you’ll understand. If you want to go from your house to Montoni’s, you’re not AT Montoni’s as soon as you leave your house. You’ve still got all those steps to take.
No wonder it took Chullo and Glasses 14 years to get to senior year. They’re dumber than rocks.
Do maladroits dream of selective *bleep*?
Les – * There’s no DJ here. There’s no DJ here. There’s no DJ…
Cayla – Wake up, honey.
Les – * Hate Big Walnut Tech. Hate Big Walnut Tech. Hate Big Wal…
Cayla – Les. Les, dear, It’s Cayla, darling.
Les – Oh, Cayla, it’s… you.
Cayla – Yes, darling.
Bull – Hello, Les! Anybody home? I heard the you were distraught by the the big… well… you seem all right now.
Crazy Harry – Yes. He got quite a bump on the head. We kind of hoped… uh… thought there for a minute he was gonna leave us.
Donna – Oh.
Les – But I did leave you, Crazy. I came through the time pool. And then went back to our high school days.
Cayla – There, there, lie quiet now. You just had a bad dream.
Les – No.
Funky – Sure. Remember me, your old pal, Funky?
Les – Oh.
Holly – And me, Holly?
Cindy – You couldn’t forget my face, could you?
Les – No. But it wasn’t a dream. It was a time pool. And you, and you, and you, and you were there.
Barry – Oh!
Les – Not you Barry.
Cayla – Oh, we dream lots of silly things when we…
Les – No, Cayla, there was a real, functioning time pool. And I remember that there wasn’t much class… but mostly it was a reunion. But just the same, all I kept doing was wandering through the background listening to Cindy reveal her insecurities and Crazy plot to alter the present with a smartphone. Doesn’t anybody believe me?
Crazy Harry – Of course we believe you, Les. *wink*
Les – Oh, but anyway, Lis… uh Cayla, we’re here! Here! And this is the reunion – and you’re all here! And I’m not going to coordinate the reunion ever, ever again, because I loathe you all! And… oh, Cayla? There’s no one like Lisa!
Barry Bald-faced-liar-man
– Find and/or purchase salt. Box, canister, iodized, sea, it doesn’t matter.
– Take one grain of aforementioned salt
– Read today’s strip
– For best results, avoid repeating
Is this strip supposed to explain Les’ lack of interaction with young Lisa (or any of the Act I gang)? That he fainted and was unconscious during the whole interaction?
Probably, in which case there will be a new entry into the dictionary’s definition of “cop-out”, but we should give TB the benefit of the doubt until this is confirmed.
Either way, though, Barry Balderman is spouting some Barry Balderdash today. This is what happened to Les after her was told that the DJ bailed:
He stated his hate for Big Walnut Tech
He gave Cayla the “children left behind” death glare for making a good point
He broodingly mused on the origin of Crazy’s nickname
He saw the entire Act I gang appear out of the Time Pool
He had a staring contest with his younger self while Lisa looked forlornly at her replacement
He continued the staring contest in silhouette form
He watched the entire Act I gang prepare to get back in the Time Pool
Are my eyes beady enough for ya?
Son of Stuck Funky 
