Ballard Street by Jerry Van Amerongen for April 21, 2023

Okay, I had my screen on zoom in so I scrolled down to see the cartoon and jumped at the horror of that face.

No one is real sure what Martin identifies as, but most indentify him as a loonytoon.

Expensive, expansive…. po-TAY-to, po-TAH-to…

Martin’s _"Hairdresser"_told him it was the latest fashion. Martin is hoping that no one notices that he was bamboozled. “It’s the latest style! Your friends will love it!”There goes $150 down the drain!!!

It’s the water…I told them to treat it first, but no it’s too costly they said. Who knows what lurks at the bottom of the Ballard River?. Thank goodness everyone here drinks bottled water. You all do…don’t you?

Not legal in Florida, Texas . . . .

Is that what they’re calling it these days? Honestly, I have no idea.

Martin certainly expends into an unknown universe.

Lois certainly has a good attitude about Martin’s look.

On the bright side: Those extensions weren’t expensive.

And the hairdresser flunked the test. Big time.

He’s got a Coolio vibe going on

Must be story time at Ballard Elementary.

Or something. I don’t think there’s a word/phrase for it. But unique is always good.

Martin has sensibilities, but is he sensible?

Umm….I’ll be leaving now….

Martin now gets better reception…

This looks suspiciously like one of Scooter’s “Makeovers”…

Good morning Balladeers and Tigressy!

Martin has had gender identification issues for some time. Lois has a mean streak in her, poor Martin will be the the subject of much talk at tonight’s whist party.

Yep, Martin is all over the place.

Martin may have a species identification issue going on.

I’ve got to find out what shade of lipstick that is! :)

Bate’s Motel is the first thing that popped into my head.

I’m certain he doesn’t live in Florida

Martin is expanding into uncharted territory.