Gil Thorp by Henry Barajas and Rachel Merrill for March 29, 2016

Yep, those Parkland High HGHs, they’re pretty tough …

They’re big, and they wear a blue tooth device while they play.

They’re built like Kenzie but have extremely mannish hair.

Those Parkland girls and their fancy striped wristbands! Is Moon wearing a sleeveless onesie? I need to see the color version on this one.

Ah yes, the old Parkland High gym, famous for its space-age pneumatic tube system.

Is Marty carrying a minibar under his arm in P1? And nice shine on that lane Mop Man.That basket is either 25 feet high or those are some very tiny people.

P2, You mean like Yosemite?

And finally in P3, is there a basket in this “gym” or is #2 just shooting at the catwalk? And what’s with the random thumb sticking out of the basketball? The girl trying to block the shot appears to be wearing an Ov Glove.

What I think it that Parkland gets a home court advantage by playing with a ball from the 1930s.

In all reality , " What do I know about Parkland , um, in all reality nothing but Kaz has scouted them all season and when he shows up I’ll know more. "

BOOMING VOICE GET OFF MY GYM FLOOR WITH THOSE STREET SHOPS ON !! Mimi,sorry Mop .

Not surprising they’re big, as P3 appears to be a couple of men playing.

P1 – What’s this, Marty sucking up to Mimi instead of putting down her team? Uh oh, Gil may have another one to worry about besides Pedro.P2 – The girls make the playdowns! This happens about once every 20 years, which according to Marty qualifies Mimi to be AD instead of Gil.P3 – Looks like Parkland plays in a men’s league. Menzie will be badly needed playing them.

P1- The aliens have provided Mimi, Marty and Marjie with Hovershoes.

Shouldn’t that dialogue balloon at the right of P1 be pointing to the speaker?

I know Parkland HS is in Winston Salem and you missed the bus! NC ‘playdowns’ have been over with for two weeks.

Heavens to Betsy Twill! Good thing Gil broke Kenzie (who wasn’t needed for a 23 point beatdown) out of her heartbreak funk.

P-1: you deserve a crowd as in “3’s a”.P-2: No, I meant the Parkland Motel on the turnpike.P-3: and I like big,…to start with

P-2 question: What’s with all the insects flying around between their heads?

P2- That’s a pretty wanton, longing look that Marcy is giving Mimi’s chest...Marcy! Her eyes are up there!

Remember all the excitement and anticipation as the girls were nearing a conference championship, and that game where they clinched, the celebration? Oh wait, no, we don’t, cause it basically was NEVER MENTIONED. Can the girls go all the way? (Hey, watch that dirty mind of yours.) It is only March, Milford baseball is still at least a month away. We could have a long playoff run. Mimi becomes state champ, giving Marty more ammo for his “fire Gil” campaign. And speaking of going all the way, you should go all the way to the Mopped Up Thorp website and read today’s strip.

“It’s like a mini-press conference.”“That goes along with the mini-effort you put into coaching this team.”

Did anyone notice the talons, er, fingernails on the Parkland player?Since this is Milford, is Parkland short for Jellystone Parkland and Tru’s girlfriend’s evil twin, Boo Boo? (note the double possessive before the double name creating a double entendre. That’s three doubles not counting Marty’s. Hope that helps those longing for baseball season.) When Marty takes a shot does he bounce it of the backboard? Does it circle the rim and fall? Does it make a sound like swish?Stay tuned, these and other questions will be answered in the next episode.

P-2 observation: when Marty can look out of the top of his glasses, it’s time to order a refill.

No. That was “One on One.” I had to look that one up, although I knew it was a different movie.