Ballard Street by Jerry Van Amerongen for January 04, 2011

He forgot his soap box.

The neighbors are ever so grateful.

Hey, that’s what we do, but on the Internet.

Did his neighbors tell him to stick that microphone sideways up his candy *?

He’s done with his “Lloyd Thaxton” remote spot.. ( If you remember who that is…you ARE old..)

No one really knows his name, but they all call him Mike.

Why yes, I do……….All I can say is, “So What?”

Clara is not being very discreet:

http://www.comicssherpa.com/site/feature?uc_comic=cscwy

Good to know both of them are ready for whatever comes.

The ten year olds appear to have been convinced that Darrell was the one using the microphone and speaker (amplifier not shown) to express himself, and that he is now reporting back to Doris. And I admit that was my first impression too. However, could it be that Doris was expressing herself from the porch, and Darrell, whether husband or neighbor, has taken it upon himself to let her know when to stop? After all, she is standing with some sort of manuscript in her hand. Notes for a speech, notes on a musical stave (Doris is well known for her commanding alto), a manifesto of some sort? I’m just offering an alternative. I often think ambiguity is intentionally present in these chronicles of Ballard Street, so why not openly consider it?

http://www.comicssherpa.com/site/feature?uc_comic=cscwy

I think Claude wants to know, since he has brought a bag for Cleo, whether Cleo thinks she is bringing a bag for him?

Well, you told her to express yourself.

Come now, they’re both yo-yos

The drama of dueling doggie bags?

Or just dual doggie bags, for doubling down, or for doing duplicate duty?

You decide, Cleo compadres…

In the January 4th, 2021 “Cleo and Company”, …on Sherpa.

Indeed, I wonder for whom Cleo totes the bag.

She normally can’t be bothered to pick up after herself…

in fact i remember a strip where she pretty much boasted,

albeit without actually saying it, of having a supposed “master” to do it.

So while she seems to be carrying the larger bag, I can’t imagine that she would similarly wait on Claude…

Or that Claude, for his part, would …um… produce, much less leave, anything to pick up.

Clara did call it a “poopie bag”… which, I agree with Dennis, is rather indiscreet…

and Cleo said “yo” to that particular question.

I just hope she isn’t carrying one in order to pick up a little… um… collection…

perhaps of unknown kitty provenance… as they travel along the road.

Ewww…

http://www.comicssherpa.com/site/feature?uc_comic=cscwy&uc_full_date=20210104

Too many tacos yesterday.

Good morning, Ballardeers! Q Date: 297.98610.34 It’s National Thank God It’s Monday Day. Also known as insanity day.

I’d appreciate it if you didn’t “borrow” my equipment again Doris.

Claude and Cleo are prepared for whatever sh…tuff comes their way.

Y’all be safe out there. (((((HUGS)))))

I have a grandson like GIRTH… http://www.comicssherpa.com/site/feature?uc_comic=csbjw

Ya want to yell a little louder Clara? Then the whole neighborhood will know where we’re going.

Good afternoon Balladeers, (((((Plods))))) and Miss Susan.

Another time I can say ~ thankfully, I don’t have a dog!

You know, for a cartoon that has not one but two references to “poopie bag,” you would think I could work up a good comment. Oddly enough, I cannot.

Cleo is gonna need a much bigger bag for Claude.