Ballard Street by Jerry Van Amerongen for May 10, 2023

His wife Mildred views Gene as an idiot.

Gene has his vises.

Gene’s got some serious issues. Was his first sexual imprint an indian burn from a girl he liked in sixth grade?

Wait…there’s a white van pulling up in front…they’re coming to take you away ha ha"

Now, set your cardboard inserts on fire and see if you can get away in time.

Next, Gene, put your nose in there.

…and it pains him to admit it.

why bother – just use a door

This began when Gene found out he works best under pressure.

He’s a wuss, he should see Uncle Fester for some pointers.

Somebody call the vise squad!

Gene once tried putting his ankles in the vise, but it didn’t clamp down that far…

Good morning Balladeers and Miss Susan!!

For heaven’s sake, why would this be viewed as meritorious?

And for when he is on the go, he has a full set of vise grips, hose clamps and binder clips.

Gene feels more secure when squeezed tight!

@jesy Bert – Well played!

Gene need professional help.

I think he may need some Gene therapy.

He has always had trouble keeping a grip on himself.

Unfortunately for Gene, as far as he’s gotten is malodorous…

The cartoon has gone really dark in the last week.

Gene’s friend Wilton is putting the ‘squeeze’ on him.

Someone obviously read The Wire in the Blood.

How does Gene view masochism?

Give it another twist there, Gene!

Thays Genes main squeeze.