This is getting to be pretty funny. Intentionally funny, which is another huge improvement over the last few years, where we laughed at the strip, instead of with it.
I don’t mean to gripe or to kvetch
But is it proper to show Tracy retch
Just how hideous of visage can the tyke be
That they changed its name to Buttugg Lee
Oh, such a horrible thing to happen
Much like the counsel of Franz Von Papen
Could it be born to be savage and wild
Or other dimensional, like “Tomorrow’s Child”
As neither parent was blessed with looks
This birth might just be for the books
With such consternation and dismay
Perhaps the child should not be on display
But all things will soon be resolved
To the satisfaction of those involved
So sit back, enjoy the story
As Tracy returns to his former glory.
I can only guess that way back when, B.O. struck a deal with the Lord of Darkness to ensure that his firstborn child would be incredibly beautiful, and now his Lordship has decided to claim his half of the bargain.
We’re going into the last story posted on Staton and Curtis’ old site, which was cut off at the point where the baddie was trying to escape Tracy. I’m glade we’ll finally get to see the ending.
I don’t remember we ever get to see the baby’s face, just a lot of comments about it’s being too ugly to show. We don’t see it next week.
As I recall, 9 months to the day of The Plenty’s wedding, Sparkle was born. BO took Tracy by surprise whan he whispered it to him. I may have to get out my books and look that one up!
Does anyone remember the Li’l Abner sequence where they were introducing Lena Hyena, the most ugly person on Earth? Al Capp finally did show her. Marvelously ugly. It so reminds me of this Dick Tracy sequence.
@Alan - That was before my time, but wasn’t there a contest where readers submitted pics of Lena, which was won by the more obscure but highly talented Basil Wolverton?
BruceQuast over 13 years ago
Can’t wait to see this kid!
Vista Bill Raley and Comet™ over 13 years ago
Good morning all…
Betcha’ we’ll have to wait until Sunday to see the baby!
margueritem over 13 years ago
I think you’re right, VB!
peteatkinson over 13 years ago
I”M IN THE TOP COMMENTS!!! I WAITED UP TO GET IN THE FIRST COMMENTS….
First, i have no life.
Second, You guys are awesome.
Third, this is rather lackluster. I shall not be repeating this.
FLIGHT SUIT over 13 years ago
This is getting to be pretty funny. Intentionally funny, which is another huge improvement over the last few years, where we laughed at the strip, instead of with it.
jonahhex1 over 13 years ago
WOW….that must be something truly shocking to make Dick Tracy have THAT reaction……
thejensens over 13 years ago
Tracy covering his eyes, did Lizz drop her “Robe - LOL!!!
I hope this is not going to be like Mordred, we never did see his face.
Does the kid look like Howard Stern, Alfred E. Neuman, or E.T.?????
I assume that his baby has a face that only a mother could love.
I think back to the Seinfeld episode, “The hamptons”, season 5 episode 21 with the focus on their friends ugly new baby which aired on May 12, 1994.
Here are two clips from the Seinfeld episode.
Enjoy.
Good Vista Bill - up tonight to watch the Royal Wedding????
The morning after the wedding night, Kate can say she has been “Screwed Royally”
Click now for the two videos.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DJc0pvBsugo
&
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6pQmeIqsvSg
tuckerch over 13 years ago
Panel one. Lizz’s expression. Priceless!
wndrwrthg over 13 years ago
I don’t mean to gripe or to kvetch But is it proper to show Tracy retch Just how hideous of visage can the tyke be That they changed its name to Buttugg Lee Oh, such a horrible thing to happen Much like the counsel of Franz Von Papen Could it be born to be savage and wild Or other dimensional, like “Tomorrow’s Child” As neither parent was blessed with looks This birth might just be for the books With such consternation and dismay Perhaps the child should not be on display But all things will soon be resolved To the satisfaction of those involved So sit back, enjoy the story As Tracy returns to his former glory.
Wiseking over 13 years ago
Another great poem there wndrwrthg!
OlfinBedwere over 13 years ago
I can only guess that way back when, B.O. struck a deal with the Lord of Darkness to ensure that his firstborn child would be incredibly beautiful, and now his Lordship has decided to claim his half of the bargain.
Major Matt Mason Premium Member over 13 years ago
I’m minded of that old MAD parody…
“Mucous-face escaped while Tracy was heaving, chief !”
;D
JCFremont over 13 years ago
“You’d think so, but you’d be wrong.” I love this strip!
davidf42 over 13 years ago
The hint is in panel 2. The baby doesn’t have two heads. He/she has three!
Safeway - You may have have guessed - All three of them!
Dkram over 13 years ago
I remember that MAD Mag. issue.
\\//_
Dr. Midnight over 13 years ago
davidf42:
You mean “He/she/IT” !!
rmax4131 over 13 years ago
Maybe the baby looks like Flattop. If so, Gertie has some ‘splaining to do!
Det.DanDone over 13 years ago
It is Amazing, how much the suspence is building, for a baby being born. Well done MikeCurtis!
Maybe it’s BatBoy! You know from Weekly World News !
http://tinyurl.com/68xymar
Good job wndrwrthg.
Araldite over 13 years ago
We’re going into the last story posted on Staton and Curtis’ old site, which was cut off at the point where the baddie was trying to escape Tracy. I’m glade we’ll finally get to see the ending.
I don’t remember we ever get to see the baby’s face, just a lot of comments about it’s being too ugly to show. We don’t see it next week.
Det.DanDone over 13 years ago
Flip Wilson got to see the baby!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rR8OpOlga-Y
Morrow Cummings over 13 years ago
It’s a toss-up between the Plenty’s “leetle one” and Tess this morning before she put her makeup on!
Maxine_Viller over 13 years ago
Struwwelpeter2 said, about 1 hour ago
*Maybe the baby looks like Flattop. If so, Gertie has some ‘splaining to do!*
Actually, it might be even more likely that the baby resembles the Brow! As I recall, he and Gertie did spend some quality time together…
Lyons Group, Inc. over 13 years ago
Anybody want to wager what this “baby” looks like?
Sardonis over 13 years ago
Ooh, maybe it’s a hermaphrodite! lol
OldTracy over 13 years ago
Was the baby born with Donald Trump’s hair?
hossblacksilver over 13 years ago
Safeway, maybe they have a face only a paper bag could love?
And to use a Rodney Dangerfield-esque line, “I was named after my father…. he sued me for trademark infringement.”
Can't Sleep over 13 years ago
Whatever he looks like, I think he’ll be named Yikes.
cwreenactor over 13 years ago
“The horror. The horror.”
starlilies over 13 years ago
Poor baby! It’s not its fault! :( Hope family aren’t around to see those reactions….
dakota_jones over 13 years ago
As I recall, 9 months to the day of The Plenty’s wedding, Sparkle was born. BO took Tracy by surprise whan he whispered it to him. I may have to get out my books and look that one up!
alanbcombs over 13 years ago
Does anyone remember the Li’l Abner sequence where they were introducing Lena Hyena, the most ugly person on Earth? Al Capp finally did show her. Marvelously ugly. It so reminds me of this Dick Tracy sequence.
Man, I’m so old.
jumbobrain over 13 years ago
@Alan - That was before my time, but wasn’t there a contest where readers submitted pics of Lena, which was won by the more obscure but highly talented Basil Wolverton?
Det.DanDone over 13 years ago
I’m LOVIN” Lizz’s reaction! The quintessential Train Wreck look. ” I wanna look away, BUT I CAN”T STOP STARING!”
Today’s story is so well written, I’m impressed with the entertianment value with no “action”. GREAT JOB GUYS!!!
Bill Thompson over 13 years ago
The humor is great here. It wouldn’t be funny in real life but it fits with the DT universe, where almost everyone has a look that’s, er, distinctive.
Interesting that both arcs have started out with some humor (the nauseated flight attendant).
falcon_370f over 13 years ago
Maybe it’s faceless, i.e. another “The Blank.”