What a sweet scene between a child and a happy, loving mother. Say, remember a couple weeks ago when Mel was weeping furiously about how Gil caused her unforgivable harm by talking her out of an abortion? (Probably not, because the daily typo made it seem like Gil had tried to push her to have the abortion.)
Yeah, Tobias’ breakfast is going to end up on the floor the way mom is holding the plate. And speaking of the plate, I hope you don’t have too much on your plate and have a minute or so to read today’s Mopped Up Thorp.
That WAS quite a game last night. You performed an illegal kick and scored on an illegal play.
Reminder to the writer. The average reader does not have a problem with LGBTQ+ people. But we are not drawn movies, tv shows, and (soon to be learned by Henry Barajas) comics that focus on them. Example, the movie “Bros” was a catastrophic failure despite millions poured into marketing and even featured on the CBS show “Big Brother”.
Also P3: Are the Thorps and the Gordons the last 2 families with home phones? Do you think Keri used Gil’s rotary phone to dial Klondike5-1212 to get the Gordons’ phone number? Did the Gordons get a free phone line with their cable TV package?
When I was in OCS in the Army, our Senior TAC Officer told one candidate, “Your troops are gonna follow you out of morbid curiosity.” That’s how I’m starting to feel about this strip.
As a former newspaper editor who dealt with a lot of crime stories, I can say that “they” as a single pronoun would be an absolute nightmare. There is no way to make sense of it.
Hey Kool-Aid! You’ve got great pouring grip form, mom! All you need now is to put a hold on a pitcher full of my icy, super sweet liquid joy to get jiggy (or does your t-shirt say iggy?) and start the day right! Oh yeah.
Reminder to the commenters. The average reader does not have a problem with Kool-Aid drinking people. But we are not drawn movies, tv shows, and comics that focus on them
I’ve been reading Gil Thorp since about 1970. Used to love the actual sporting side of the strip as a young boy…It’s disappointing now to read about a whole season elapsing in a week or two. I have enough actual news feeds to get educated on today’s human & social issues. Don’t need it here….I will give this strip a couple of months, but if it continues to try to be a torch bearer for truth, justice and the pursuit of addressing every single group in the country, I’m out. Wonder how Brenda Starr is working out these days.
seismic-2 Premium Member about 2 years ago
Keri and Mel have bonded over Iggy Pop fandom?
Klubble about 2 years ago
P3: Thankfully she used the correct pronoun…whew.
Klubble about 2 years ago
P3: That is one creepy panel.
jroggs about 2 years ago
What a sweet scene between a child and a happy, loving mother. Say, remember a couple weeks ago when Mel was weeping furiously about how Gil caused her unforgivable harm by talking her out of an abortion? (Probably not, because the daily typo made it seem like Gil had tried to push her to have the abortion.)
Mopman about 2 years ago
Yeah, Tobias’ breakfast is going to end up on the floor the way mom is holding the plate. And speaking of the plate, I hope you don’t have too much on your plate and have a minute or so to read today’s Mopped Up Thorp.
https://moppedupthorp.wordpress.com/
jroggs about 2 years ago
Spider-Waffle, Spider-Waffle,
Tastes absolutely awful.
Hope this margarine is enough,
Mel forgot the syrup.
Look out! Here comes the Spider-Waffle!
Gil-doh! about 2 years ago
Maybe it’s the paint and shingle colors, but does Tobias and his mom live in the “Christmas Story” house?
Gil-doh! about 2 years ago
Volleyball MATCH! Volleyball MATCH!
Gil-doh! about 2 years ago
Sh*t on a shingle – breakfast of champions…or maybe second in the Valley wannabes…
weikelk about 2 years ago
That WAS quite a game last night. You performed an illegal kick and scored on an illegal play.
Reminder to the writer. The average reader does not have a problem with LGBTQ+ people. But we are not drawn movies, tv shows, and (soon to be learned by Henry Barajas) comics that focus on them. Example, the movie “Bros” was a catastrophic failure despite millions poured into marketing and even featured on the CBS show “Big Brother”.
Mr Reality about 2 years ago
Hey Mom, in all reality , not only am I going to the girls volleyball game ,I’m playing in it. It’s time you Woke up!
That kid with Marfan about 2 years ago
P3: Is Tobias drinking a Red Bull or something out of a test tube?
That kid with Marfan about 2 years ago
Also P3: Are the Thorps and the Gordons the last 2 families with home phones? Do you think Keri used Gil’s rotary phone to dial Klondike5-1212 to get the Gordons’ phone number? Did the Gordons get a free phone line with their cable TV package?
bearwku82 about 2 years ago
Today Mel has a ‘Lust for Life.’ Second Gil-dohs! passionate correction. Volleyball match! Hank is either playing us or Whizzing us.
James St. John Smythe about 2 years ago
I guess we’re not checking in on the Oakwood game since we did an around the conference look in earlier.
artegal about 2 years ago
When I was in OCS in the Army, our Senior TAC Officer told one candidate, “Your troops are gonna follow you out of morbid curiosity.” That’s how I’m starting to feel about this strip.
C Michael Holloway Premium Member about 2 years ago
No one goes to a volleyball meet, because volleyball matches are not called meets.
chiphilton about 2 years ago
As a former newspaper editor who dealt with a lot of crime stories, I can say that “they” as a single pronoun would be an absolute nightmare. There is no way to make sense of it.
Irish53 about 2 years ago
P 2: “…uh, yeah sweetie….that was a dream…that illegal rainbow kick that you keep talking about never happened….”
Kool-Aid Man about 2 years ago
Hey Kool-Aid! You’ve got great pouring grip form, mom! All you need now is to put a hold on a pitcher full of my icy, super sweet liquid joy to get jiggy (or does your t-shirt say iggy?) and start the day right! Oh yeah.
hifirick1953 about 2 years ago
Keri called what?? The house phone?? The Mom?? Wouldn’t just text him. Teens don’t call. So many questions
Twainrdr about 2 years ago
P-1: Being an aware parent, Tobi’s mom knows her son is tired in the morning.
P-2: Turkey Bacon, one L’egg, and a pop-up waffle with “I can’t believe it’s not butter” on a disposable plate. A fitting Breakfast for her child.
P-3: Mom hopes Tobi has another iron leg.
jslabotnik about 2 years ago
Reminder to the commenters. The average reader does not have a problem with Kool-Aid drinking people. But we are not drawn movies, tv shows, and comics that focus on them
Irish53 about 2 years ago
P 4: “…sniff…sniff…sniiiiffff…uh mom?…did you wash your hands after using the bathroom just now?…”
Klubble about 2 years ago
As for comments, I think that’s Henry’s the VIII, it is, it is.
hifirick1953 about 2 years ago
Can’t we all just get along
jimvielbig about 2 years ago
I’ve been reading Gil Thorp since about 1970. Used to love the actual sporting side of the strip as a young boy…It’s disappointing now to read about a whole season elapsing in a week or two. I have enough actual news feeds to get educated on today’s human & social issues. Don’t need it here….I will give this strip a couple of months, but if it continues to try to be a torch bearer for truth, justice and the pursuit of addressing every single group in the country, I’m out. Wonder how Brenda Starr is working out these days.