Crankshaft by Tom Batiuk and Dan Davis for June 04, 2024

“Because it’s slightly better than dying!”

Thank God for that…

At last, just the sort of character this strip needs: a cantankerous, curmudgeonly, elderly man who can make with sarcastic comments and snappy comebacks. More Matty!

(canned laughter)

Good answer

Yes, baby!

Don’t get in his way please. He’s on his way to first base.

Matty is old enough to be Ed’s dad

Must have been his favorite sport!

Good enough reason.

P 3 (like Joe Namath): “… can I kiss you?..”

Does Matty’s reply to the TV reporter’s question fall under the category “ask a stupid question…”?

who ate the worst looking pizza today curtis or wilber weston ? all last week they never showed a slice of montonis

Ain’t Joe Namath 93?

Candles! Candles alit! Candles snuffed out! Candles blown out! Candles stuffed into the sides of the cake at an angle! I want more candles!

Attaboy…atta boy!

Energetic old codger, isn’t he?

He will retire once Cranky can tag him out.

Good answer!

Where did they get the world’s slowest burning candles? “Here’s your cake!” “Should I blow out the candles?” “No, just put it on the bench, we’ll sing after the game.”

Is it my imagination, or am I seeing some real thought and creativity happening here? This isn’t part of the “Funky” invasion, and it’s not the same predictable annual Crankshaft routines (garden, barbeque, …). This thread feels like something new and entertaining. Kudos.

If any of you are wondering,Phyllis is Phil’s daughter.