What the heck happened to the connecting Arms of that steering wheel (mid panel) ? Or is it a Hoola Hoop ?
For a second there it looked like a “see through”…. and I thought sex was returning to the comic strip. Since Fletcher ! died it has moved into prude territory !
I’m more worried about where Tracy has his right hand. Such an affectionate daddy!
I’d recommend that Bonnie keep him at arm’s length, but with that arm, it wouldn’t do much good.
Then I realized that, unfortunately, it could just be another round of confusion caused by poorly drawn hands. Since we can’t use scale, perspective or logic to conclusively determine whose hand that is, we have to realize that it is possible that Bonnie is giving herself an examination. or that Tess is using the “long arm of the law’s wife” to make this a three-way circus.
I’ve discovered that if you make obsevations that are not complimentary on Dick Locher’s work, there is an “automatic” denial from supporters jumping out at you – “IT JUST ISN;T SO !” they shout !.
The latesr one is they INSIST that there is sound CONTINUITY in Lochers work from story to story. That’s their current stand !
To disabuse and blow away their false defense, I’ve taken to scrupulously pointing out every new “infringement” until the “weight” of evidence brings down their flying Kite.
From the strip’s text today, we have the impression that Bonnie NOW lives AWAY from home. Last time I heard, she was still living right at home (late 2004)
So, another piece of idealized and glamorized Locher mythology is shot down !
Well as the day is ending seems there has been a close race for the Dick’s I. T.T Award between posters ARF2 who barked out the “Bluetooth” steering wheel comment and Ray C (who was first), and thomas jackman (who was more explicit) ON the “action” seen in panel 3.
It was paper-thin close, but I think jackman who’s phrasing was a tad more humorously phrased, takes today’s Prize. Keep your Thumb warm Jack , a Dick Locher personally autographed MATRIX Pack, is on it’s way to you !
The comments are funnier than the strip that is
hilarious at times although perhaps not intentionally so.
The steering wheel was a nice touch to make us laugh.
I’m sure some parts are intentional!
Bonnie: “Dad, I have a new job. It’s with the Ringling Bros. Circus and with this short arm, I got a position in the Freak Show. Do you still have that third arm growing out of your chest? Maybe you can join, too!”
“Hey, wait a minute, Dad! With that last grope, I see you still have it!”
margueritem over 15 years ago
She’s grown up and lookin’ good! (Yes, I know that her arm is too small)
sydney over 15 years ago
What the heck happened to the connecting Arms of that steering wheel (mid panel) ? Or is it a Hoola Hoop ?
For a second there it looked like a “see through”…. and I thought sex was returning to the comic strip. Since Fletcher ! died it has moved into prude territory !
mrbribery over 15 years ago
At times it’s like a three-ring circus.
At other times it’s like a three-ring looseleaf binder.
Time for Bonnie to confess that it was she who charged that ipod, and the whole last case was based on a gigantic misunderstanding…
Steve Bartholomew over 15 years ago
Good to get away from what police work??
ARF2 over 15 years ago
Yet another product of Diet Smith Technology: the Bluetooth steering wheel!
coratelli over 15 years ago
The arm and the hand in the 2nd panel are so crap!! But finally we have a normal day in the Dick Tracy life. I hope in a good storyline.
Fearless_Fosdick over 15 years ago
Panel two does look a little like Tracy on the Wii, doesn’t it.
Morrow Cummings over 15 years ago
No, Tracy; you ARE the circus.
andy.vaughn over 15 years ago
Could the foreshadowing of this story be any more blatant!?!
Ray_C over 15 years ago
I’m more worried about where Tracy has his right hand. Such an affectionate daddy! I’d recommend that Bonnie keep him at arm’s length, but with that arm, it wouldn’t do much good.
Max Starman Jones over 15 years ago
I’ll bet she’s grateful she didn’t inherit her daddy’s nose.
watcha over 15 years ago
Is that a steering wheel on your chin or are you just happy to …..
sydney over 15 years ago
Peeping and seeing “right through” in Gasoline Alley’s middle panel today is so much more rewarding than the dull fare through a wheel back in Tracy …
Locher and Brozman should take a peep too
As the man said the other day, the “Jim” there, has a much better ‘feel’ on a pistol packing mama than over here !
Ericeman over 15 years ago
Okay, maybe I’m overanalyzing… but I think the next storyline is going to be about a circus.
ripraymond over 15 years ago
If dick tracy was feeleng up his daughter atleast it would mean something was happening in this comic strip
ripraymond over 15 years ago
If dick tracy was feeleng up his daughter atleast it would mean something was happening in this comic strip
RichardT over 15 years ago
I also thought DT had made it to second base.
Then I realized that, unfortunately, it could just be another round of confusion caused by poorly drawn hands. Since we can’t use scale, perspective or logic to conclusively determine whose hand that is, we have to realize that it is possible that Bonnie is giving herself an examination. or that Tess is using the “long arm of the law’s wife” to make this a three-way circus.
sydney over 15 years ago
I’ve discovered that if you make obsevations that are not complimentary on Dick Locher’s work, there is an “automatic” denial from supporters jumping out at you – “IT JUST ISN;T SO !” they shout !.
The latesr one is they INSIST that there is sound CONTINUITY in Lochers work from story to story. That’s their current stand !
To disabuse and blow away their false defense, I’ve taken to scrupulously pointing out every new “infringement” until the “weight” of evidence brings down their flying Kite.
From the strip’s text today, we have the impression that Bonnie NOW lives AWAY from home. Last time I heard, she was still living right at home (late 2004)
So, another piece of idealized and glamorized Locher mythology is shot down !
sydney over 15 years ago
Well as the day is ending seems there has been a close race for the Dick’s I. T.T Award between posters ARF2 who barked out the “Bluetooth” steering wheel comment and Ray C (who was first), and thomas jackman (who was more explicit) ON the “action” seen in panel 3.
It was paper-thin close, but I think jackman who’s phrasing was a tad more humorously phrased, takes today’s Prize. Keep your Thumb warm Jack , a Dick Locher personally autographed MATRIX Pack, is on it’s way to you !
akado2000 over 15 years ago
The comments are funnier than the strip that is hilarious at times although perhaps not intentionally so. The steering wheel was a nice touch to make us laugh. I’m sure some parts are intentional!
Morrow Cummings over 15 years ago
Bonnie: “Dad, I have a new job. It’s with the Ringling Bros. Circus and with this short arm, I got a position in the Freak Show. Do you still have that third arm growing out of your chest? Maybe you can join, too!”
“Hey, wait a minute, Dad! With that last grope, I see you still have it!”
Aldoux007 over 15 years ago
Hi…, Great…! I’m happy with Dick Tracy, Comics