Arlo and Janis by Jimmy Johnson for December 09, 2021

Look out, Arlo. That li’l girl’s out to hustle you… :-)

She chalks a mean cue, Arlo. On the coast she’s known as The South Coast Shrimp!

Farm girl probably learned the con from Gus.

Don’t make any bets, Arlo.

Don’t have to worry about Meg.

Arlo is a little gun-shy now. Didn’t bet money, did you?

Meg’s hairstyle looks a lot like Janis’s from the 90’s. https://arloandjanis.com/angst1.htm

Is it just me, or does Meg look different every time we see her?

Deck of cards?

Nice sky hook, Meg.

Things might start to get interesting around there.

I wonder if she knows how to count cards?

Hubby’s “baby brother” had no use for women, and I was no exception. I was standing on their back porch, holding a basketball, when the kid demanded I give it to him. I tossed it toward the basket, and for the first time in my life, the ball went through the hoop! The boy was astounded -so was I! – and was a lot nicer to me after that.

I was smart enough not to try it again.

Hoop

All of my Mom’s sisters grew up on a farm and were on organized softball teams in the 30’s and 40’s. They were fun to play with at family picnics…and all their kids, boys and girls, became good athletes.

I love to hear stories of kids playing outdoors. Good for Meg for not succumbing to electronics.

A recruiter from UConn is sitting in a car across the street with a notebook and a pair of binoculars.

Friend of mine says she only ever plays games “for fun”… but she HATES losing and is one of the most competitive people I know. (found that out the 1st time we played pool and she said she barely knew how to play… before running the table on me.)

I’ve always wanted a cap like Arlo’s. So if anyone happens to know where I can find me a flat top tobagan. pass the info to me.

Poor Arlo!

Don’t be a poor sport Arlo.

Arlo, take Meg inside and watch " The Hustler" with her.

I understand this one and it is funny! That rarely happens.

Don’t play against her for cash…

She has a goal, just not the kind he was thinking.

Minnesota Fats lives!

Like to play some Gin? Penny a point?

When in the last 45 years did they start calling a basketball hoop a goal? I never heard of it being called that until yesterday’s strip, but it’s a long time since I’ve spent much time in the company of people with a lot to say about basketball.

She’s a Hustler……