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Look to see Flintheart in love, whistling a happy tuneFeet just barely touch the ground, for Kandi he doth swoon.Old ham again is young at heart, Flintheart needs no pillsKandi nixes vitamins, her love has cured all ills.Elsewhere, at the lakefront park, the Pouch he sells his waresApproached by Mrs. Flattop who lays eyes on him and glares.Desires information: whereabouts of the NitratesPilots of the Wonder Car, profane notion that she hates.Pouch will tell her all he knows, heâs rather fond of breathingSmall-timers have her dead sonâs car, a fact that leaves her seething.The Wonder Car could take her far; she plots to get it backBy peaceful means if possible, or by violent attack.At Skyvue, Silver has a plan, so hires KandikanePast failures left him high and dry, âtis time to make it rain.Sprocket is the jealous type, of her brother sheâs possessiveSpells it out to Kandi, sheâll abide no deeds transgressive.Unsavory sibling attachment: unfounded jealousyIf Kandi doesnât watch her step, sheâll soon be history.
If Silver has a picture of Aggie that at all recent, Kandi might recognize her right away. Sprocket may be right that the Nitrates are about to get conned, just not in the way she has envisioned it.
Great summary, PQ! Notice that you were missed the first minute the strip was posted! And when you took center stage, a hush fell over your audience. A masterpiece!
Yikes!A whiff of incestuous possessiveness here?! Sprocket has all along been the tougher of the two siblings, though abused by Silver. Theirs is being revealed as a more complicated relationship than was initially apparent. On the other hand, Kandikane seems tough enough to stand toe-to-toe (or motorcycle boot-to-toe) with Sprocket, if only sheâd get over her ever-increasingly annoying habit of sucking on a candycaneâŚ.
The Nitrate siblings have a abusive but intimate relationship. Sprocket doesnât want anything or anybody coming between her and Silver. IMO, this is an indication of intimate partner violence. For information on IPV see this Wikipedia article en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Intimate_partner_violence
I was really hoping that we do not get into some weird version of a Fraudian disorder with the bro-sis thing. But Mike & Joe have a track record of touching on subjects that the normal comics reader has no idea, such as the cosplay thing. I guess it reminds us of the realities of life, and for sure, Tracyville charactures have enough personality disorders to fill up thousands of psychiatristsâ waiting rooms!
Twisted sister? Sprocket seems a bit possessive of her brother. That Kandi shows zero interest in Silver beyond the job sheâs been hired to do apparently doesnât matter. Sprocket flashes a yellow card for a foul Kandi has no thoughts of committing. Letâs hope Lena has been eating more than popcorn. Pouch is in the clear, having told everything he knows, as is his want. Silver and Sprocket donât know the trouble coming their way. Hereâs hoping Kandi doesnât get caught in the crossfire. Iâm very much enjoying the way the threads are being woven together. More of the good stuff from Team Tracy.
I wholeheartedly concur with you, Jonathan K., regarding the excellence of the Mr. Bribery story. Thatâs where I discovered Dick Tracy, as a kid just old enough to be grabbing the funny pages. It is a tremendous story. The interludes with Mysta, of course, are one of many things that make the 1960s my favorite era. The way the Bribery story dovetailed with the Chin Chillars and Piggy made for an extended run of excellence..Thanks to Neil Wick, Night-Gaunt49, Morrow, Gweedo, cpalmeresq, davidf42, Starman1948, Jonathan K. and abdullahbaba999 for the kind words. Very much appreciated
It has always been clear that the Nitrates were, um, âunusually closeâ:--which is why I was initially surprised when we learned that Silver punches out his sister with some frequency. However, maybe that isnât so surprising â given that they feed people to a hyena, we should expect some sadism in all aspects of their lives, including their relationship with each other. In any case, Sprocket wants to make sure that the status quo between her and her brother isnât interrupted by an interloper. (And we do know that Kandykane has a thing for gentlemen with silver hair!)
@Pequod77: you have been given a great gift my friend. Your poems have enriched many of our lives. And Iâm certain also the lives of those who read but do not post. I hope you are keeping copies of your poems for posterity.
cpalmeresq about 10 years ago
OH, OH!!!
cpalmeresq about 10 years ago
Informative Crimestoppers Textbook, Jim Doherty. Thank You, as usual!
Vista Bill Raley and Comet⢠about 10 years ago
Good morning guys!
Nice place? Looks as though Sprocket is protecting her popcorn as well as her bro.
cpalmeresq about 10 years ago
Definitiely a new wrinkle in the Silver & Sprocket combination! (Not even Mr. Bribery & Ugly Christine were like THAT!
AnyFace about 10 years ago
Sprocket seems very âprotective,â and not in a sisterly way.
AnyFace about 10 years ago
Wonder which actors Kandikane knows.
cpalmeresq about 10 years ago
Paging Pequod77âŚPEQUOD?
DaJellyBelly about 10 years ago
*Kandi, tell Sprocket go find someone else!"
Pequod about 10 years ago
Look to see Flintheart in love, whistling a happy tuneFeet just barely touch the ground, for Kandi he doth swoon.Old ham again is young at heart, Flintheart needs no pillsKandi nixes vitamins, her love has cured all ills.Elsewhere, at the lakefront park, the Pouch he sells his waresApproached by Mrs. Flattop who lays eyes on him and glares.Desires information: whereabouts of the NitratesPilots of the Wonder Car, profane notion that she hates.Pouch will tell her all he knows, heâs rather fond of breathingSmall-timers have her dead sonâs car, a fact that leaves her seething.The Wonder Car could take her far; she plots to get it backBy peaceful means if possible, or by violent attack.At Skyvue, Silver has a plan, so hires KandikanePast failures left him high and dry, âtis time to make it rain.Sprocket is the jealous type, of her brother sheâs possessiveSpells it out to Kandi, sheâll abide no deeds transgressive.Unsavory sibling attachment: unfounded jealousyIf Kandi doesnât watch her step, sheâll soon be history.
Neil Wick about 10 years ago
If Silver has a picture of Aggie that at all recent, Kandi might recognize her right away. Sprocket may be right that the Nitrates are about to get conned, just not in the way she has envisioned it.
Morrow Cummings about 10 years ago
Great summary, PQ! Notice that you were missed the first minute the strip was posted! And when you took center stage, a hush fell over your audience. A masterpiece!
Morrow Cummings about 10 years ago
If Kandikane has any snap at all, she would be a little nervous about the Nitrateâs âsetupâ in an abandonded drive-in.
seismic-2 Premium Member about 10 years ago
âListen up, little Miss Kandykane! The only eyes that Silver gets to blacken are mine!!!â
cpalmeresq about 10 years ago
Thanks, Pequod77! Started to get worried!
coldsooner about 10 years ago
I sense a Riff Raff/Magenta relationship here.
3pibgorn9 about 10 years ago
Hey! That was the name of my townâs drive-in theater! heh heh
Sisyphos about 10 years ago
Yikes!A whiff of incestuous possessiveness here?! Sprocket has all along been the tougher of the two siblings, though abused by Silver. Theirs is being revealed as a more complicated relationship than was initially apparent. On the other hand, Kandikane seems tough enough to stand toe-to-toe (or motorcycle boot-to-toe) with Sprocket, if only sheâd get over her ever-increasingly annoying habit of sucking on a candycaneâŚ.
davidf42 about 10 years ago
Morning, Tracyville!
Nice work, Pequod! Thanks again for the fine poetry!
Seems like Silver and Sprocket should have taken a little time to spruce up the place a little bit before inviting guests over.
SKJAM! Premium Member about 10 years ago
Silver âwill be in his bunkâ for a few minutes, and Sprocket knows it.
Starman1948 about 10 years ago
Good morning everyone.
@Pequod77: a very good summation. Thanks for posting.
Have a peaceful Sunday my friends.
phinnmam about 10 years ago
The Nitrate siblings have a abusive but intimate relationship. Sprocket doesnât want anything or anybody coming between her and Silver. IMO, this is an indication of intimate partner violence. For information on IPV see this Wikipedia article en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Intimate_partner_violence
MaryWorth Premium Member about 10 years ago
Missing The Brow and Flattop⌠Hell, even Shoulders was a better bad guy!
Morrow Cummings about 10 years ago
I was really hoping that we do not get into some weird version of a Fraudian disorder with the bro-sis thing. But Mike & Joe have a track record of touching on subjects that the normal comics reader has no idea, such as the cosplay thing. I guess it reminds us of the realities of life, and for sure, Tracyville charactures have enough personality disorders to fill up thousands of psychiatristsâ waiting rooms!
abdullahbaba999 about 10 years ago
Thanx PQ77, Sprocket & Kandi are gonna be real pals..
William Neal McPheeters about 10 years ago
Joe, Mike, Shelley, Shane and Jim ⌠you continue to create an excellent comic strip!!! BRAVO!!!
Pequod about 10 years ago
Twisted sister? Sprocket seems a bit possessive of her brother. That Kandi shows zero interest in Silver beyond the job sheâs been hired to do apparently doesnât matter. Sprocket flashes a yellow card for a foul Kandi has no thoughts of committing. Letâs hope Lena has been eating more than popcorn. Pouch is in the clear, having told everything he knows, as is his want. Silver and Sprocket donât know the trouble coming their way. Hereâs hoping Kandi doesnât get caught in the crossfire. Iâm very much enjoying the way the threads are being woven together. More of the good stuff from Team Tracy.
I wholeheartedly concur with you, Jonathan K., regarding the excellence of the Mr. Bribery story. Thatâs where I discovered Dick Tracy, as a kid just old enough to be grabbing the funny pages. It is a tremendous story. The interludes with Mysta, of course, are one of many things that make the 1960s my favorite era. The way the Bribery story dovetailed with the Chin Chillars and Piggy made for an extended run of excellence..Thanks to Neil Wick, Night-Gaunt49, Morrow, Gweedo, cpalmeresq, davidf42, Starman1948, Jonathan K. and abdullahbaba999 for the kind words. Very much appreciated
Jelfring Premium Member about 10 years ago
So why did Silver have to leave immediately after meeting Kandi? Iâm not getting that part.
seismic-2 Premium Member about 10 years ago
It has always been clear that the Nitrates were, um, âunusually closeâ:--which is why I was initially surprised when we learned that Silver punches out his sister with some frequency. However, maybe that isnât so surprising â given that they feed people to a hyena, we should expect some sadism in all aspects of their lives, including their relationship with each other. In any case, Sprocket wants to make sure that the status quo between her and her brother isnât interrupted by an interloper. (And we do know that Kandykane has a thing for gentlemen with silver hair!)
Starman1948 about 10 years ago
@Pequod77: you have been given a great gift my friend. Your poems have enriched many of our lives. And Iâm certain also the lives of those who read but do not post. I hope you are keeping copies of your poems for posterity.
jumbobrain about 10 years ago
Oh my. So good.
jumbobrain about 10 years ago
Oh my. So good.
Pequod about 8 years ago
Look to see Flintheart in love, whistling a happy tune
Feet just barely touch the ground, for Kandi he doth swoon.
Old ham again is young at heart, Flintheart needs no pills
Kandi nixes vitamins, her love has cured all ills.
Elsewhere, at the lakefront park, the Pouch he sells his wares
Approached by Mrs. Flattop who lays eyes on him and glares.
Desires information: whereabouts of the Nitrates
Pilots of the Wonder Car, profane notion that she hates.
Pouch will tell her all he knows, heâs rather fond of breathing
Small-timers have her dead sonâs car, a fact that leaves her seething.
The Wonder Car could take her far; she plots to get it back
By peaceful means if possible, or by violent attack.
At Skyvue, Silver has a plan, so hires Kandikane
Past failures left him high and dry, âtis time to make it rain.
Sprocket is the jealous type, of her brother sheâs possessive
Spells it out to Kandi, sheâll abide no deeds transgressive.
Unsavory sibling attachment: unfounded jealousy
If Kandi doesnât watch her step, sheâll soon be history.