Tom the Dancing Bug by Ruben Bolling for July 16, 2010
July 09, 2010
July 23, 2010
Transcript:
Tom the Dancing Bug by Ruben Bolling Hollywood Tales LeBron James in "Winning Team" ESPN Reporter: Welcome back to "The Decision," where LeBron James has announced he will play for the Miami Heat next season. Reporter: LeBron, was leaving Cleveland a difficult decision? LeBron: Yes, but I'm all about winning championships. Reporter: I'm told that until this moment, this was the highest-rated show on. Reporter: But C.S.I. has now surpassed this program. Reporter: Should you have saved your announcement for even later in the broadcast? Reporter: LeBron? Scientist #1: This woman has been murd... Scientist #2: LeBron James! Why are you here? LeBron: I'm contributing my talents to C.S.I. because I'm all about winning! LATER... Scientist: You were great on C.S.I.! And thanks for the ride! LeBron: Aw, here's a toll! Scientist: Uh-oh. We're on the slower toll line. That one's moving faster. Scientist: LeBron? Woman: Who are you? LeBron: Yes! Winning team again! Pay the toll! End
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razorback2824 over 14 years ago
Too bad Lebron’s got one year to win his ring before there’s another NBA lockout. If the Four Horsemen AKA the Boston Celtics don’t get them, then Sting AKA Kobe Bryant will.
”Wha…buh…Isn’t this a political strip? Why aren’t they (validating/running counter to) my opinion? I was going to (agree with/refute) everything this strip holds dear! If I can’t use this comments section to make myself feel important by talking about a subject I think I know everything about, what else am I going to do with my life? I need you to say something political! IT’S ALL I’VE GOT!”
For those of you who are confused:
Pretty funny summary of what happened (I know, I know, humor has no place in political strips, you’ll write their editor, American comic strips will be free to be as bland as they want to be.)
webgrunt over 14 years ago
I have no idea what’s going on in this one, especially the last panel. Could someone help me out here?
Possum Pete over 14 years ago
Lebron’s only about the money -not championships.
webgrunt over 14 years ago
Oh!! Thanks, Radish. Now the whole thing makes sense to me.
drtom01 over 14 years ago
Early in a pro athlete’s career they should go for the maximum money. After they build up their bank account to the max then go for the championship team.
SmokyStover over 14 years ago
NBA Basketball? I don’t think so. They used to play basketball, but no more. Too many fouls before a player is out of the game. Nets that are too low. Illegal plays are now considered top shelf (offensive goal tending and slam dunking). Interminable final seconds. Emphasis on dancing rather than basketball skills (today’s NBA is more like figure skating than it is basketball but without the judges). And, of course, strategies and plays based on promoting poor sportsmanship. Ridiculous pajama costumes. I won’t even mention the hoodlums that are recruited to play.
myming over 14 years ago
it’s no longer the game - it’s the players.
razorback2824 over 14 years ago
Oh, right. I forgot the racist comments. LOTS of racist comments coming from people who think they are funnier than the cartoonist.
The average comic strip reader is not a very good person, nor do I think they are any good at sports. At all.
smurf_farts over 14 years ago
Smoky, buddy, the nets have been that height for over 100 years. Dancing? Pajamas? Thugs? Did you hear about this over the wireless? Dunking was only illegal in college for a few years in the 70’s. Offensive goaltending is still illegal, and still called as such.
However, LBJ is still a self-absorbed jerk who believes he’s “the King” but his actions show he doesn’t believe he can actually win on his own.