Gil Thorp by Henry Barajas and Rod Whigham for August 03, 2023

I had to look this up. “ Anonychia congenita is a condition that affects the fingernails and toenails. Individuals with this condition are typically missing all of their fingernails and toenails (anonychia).“ Poor Ma.

So, who won? Inmates Orange or Inmates Purple (or Black)? Rod Hardwood with his cash bonanza? ToBe and Rod learning they’re getting sprung tomorrow? No, it is we the snarkers! Big thumb today! Yeah buddy!

Although I might be persuaded to release them early with time off for good behavior. YOUR behavior that is. Heh heh

Since Rodney has been incarcerated, does he now proudly carry the family tradition nickname Bad News Barnes?

P3: The late Ray Traylor would have had these inmates serving hard time had they been in Cobb County, GA.

P 4 (guard): “…they still have to finish their three-week sentence…”

P-1: To Be or Not To Be & Rodney attend a Punch and Judy show after noticing that Judy looks a lot like To be’s Mom.

P-2: Unable to control her animal desires, Mel hits on Rodney.

P-3: As they return to their cells, Mell flashes a gang sign to let them know, she’s taken over the Vape sales, and they can join the gang again when they’re sprung.

Word on the street is that “the good vapes” will be back for the weekend.

Hopefully, The Longest Yard concludes this week and since this is Milford and football practice won’t start until mid-September maybe we’ll get lucky with a Milford Lake or MCC story. Naaaah, who am I kidding? If we’re really lucky we’ll get back to some Mimi and Ericka action or Meemaw’s fond farewell.

I thought Mel cleaned up nicely. It’s a shame she has to hitchhike home, though. She won’t have trouble getting a ride with those dice earrings.

I think that’s Hairy’s hand.

Wait, doesn’t Rodney have a sister? Can she stay too or is Rodney just dumping her on the street? And speaking of on the street, the word on the street is that today’s Mopped Up Thorp is online. And the word is accurate.

https://moppedupthorp.wordpress.com/2023/08/03/more-lazy-writing/

Per the Gil Thorp updated summary: “With sharp, contemporary storylines and concise artwork, “Gil Thorp” provides an important link between high school athletics and contemporary social issues, taking readers to the classrooms and playing fields of Milford High School, where Thorp continues to raise the bar for coaches at all levels.” For a strip about high school athletics, leaving out the score of the game seems pretty basic. Also, Gil is raising the bar for coaches? Visiting the bar, maybe…

Oooh, so sorry all you gamblers. Per the fine print on my website, when no final score is given, all bets immediately are classified as losses. See you all next week when I return from The Caribbean.

Not only can you stay with us Rodney but you can share my bedroom