Strange Brew by John Deering for December 27, 2023

Yeah. Usually delay of game.

Meanwhile, the theater critic is doing instant review.

Censorship at work.

Let’s see the instant rePLAY.

Looks like the director is throwing the challenge flag.

In Quebec we have the Improv National League, (LNI in French), which is designed like a hokey game, including referees with black and white striped shirts, penalties (roughing, not respecting the theme, too many players, etc.) and a rink-shaped stage. So it does look a bit like the cartoon above except the decor.

Critics, whatchagonnado?

Clever idea, Very funny and beautifully drawn!

He must have been “holding” her.

What was the violation? Scenery-chewing?

GROAN! But I loved it anyway ;-)

Illegal use of hands?

Off-mark. Loss of forward progress. Back to Act One.