Gasoline Alley by Jim Scancarelli for January 19, 2025

A cousin had one of those clocks that made bird sounds. She kept it in the kitchen. I sure wouldn’t want that ruckus bedside.

Slim, you’re supposed to count SHEEP to get to sleep!

Slim probably set Gretchen’s old “See and Say” for 7am. It’s a wonder he ever makes it to the church on time.

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It’s a catch up day on the Classics Cannonball, updates for the 18th and 19th:

Though just the one Depression era Alley – Skeezix has a job to do. Did Phyllis ‘volunteer’ Rachel to make the refreshments for a ladies group gathering? Is anyone going to pay her for the ingredients, much less some cash for going above and beyond the job description?

Rick and Johnny Obit face each other out on the street… but if you think Hipshot’s going to save the day? He can’t even bear to put his hands back on a gun. (Unless he’s out on a hunting trip, then he’s supremely confident in his abilities.)

There is a bride more than happy to see if Brenda’s old gown can deliver a husband or not. Tornado is having a ruff time making out what all the fuss has been around the apartment.

Eve is annoyed by her first meeting with the school’s hoops captain, but he has that certain something which makes an underclassman look up to him.

I have a clock that whinnies like a horse every hour, not in the bedroom!

How about an alarm clock that does voice clips from Star Wars movies?

To paraphrase the late, great Brenton Wood, I Think You’ve Got Your Sound Effects Mixed Up. The sound effect depicted in the third panel would be better suited for a donkey. But given the critter that is depicted, let’s just say that’s a nice socio-political touch! Job well done.

Another “Slim Sunday”, guaranteed to be silly or stupid or sometimes both. Sigh