Crankshaft by Tom Batiuk and Dan Davis for March 09, 2024

“Just don’t give anybody a punchline. We’ve gone all week without one.”

Back in her day, when she tried to get an education Socrates told her to get lost.

“…You know, the one-room schoolhouse with Miss Crabtree? I used to be a Little Rascal—-Now I just ride one.”

Geez some lousy unkempt clinic that is with all those cob webs on wall.

Tom and Dan. Thanks for another strip I enjoyed. I read everyday and I always will. BTW I always ask for the Email AND the HARD-COPY I bet lots of us +70 folk do also.

And then I go home and write the appointment on my calendar and in my day planner.

I put it in my calendar while I’m standing there. No card please.

What, she doesn’t also want an E-mail reminder?

She may never get to see the doctor….if there is one!

P 3 receptionist thought bubble: “… I don’t really care, lady…”

maybe Lillian can learn to make savory baked goods instead of rum balls a retired marine just moved in down the block

If this story continues for a second week, the excitement will reach a level so low that Rex Morgan will appear.

Makes 2 of us

She’s walking and talking, so it’s probably just ANOTHER Doctors apt. You spend your life in waiting rooms.

My wife and I do it that way exactly. Love it.

Oh man, the modern world, am I right? Hilarious stuff.

I guess this week’s “punchline” is that Lillian either hates or likes technology depending on the “joke” Batty thought up?

The receptionist appears to be biting her lip pretty hard in that third panel. I wonder what she wants to say to Lillian.

Receptionist: “Is that a dead chicken on your head? Bawk Bawk!”

Is Liz practicing “belt and suspenders”?

It’s a comic, get a life

Chien: I’m not gonna repeat myself, Ms. McKenzie. You’re miles worse than the racist fat bästard that drove me to middle school.

Take two: Who would have thought there are Lillian fans out there. Inconceivable!

Dear God. I never thought I’d miss Batton Thomas. Can we please end the current story arc ASAP? Who the hell enjoys reading story arcs featuring this buzzard-faced assassin of joy?

Lillian equals B.O.R.I.N.G.

#RememberLucy

Always blame it on school!

Lot of work for an annual check-up.

Then and now—not a bad combo! This one made me smile.