Gil Thorp by Henry Barajas and Rod Whigham for February 13, 2016

When I first looked at P2, I thought Max had a giant left arm.

What’s with that guy in p2, presumably Ken Brown? The game’s been over long enough for Kenzie to come down out of the stands and start chatting with Max, and this guy’s still walking around with his fists clenched and an expression as if he had just hit the game-winning shot. Is he in a trance?

OK, is this game still before their first official date, or after?

Mmmm shiny bacon….Ken Brown looks like he’s going to pop Kenzie like one of those rock’ em sock ’em robots.The most realistic part of this is the teenage boy becoming a total goof once he experiences some success with a girl.

Maxwell, trying to show off for Menzie, trips over his own feet in P1, injuring #17.

Alfred E. Neuman makes an appearance in P2 while Ken Brown does his best Cassius Clay impersonation. Menzie already looks to have a baby bump going. I guess Ken Brown made that happen first.

And once again, it would appear that Menzie changed shirts between P2 and P3.

In all reality , leave the shinning to Mop Man and the sizzling to the Baconater!

Actually, that’s Fist Pump Man in P3, signaling moderate enthusiasm about Max and Ken meeting at The Bucket.

P1- The basketball, gritting its teeth, “Must avoid Bacon.”

Kaz Held Hostage: Day 112. If this story arc keeps up, I’m going to have to add Mimi (19 days) and Gil (10 days) to the count. I am imposing a 30 day minimum period of no appearances before I add a coach. Moon doesn’t count, since he’s frequently off on a bender and doesn’t show for an extended period.

Blond-haired Moe character punching himself in the head, Big Ken Brown wanting to fight everyone, do they know they actually won the game? And speaking of knowing, I know you want to read today’s Mopped Up Thorp, which includes a special bonus strip!

Double damoclean swords threatening to end the action in P1

Oh no – just figured out that I missed the MUT anniversary, it was Feb 10th! Happy Anniversary to me! At these times, it really makes you think about things. Like about how you need to get a life.

P1: We learn that Max is aspiring to become a school janitor and may one day be hired to replace the retiring (but not shy) MOP man.P-2: Ken Brown realizes he needs a probiotic even at his young age.P-3: another illusion to the 50’s as Kenzie immulates "The attack of the 50 foot woman. Her growth spurt is going right through the comic cell. (and which manufacturer did she sell out to with her reference to “Bucket Seats”?

P4- Bacon: “You don’t have to save me a seat Menzi, just clear a booth out when I get there.”

BACON: “The Bucket? I’d rather go to the Copyright Cafe.”MENZIE: “Fine. Have it your way.”

@JPuzzleWhiz: Yes and if Kenny B doesn’t show up; it’ll be a “Whiter Shade of Pail”

In all reality , Don’t forget tomorrow is Valentines Day

New and improved Feb 13th MUT! Incorporated gzitver’s idea about using Nelson from The Simpsons.

P-1: another reference to the future: “Footloose”

In all reality (is that copy righted?) our local HS finished the regular season last night. Played 20 games already. Conference Tourneys start next week.

@Ellisburkes: Spar us! Next thing you’ll be claiming Kenzie needs a “Bob and Weave” hairstyle that’ll knock us out.