Something tells me he’s not building a Laurie Anderson-style Synclavier. I’m guessing he has some big, convoluted plan to electrocute a certain musician.
Tracy was there, but he’s not a violin expert. Call in Sherlock Holmes! About the rest of the crimes: None of them happened in front of Tracy this time, everything was behind the scenes. He’s finding out about them after he gets home.
About not wanting to detect this one: Give the guy a break, he just got back from almost being killed by a clown and a tiger. He needs a night off to be with his wife.
One little technical problem (unless I am missing something). When Phil called the cops, he didn’t have that bruise on his jaw. That was after Junior hit him. And did he have that Kung Fu warrior headband on then? I don’t think so. Other than that, best Sunday I can remember. Locher must have screwed up and it came out right! BTW, one little question: who called the police dispatcher to report a little family argument?
I could play the air Stradivarius. But the electrified Stradivarius? Does not sound like it’ll catch on. Most great violinists like to practice in the bathtub.
Not to throw water on my DT friends who think the Crimestopper’s Textbook is the best it’s been in a while, and it is a good tip, but what does it have to do with, you know, stopping crime? :)
About Crimestoppers: Having a fully charged cell phone might be a good idea, but I’m not sure how much help it would be. Generally, there’s a number of people stuck out on the roads in bad weather and emergency people have their hands full trying to reach everybody. Let them know you’re there, then sit tight and wait. You did bring blankets, emergency food, some way of making heat and so on, didn’t you? Fill your tank before leaving ? That fuel might keep you warm (with precautions) until help arrives.
Some folks keep a 12 V charger in their cars for the phone. Not to worry, though! The wrecker drivers have their best days in icy weather. They are working the roads like vultures and probably have territorities worked out between them. You won’t be there long. Best way to stop one - have your wife stand outside flashing them as they drive by.
This kid is thinking real clear. He steals a Stradivarius so he can buy guitars and play in a rock band as if nothing happened?? That makes about as much sense as hiding a person in the witness protection program as the ringleader in a circus. Even Tracy is doing his best to get out of this stupid story.
A Sunday page with one “Grockstein” style “tit bit” forward. i.e A panel announcing the electrified Stradivarious.
What’s disheartening for those reading forward into mid-January is, the only substantive thing that roles out (if I can call it that) is the release of Telly’s ‘comic strip’ NAME.
Everything else is mishmash rehash
To mid-January he’s had near eight weeks to tell WHAT ?
1) Tracy and Tess go to a Concert
2) Son sells Dad’s Violin
3) Father and Son quarrel
Hardly anything ELSE … just PABULUM, “stalling”, meaningless FLUFF
Why does Locher make me feel like “Stupefying Jones” with “pace” at break-pedal speed ?
When did Dad start wearing a chef’s hat (panel 5 of the main strip)? Will we soon see him on “Cooking With Strad”?
Keeping a cell phone with you when you travel in bad weather is a good idea, but I don’t exactly see how it helps stop crime… I’ll be a lot more impressed when Locher and Brozman come up with a half-decent CRIME-STOPPING tip.
Electrifying was the word
Could it be more absurd?
To take a strad and apply the hardware
And try to create a sound beyond compare
Resonating as they do throughout the wood
Vibrations create the sound that is good
To compromise the instruments integrity
Seems to be the height of insanity
Father, son are in a scuffle
It’s just one big kerfluffle
The father displays his wounds he got that night
The son swung from the left and they’re on the right
Dad talks big and makes a threat
Five years in the Pen he could get
Grand theft, assault, dealing stolen property
Sonny boy surely has not acted properly
Big bossman looks forward to some fun
All the while dressed as a nun
It makes him look like a freak
Next thing you know he’ll sing “Dominique”.
mumbles asked, what happened to Baldy blooming ears(?)
Knowing Locher’s propensity for art “goofing”, I panicked … for there seemed to be none. But I did find a panel (Dec, 25) revealing one.The others are in shadow or covered with “hair”
Wondered if our Woodstock Chums might shed a tear, if their hero’s man had no ear, to hear that “electrical” air. Artistically blighted, it was clear when “suddenly” within one panel - “Chubby” lost his hair !
R_Noonan63 said, “Reflection on the crime stopper today. I got stuck in the snow trying to get to town to get my Paper this Morning. Wish I read this first. Would of helped me know what to do.”
Yes. You could have called and had someone bring a paper to read while waiting for the tow truck.
FLIGHT SUIT over 14 years ago
This is the first useful Crimestopper’s that I’ve ever seen.
Panel Two is funny, ‘cause it’s basically Tracy admitting he’s no excuse for a real cop!
FLIGHT SUIT over 14 years ago
Panel Seven: “Electrified Stradivarius?”
Something tells me he’s not building a Laurie Anderson-style Synclavier. I’m guessing he has some big, convoluted plan to electrocute a certain musician.
Vista Bill Raley and Comet™ over 14 years ago
Well, I must say, this is an exciting Sunday strip. Yea!
Telly needs to go on a diet! Electrified Stradivarius, eh? That’ll draw a crowd. Wonder who’ll play it?
margueritem over 14 years ago
Hope he buys a long enough cord…..
margueritem over 14 years ago
Tracy actually says something that makes sense! Hooray!
Llewellenbruce over 14 years ago
At least half of Sunday’s strip is not rerun.
Kiba65 over 14 years ago
WOW! Everyone seems pleased with this strip, do you think Locher and Brozman read the comments?
mjmsprt40 over 14 years ago
Tracy was there, but he’s not a violin expert. Call in Sherlock Holmes! About the rest of the crimes: None of them happened in front of Tracy this time, everything was behind the scenes. He’s finding out about them after he gets home.
About not wanting to detect this one: Give the guy a break, he just got back from almost being killed by a clown and a tiger. He needs a night off to be with his wife.
Morrow Cummings over 14 years ago
One little technical problem (unless I am missing something). When Phil called the cops, he didn’t have that bruise on his jaw. That was after Junior hit him. And did he have that Kung Fu warrior headband on then? I don’t think so. Other than that, best Sunday I can remember. Locher must have screwed up and it came out right! BTW, one little question: who called the police dispatcher to report a little family argument?
drwatson over 14 years ago
I think I’m speaking for the whole room here when I say I DON’T want to hear an electrified Stradivarius.
Or for that matter Dick Locher electrifying anything else…
canadaeh over 14 years ago
an electrified stradivarius i could just imagine Jimi playing one
fishbulb over 14 years ago
Why in heck would the police know Tracy had been to the can, the grocery store or a concert?
Hasn’t some musician already tried to electrify a Strad, by now? Brilliant plan my eye.
The son’s scarf is still acting like Dilbert’s neck tie.
Ray_C over 14 years ago
I could play the air Stradivarius. But the electrified Stradivarius? Does not sound like it’ll catch on. Most great violinists like to practice in the bathtub.
neonleon59 over 14 years ago
Not to throw water on my DT friends who think the Crimestopper’s Textbook is the best it’s been in a while, and it is a good tip, but what does it have to do with, you know, stopping crime? :)
mjmsprt40 over 14 years ago
About Crimestoppers: Having a fully charged cell phone might be a good idea, but I’m not sure how much help it would be. Generally, there’s a number of people stuck out on the roads in bad weather and emergency people have their hands full trying to reach everybody. Let them know you’re there, then sit tight and wait. You did bring blankets, emergency food, some way of making heat and so on, didn’t you? Fill your tank before leaving ? That fuel might keep you warm (with precautions) until help arrives.
WaitingMan over 14 years ago
I never knew getting stuck in bad weather was a crime. Good advice but nothing to do with crimestopping.
Morrow Cummings over 14 years ago
Some folks keep a 12 V charger in their cars for the phone. Not to worry, though! The wrecker drivers have their best days in icy weather. They are working the roads like vultures and probably have territorities worked out between them. You won’t be there long. Best way to stop one - have your wife stand outside flashing them as they drive by.
Rakkav over 14 years ago
I see this strip is still the strip that everyone loves to hate.
FLIGHT SUIT over 14 years ago
I’m telling you, the electrified strad has nothing to do with musical innovations; Kojak’s fixin’ to electrocute someone!
Froxkrybra over 14 years ago
I’ve got a killer Arion Over Drive effects pedal if he wants 2 buy it. Would give that violin some mofo distortion…
Araldite over 14 years ago
This kid is thinking real clear. He steals a Stradivarius so he can buy guitars and play in a rock band as if nothing happened?? That makes about as much sense as hiding a person in the witness protection program as the ringleader in a circus. Even Tracy is doing his best to get out of this stupid story.
sydney over 14 years ago
A Sunday page with one “Grockstein” style “tit bit” forward. i.e A panel announcing the electrified Stradivarious.
What’s disheartening for those reading forward into mid-January is, the only substantive thing that roles out (if I can call it that) is the release of Telly’s ‘comic strip’ NAME.
Everything else is mishmash rehash
To mid-January he’s had near eight weeks to tell WHAT ? 1) Tracy and Tess go to a Concert 2) Son sells Dad’s Violin 3) Father and Son quarrel
Hardly anything ELSE … just PABULUM, “stalling”, meaningless FLUFF
Why does Locher make me feel like “Stupefying Jones” with “pace” at break-pedal speed ?
riley05 over 14 years ago
Where do you find the read-ahead strips, Sydney?
puddleglum1066 over 14 years ago
When did Dad start wearing a chef’s hat (panel 5 of the main strip)? Will we soon see him on “Cooking With Strad”?
Keeping a cell phone with you when you travel in bad weather is a good idea, but I don’t exactly see how it helps stop crime… I’ll be a lot more impressed when Locher and Brozman come up with a half-decent CRIME-STOPPING tip.
jpozenel over 14 years ago
I’ve got to agree with you puddleglum.
Getting stuck in bad weather isn’t a crime as far as I know.
sydney over 14 years ago
Anthony 2816,
I’d really like to give you the link, but the individual who kindly passed it on, did so on condition that I don’t.
Wish I could.
wndrwrthg over 14 years ago
Electrifying was the word Could it be more absurd? To take a strad and apply the hardware And try to create a sound beyond compare Resonating as they do throughout the wood Vibrations create the sound that is good To compromise the instruments integrity Seems to be the height of insanity Father, son are in a scuffle It’s just one big kerfluffle The father displays his wounds he got that night The son swung from the left and they’re on the right Dad talks big and makes a threat Five years in the Pen he could get Grand theft, assault, dealing stolen property Sonny boy surely has not acted properly Big bossman looks forward to some fun All the while dressed as a nun It makes him look like a freak Next thing you know he’ll sing “Dominique”.
mumbles over 14 years ago
Is Baldy channelling Littleface and Brow, where are his bloomin’ ears??
prrdh over 14 years ago
fishbulbGenius_badge said, about 7 hours ago
Why in heck would the police know Tracy had been to the can, the grocery store or a concert?
From the ankle tracker he has to wear as a condition of parole for all his criminally incompetent behavior in past episodes.
sydney over 14 years ago
Talking of cellphones, did anyone notice the SWITCH in panel 2 today ?
Last Sunday and on Wednesday Tracy was all Wrist Geenee communication. Now after Shazam ! …today, it’s a “cellphone” in hand. Dicky does it again !
Bucket of “Creativity” - near vacuum, Memory bucket - a state of vacillation.
G.V.007 over 14 years ago
Murdering maestro’s, electric violins what next a live Norweigen blue?
sydney over 14 years ago
mumbles asked, what happened to Baldy blooming ears(?)
Knowing Locher’s propensity for art “goofing”, I panicked … for there seemed to be none. But I did find a panel (Dec, 25) revealing one.The others are in shadow or covered with “hair”
Wondered if our Woodstock Chums might shed a tear, if their hero’s man had no ear, to hear that “electrical” air. Artistically blighted, it was clear when “suddenly” within one panel - “Chubby” lost his hair !
OldTracy over 14 years ago
Wow! The BAD guy is Stevie Wonder!
susanwobb over 14 years ago
the “Kung Fu warrior headband” is more likely a bandage.
Vista Bill Raley and Comet™ over 14 years ago
R_Noonan63 said, “Reflection on the crime stopper today. I got stuck in the snow trying to get to town to get my Paper this Morning. Wish I read this first. Would of helped me know what to do.”
Yes. You could have called and had someone bring a paper to read while waiting for the tow truck.