Kanye West shows up and pushes T-Swift out of way and says; “I’m the star you want to m-” Kelce hits him so hard on top of the head he breaks Kanye’s ankles. Luke laughs; “Now do it to Gil!”
In real news, tomorrow, Whigs, HB, and the Tribune Content Agency LLC are contacted by legal representatives from the NFL, Taylor Swift, and Travis Kelce for the unauthorized use of their clients (and property in the NFL’s case) names and likenesses for forthcoming litigation.
Ha, Valley Tech is now embarrassed. All they could get for their pep talk was retired kicker Scott Norwood and the drummer from The Go-Go’s. And speaking of Go-Go’s, be sure to read today’s Mopped Up Thorp before you go-go.
Breaking News: This just in… The reason Keri was crying in the clinic last week was that the sound of the arms and legs being ripped from their sockets and the skull collapsing sounded just like gun fire.
Unless HB has/had specific permission from the Kelce or Swift camps to use their names and likenesses, which I very much doubt. Swift, especially, is very, VERY protective of her brand….even though the TS image is a real stretch and doesn’t look anything like her. He may be about to discover there are consequences for unauthorized use of intellectual property. Seemed like such a little thing at the time, huh HB? What surprises me even more is why the editors or syndicate didn’t send up any red flags. Taylor Swift, according to Forbes latest issue, has a net worth of 1.7 Billion dollars. She didn’t achieve that status by being stupid. You really don’t her coming after you.
Did Barajas convince Trib Syndicate he would bring in younger readers-demographics to get this gig?Is that what explains this week’s strips?Is it working?
What the heck is this crap? This is so sad – great comic which hs gone down the proverbial gutter. I. Cannot. Read. This. Anymore. Wow. Awful. Crap. Stupid. No follow through on previous story, omg – I just can’t anymore.
seismic-2 Premium Member 7 months ago
So Kareem Abdul-Jabbar wasn’t available this week?
kdizzle 7 months ago
This strip is turning into a supermarket checkout tabloid.
Klubble 7 months ago
Oh, come on!!! Gil is great friends with possibly the number one entertainer in the world and one of the most well-known football players?!? Sigh…
Klubble 7 months ago
Which one is Rod swooning over?
Lord Flatulence Premium Member 7 months ago
Good Lord.
Jacob Mattingly 7 months ago
What…wh…what. How is count Thor pups not the weirdest thing this week
some idiot from R'lyeh Premium Member 7 months ago
I thought she’d go with T-swizzle.
That kid with Marfan 7 months ago
Stop. Just stop.
Becker H Premium Member 7 months ago
Time to dump this artist and get back to what made gil readable
jimmjonzz Premium Member 7 months ago
So much whining.
Charks 7 months ago
P3: Which one are they smitten with?
That kid with Marfan 7 months ago
Did the whole team go gay for Travis Kelce?
Gil-doh! 7 months ago
Travis Kelce AND Taylor Swift showing up in Milford, TZ to hang with Gil and the gang? Ummmm…yeah…right…
Gil-doh! 7 months ago
P4 (Sniff, sniff) “You even smell pretty T-Swift.”
Gil-doh! 7 months ago
Chumming the waters for new readers.
Gil-doh! 7 months ago
P4 (Alternate): “So Gil, will you and the be team coming to see me open for the. Linda Linda’s at the library after practice tonight?”
Ichabod Ferguson 7 months ago
Kanye West shows up and pushes T-Swift out of way and says; “I’m the star you want to m-” Kelce hits him so hard on top of the head he breaks Kanye’s ankles. Luke laughs; “Now do it to Gil!”
gango4 7 months ago
Okay. I’m out.
Trespassers W 7 months ago
Can we please get back to JUST jumping the shark?
Irish53 7 months ago
Haha… Gil is a Swifty
Al Fresco 7 months ago
Gil Thorp a Swiftie. Maybe she’ll perform “You Belong to Me” at half-time. If not, then “Why you gotta’ be so Mean.”
KazDojo 7 months ago
No, bay-bay.
John543 7 months ago
List of phrases NEVER uttered by Taylor Swift:
1. “Please, call me T-Swift.”
2. …
Fliptak 7 months ago
Just call me the breeder.
jimmymanners 7 months ago
I’ve been reading this comic pretty much my entire life and this is the dumbest thing I have seen in any comic strip ever.
MailbuEd 7 months ago
Okay. This strip has officially ‘Jumped the Shark’. It’s gone beyond ridiculous.
bearwku82 7 months ago
P3.5- Please Gil. Call me Tay Tay. Who gets to throw the first pitch?
Chaze Premium Member 7 months ago
Ummm…..no. Just no.
James St. John Smythe 7 months ago
Great, now the camera will be on them after every play on the broadcast.
HalStevens 7 months ago
Maybe she’s doing a concert in Milford and this is Travis bye week.
kevinclark 7 months ago
This is a less plausible dream sequence than Gil as a vampire.
dadjo 7 months ago
Whodathunk there were this many sharks in Milford Lake.
Ignatz Premium Member 7 months ago
That’s a BIG shark we just jumped over.
noah3489 7 months ago
DUMB
Blaidd Drwg Premium Member 7 months ago
Good Day Ladies and Gentlemen, Welcome to Bizarro World!! I guess the MultiVerse was too expensive.
Irish53 7 months ago
In real news, tomorrow, Whigs, HB, and the Tribune Content Agency LLC are contacted by legal representatives from the NFL, Taylor Swift, and Travis Kelce for the unauthorized use of their clients (and property in the NFL’s case) names and likenesses for forthcoming litigation.
Irish53 7 months ago
Too bad Peanut is still hospitalized after her big procedure…her and the gang of mutts that she hangs with won’t get to meet “T-Swift”
artegal 7 months ago
Is anyone else as tired of Taylor Swift as I am?
A R V reader 7 months ago
I rather prefer the Eagles’ Kelce and Swift.
That kid with Marfan 7 months ago
Now playing the part of Travis Kelce, a 1970s G.I. Joe with a Kung Fu Grip.
Mr Reality 7 months ago
In all reality , Hank just say No To Drugs !!!
lemonbaskt 7 months ago
hey gil wheres your wife asks t swift i hear shes good at tongue twisters
lemonbaskt 7 months ago
travis already bored asks gil where he keeps his thermos of booze
lemonbaskt 7 months ago
luke wonders who are these two ham and eggers dont they know im freinds with the mexican comedian known as FLUFFY !!!!
lemonbaskt 7 months ago
jami was hoping it would be the guy who played ken in the barbie movie
KazDojo 7 months ago
Next week: Coach Count Thorpula enlists a witch to summon the specter of Fielding H. Yost.
MailbuEd 7 months ago
Wonder what Swift and Kelce’s folks will think about the whole Name, Image, Likeness thing.
David Rickard Premium Member 7 months ago
Anyone else having visions of shark tanks and motorcycle ramps?
hifirick1953 7 months ago
VT is toast now!
Irish53 7 months ago
P 4: Tobe faints at the sight of ‘T-Swift’
Mopman 7 months ago
Ha, Valley Tech is now embarrassed. All they could get for their pep talk was retired kicker Scott Norwood and the drummer from The Go-Go’s. And speaking of Go-Go’s, be sure to read today’s Mopped Up Thorp before you go-go.
https://moppedupthorp.wordpress.Com/2023/11/03/way-to-not-draw-attention-gil/
harf59 7 months ago
I can hear the eyes rolling
Jusbcuz 7 months ago
Good lord. You’ve got to be kidding.
Twainrdr 7 months ago
Breaking News: This just in… The reason Keri was crying in the clinic last week was that the sound of the arms and legs being ripped from their sockets and the skull collapsing sounded just like gun fire.
seismic-2 Premium Member 7 months ago
Meeting T-Swift? Now don’t you wish you had taken the time for that shower this morning, Gil?
george 7 months ago
This is painful to watch
metals24 7 months ago
Who knew that Luke has a famous twin brother.
foxmike6513 Premium Member 7 months ago
I think the artists are laughing their a$$e$ off as they troll us without mercy. This has got to be the longest con/gag/shaggy dog story ever
Snarker formerly known as Rube Whigham 7 months ago
“No problem, now where is Dr. Pearl with my eight-figure appearance fee?”
ComicsLover1965 7 months ago
Oh dear god please shoot me now.
MailbuEd 7 months ago
Unless HB has/had specific permission from the Kelce or Swift camps to use their names and likenesses, which I very much doubt. Swift, especially, is very, VERY protective of her brand….even though the TS image is a real stretch and doesn’t look anything like her. He may be about to discover there are consequences for unauthorized use of intellectual property. Seemed like such a little thing at the time, huh HB? What surprises me even more is why the editors or syndicate didn’t send up any red flags. Taylor Swift, according to Forbes latest issue, has a net worth of 1.7 Billion dollars. She didn’t achieve that status by being stupid. You really don’t her coming after you.
markwillman4 7 months ago
Gil is now an official Swifty, not to mention Travis. :)
OldDoug Premium Member 7 months ago
“Pep” Talk? The old breakfast cereal is being revived and selling it will be our fund raiser this year. You’ve gotta sell 1,000 boxes each.
Klubble 7 months ago
This strip really brought the comments out….123 and counting.
RonBerg13 Premium Member 7 months ago
Well, if this doesn’t get the team going, nothing will.
gzitver 7 months ago
I guess they couldn’t get Butch Patrick, TV’s Eddie Munster.
mgbbobby 7 months ago
Boy, this strip has gone to Hell in a hand basket in a hurry
Devonshade 7 months ago
Are they trying to destroy the Gil Thorp strip?
Twainrdr 7 months ago
Tomorrow, Louis XVI & Pope Clement IX appear
metals24 7 months ago
I think Paul McCartney is working with the school band.
huskiecoach 7 months ago
Did Barajas convince Trib Syndicate he would bring in younger readers-demographics to get this gig?Is that what explains this week’s strips?Is it working?
[Unnamed Reader - 563f4c] 7 months ago
Nah, they will do a seance and “The General” Bobby Knight will appear and give a pep talk. Matches up with the Count Dracula theme of the Un-Dead.
Bluedarter 7 months ago
I’m only here for the post game concert with Rick Soto, Snoop Dogg and Senor Wences. Roll ’em if you got ’em.
GN Premium Member 7 months ago
What the heck is this crap? This is so sad – great comic which hs gone down the proverbial gutter. I. Cannot. Read. This. Anymore. Wow. Awful. Crap. Stupid. No follow through on previous story, omg – I just can’t anymore.
Mopman 7 months ago
Just noticed this. Taylor was so creeped out by Gil fawning over her that her blouse grew more material between P2 and P3 to hide her cleavage.
JymDyer 6 months ago
Imagine a syndicate colorist so devoted to their craft that they don’t even know that the nation’s most famous blonde has blonde hair.