We lie in wait, like an alligator with just our eyes above water while our over confident prey makes its re approach for what it thinks is an easy kill.
Criminal errors are the kind of thing that alert police and FBI also count on to get their man or woman. And the police have a very long memory too. Attempted murder of a police officer is serious, but since there is nothing for them to use they can’t do much.
The police are predators of criminals who are predators themselves.
Two things: The first is that, even if Tracy thinks the killer is laying low, he might not want his granddaughter hanging around with him at Police HQ where potentially she’s in harms way. The second is that as a Grandpa myself, I don’t think I’d spend a lot of time talking to my grandkids about someone trying to murder me as if they were adults. This sort of thing mobilizes a terrific amount of anxiety with children. The cops I know who are parents typically shield their kids from the dangers of their job.
TRACY: “WE doing Honeymoon… you go home with your father while the MCU works the case. You are far too young to even be considering this case AND you’re still a civilian, no matter what you may like to think.”
HONEYMOON: “Awww, cmon Pop Pop, I can help. I’ve got these funky horns, I can zap people with electricity, and I’ve got the wrist genee too, see?”
TRACY: “Yeah, and about that!”
(TRACY SNATCHES THE DEVICE FROM HER WRIST)
TRACY: “It’s bad enough I had to bail that little redheaded pest Annie out of trouble with B.B. Eyes, I’m not going to put my granddaughter at risk.”
HONEYMOON: “Awww gee Pop Pop, you’re such a stick in the mud.”
TRACY: “No Honeymoon, I’m a ‘bullet in the back’ not a stick in the mud.”
1- BLONDIE: Should you be here when they don’t even have a clue as to who plugged you? 2- TRACY: It’s the safest place in the world. 3- BLONDIE: Ummm, weren’t you shot, like, 10 steps from the front door. TRACY: Exactly my point. I should a been in here with the rest of the boys. Now tell me, how’d you get through the tight security they put around me after the shooting? BLONDIE: Everybody was in the break room. Someone brought donuts I think. TRACY: I’M TIRED OF HEARING ABOUT COPS AND DONUTS! It’s not true! Now go get me one before they eat ’em all.
As I see it, Pop Pop is working at his computer set-up at home today, which is why Honeymoon is around (and no one else, nor any of the familiar MCU HQ trappings). Honeymoon has long been interested in the detective profession and has dabbled from time to time in actual detection. Her interest is continuing and probably strengthening. Tracy is very open with her today and gives good advice on how a detective should proceed in these circumstances….
Neil Wick almost 5 years ago
Good morning™, wide-eyed detectives!
Doc has stopped acting so risky, but he is bound to slip up at some point.
AnyFace almost 5 years ago
HarryCK almost 5 years ago
Good morning™, concerned young ladies !
We lie in wait, like an alligator with just our eyes above water while our over confident prey makes its re approach for what it thinks is an easy kill.
Night-Gaunt49[Bozo is Boffo] almost 5 years ago
Criminal errors are the kind of thing that alert police and FBI also count on to get their man or woman. And the police have a very long memory too. Attempted murder of a police officer is serious, but since there is nothing for them to use they can’t do much.
The police are predators of criminals who are predators themselves.
Gent almost 5 years ago
Wait, antennae on her head? She’s got to be an alien!
jonahhex1 almost 5 years ago
And sooner or later a criminal will ALWAYS make a mistake.
tripwire45 almost 5 years ago
Two things: The first is that, even if Tracy thinks the killer is laying low, he might not want his granddaughter hanging around with him at Police HQ where potentially she’s in harms way. The second is that as a Grandpa myself, I don’t think I’d spend a lot of time talking to my grandkids about someone trying to murder me as if they were adults. This sort of thing mobilizes a terrific amount of anxiety with children. The cops I know who are parents typically shield their kids from the dangers of their job.
tsull2121 almost 5 years ago
TRACY: “WE doing Honeymoon… you go home with your father while the MCU works the case. You are far too young to even be considering this case AND you’re still a civilian, no matter what you may like to think.”
HONEYMOON: “Awww, cmon Pop Pop, I can help. I’ve got these funky horns, I can zap people with electricity, and I’ve got the wrist genee too, see?”
TRACY: “Yeah, and about that!”
(TRACY SNATCHES THE DEVICE FROM HER WRIST)
TRACY: “It’s bad enough I had to bail that little redheaded pest Annie out of trouble with B.B. Eyes, I’m not going to put my granddaughter at risk.”
HONEYMOON: “Awww gee Pop Pop, you’re such a stick in the mud.”
TRACY: “No Honeymoon, I’m a ‘bullet in the back’ not a stick in the mud.”
iggyman almost 5 years ago
Glad to see Honeymoon today! Well portrayed by the facial expressions!
Another Take almost 5 years ago
1- BLONDIE: Should you be here when they don’t even have a clue as to who plugged you? 2- TRACY: It’s the safest place in the world. 3- BLONDIE: Ummm, weren’t you shot, like, 10 steps from the front door. TRACY: Exactly my point. I should a been in here with the rest of the boys. Now tell me, how’d you get through the tight security they put around me after the shooting? BLONDIE: Everybody was in the break room. Someone brought donuts I think. TRACY: I’M TIRED OF HEARING ABOUT COPS AND DONUTS! It’s not true! Now go get me one before they eat ’em all.
buckman-j almost 5 years ago
Really a story mover, sounds like more advice from Ann Landers. Maybe a crossover with her on tap?
Sisyphos almost 5 years ago
As I see it, Pop Pop is working at his computer set-up at home today, which is why Honeymoon is around (and no one else, nor any of the familiar MCU HQ trappings). Honeymoon has long been interested in the detective profession and has dabbled from time to time in actual detection. Her interest is continuing and probably strengthening. Tracy is very open with her today and gives good advice on how a detective should proceed in these circumstances….
a-man2 almost 5 years ago
I also think the interaction in today’s strip between Honeymoon and Dick is cute.
HarryCK almost 5 years ago
therese_callahan2002 said about 19 bullet holes ago,
Hence the deaths of Bonnie and Clyde.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6GPm5_X3Ykg