“<Kiwan will get lost in the media-rich, highly competitive world of baseball in one of America’s largest cities, a place that produces a high percentage of major leaguers and can put him on the road to fame and fortune, but he will be the best in a podunk town the national media knows nothing about.>”“<You’re an idiot. Get out of my house.>”
Kim doesn’t find out until now that his boss speaks Korean? Are you kidding me…?!
Despite his protests, Luke is very much the kind of guy to brag. When he found out Kim’s cousin was a pitcher, the first words out of his mouth would’ve been: “Hey! I speak Korean! Let’s go to Korea and get the kid, cuz I speak Korean! Also, did I mention I speak Korean…?!”
And what’s with the rings? Are they supposed to championship rings, which really aren’t a thing outside the professional level? Why would Mr Lim even be impressed by them?
This is next-level bad writing: lame, unbelievable and flat-out annoying. I don’t know how much of this I can take.
BHHL thinks he’s speaking perfect Korean, but it really comes out as “your son would benefit being under Mr. Kim” and “I can implant something into the young boy”
Let’s don’t forget about the movie Mr. Baseball. Tom Selleck doesn’t find out until halfway through the movie that his Japanese coach - who just happens to be his girlfriend father - speaks English. Or in Rush Hour Chris Tucker does not find out until later in the movie that Jackie Chan also speaks English . Point being—- not a very original plot twist here.
Rob, hang in there with the rest of us. I have stated before I only keep reading this trip because, much like a bad movie, I am captivated by seeing just how bad it can get. Like in P3 the assumption is that is Kwan Tak. So, why is it a picture of him holding a bat . HELLO ??!! I thought his claim to fame was being a pitcher a/k/a the “Korean Nightmare”.
So, BHHL is going to “impart some wisdom” on young Master Kwan with his brass knuckles. Good chance he was the shop steward and Keri and Jami’s former place of employment.
LawrenceS 12 months ago
Well, in baseball speak that certainly came in out of left field.
Trespassers W 12 months ago
“Here! Smell my rings!”
Little Blue Bicycle 12 months ago
“<Kiwan will get lost in the media-rich, highly competitive world of baseball in one of America’s largest cities, a place that produces a high percentage of major leaguers and can put him on the road to fame and fortune, but he will be the best in a podunk town the national media knows nothing about.>”“<You’re an idiot. Get out of my house.>”
Irish53 12 months ago
<…at least, of course, until he goes up against one of the teams coached by the great one, Gil Thorp…>
Rob McLean 12 months ago
Kim doesn’t find out until now that his boss speaks Korean? Are you kidding me…?!
Despite his protests, Luke is very much the kind of guy to brag. When he found out Kim’s cousin was a pitcher, the first words out of his mouth would’ve been: “Hey! I speak Korean! Let’s go to Korea and get the kid, cuz I speak Korean! Also, did I mention I speak Korean…?!”
And what’s with the rings? Are they supposed to championship rings, which really aren’t a thing outside the professional level? Why would Mr Lim even be impressed by them?
This is next-level bad writing: lame, unbelievable and flat-out annoying. I don’t know how much of this I can take.
Charks 12 months ago
Reminds me of Mel Gibson speaking Latin in “Braveheart”.
LtPowers 12 months ago
So… is Valley Tech /in/ Milford?
bearwku82 12 months ago
P2- suddenly, the Cracker Jack theme comes to me. Candy coated popcorn, peanuts and a prize, that’s what you get in Cracker Jack!
Mr Reality 12 months ago
In all reality , Summer is almost here , this storyline will end . I can’t wait for the next storyline to start !
Blaidd Drwg Premium Member 12 months ago
I think someone should look at Valley Tech’s books and budget!!
James St. John Smythe 12 months ago
Didn’t the season already start? Who’s coaching the Valley Tech team?
Irish53 12 months ago
P 1.5 (Luke): <…that’s right son, and yes, I’ve heard all the $hit that you guys have been talkin’ about me…>
Irish53 12 months ago
P 2: Luke is a comedian too…“..I don’t like to brag…”….good one, Luke!
jslabotnik 12 months ago
BHHL thinks he’s speaking perfect Korean, but it really comes out as “your son would benefit being under Mr. Kim” and “I can implant something into the young boy”
MailbuEd 12 months ago
Ah, the old ‘big fish in a small pond’ recruitment trick.
hifirick1953 12 months ago
He gets on a plane and plays the next day.I hope he has a passport and Hairy Luke has all the paperwork filled out or the season will be over.
Gil-doh! 12 months ago
Of course Big Hairy Lukey speaks Korean…and Mandarin…and Swahili…and Portugese…and…
JPuzzleWhiz 12 months ago
What’s with the symbol in place of a number on the back of his shirt in Panel 3?
tcayer 12 months ago
So all this time when Kim was insulting his boss in Korean, he knew what he was saying!
Klubble 12 months ago
Luke is familiar with the term “get lost” in several languages.
oldsmkysyvr 12 months ago
Meanwhile , Gil is paddling a raft to Miami, from Cuba with 4 16 year olds wearing baseball caps and mustaches.
jayesquire 12 months ago
Let’s don’t forget about the movie Mr. Baseball. Tom Selleck doesn’t find out until halfway through the movie that his Japanese coach - who just happens to be his girlfriend father - speaks English. Or in Rush Hour Chris Tucker does not find out until later in the movie that Jackie Chan also speaks English . Point being—- not a very original plot twist here.
jayesquire 12 months ago
Rob, hang in there with the rest of us. I have stated before I only keep reading this trip because, much like a bad movie, I am captivated by seeing just how bad it can get. Like in P3 the assumption is that is Kwan Tak. So, why is it a picture of him holding a bat . HELLO ??!! I thought his claim to fame was being a pitcher a/k/a the “Korean Nightmare”.
dadjo 12 months ago
So, BHHL is going to “impart some wisdom” on young Master Kwan with his brass knuckles. Good chance he was the shop steward and Keri and Jami’s former place of employment.
Mopman 12 months ago
P2 – Is he making him smell his rings, kiss his rings, or feel them (right in the chops!)? Today’s Mopped Up Thorp has the answer.
https://moppedupthorp.wordpress.com/
Trespassers W 12 months ago
“I got these rings from Iron Man’s old foe, the Mandarin.”
Twainrdr 12 months ago
I made Keri give me the rings back. Want to smell them?
Twainrdr 12 months ago
P-4: Kwan grows to 40 feet tall, breathes fire, steps on a Lionel Train, destroys Tokyo, and fouls one off.