We can't wish them away

In his penthouse lair, Marty and a friend enjoy the spoils of victory …

Marty:
I know, I know it is eminently satisfying.

 

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Marty:
Order has returned to the universe.

 

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Marty:
Not only are the Yankees World Champions... again.

 

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Marty:
But also we once again get to watch the highly entertaining schadenfreude folly known as "Red Sox Try to Sign a Yankee."

 

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Marty:
It's like Lucy holding the football for poor, dumbass Charlie Brown.

 

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Marty:
That's right — Never. Gonna. Happen.

 

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Marty:
But how enjoyable it is to watch the proles aspire to create a roster speckled with those chosen ones who have worn the Pinstripes.

 

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Comments

[Go Sox. Go Heels. Yankees Suck. Dook Sucks.]

Theo don't play that. We've already got an overpaid, declining Japanese superstar, thank you.

[Devine]

This being the worst Marty has to offer continues the theme of #27 being not all that painful. Sort of like getting a shot at the doctor's office: it stings a bit at the time and leaves you with minor soreness for a day, but it won't kill you.

[Sal]

Marty has hairy knuckles

[Bob]

I hate Marty, but I must say that his rotary dial Bakelite phone is fantastic.

Of course, it should be shoved up his cartoon ass, but still.

[Harwich Rich]

Marty has hairy palms to match his hairy knuckles :)

[Jeff in NC]

The irony of course wis all the former Red Sox the Yanks have hired over the years.

[Jeff in NC]

Everyone likes C Brown. Lucy is a bitch. Everyone knows that.

[soxdownunder]

Oh come on Jeff, Lucy was hot! Psychiatric help for 5c too. But Marty is a Blockhead.

[Jeff in NC]

Maybe. But she created the psychiatric problem to start with. Never liked her. She made me angry! I guess I was more of a Peppermint Patty kind of guy. That sounds a little wierd. Always kind of liked how Schroeder ignored her for the piano.

And yes, Marty is a blockhead.

[COD]

Jeff, I have bad news for you. Peppermint Patty is not into boys.

[Jeff in NC]

Yes, I know that NOW. But when I was a wee little tyke, I was not in tune with these kind of things. I did not realize she played for the other team. Didn't even know there was another team.

She kinda reminded me of young Tatum on the Bad News Bears - you know, before breasts and all.

In any case, y'all still can't make me like Lucy - especially since I now associate her with the Yankees. A fine connection there, h.b.

[Rob in CT]

Marty's "again" line gave me the shits.

Matsui? um, no thank you...

[soxdownunder]

Today's comments had me perusing the 6 year old fan's marvellous recent acquisition: 'Celebrating Peanuts 60 years'. On p. 221 there is this dialogue (note the use of the term 'flip') - Patty to Lucy:
" - I have a problem Lucille. I think Chuck likes me.
- Why do things like this happen. Chuck's a nice guy and all that but golly...
- I mean how could I ever flip over someone like Chuck?
- I could strike him out on three straight pitches. "

And as for Patty and Tatum O'Neill - how about this: http://totallylookslike.com/2008/09/09/jodie-foster-totally-looks-like-peppermint-patty/ "> jodie foster totally looks like peppermint patty

[soxdownunder]

http://totallylookslike.com/2008/09/09/jodie-foster-totally-looks-like-peppermint-patty/

[Jeff in NC]

Now I am going to have to seek therapy. Damn that Charles Schultz.

[Bob]

I splitting work a little early today (haircut, finally).

Have a great weekend all. Hopefully we'll have something fun to yak about on Monday.