Ballard Street by Jerry Van Amerongen for January 21, 2025

That sucks

Albert, Arthur’s twin brother, has always been jealous of Arthur’s ability to wear sweaters stylishly.

Somebody quick, he’s headed for old Mrs. Dinleham. I’ve got the camera, let’s go!

Eureka! No, Hoover.

What’s even worse is that Albert will go up to Arthur and make that dumb joke, I’ve got your back, Jack!

/// Vacuum cleaners are built to clean floors,

and for Arthur that just underscores

why you can’t let some quack

try massaging your back.

Now, a vacuum, Art’s nature abhors.

Arthur got to keep his wallet.

There was a young fellow called Art,

Who’s vacuum cleaner wouldn’t start.

“It seems to be blocked,

By somebody’s sock,

And a jersey that’s not worth a fart!"

So long sucker.

No Arthur, this is not what is meant by cleaning up ‘after’ someone.

This party really sucks.

The Midnight Sucker strikes again!

Albert hates dandruff…

How many sweaters does it take to fill Albert’s Hall?

Good morning Balladeers!

Arthur any other victims?

Close encounter with a black hole.

Love that maniacal look on his face! :)

I know they are meant to be earlobes but today it looks like both men are wearing earrings…..then again maybe they really are earrings. :)

gotta ask arthur where he found a vacuum cleaner with that kind of power… ☺

Unfortunately for Arthur, it wasn’t momentary enough.

Arthur feels he’s been drafted

Good night, Ballard Dears!

Why was he vacuuming the guy’s back in the first place?