Crankshaft by Tom Batiuk and Dan Davis for March 07, 2025

Okay, maybe it’s the Boost talking, but this was the best week of “Crankshaft” I’ve seen in a while. The puns were bearable, there was an actual story, Cranky was in it all week, and we saw Ed and Ralph learn a valuable lesson. This is more what the strip is supposed to be like. I hope tomorrow’s capper doesn’t ruin it.

By the way, I am not a morning person as far as eating is concerned. But, on some of the labels on my morning meds, it says “Take with food.” So, I do drink an Ensure Plus Protein Shake, usually the Milk Chocolate one.

Fun for the golden ages!!!!

Fortunately, I have managed to avoid pickleball.

I thought Venmo was for the younger crowd, and old folks use Zelle.

Ah yes the Minnesota Fats and Allison Fisher of the pickleball scene.

venmo ? i thought batty only knew western union and candygram

Ed doesn’t mind losin’ a bet because he had no intention of paying if he lost anyway.

Today is “National Cereal Day”

the cast of this strip favors All-Bran

Breakdown pickleball paddle? You mean like a two-piece pool cue? How would that even work?

Breakdown pickleball paddle? What the hell is he talking about? That’s not a thing.