Luann by Greg Evans and Karen Evans for December 24, 2013
December 23, 2013
December 25, 2013
Transcript:
Dad: "Luann, would you please pass the gravy? LUANN?"
Mom: "I'll get it. She's busy admiring the centerpiece"
Toni: "I like the etching on your parents' stemware, don't you?"
Brad: "The what?"
“Brought to you’ by…Gallagher’s Fruit Salad… “Our good taste is a sure-fire hit at your table!”… – Knapp-Ken… Makers of fine multi-purpose tableware and table cloths…. " – Acme Homemade Gravy…. “Amazingly, no lumps!…” – and by…Swole Aids… “How do you spell relieved?… We need to know, because we wanted to put it on the label….”
Frank: “Why…. do you….. hate gravy!?”…Nancy: “There’s something mushy, and it ain’t the potatoes”…Luann: “You have reached Luann… I’m buusy at the moment, if you leave a message, I may get back to Quill you later….”Quill: “Staring contest……Go!!!!!…” /(alternate:) “Mm-mmph… as long as I keep my mouth full, I won’t get into trouble…keep…. Mouth… full….”Toni: “Only 10,000 more brownie points to go!” (although admittedly, I’m sure she really does appreciate fine wares and all!)..Brad: "mm-gobble….. You say something about something being all fancy-like? "….
Toni has her hand on her lap, but Luann thats another story. Frank a father watching out for his daughter. But they all are having a good family dinner, to celebrate, Jesus Christ birthday (observed) on this date. 12/25.
So the Bergers weren’t planning on letting Quill eat Christmas dinner with them? Or did he just tell them on Dec. 23 that they should change their dinner plans not to include him?
Meanwhile, somewhere across town in some rundown shack, the Berger’s hover around a lone candle trying to GLEAN Some Small bit of Warmth.
“WHY, Mamma?” Tiny Gunthie asks as he Clutches His rough Hewn Wooden Crutch.
“Why did Luann Not INVITE Us to the Christmas Feast with Quill??”
Ma Berger Looked Down on Her Son with Tear Stained eyes and Said, “My POOR, DEAR, Gunthie! Because You are Hideous.” “And Luann Does Not wish to be reminded of Your Presence until She needs Help with Her Homework. But CHEER Up My Darling! We Have MUCH to be THANKFUL For!”
“Thankful for What, Mamma?” A Crestfallen Gunther Said.
Ma Berger popped a smile revealing rows of yellow, rotting teeth and Said: “Why Son, We have a Roof over Our Heads, Warmth, Quill’s passport, credit card information and His Laptop containing ALL of His Father Research Developments That He FOOLISHLY Hasn’t got Patents on Yet!”
Gunthie Suddenly Brighten like a Halogen Headlight.
“And When WE are RICH”, Ma Berger Cackled, “Your Luann will Suddenly Discover Your Inner Beauty”, My Dear Child! So See? We Have MUCH to Be THANKFUL For!!! Now Go and HACK His Laptop before He Returns!"
“God BLESS US!” Gunther Shouted. God BLESS Us! Everyone?!?"
OK… So it looks like Brad/Toni made it back for dinner. I’d love to talk with their scheduler. :-)
Actually, as this would appear to be Christmas Eve dinner, everyone may still be able to keep their Christmas Day obligations… Brad/Toni will go to their events… Quill will have dinner with the Bergers (and maybe Luann with them).
Perhaps this may even afford Frank & Nancy some “private time.” Sorry all you wannabes… This one is spoken for! ;-PPP
Anyway, everyone have a very safe, healthy and happy holiday season, and a prosperous new year.
People always assume that if someone isn’t with a group of people, that they just have to be lonely !…. People assume that if a person isn’t dating anyone, or planning on getting married, that they just have to be lonely !… -Not everyone who isn’t with a group of people are wanting to be… some actuallydoprefer (and are most comfortable) when there’s not a lot of other people around them …. Gunther is not a n outward, socially comfortable person! ….Some people are not only used to just having a couple of people around them, but their family size is small enough, so that it may just be one or two people (Gunther and his mom have a small family size, especially considering their immediate household size )…. – So, again, not everybody is interested in being around other people for dinner, or any other occaision… some people are most comfortable in more intimate (like one or two only) settings…….
Nancy’s in a better position to pass the gravy than Frank anyway. Makes me wonder if Frank just wanted to stop Luann from staring at Quill and didn’t even want the gravy.
This is definitely true…. some people have meatloaf or turkey or chicken that rival the Gobi dessert…. they would not survive if there were no gravy available..
Brad hasn’t yet learned that the correct response to a clearly rhetorical question from Toni that he doesn’t understand shouldn’t be “The what?” but instead should be “Yes, dear.”
Doesn’t Quill like greens? Luann and Quill like olives, and they have outgrown putting one on each finger and then eating them off. The cranberry sauce and yams are totally neglected. Are they there for the same reason the school cook served stewed tomatoes with bits of bread mixed in year after year? I’m bringing a yam casserole to dinner tonight that has quinces, apples and butter blended in and brown sugar on top, and hopefully someone will taste it and fall in love. Merry Christmas everyone!
The etching on the glass that Toni is holding looks very much like the design on Quill’s sweater. And both are similar to the design on Charlie Brown’s shirts. I’m not drawing any conclusions; just an observation.
The answer to that sort of question is always, “Yes!”…. Most times you will be drinking something with a pull tab, so it really doesn’t matter to you.=LOL!!!
What a nice family Christmas dinner! Nancy maintains order, Frank feeds single-mindedly, Luann is in another Time and Space, gorgeous Toni tries to keep Brad focussed, Brad is enjoying dinner (in apt counterpoint to his Dad). Has anyone noticed that the DeGroot stemware etching and the pattern on Quill’s sweater are a near match? Is this of symbolic significance?
Brad is evidently enjoying the food his mother prepared, while Toni seems to be hung up on Nancy’s dishware=Oh, ok. That makes sense. I was interpreting it as dishes she bought in the sense of take out food (not that all take out food is bad!)=Are you going to make your famous spaghetti sauce for dinner?
I do believe that you are correct. Toni & Quill are holding…. hands. Brad hasn’t gotten to first base & never will. Toni Datona is an ambitious refugee from some trailer park or other. Why is she hanging with these schlubs? She should put her keester in Vegas where it could have a future. Merry Xmas & Happy Kwanza to all.
I think that Greg meant to show that Luann is still very infatuated with Quill and Toni is thinking of china and linens for a future nest (more serious). The men are always the last to know how the plans are laid out. Most women like to play games; I don’t. I say what I want, and if not, then I move on.
JayBluE about 11 years ago
“Food….Or Something Like It”“O Sole Meal-Oh!”“Making Love Out Of Stuffing And All (second course) or“Take Another Piece Of My Tart”
JayBluE about 11 years ago
“Brought to you’ by…Gallagher’s Fruit Salad… “Our good taste is a sure-fire hit at your table!”… – Knapp-Ken… Makers of fine multi-purpose tableware and table cloths…. " – Acme Homemade Gravy…. “Amazingly, no lumps!…” – and by…Swole Aids… “How do you spell relieved?… We need to know, because we wanted to put it on the label….”
David Huie Green LoveJoyAndPeace about 11 years ago
Leave being observant to others during this observation
Partyalldatyme about 11 years ago
Luann and Brad— oblivious, each in their own way.
Swalb%515 about 11 years ago
Ahhh…. they’re lost in love!!
JayBluE about 11 years ago
Frank: “Why…. do you….. hate gravy!?”…Nancy: “There’s something mushy, and it ain’t the potatoes”…Luann: “You have reached Luann… I’m buusy at the moment, if you leave a message, I may get back to Quill you later….”Quill: “Staring contest……Go!!!!!…” /(alternate:) “Mm-mmph… as long as I keep my mouth full, I won’t get into trouble…keep…. Mouth… full….”Toni: “Only 10,000 more brownie points to go!” (although admittedly, I’m sure she really does appreciate fine wares and all!)..Brad: "mm-gobble….. You say something about something being all fancy-like? "….
jemgirl81 about 11 years ago
Luann and Brad…wow! Lol
Elmer Gantry Fudd about 11 years ago
I’m sure that Brad being a clueless ignoramus will always be charming for Toni, and never become tiresome and embarrassing
reedkomicks Premium Member about 11 years ago
Toni is planning her bridal registry.
reedkomicks Premium Member about 11 years ago
Frank’s shirt must be a gift from Gunther.
gkid about 11 years ago
I love Nancy. She is so wise. Both children are happy.
ShagsCA about 11 years ago
Quill’s easy on the eyes, eh Luann?
DaJellyBelly about 11 years ago
*I’m wondering who all is on this side of the table.
p-—————————————————————————-
pAll of us readers, you silly goose! LOL *
cheap_day_return about 11 years ago
Quill borrowed his sweater from The Argyle Sweater.
JayBluE about 11 years ago
Never knew that!…
gnmnrbl about 11 years ago
quill almost resembles charlie brown.
ooptheman about 11 years ago
Toni has her hand on her lap, but Luann thats another story. Frank a father watching out for his daughter. But they all are having a good family dinner, to celebrate, Jesus Christ birthday (observed) on this date. 12/25.
ReneTray about 11 years ago
Boomerang that Quill gave her.
seismic-2 Premium Member about 11 years ago
So the Bergers weren’t planning on letting Quill eat Christmas dinner with them? Or did he just tell them on Dec. 23 that they should change their dinner plans not to include him?
LeoAutodidact about 11 years ago
Nancy: “If these two stick, I’m going to have BEAUTIFUL Grandchildren!”
ManateeGag about 11 years ago
looks like Luann is already thinking about dessert.
Metal maiden about 11 years ago
His outfit looks like something would wear,
Mordock999 Premium Member about 11 years ago
Meanwhile, somewhere across town in some rundown shack, the Berger’s hover around a lone candle trying to GLEAN Some Small bit of Warmth.
“WHY, Mamma?” Tiny Gunthie asks as he Clutches His rough Hewn Wooden Crutch.
“Why did Luann Not INVITE Us to the Christmas Feast with Quill??”
Ma Berger Looked Down on Her Son with Tear Stained eyes and Said, “My POOR, DEAR, Gunthie! Because You are Hideous.” “And Luann Does Not wish to be reminded of Your Presence until She needs Help with Her Homework. But CHEER Up My Darling! We Have MUCH to be THANKFUL For!”
“Thankful for What, Mamma?” A Crestfallen Gunther Said.
Ma Berger popped a smile revealing rows of yellow, rotting teeth and Said: “Why Son, We have a Roof over Our Heads, Warmth, Quill’s passport, credit card information and His Laptop containing ALL of His Father Research Developments That He FOOLISHLY Hasn’t got Patents on Yet!”
Gunthie Suddenly Brighten like a Halogen Headlight.
“And When WE are RICH”, Ma Berger Cackled, “Your Luann will Suddenly Discover Your Inner Beauty”, My Dear Child! So See? We Have MUCH to Be THANKFUL For!!! Now Go and HACK His Laptop before He Returns!"
“God BLESS US!” Gunther Shouted. God BLESS Us! Everyone?!?"
percenez about 11 years ago
what about poor Gunther and his mom?
TORAD_07 about 11 years ago
OK… So it looks like Brad/Toni made it back for dinner. I’d love to talk with their scheduler. :-)
Actually, as this would appear to be Christmas Eve dinner, everyone may still be able to keep their Christmas Day obligations… Brad/Toni will go to their events… Quill will have dinner with the Bergers (and maybe Luann with them).
Perhaps this may even afford Frank & Nancy some “private time.” Sorry all you wannabes… This one is spoken for! ;-PPP
Anyway, everyone have a very safe, healthy and happy holiday season, and a prosperous new year.
Hugh Manatee about 11 years ago
Who’s on the other side of the table? Is it against a wall? What’s going on here?
ACTIVIST1234 about 11 years ago
Brad’s the only one with food in his mouth! Poor Mom— all that work for nothing. :(
JayBluE about 11 years ago
People always assume that if someone isn’t with a group of people, that they just have to be lonely !…. People assume that if a person isn’t dating anyone, or planning on getting married, that they just have to be lonely !… -Not everyone who isn’t with a group of people are wanting to be… some actually do prefer (and are most comfortable) when there’s not a lot of other people around them …. Gunther is not a n outward, socially comfortable person! ….Some people are not only used to just having a couple of people around them, but their family size is small enough, so that it may just be one or two people (Gunther and his mom have a small family size, especially considering their immediate household size )…. – So, again, not everybody is interested in being around other people for dinner, or any other occaision… some people are most comfortable in more intimate (like one or two only) settings…….
2Goldfish about 11 years ago
Gravy? I don’t see any mashed potatoes on the table anywhere!
ewalnut about 11 years ago
Nancy’s in a better position to pass the gravy than Frank anyway. Makes me wonder if Frank just wanted to stop Luann from staring at Quill and didn’t even want the gravy.
JayBluE about 11 years ago
This is definitely true…. some people have meatloaf or turkey or chicken that rival the Gobi dessert…. they would not survive if there were no gravy available..
seismic-2 Premium Member about 11 years ago
Brad hasn’t yet learned that the correct response to a clearly rhetorical question from Toni that he doesn’t understand shouldn’t be “The what?” but instead should be “Yes, dear.”
JayBluE about 11 years ago
Ha ha ha!…
Willow Mt Lyon about 11 years ago
Doesn’t Quill like greens? Luann and Quill like olives, and they have outgrown putting one on each finger and then eating them off. The cranberry sauce and yams are totally neglected. Are they there for the same reason the school cook served stewed tomatoes with bits of bread mixed in year after year? I’m bringing a yam casserole to dinner tonight that has quinces, apples and butter blended in and brown sugar on top, and hopefully someone will taste it and fall in love. Merry Christmas everyone!
Argy.Bargy2 about 11 years ago
The etching on the glass that Toni is holding looks very much like the design on Quill’s sweater. And both are similar to the design on Charlie Brown’s shirts. I’m not drawing any conclusions; just an observation.
Argy.Bargy2 about 11 years ago
The answer to that sort of question is always, “Yes!”…. Most times you will be drinking something with a pull tab, so it really doesn’t matter to you.=LOL!!!
Argy.Bargy2 about 11 years ago
That thing around Luann’s neck, is she wearing one of the turkey bones?
=This joke is now officially older than dirt…
Argy.Bargy2 about 11 years ago
=Great to know you have that (joy, I mean. Of course you have a heart. That’s why you care for Bernice. Right? Right?)
Argy.Bargy2 about 11 years ago
What a delightful family meal=Thanks. Your comment is one of the first that’s in keeping with what is supposed to be a season of good will…
genorino about 11 years ago
Leg of lamb, creamed spinach, carrots, mashed potatoes and gravy. Lu playing footsie with Quill. Perfect Christmas dinner!!
Meh~tdology, fka Pepelaputr about 11 years ago
Stemware at Brad’s house:
Sisyphos about 11 years ago
What a nice family Christmas dinner! Nancy maintains order, Frank feeds single-mindedly, Luann is in another Time and Space, gorgeous Toni tries to keep Brad focussed, Brad is enjoying dinner (in apt counterpoint to his Dad). Has anyone noticed that the DeGroot stemware etching and the pattern on Quill’s sweater are a near match? Is this of symbolic significance?
JimT8 about 11 years ago
We are.
dr trumpet about 11 years ago
brad doesn’t have a glass, that’s why he doesn’t know the etching.
reedkomicks Premium Member about 11 years ago
“Most times you will be drinking something with a pull tab, so it really doesn’t matter to you.”-lol
locake about 11 years ago
Brad will not be any help at all when they plan the gift registry. Toni is thinking about wedding gifts.
locake about 11 years ago
Frank and Nancy should be seated in the center, with the young couples on each end. Better chance of some conversation that way.
Gokie5 about 11 years ago
“I’m wondering who all is on this side of the table.”Us.
les nessman about 11 years ago
All fine looking ladies around that table!!
Merry Christmas to all you Luann fans!
Doctor11 about 11 years ago
Merry Christmas!
ACTIVIST1234 about 11 years ago
“Lighten up. I do wish you a very Merry Christmas and hope the day brings good things your way.”
Ditto – Felice (sp?) Navidad, Joyeaux (?) Noel!.
Mikeyj about 11 years ago
I thought Quill was left handed.^^Yes, the first thing he and Lu had in common… maybe his left hand is broken :p
Mikeyj about 11 years ago
Somewhere, down near their feet, Puddles awaits his present… anything from the meal, that hits the floor
ShadowBeast Premium Member almost 11 years ago
Okay the whole Luann and Quill love thing is really getting annoying.
Argy.Bargy2 almost 11 years ago
Good thing you’re available to sweat all the minor details (exact time of the Christmas play) since Greg Evans doesn’t
=And it’s a good thing he doesn’t, or we’d have one hundred thousand more posters telling us how boring this comic is
Argy.Bargy2 almost 11 years ago
???? I’m lost. What does the comment mean?
milania almost 11 years ago
BAH HUMBUG
AStarofDestiny almost 11 years ago
Merry Christmas, everyone!
Argy.Bargy2 almost 11 years ago
Brad is evidently enjoying the food his mother prepared, while Toni seems to be hung up on Nancy’s dishware=Oh, ok. That makes sense. I was interpreting it as dishes she bought in the sense of take out food (not that all take out food is bad!)=Are you going to make your famous spaghetti sauce for dinner?
clarke3060 Premium Member almost 11 years ago
I do believe that you are correct. Toni & Quill are holding…. hands. Brad hasn’t gotten to first base & never will. Toni Datona is an ambitious refugee from some trailer park or other. Why is she hanging with these schlubs? She should put her keester in Vegas where it could have a future. Merry Xmas & Happy Kwanza to all.
vldazzle almost 11 years ago
I think that Greg meant to show that Luann is still very infatuated with Quill and Toni is thinking of china and linens for a future nest (more serious). The men are always the last to know how the plans are laid out. Most women like to play games; I don’t. I say what I want, and if not, then I move on.
TO Everyone:
Angelalex242 almost 11 years ago
Each couple occupies their own place on the great circle of life.
Editman almost 11 years ago
I have to admit that I eat alone so I forgot how to ask someone to pass things around the table.
Hatjuggler1 over 8 years ago
I wish Frank would calm the heck down.