Luann by Greg Evans and Karen Evans for December 10, 2014
Transcript:
Luann: ""Water lilies" by Monet" Tiffany: "What's this?" Child 1: "We're helping Miss Luann study for college!" Child 2: "Try it, Miss Tiffany!" Child 2: "What's this picture called?" Tiffany: "Uh, "Woman with over-plucked eyebrows"" Luann: "Mona Lisa"" Child 2: "Miss Tiffany got it right!"
JayBluE almost 10 years ago
It’s a well-known fact that Leonardo saw his mistake, and was asking his patron for a “do-over”… – But he was out of paint, and the radio station contest required the painting to be submitted by 5 PM…
ORMouseworks almost 10 years ago
Yay!!! ;)
Templo S.U.D. almost 10 years ago
So is Sandro Botticelli’s “Birth of Venus” considered a self-portrait of Tiffany to Tiffany or something?
Argythree almost 10 years ago
Well, this should make RB2 happy…
JayBluE almost 10 years ago
“Nat King D’oh!” (♫)“Don’t Know Much About Art History… (♫)”“The Fashion Conscious,In A Scholastic Coma”“The Eye-Bald And The Beautiful”“Venetian Blinded”“DaVinci’s Practical Joke”“A Plucky Gal” “Wax On, Wax Off”“Chia Pet Peeve”“Wishing You Were Hair” (♫)or“Skip To My Louvre”
ORMouseworks almost 10 years ago
As a person of Polish heritage (amongst others), I do not appreciate your ethic put-down… ;)
Catfeet Premium Member almost 10 years ago
That kid could pass for Quill Junior!
Airman almost 10 years ago
Latest in the art world….Mona Lisa may be part Chinese, since Leonardo’s daddy had a Chinese lady “on staff.” Anyway, Tiffany is back to save the day.
ORMouseworks almost 10 years ago
Great! Please send it FedEx overnight! ;)
Faith :) almost 10 years ago
I am happy to say that I can recognize this one.
ORMouseworks almost 10 years ago
Well, I was out late this evening…time to go rest in bed and read a book about the history of Star Wars’ George Lucas. An excellent book for those who love the Star Wars franchise and his other films… ’Nite all! ;)-——————————————————————-“It is one thing to show a man that he is in an error, and another to put him in possession of truth.”(John Locke, 1632-1704)
Editman almost 10 years ago
Edward’s dog could paint a better picture!
ORMouseworks almost 10 years ago
Awwww…does it have to have a stamp? =-P
Meh~tdology, fka Pepelaputr almost 10 years ago
I would’ve been more impressed if Luann had used the Italian name for the painting: La Gioconda
Sisyphos almost 10 years ago
I am rather surprised that Tiffany is back with Kidz 1st, but this is fortunate for Luann, who is clearly not focussed on the kids first but rather on studying for her tests. Hurray for Miss Tiffany, who in the eyes of the kids has got it right!
wiselad almost 10 years ago
geezz, by the time I was 7, I already read all the encyclopedias at home, and I knew the Mona Lisa…………… it appears countless times in Cosmo and other mags for women, so even Tiff should know it, specially when she knew about cosmetology of ancient Egypt………… I think both Tiff and Lue are assigned kids of the same grade, so they did say bye to the kids from last years, and these are the new kids of that certain grade
Skylark almost 10 years ago
As far as I’m concerned, there is no reason for Tiffany the Terrible to be ANY where near this comic strip! Or anywhere else for that matter.
wiselad almost 10 years ago
the last panel has the last meal of Da Vinci and looks like a self portrait as a young man
wiselad almost 10 years ago
or as Tiff would call it, “a cute young guy in need of a good haircut”
m98115 almost 10 years ago
It is known as La Joconde in France, where it is displayed.Who is this Mona the Americans speak of, they wonder.
wiselad almost 10 years ago
is name the giaconda is known in the USA as Mona Lisa, one of his apprentices drew her at same time, here is a comparison http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-UIxZT5NXUzs/T2BRlfVLmKI/AAAAAAAAD6c/Dcu2M_AHMp4/s1600/foto4.jpg
David Huie Green LoveJoyAndPeace almost 10 years ago
potato potahto
loubarra almost 10 years ago
Hey he did look like Quill!
Mordock999 Premium Member almost 10 years ago
Gee, its too Bad that You’ve only Got Preschoolers to Help You with Your Homework Now, Lu. Especially Now that Gunther is Off wandering around aimlessly in Peru and about to enter the Seventh Circle of Hel, eerrrrr, uuuuhhhh, HECK.
The Life I Draw Upon almost 10 years ago
Lamp with dim bulb brushing hair.
mleugs almost 10 years ago
You can get college credit for recognizing artworks that absolutely everyone on the planet knows? Get into a real college, Luann! Academic standards at yours are dismal.
RoseHawke almost 10 years ago
C’mon now, you also have to give at least which quarter of which century it was painted in.
seismic-2 Premium Member almost 10 years ago
> I think Tiffany took the job to learn how to relate better with children, as an important segment of any potential future audience. (For instance, she sells videos to rug-rats at comic-book conventions when she goes there as the “Zeye” character.) The only way to learn that sort of thing is just by doing it, since classroom training can take you only so far in preparing for person-to-person interactions. Luann, on the other hand, took this job because it’s one of the few things she’s actually qualified to do, and because she can get away with using the time to do her own thing, as we see today.
TORAD_07 almost 10 years ago
And, continuing the tradition, I think Greg’s rendition of Mona Lisa looks a lot like “Mr. Gray…” ;-PPP
ACTIVIST1234 almost 10 years ago
“Evans, I know Tiffany is ditzy, but even Ox would know what the Mona Lisa is. Give her some credit”*RB – Actuall, I think Tiff nailed it. I always wondered why that picture was so famous— IMHO she is not that attractive, though the eyes do have it.
seismic-2 Premium Member almost 10 years ago
I wonder how much Frank and Nancy are having to dig into their savings to pay for Luann to take courses that “teach” you the names of famous works or art that 99% of the population knows anyway, and calls it “art history”. Do you suppose the kids will find it more interesting when Luann brings in her textbooks for her courses in organic chemistry and partial differential equations? Oh, who are we kidding. We know that Luann’s next textbook is “Things That Are Green”.
Argy.Bargy2 almost 10 years ago
The only law Congress could pass these days would be one to pay itself. It does nothing of value for the rest of us; why on earth expect it to pay attention to trivia like Chia Pets?
David Huie Green LoveJoyAndPeace almost 10 years ago
@ORMouseworks“It is one thing to show a man that he is in an error, andanother to put him in possession of truth.”(John Locke, 1632-1704)-“Too many use the former, but not the latter.”.But showing an error IS offering a truth. You can’t know what is true until you know what isn’t. Case in point.
JayBluE almost 10 years ago
“@ORMouseworks“It is one thing to show a man that he is in an error, andanother to put him in possession of truth.”(John Locke, 1632-1704)”-Too many use the former, but not the latter.^Agree with both of you!
David Huie Green LoveJoyAndPeace almost 10 years ago
This really looks to me like Luann is just visiting and has engaged her small friends in her life, to the betterment of all.
JayBluE almost 10 years ago
“.. if misplaced…” ^Though ultimately (as compared to the real world) such discussions would seem trivial and “minutia”, it really isn’t. Such is the basis for “exercise of thought”, which is “working out the mental muscle”, which is the basis for taking up Debate in school (even on the smallest topic), and is also a good way to “build up fellow feeling” for our fellow man. It’s a good way to know how others think, and can help in relation to finding more understanding and empathy with others. – Though of course, some don’t care to relate to others, at all… whether on a forum or “in real life”….
JayBluE almost 10 years ago
Knowledge is a treasure to share ,and a tool to build up with, not an item to “horde and flaunt” and “tear down” with….
maverick1usa almost 10 years ago
I thought Tiff quit also. Knowing the Mona Lisa . . . I’m not so sure!
JayBluE almost 10 years ago
Chia pets seem alright, at least to me. Now that “Ch-ch ch ch- chia!” jingle? That’s a “menace to society”! (X^D)
JayBluE almost 10 years ago
“I understand why Luann is still working there. It makes no sense why Tiffany is still there.” ^In this context, it’s what D53 was mentioning. It’s there because it’s a good setup for a comic… – Plus, she can still use this for her own personal “work study” (albeit an unofficial program), and still get training through her classes. – Not to mention, maybe she needs the money? She might have a rich daddy, but “Daddy can take the T-Bird away”, along with the fat allowance, and make her go on a “budget” (even if for her, it’s still one that’s more than some third world countries)…
wiselad almost 10 years ago
specially when it has been established she is “lazy to study” but when she wants to…………….. she knew a lot about Egyptian cosmetology, and I feel secure she would know the more renown art, she would know the scream and the Mona lisa, and the last meal but not Lady with an Ermine or Ginevra de’ Benci or for those who really know Da vinci The Battle of Anghiari which is right now lost
wiselad almost 10 years ago
it’s been 10 years from the famous viral video of Numa Numa song
TheLiam almost 10 years ago
Naw, don’t forget many places have or are attempting to ban plastic bags.
JayBluE almost 10 years ago
“I don’t think I’ve heard that one. How does it go?” ^“..palmada en , aplaudir off…” (♫) – Loosely translated, the lyrics are:
“Applause is the ignition for the electrical wiring system that could cause a fire if not installed properly…. Acclaim is also the systems shutdown sequence for previously stated apparatus and utility convenience appliance…. the hand-striking gesture! (♫)”
ACTIVIST1234 almost 10 years ago
Apparently Lu said good-bye and Tiff kissed them farewell just for the summer. Little did they realize they’d be having the same job back this new school year.
JayBluE almost 10 years ago
“He’d make a great model for painting his likeness on canvas.” ^’Or for a picture of a bowl of fruit…
JayBluE almost 10 years ago
They just explored that same topic (bags) here, too!
JayBluE almost 10 years ago
Don’t forget that unlike Tiffany, Quill is not only involved in the “on stage” part, but also the production aspects. Tiffany would be the actress with a day job or two, Quill would be the “whole kit and caboodle” when it comes to theater. – Also, Tiffany goes out for gigs periodically, which also shows she does have work, but such work isn’t as involved as Quill’s (who again is immersed in theater, while Tiffany is more of the “face looking for a place” sort of actress/model)….
JayBluE almost 10 years ago
Also, to add: it bears out that Quill “lives and breathes” acting, while Tiffany just “breathes” it. Quill’s whole passions are centered around theatre/songwriting, and takes classes, in addition to having direct work/study, and preparations. Tiffany is an actress/model taking classes and periodic gigs, but hoping to be “discovered”… Which is what she said, in a short and succinct way, when she explained to Luann that she wants to improve her acting ability, which is the main reason why she’s here…. she works hard at it, but this is her “work study”, while Quill’s is of a more direct nature….
Pipe Tobacco Premium Member almost 10 years ago
You state: “Evans, I know Tiffany is ditzy, but even Ox would know what the Mona Lisa is. Give her some credit.”++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++I think Tiffany DOES know that the painting is the “Mona Lisa”. I think her answer is purposefully obtuse. She is commenting on what she thinks is the “flaw” of Lisa in the art work. I also think she is (perhaps without Luann realizing it) goading Luann a bit with the “eybrow” answer because she thinks learning to name paintings of famous artists is pretty simple and obvious.
Sheriff Mordecai Premium Member almost 10 years ago
>hey Sheriff … is TIffany brushing the squid guts out of her hair?<
Was that the most recent “bucket of [yucky stuff]” I had suggested for her dousing? I’ve got to raise the bar. At some point I hope to create a color spec just for thing to throw at or dump on Tiffany.
TheLiam almost 10 years ago
I wish they had good jingles like that now, now it’s just repeat till you’re annoyed.
TheLiam almost 10 years ago
Thanks for the link (love old commercials) thankfully it wasn’t an ancient Chinese secret.
David Huie Green LoveJoyAndPeace almost 10 years ago
Thank you DEAR friend.Just what I needed(Chuckle)
morningglory73 Premium Member almost 10 years ago
Now we know Tiff has the IQ of a 5 year old.
Meh~tdology, fka Pepelaputr almost 10 years ago
If Evans wasn’t so dead set on making Tiffany look bad, he could have her explain that fashionable ladies of the upper class in the Renaissance period shaved or plucked their eyebrows and hairlines. Many painting from that time depict the practice; even the Madonna followed the practice.A Lady Reading as Mary Magdalene, 1520/40Right up Tiffany’s alley as someone interested in fashion, and as an actor, having to be familiar with costuming. But what fun is it in having her know something Luann doesn’t?
Meh~tdology, fka Pepelaputr almost 10 years ago
Hey, Luann!(From yesterday.) For extra credit, how many copies of “The Scream (1893-1910)” did Edvard Munch produce, and what were the media?
seismic-2 Premium Member almost 10 years ago
If Principal Jawbone were to walk into the classroom right now, would he think that helping Luann “study” is a good thing for the kids to be doing?
Nobody_Important almost 10 years ago
I was wondering that two – if she’s living on the university campus why would she commute to a job like this? Unless it was the only job she could get.
jkgocomix almost 10 years ago
Plucked her eyebrows on the wayShaved her legs and then he was a sheShe says, “Hey, babe,Take a walk on the wild side.” – Lou Reed
flowergirl19 almost 10 years ago
“That would be right up the alley of the politicians out here in Califoni. We have a water crisis and businesses are leaving the state in droves while our congress is mired in whether they will still ask “Paper or plastic?” in the grocery stores.”
The issue with the grocery store bags burns me up; and then what about the billions they want to spend on the high speed rail project? That money should be directed toward desalination projects.
Airman almost 10 years ago
Hey, lay off Tiffany…she could be the next Pam Anderson. Besides, look at those college football and basketball players, they can barely talk. Student-athletes they’re called.
flowergirl19 almost 10 years ago
It’s the environmentalists that keep holding up the desal projects. From what I understand, the Carlsbad plant should start producing water soon, in fact they’ve already raised our water prices in anticipation of the high cost of this water. I didn’t know even know about the other plant. What a waste.
JayBluE almost 10 years ago
LOL!!!!
Meh~tdology, fka Pepelaputr almost 10 years ago
last
David Huie Green LoveJoyAndPeace almost 10 years ago
“IQ depends more on what you know. And since it is flexible you can gain or lose on such tests.”.Nah, it is most dependent on ability to think.You can test an illiterate for IQ, teach her to read and not see some big change in intellect.This, by the way, is why there are limits to what teachers can accomplish. They have never been able to make aa 65 IQ student into a nuclear physicist. Some students can’t even learn to wipe their own rumps, no matter how hard they try.