Luann by Greg Evans and Karen Evans for February 22, 2015
February 21, 2015
February 23, 2015
Transcript:
Luann: "Ta-da! Mission accomplished! The deed is done! Cross that one off the list!!!"
Dad: "Let's pretend she's talking about something we wanted her to do"
Mom: "Good idea. I don't like any of the things I'm thinking about..."
Who knew? It’s the parents’ turn to raise a finger… then stick it in their ear, do the same thing with the other ear, and go: “La! La! La!! I can’t hear you!!!!” – 9 times out of 10, it’s something “minor”. But it’s crazy how a parent has to go down the “checklist of worry” and see if they have to “cross off” any on their list…
“Not Knowing Is Half The Battle”“A Partly Sunny Day”“What You Don’t Know….”“Calling In For Positive Reinforcements”“Don’t Cry Over Spilt Milk When The Glass Is Half Full”“Life On The Sunny Side Of The Street” (♫)“May The Positive Reinforcements Be With You!”“Making Crud Out Of Nothing At All…” (♫)“Probable Cause And Effect”or“For Better Or For Worst Case Scenario”
I just had horrific visions of my own daughter making this same announcement someday, and the thoughts that would be racing through my mind at that moment.
You mean that Geico commercial? Yeah, kinda nice… LOL!– No, seriously, though- If only “mainstream” Top 40 could sound like this more! that Korg is the sound that kept me “glued” to it… that and the sparse percussion, and “wash” of guitar. He got the sound of “ocean waves” right, in the textures of the instrumentation, for sure! IMO, even better than the song “Safe” by Olivia Broadfield. Also “took the liberty” of also checking out the original “house” version. Reminds me of a bit of “Royksopp”, “Moby” and a little “Cardigans”….– Okay, I guess back to “original Luann programming”…
Really, Frank and Nancy? Is that where your minds go first, when you hear an ambiguous but probably quite innocent expression of accomplishment from your daughter? Do you not think you’ve raised her well?
“Luann’s virginity has already been addressed and ended last year. It was heavily implied she gave it up when she was playing a basketball arcade game with Brad.”
Luann has always been framed as a Family comic. However if Luann is announcing THAT deed, we are in a new arena. But doubtful it was THAT deed. Probably no middle class 18 year old ever dropped THAT line on her parents with such bravado. Nevertheless, now that they’re college kids, it’s time for more real world stuff to kick in. Should get more interesting. The days of Archie & Veronica are over. For Better or For Worse made a good start.
“That is only if you think natural normal activity like sex is “dirty” which is that anti-human religion talking.”.Anti religious as usual..Few remaining religions consider sexual activity inherently wrong. They just consider the consequences outside of approved outlets to be wrong because they harm those involved.Sexual relations not resulting in pregnancy is a fairly recent hope and not always realized.Pregnancy in growing girls stunts their growth, can result in increased risk of death to the girl and the children issuing from the practice..Sexually transmitted diseases can lead to madness, death, infertility, cancer (and death)..Proper religions seek the good of all people and would thus frown on random matings assuming no ill consequences.
Why all the sexual overtones? It could be that she finished her creative art assignment ot that she finally organized her room. After, she could be coming from her bedroom and there are no other house guests.
My daughter was leaving for a day on a boat with friends when her boyfriend asked if she remembered to take her pill. My wife freaked out and asked what kind of sex orgies they had on this boat. My daughter told her it was a seasickness pill and told her mother she had a dirty mind. Then went upstairs and said, “But thanks for reminding me…”
JayBluE over 9 years ago
Who knew? It’s the parents’ turn to raise a finger… then stick it in their ear, do the same thing with the other ear, and go: “La! La! La!! I can’t hear you!!!!” – 9 times out of 10, it’s something “minor”. But it’s crazy how a parent has to go down the “checklist of worry” and see if they have to “cross off” any on their list…
JayBluE over 9 years ago
“Not Knowing Is Half The Battle”“A Partly Sunny Day”“What You Don’t Know….”“Calling In For Positive Reinforcements”“Don’t Cry Over Spilt Milk When The Glass Is Half Full”“Life On The Sunny Side Of The Street” (♫)“May The Positive Reinforcements Be With You!”“Making Crud Out Of Nothing At All…” (♫)“Probable Cause And Effect”or“For Better Or For Worst Case Scenario”
Argythree over 9 years ago
IF that’s what’s being said. Given all the crazy stuff that goes on, she could be talking about dumping water on her crazy teacher…
JayBluE over 9 years ago
Even if someone knows or feels that they have to stop worrying, it’s not as bad as when a parent may stop caring . Now that would be a big problem…
Angelalex242 over 9 years ago
Quill’s a happy man.
blunebottle over 9 years ago
“The deed is done, the dues can wait….”
awgiedawgie Premium Member over 9 years ago
I just had horrific visions of my own daughter making this same announcement someday, and the thoughts that would be racing through my mind at that moment.
JayBluE over 9 years ago
You mean that Geico commercial? Yeah, kinda nice… LOL!– No, seriously, though- If only “mainstream” Top 40 could sound like this more! that Korg is the sound that kept me “glued” to it… that and the sparse percussion, and “wash” of guitar. He got the sound of “ocean waves” right, in the textures of the instrumentation, for sure! IMO, even better than the song “Safe” by Olivia Broadfield. Also “took the liberty” of also checking out the original “house” version. Reminds me of a bit of “Royksopp”, “Moby” and a little “Cardigans”….– Okay, I guess back to “original Luann programming”…
Namrepus over 9 years ago
I know what it is. She finally solved a Rubik’s Cube!
Sisyphos over 9 years ago
Really, Frank and Nancy? Is that where your minds go first, when you hear an ambiguous but probably quite innocent expression of accomplishment from your daughter? Do you not think you’ve raised her well?
dadoctah over 9 years ago
“…and the body of Leslie Knox is buried where nobody will ever find it.”
Mordock999 Premium Member over 9 years ago
Say, Shouldn’t You Two DeGroot Parental Units be Studying up on How to be Grandparents??
hex over 9 years ago
Very wise parents: “Don’t ask the question if you don’t want to know the answer.”
Natchman over 9 years ago
I think she has done a piece of “Art” for the crazy Art class.or maybe cleaned her room.
Gus over 9 years ago
Do they really think their college aged daughter is still a virgin?
MeGoNow Premium Member over 9 years ago
Whew! It felt like that pesky virginity was going to hand around forever.
imbaldeagle over 9 years ago
Finally! She cleaned her room.
JimT8 over 9 years ago
Got a date for that?
hankgillette over 9 years ago
“Luann’s virginity has already been addressed and ended last year. It was heavily implied she gave it up when she was playing a basketball arcade game with Brad.”
With Brad? Eww!
drewpamon over 9 years ago
How nice she had her first period.
David Huie Green LoveJoyAndPeace over 9 years ago
“And besides, you wanted grandchildren anyway.”
ChrisV over 9 years ago
How much you want to bet she’s talking about filing her taxes? That reminds me, I gotta do mine soon!
locake over 9 years ago
She wouldn’t announce that she’s having sex to her father, maybe her mom, but not dad. She probably finished a school assignment or cleaned her room.
David Rickard Premium Member over 9 years ago
She’s much too sheveled to have just had sex, so my first dirty thought is out….
seyleigh over 9 years ago
Personally, I think she is talking about a school project we haven’t heard about.
And if she isn’t, who cares? As long as she uses condoms along with the pill/IUD/Implanon/Nuvaring so she avoids STDs and babies.
Skylark over 9 years ago
I don’t care WHAT she did! I’m just glad to see the Name Sake back!!
kenhense over 9 years ago
Luann has always been framed as a Family comic. However if Luann is announcing THAT deed, we are in a new arena. But doubtful it was THAT deed. Probably no middle class 18 year old ever dropped THAT line on her parents with such bravado. Nevertheless, now that they’re college kids, it’s time for more real world stuff to kick in. Should get more interesting. The days of Archie & Veronica are over. For Better or For Worse made a good start.
David Huie Green LoveJoyAndPeace over 9 years ago
“That is only if you think natural normal activity like sex is “dirty” which is that anti-human religion talking.”.Anti religious as usual..Few remaining religions consider sexual activity inherently wrong. They just consider the consequences outside of approved outlets to be wrong because they harm those involved.Sexual relations not resulting in pregnancy is a fairly recent hope and not always realized.Pregnancy in growing girls stunts their growth, can result in increased risk of death to the girl and the children issuing from the practice..Sexually transmitted diseases can lead to madness, death, infertility, cancer (and death)..Proper religions seek the good of all people and would thus frown on random matings assuming no ill consequences.
nanellen over 9 years ago
Why all the sexual overtones? It could be that she finished her creative art assignment ot that she finally organized her room. After, she could be coming from her bedroom and there are no other house guests.
wiselad over 9 years ago
should be called “lifetimes at Pittsville” ;p or “life is the pitts”
RolloTheGrouch over 9 years ago
Must be some REALLY special accomplishment. When was the last time that Luann was this thrilled about anything, especially accomplishing something?
Partyalldatyme over 9 years ago
My daughter was leaving for a day on a boat with friends when her boyfriend asked if she remembered to take her pill. My wife freaked out and asked what kind of sex orgies they had on this boat. My daughter told her it was a seasickness pill and told her mother she had a dirty mind. Then went upstairs and said, “But thanks for reminding me…”
Argythree over 9 years ago
SPOILER ALERT!!!!!!!!
OMG! Something new may actually be happening, and questions may be answered!!!!!
wiselad over 9 years ago
so Mr Gray is the biological father of TJ???? J/K
Argythree over 9 years ago
Notice the incense being burned beneath the ceremonial mask. There may be a lot more to this than the dress…
Argythree over 9 years ago
I don’t know. I was thinking something closer to home, since I live in Florida. Something Haitian…
StoicLion1973 over 9 years ago
An Arlo Award nominee!