Luann by Greg Evans and Karen Evans for August 07, 2016
Transcript:
Bernice: Why are there dumbbells on the bathroom counter? Luann: I'm habit stacking. Bernice: habit stacking? Luann: It's where you link a new habit that's hard to start-exercising-with an old habit you do al the time-brushing your teeth. Bernice: ah, and so you're exercising more? Luann: Actually I'm brushing my teeth less.
Templo S.U.D. about 8 years ago
If Miss DeGroot is brushing less, then she’ll be going to the dentist more.
Namrepus about 8 years ago
The dumbbells aren’t just in the bathroom.
Make Mine Marvel about 8 years ago
And this is going to help you find a new boyfriend exactly how?
Airman about 8 years ago
With a nod to technology…..the movie magazines are missing. So much for tradition…kinda sad.
Mikeyj about 8 years ago
Greg, your humour strips are still great! :)
David Huie Green AmericaIsGreatItHasUs about 8 years ago
positive reinforcementnegative reinforcement
David Huie Green AmericaIsGreatItHasUs about 8 years ago
put them by the commode and see if she slacks off
cdgar about 8 years ago
I have dumbbells at my house. I dust them off monthly. They make wonderful conversation pieces.
Make Mine Marvel about 8 years ago
I didn’t say she needed a boyfriend, it’s been a constant for a long time that she thinks that’s her main purpose in life. And yes, I’m aware, thank you, that she’s in college now, and should be focusing on other priorities.
Sisyphos about 8 years ago
Tut tut, Ms. Luann! you must brush more often—upon rising; after meals; before retiring. Save the dumbbells for your improvised home gym, with musical inspiration, too!
Mikeyj about 8 years ago
I hope she isn’t as absent minded as I am; those barbells would make short work of her teeth!
RoadTrip3500 about 8 years ago
Impressed how fast Luann changed from gray shorts to orange…
Mordock999 Premium Member about 8 years ago
Wait a Second. THAT Room Is CLEAN!
Okay Missy. WHO Are YOU and WHAT have YOU Done with the REAL Luann??
(Don’t None of the REST of You gimme that “Well Maybe Its NOT Her Room” HOO-DOO, Either! ;]
electricpostcard about 8 years ago
Some habits should never die like breathing, brushing your teeth is up there as well. Brush’em or lose’em is my motto.
æ² about 8 years ago
So then do you end up with gymgivitus?
Happy Tinkerbelle Premium Member about 8 years ago
I love the face the dog is making!
Willywise52 Premium Member about 8 years ago
But now it doesn’t matter,Lu has no one to kiss or be close to.
SukieCrandall Premium Member about 8 years ago
Well done! You made me laugh, Puzz.
whiteaj about 8 years ago
Puddles is going to college?
SukieCrandall Premium Member about 8 years ago
Puzz wrote:
I wish people would get off the “Luann-needs-a-boyfriend-now-or-her-life-has-no-meaning” bandwagon.Yes, and considering her age she is likely to date again at which point some on each side will jump up and down once more. Personally, i would like to see her discover casual dating for a while, so it does not take over her life. The late teens and early twenties are such great times to have adventures and try new things. Of course, people vary, but still…As for exercise, it is just plain healthy. People tend to think of exercise in relation to form and attracting a love interest, but more and more duplicatible work is showing many ways that physical exercise is healthy: it reduces rates of some types of intellectual loss, it helps w sugar management and with circulation, it helps maintain bone mass and Luann is still in important years on that score to help her later, it reduces tension, heck, five to ten minute bouts of aerobic exercise even help w intraoccular pressures.There are ways gym classes might help the strip characters, too. I think Tiffany might feel stronger and more capable if she learns some Tai Kwan Do and some fencing. Bernice has been having others draw her out of her shell and script. There are some athletic activities she could try that do not require being able to see a rapidly approaching ball well. (I want to see her trying other types of classes, too.). Gunther is short w short arms; he would find those useful physical features if he begins learning OWL moves like the clean and jerk.Tip to Luann across the dimensions: it is a lot easier to do squats while brushing teeth, and if you have a set minimal number you will brush your teeth longer.
SukieCrandall Premium Member about 8 years ago
Ah, i just realized… Some here woukd probably prefer that Tiff take Judo. Personally, i think that could be good for Bernice! Yoga, too.No idea about what sports for Luann, but she seems very much a team player in personality.
Airman about 8 years ago
Yes. Yes.. Heart saves my day…….and Dean works on pure, old-fashioned imagination.
jdunham about 8 years ago
Why did Luann’s shorts change color between the first and second panels?
ACTIVIST1234 about 8 years ago
Lu is wearing chameleon shorts today. The flesh tone was unwise— made people think she was going bottomless, so they switched to matching her shirt.
ACTIVIST1234 about 8 years ago
BTW- I know about this because as a young woman, I loved wearing a pair of tan short-shorts, that made people gasp (and one even shrieked). No longer, of course.
rekam Premium Member about 8 years ago
Gee, a clean room. How novel!
luann1212 about 8 years ago
Human foibles. The last couple Sunday strips have been about them, and usually they are to one extent or the other. Nobody is perfect, and Luann is everyone for that purpose, but she is OUR girl, developing into OUR woman, and she is so perfect as a comic strip human foible. And I am a Trufan and proud of it!! Keep up the good work Greg and Co.
Terminal Frost Premium Member about 8 years ago
HEY EVERYBODY!! TODAY’S STRIP WAS A JOKE!!! RELAX. GO PLAY WITH THE DOG OR SOMETHING! LOL!!
SukieCrandall Premium Member about 8 years ago
Have you noticed that Luann and Bernice appear to have lost their high school frumpy clothing?
SactoSylvia about 8 years ago
Speaking of developing good habits – I finally decided I really should start flossing regularly – just a week or two before we hear that there really isn’t any evidence to support the flossing “mandate!” Sheesh!
Schrodinger's Dog about 8 years ago
all she needs is a 10lb toothbrush!
SukieCrandall Premium Member about 8 years ago
I tend to be rather awkward but also rather strong and stubborn. When i was caring for Mom in her final illness i took two types of exercise classes. One was Tai Kwan Do, and the kicks, punches, and exercises like knuckle pushups really helped me relieve a lot of the tension i was feeling. The other, a weird choice for someone as awkward as i am was bellydance, and while i have never looked even passable doing any of the moves, the basic ones have remained great and gentle for maintaining flexibility and leg bone and muscle mass. I enjoy it, look terrible doing it, but enjoy it. Interestingly, i found it much more difficult than the Tai Kwan Do, but that is just me. People vary all over the place in what sports will serve them lifelong.
JayBluE about 8 years ago
Thank you!
31768 about 8 years ago
wow, Luann’s keeping her dorm room clean, without even knowing it!