Luann by Greg Evans and Karen Evans for September 25, 2016
Transcript:
Tiffany: Are all quarts the same? Gunther: No, Tiffany. There are many different ones: surpreme courts, courts of appeals, district courts, municipal courts- Tiffany: Um...ok. So is a quart of yogurt the same as a quart of oj? Gunther: Oh-quart. Well, yogurt is measure by weight, while OJ is a liquid amount. So they're the same, but different. Tiffany: Y'know, Gunther, I never understand anything you say in our study sessions. Gunther: Ditto. Yet we both learn so much!
Templo S.U.D. over 8 years ago
two of a kind
Argythree over 8 years ago
OK, Gunther, I give up. What have either of you learned?
beb01 over 8 years ago
Gunther’s learned so much… except to shave.
Brdshtt Premium Member over 8 years ago
I do not know if it is my monitor or not, but it seems that the farther Tiffany’s chest is out, the more Gunther’s sinks in.
nossmf over 8 years ago
Trying to monitor food intake, a cup of cereal is NOT the same as a cup of milk…
Mikeyj over 8 years ago
Would have been much funnier, if Gunther had heard “Quartz” (And more believable)
Mikeyj over 8 years ago
Rose quartz, quartz with feldspar, quartz with black flakes of mica…
Mikeyj over 8 years ago
Gunther is doing the old “Archie” thing, he has study dates with 2 girls, at the same time! :p
Mikeyj over 8 years ago
I think Gunther could use an ear trumpet
Luanaphile over 8 years ago
Still good to see Tiff.
Luanaphile over 8 years ago
he should talk about a quart of feathers and a quart of lead
spikelovesmusic over 8 years ago
I just learned that Gunther has once again lost any sense of fashion, if the coloring person is following directions. The turquoise compact discs on his sweater clash mightily with the pea green shirt.
spikelovesmusic over 8 years ago
What has Gunther learned? If he wants to become a drag queen for Halloween (or some other special occasion,) Tiffany is the one to consult.
dadoctah over 8 years ago
Actually, she’s supposed to be studying quartz. For geology class. Explain it to her in terms of jewelry and “healing crystals” and she should have no problem.
Sisterdame over 8 years ago
He he. I like this one. Absolutely right for my “sunday mood”. These two are so cute & clueless together.
JayBluE over 8 years ago
“The following strip is Educational and Informative!….Or close enough….pretty much….sort of….” – “…And no homophones were harmed, in the making of this strip….”
JayBluE over 8 years ago
“Same Difference”“Crystal Unclear”“Don’t Be Silica!”“People In Glass Houses Shouldn’t Throw Minerals Around”“Feldspar-ing Sessions”“A Quart Of Quartz Is A Quirky Quark”“The Peoples’ Quart”“Interpret-zels Make Me Crackers”“Half Court, Full Press”“A Court Is No Slam Dunk”“Five’ll Getcha Tennis’“Meet Me At Court…And Bring Your Racket”“A Window In The Language Barrier”“Concepts….What A Reality!”“Understanding Is Overrated”or“A Quart Of Public Opinion”
JayBluE over 8 years ago
In a way, it reminds me of Jessica Simpson, and her previously infamous “Chicken Of The Sea musings”… -(Or go to https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k2h72aXVP8o )
Ottodesu over 8 years ago
USA quarts only apply for the USA and its territories.It is 32 fluid ounces.The old British quart (yes, they went metric) is 40 fluid ounces.The fluid ounce is the same size in both systems.
melakem Premium Member over 8 years ago
A quart is a liquid measure of volume and capacity. The weight of whatever one has a quart of has no bearing on the fact that it is a quart by volume. Luanaphile has it right; Gunther should talk about a quart of feathers and a quart of lead. (On a separate subject, I like the colors used for Gunther’s outfit.)
Busrayne over 8 years ago
Yes, you DO learn so much – about each other.
Mordock999 Premium Member over 8 years ago
“Quarts,” SMORTS!
Gunther! FOR-GET “OJ,” Who is up for Parole next year, and MEASURE Tiffany for Something. I Dunno! Work it into Your Enginnering Project. You know, “Load Bearing and Comparitive Bra Sizes,” or some such. Have Tiff and Lu standing side by side for Demonstration Purposes, in Your Class. With Luck, maybe the Two of them will Start Fighting.
You’ll get at least a “B+.”
OneTime59 over 8 years ago
As Emily Latella might have said: “Oh, that’s different. Never mind.”
fuzzbucket Premium Member over 8 years ago
Why doesn’t he either grow a beard or shave?
NeedaChuckle Premium Member over 8 years ago
It is confusing between Oz and Fl Oz. I do everything by gram weight now when cooking to simplify most things. Not a big deal with most stuff but great when baking or canning vegetables.
blackdawne over 8 years ago
Now on to Sex Ed.
old_timey_dude over 8 years ago
Gunther is gay. Can we please get on with this plot line immediately?
SukieCrandall Premium Member over 8 years ago
Wait till she asks him about concentations. I used to have a miserable time with some posters who would mention the volume of a med, without knowing that some come in different concentrations, because they would not understand that the weight of the med in the dose was what mattered, so along w the volume there was a need to have the concentration to do the little math problem and figure the dose the ferret was getting. Some could finally see the importance when i showed with simple math because they would grasp the basic multiplication when numbers were compared (as in 10 is twice as big as 5), but for some people i had to first explain concentration as thinking of a broth vs a thicker soup with the ingredients blended in, how both have liquid measurements but the latter has more of the solids in the same volume.
billdaviswords over 8 years ago
So they’re in college and learning about “quartz”?
billdaviswords over 8 years ago
dang autocorrect: “quarts”
billdaviswords over 8 years ago
Don’t make this about color, spikeline… :)
davidweinstock over 8 years ago
are quarks the same as quartz?
luann1212 over 8 years ago
Quart or courts, its makes no real difference, they make a cute couple of “friends.” Tiffany is more vulnerable and human, but so trusting with Gunther, and Gunther is so kind, understanding, and while still a wonk, is really such a treasure to her. Whether it will, or should, develop into something more remains a subject of speculation, but I am happy, as a Trufan, to see the character development and the characteristics this relationship is showing in the strip. I still want Rosa to come back, but it is nice to see Tiff and Gunther together and have a relief from the wedding arc, but where does this go, or is it just a Sunday intermission?
locake over 8 years ago
Quarts and Courts don’t sound alike. He could have heard Quartz and thought of minerals. But not judicial courts.
locake over 8 years ago
What did either one learn from this study session?
locake over 8 years ago
Gunther brings out the best in Tiffany. She is a nicer, more likeable person around him.
ron over 8 years ago
And all because Americans are too stubborn to use the Metric system even though the Congress adopted it over a century ago.
gocomics over 8 years ago
I’ve learned that Gunther has no idea what a quart is.
seismic-2 Premium Member over 8 years ago
If yogurt were measured by weight, then it would be expressed in ounces, not quarts. Are we really supposed to believe that Gunther has taken a course in engineering?
blunebottle over 8 years ago
It has always amused me that people and places that have resisted changing to metric and continue to use avoirdupois in all other contexts never had a problem for the last 100 years understanding what an 8mm, 16mm or 35mm camera was. Or their lens sizes.
SukieCrandall Premium Member over 8 years ago
Converting people over means having then comfy w the measures. The best way is through kids, but not just using the numbers in core classes. Instead, every day applications are needed: sewing, carpentry, auto repair, cooking. Visualizing what a measurement means involves using it often, developing a habit of thinking in those sizes.
SukieCrandall Premium Member over 8 years ago
Now, if Gunther wanted to really confuse Tiffany, he could introduce her to the old Danish Number System:http://www.olestig.dk/dansk/numbers.htmlAnd you thought Roman Numerals got weird for calculations… ;-)
kenhense over 8 years ago
Gunther – Try to learn more about what’s in front of your eyes!
TexanAtHeart over 8 years ago
Cute interaction between these two. I was afraid from this week’s strip with Luann teasing Gunther about measuring her, that Greg was going to take us back to Luann and Gunther- ick.
I agree with Bird, and I’ll take it a step further. Gunther has looked more mature until this week, Broader chest, stronger jawline, more intense eyes. I like this sweeter disposition from his pre-Peruvian days, but it was good to see him mature. The sweater vests have go to go. Nobody, not even nerds, wear them. This Gunther looks like a high school freshman with scraggly beard. Bleck. The others have been allowed to mature and stay fashionable current; do the same for Gunther, please.
tubgrape over 8 years ago
I think these two should fall in love. What a powerful story line you could have. Both characters could be so dynamic. You would potentially have material for another powerful Brad/Toni storyline.
Sisyphos over 8 years ago
I understand Tiffany well enough. But Gunther is definitely much, much harder to suss out.I vote Tiffany.
Airman over 8 years ago
Several years ago, and I can’t locate it, Gunther and Rosa had a very similar conversation and came to a very similar conclusion. Rosa told Gunther about her dad who was an ambassador and how she had lived in several countries. Gunther said his life had been nothing like that and noted how different they were. Rosa said despite the different backgrounds, they were still very much alike. This was the beginning of their romance. Now its Gunther’s turn to note that he and Tiffany have discovered that they have some common ground. Could this be the start of an actual relationship? Despite the comments of die hard snipers, Gunther is not gay and is capable of a very torrid romance with Tiffany. However, I think she will have to make the first move.
JPuzzleWhiz over 8 years ago
SAD, LATE-BREAKING NEWS:A great from the world of golf has “holed out”.Arnold Palmer, passed away today at the age of 87.He has (hopefully) gone to that great “18th Hole” in Heaven.R. I. P. to a golf immortal.
Schrodinger's Dog over 8 years ago
“R. I. P. to a golf immortal.”
That makes me very sad. I’m from the same hometown area. I met him once. Very sad.
colcam over 8 years ago
Quarts are always volume, the confusion would be if it was ounces, where the measure could be weight or volume.
Argythree over 8 years ago
SPOILER
Someone has made an appearance with a comment that angers Gunther. And it’s not Mr. Gray.
Argythree over 8 years ago
he world lost a very good guy with the death of Arnold Palmer. Besides being a sports star, he has been very involved in charitable work. Here in Central Florida, he was responsible for starting the fund raising for not just one but two hospitals. One takes care of critically ill children and newborns.
Mr. Palmer set an example that may never be equaled.
sactiger over 8 years ago
I still think these two crazy kids should hook up, IMHO.
Vorticia over 8 years ago
Make-out already…!
wingrest about 8 years ago
how did she get out of high school? even worse how did she get out of grade school?