Luann by Greg Evans and Karen Evans for September 07, 2018

uh-oh… seems like the girls’ friendship is ending

Had enough of Debbie Downer, have you?

Actually ladies, the two of you have no one to ‘blame’ but yourselves, for being “boyfriendless.” But look on the Brightside. Your arch nemesis Tiffany is practically THROWING herself at guys and she STILL doesn’t have a boyfriend either. Yet.

But of course, maybe You two don’t “Want” a guy in your life at this time. All well and good.But on the other hand, maybe you DO.

And “IF” you do, has it ever occur to You lovely ladies that maybe, just MAYBE, you’re going about this “Boyfriend Thing” all Wrong?

Just Saying……..,

Why is Ox’s hair so patchy? Trichotillomania?

Someone needs to tell Greg to bring back Quill

I didn’t think they wanted boyfriends. Luann rejects Jack, who’s interested in her. Bernice rejected Piro because of his terrible kissing.

A lot of beautiful young women are boyfriendless, that is no big deal. What will be the deal is yet to come, wait for it.

Luann, you need to showcase yourself better. Your girl-next-door vibe only send “pal” message to the guys. Look at your shirt. Fake collar with two stripes on sleeves? That is so middle school. You need a new wardrobe.

Bernice had enough of miss Debbie downer and would like a new table alone.

Luann wants a boyfriend more than anything at school. That can change for some people – but there’s not much of a hint that it will for Luann at this point.

Now, Luann and Bernice are feeling a little of what Tiffany has been feeling, being boyfriendless.

@AIRMAN: I think you’ve got the wrong ‘toon. You’re thinking of ‘Sally Forth’ and the stories about their daughter and her friends…

Don’t make jokes like that its things like these that make you loose friends

@kenhense: I don’t think you and I are reading the same ‘toon. Are you reading ’Luann Againn’? Because that’s where I see Luann stuck in the forever circle of boyfriend-boyfriend-boyfriend. I see this Luann as someone who is trying to figure out other aspects of her life. Like a possible career, since she discussed possible careers that Jack might follow with him…

@JOEPETTY: You should Google ‘Debby Downer’ if you think that someone telling someone else that they aren’t boyfriend-girlfriend is being a ‘Debby Downer’. Or maybe look in the mirror the next time you accuse someone of being a ‘Debby Downer’, since you seem to be doing a good job of that your own charmschool self.

The amazing thing about posters here: when Luann was obsessing about boyfriends, they waa-waaed about how the ‘toon was going back to high school. Now that she’s telling Bernice that she’s just pals with someone, and she’s actually telling the guy about careers he might follow instead of swooning and throwing herself at him, all the posters her are telling her how to fix herself up better so guys will get interested. Make up your minds. Do you want to read about a high school kid trying to catch a boyfriend? Go read Luann Againn.

If you don’t date, how do you expect to have a boyfriend?

Well, that was fun – same time tomorrow?

Who said misery loves company? :)

So she has no romantic intentions with Jack, but gets jealous and irritable whenever Tiffany shows interest in him? Kinda messed-up in my opinion.

How does she know Bernice doesn’t have a boyfriend? They haven’t seen each other for months.

Now would be the time for Bernice to say, “Actually, I’ve been steadily dating this guy from my biology class since May.”

Bernice don’t seem to believe at Luann and her last comment probably have offended her.I wonder if Ox know Jack

I’m not sure why Bernice wants another table. Luann didn’t insult her. She gives a pretty normal response to Bernice’s belief that she was dating Jack. “Like you, I don’t have a boyfriend.” What’s wrong with that?

I’m probably one of the few people who thought that Quill was a good match with Luann, though my initial opinion was Quill would have been better with Delta.

I’m also of the opinion that Luann mistreated Quill awfully, given that his career as an actor.

Bernice doesn’t really want to be away from her good friend, Luann. She wants to be away from the assumption that she will remain unpaired.

Luann just brushed paint on Borenice’s wall. She brushed a layer of truth.

“Borenice and Luannoying.” Best pals.

no doubt

NOW would be a good time for Tara to make an appearance and liven up this coven! :o)

Here’s a radical idea, Ladies:

Just date a guy Merely-To-Enjoy-His-Company. Don’t Kiss, Don’t Hand-Hold, Don’t Snuggle. Don’t fall in love. Just find something the two of you like doing together, and go out and just DO IT. Dinner, Bowling, Movies, Dances, Club Hopping, Dog Parks, Salamander Catching, Snipe Hunting, Beating People’s Mailboxes in with a Baseball Bat in the Middle of the Night, Doing ‘Donuts’ on Their carefully Manicured Front Lawns, You name it. (Just make SURE the Guy picks Up the Tab) There are several guys in Strip to choose from. ONE in particular that You Two have BOTH dated, and who has a proven track record. But I Digress.

Don’t Compete. Go out and have FUN. And Date More than one Guy. Get to Know THEM and They You. Tiffany USED to do that all the time in High School, and Her HEAD was on much straighter THEN, than it is NOW.

The Same thing holds True for the Guys when it comes to the Gals. ESPECIALLY for the Guys. Find a young woman in this Strip and date Her. Date Several Young Women. Jack does, and He’s a happy guy.

No Where Is it written that You have to be in “Love with Someone” to DATE them.

[DAILY RANT OUT]

PS: The Introduction of NEW Characters would also help in the dating process. Or putting Tara and Piro MORE into “Play.”

Just a thought. Juuuuuuust a THOUGHT………,

Gotta say, Luann could have been a little more compassionate in her phrasing. No, there’s nothing inherently wrong with being alone, but even when one is, they may not want to be reminded of it by someone else’s blunt observation. Luann isn’t interested in Jack romantically, and Bernice didn’t feel sparks from Piro. Fine, acknowledge that – just be tactful about it.

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Hmm. In terms of today’s comic… I see nothing wrong with (approximetly) 20-year old Luann or Bernice being “boyfriendless” at the moment. I think they have plenty of time to have, develop, and commit to relationships. It does not have to be immediate, nor does it have to be permanent or consistent. The average age of marriage is now around 27 for women and 29 for men. So…. IMO…. being NOT currently in a relationship at 20…. no big deal.

One thing that I am hopeful about (but it may turn out to only be a pipe dream) is that Luann’s comment about Bernice being “boyfriendless” may actually be a segue into having next week be where Bernice talks more about her Summer. Greg could even potentially have Bernice state more concrete ideas about her interest or lack of interest in Piro. I think it would be interesting to have a week where Bernice and her ideas is a focus would be very nice.

@TYGE: If you think of characters in a ‘toon as being witches, maybe it’s time for you to read something where you approve of the characters more.

Please, a moment of silence for our friend who has fallen into the friendzone….

Call the 911, obviously these two have lost the use of their arms! Simultaneous strokes?

Lol Luan

wait’ll we see what Ox is hiding behind his back!

I’m not thrilled either girl is spending more time discussing a Mrs. degree more than Hey, have you considered where your going to apply for jobs or grad school? How are you prepping? If your more interested in boyfriends than careers, that’s fine (seriously, no one can afford a house in California on a single income anymore), but you can get a boyfriend and work a waitress job (about as well paying and steady as childcare at at this point) rather than spending money on collage level classes and wasting a perfectly good class seat. Bernice seems to get that. Not sure Luann does.

Luann, not the most brilliant comment on your part.

Why is Berniece such a b_tch??

Should also mention this is why Luann should really not be giving Fay (or anyone) dating advice. Even in high school I’d be wary of a taking a single, judgmental, poorly dressed teachers advice on how to date.

“The Flooding Of Denial”

“The Deline Of The Romance Empire”

“That’s What Friend Zones Are For” (♬)

“Be Unkind, And Re-mind!”

“Spare The Camraderie, And Spoil The Child’s Lunch”

“Like A 10 Iron On The Green? Well, Guess That’s One Way To Putt It…”

“You Hit The Nail On The Head… With A Crossbow”

“Glasses Half Full, Of Salty Water”

“Imaginary Druthers: ‘Never Disagree!’ " (♪)

“How Fast Can You Typecast?”

“This Table’s Taken…. But We’re Not”

or

“One Flew Straight Over The Cukoo’s Head”

I can see why Bernice would want another table. She didn’t like Luann’s choice of table whine.

So does this mean Bernice is an item with the poet young man? Can’t remember his name at the moment.

Screw Quill, lighten up on Bernice. And she isn’t reacting properly when the truth is slung back at her as true friends can do.

Luann telling the truth about how it isn’t.

Aww! The bestie’s in a snit!

Just calm her down, Oxford. You’re the Peacemaker here….

Who is the person in the hat by the counter? A new person? Just decoration? This whole week seems to be building towards some interesting event.

Luann, if you keep bluntly insulting your friends, you won’t have any. Dork.

Man, Luann is so THICK sometimes. Ugh. Luckily Bernice knows this and will move past it and hopefully Jack will stick around long enough for Luann to get a CLUE.