Oh Luann is kind of a peer mentor eh? Interesting. Where will that lead? Success for Jack with her encouragement? Closer regard, and romantic relationship? Or just a good friendship? He is a decent sort it is becoming increasingly clear. I know tons of troll bot comments will comment, but I think this is a side of our main character that is very attractive no matter how it turns out.
Of course Jack needs courses in chemistry for his vet tech agenda. But I’m not sure why Luann needs courses in chemistry for her teaching agenda.presumably directed at young kids.
Jack is definitely looking and sounding like a more likeable character. Am not sure if Luann is going to fall for him though. In real life, though, she’d probably fall head over heels in love with him and each would be leaders in their favorite careers. They are both alike, really.
I had a g/f in college who was a vet tech. My favorite story she told was how they used the old x-ray gloves to handle angry cats. She proudly said they hadn’t found a cat yet who could get through the heavy lead lining.
Vet techs are wonderful and very good career choices… but only if that is really what a student wants. But, many students mistakenly think it is a path that can easily then migrate into stepping into a DVM program. Unfortunately is not particularly successful in doing that and students often have to backtrack and take significantly more courses.
Pahdon me while I toot my own horn. I predicted he’d dropped football yesterday. (Yeay me!)
Back when, I also commented that we would look back on the dog park episode as a sea change in the Jack and Luann relationship. Jack’s physical appearance continues to improve. Jack keeps appearing in episodes linked closely with Luann. I’m thinking Jack and Luann will wind up something like Gunther and Tiff for now. As in tutor/friend with “chemistry.” Though who will tutor whom may yet to be decided. [Yes. I meant that both ways. Classroom and relationship.] :o)
AND Jack takes Luann’s advice and gives up his dream of football and the potential 9 figure salary, eventually realizing as well that he’s been steered in that direction throughout school because he really isn’t up for the kind of courses that are needed. When he looks back at his failed career he’ll at least be a forty-year-old fitness instructor at a franchise gym….Thanks, Luann!
He is a lot less likely to die young from repeated head injuries that way. RIP American football. Like tobacco, it was fun having you around while we thought you were harmless.
Interestingly, on June 4, 2012, Bernice states that she wants to be a veterinarian, and Luann wants to be a thermodynamics astrophysicist. Perhaps Bernice can be a help to Jack if she is still on that track (which I doubt).
I really like Jacks character. Greg has taken him from a one dimensional cliche to a actual likable guy. Personally hope there is romance brewing between these two.
I’m on the fence about this situation. If chaperoned dates were still in fashion, I’d say ‘okay’; would I trust him if they had a singles’ date? Not yet.
Templo S.U.D. over 6 years ago
“I am so smart! I am so smart! S-M-R-T… I mean S-M-A-R-T!” ~Homer Jay Simpson
Wilkins068 over 6 years ago
Using his head to plow through linebackers? I was wondering why the top of his head was so flat.
SactoSylvia over 6 years ago
I hope he’s not taking all those classes in one semester – that would be quite the class load!
Robin Harwood over 6 years ago
Better use for your head.
howtheduck over 6 years ago
That “smart” joke is so corny, it seems like a dad joke Luann would have gotten from her father.
luann1212 over 6 years ago
Oh Luann is kind of a peer mentor eh? Interesting. Where will that lead? Success for Jack with her encouragement? Closer regard, and romantic relationship? Or just a good friendship? He is a decent sort it is becoming increasingly clear. I know tons of troll bot comments will comment, but I think this is a side of our main character that is very attractive no matter how it turns out.
Cheapskate0 over 6 years ago
Today is better than the first three installments this week.
DaJellyBelly over 6 years ago
Seeing Jack & Luanne reminded me of the John Cougar Mellencamp song “Jack & Dianne.” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h04CH9YZcpI ;-)
Joe1962 over 6 years ago
Is jack wasting his time or is Luann playing hard to get. I don’t know what else he can do to say that he is interested in Luann!!!!
Mordock999 Premium Member over 6 years ago
WOW, Jack is has given up ‘Football??’
This Guy IS Serious! About His studies, that is.
Jack may need some ‘help’ getting thru courses. And Three guess who his “study buddy” is gonna be.GreasyOldTam over 6 years ago
Don’t all those classes have prerequisites? Yeah, I know, I know, it’s only a cartoon.
kenhense over 6 years ago
Of course Jack needs courses in chemistry for his vet tech agenda. But I’m not sure why Luann needs courses in chemistry for her teaching agenda.presumably directed at young kids.
Troglodyte over 6 years ago
Heads hurt and brains smart – doesn’t everybody know that? ;)
Rosette over 6 years ago
“A smart” oh gosh.
kfccanada over 6 years ago
Jack is definitely looking and sounding like a more likeable character. Am not sure if Luann is going to fall for him though. In real life, though, she’d probably fall head over heels in love with him and each would be leaders in their favorite careers. They are both alike, really.
Aladar30 Premium Member over 6 years ago
It will be the hurt you feel when your brain growing. A positive hurt.
NeedaChuckle Premium Member over 6 years ago
I flunked organic chemistry twice.
dlkrueger33 over 6 years ago
I think his head hurts because somebody must have hit him on it as a baby and that’s why it has a funny shape.
jagedlo over 6 years ago
At least you won’t have to worry about CTE’s later in life, Jack!
JayBluE over 6 years ago
“Off The Gridiron”
“I Used To Get A Such A Kick Out Of Football!”
“Found A New Field”
“A Ball? I Think I’ll Pass!”
“I Put Time And Money In It, But I Won’t Get A Quarterback”
“A Class Ring, Around The Scholar”
“Debate And Tackle”
or
“How I Got Rid Of Athletes’ Foot”
Wizard of Ahz-no relation over 6 years ago
I had a g/f in college who was a vet tech. My favorite story she told was how they used the old x-ray gloves to handle angry cats. She proudly said they hadn’t found a cat yet who could get through the heavy lead lining.
maxiesmom2 Premium Member over 6 years ago
I know my head would hurt if I had to take all those classes! Good for Jack.
GirlGeek Premium Member over 6 years ago
I’m kinda proud of Jack. He’s breaking that jock stereotype
Ignatz Premium Member over 6 years ago
I guess that explains why the vet tech thing led to Fit Up. He’s dropping sports, so he needs to stay in shape some other way.
David Huie Green LoveJoyAndPeace over 6 years ago
Sweeter and sweeter.
Pipe Tobacco over 6 years ago
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I am happy that Jack has found a pathway that interests him! I like the interactions here between Jack and Luann.
I still think it would be valuable for Jack to give some thought to whether he really wants to be a) a vet tech, b) a veterinarian, or c) just is interested in the direction of biology sort of work. It he is more ambiguous about his final career path © or if he is certain he would like to be a veterinarian (b)… he would be better off taking a more traditional set of courses designed to complete a biology major rather than the courses that are typical in (a) a vet tech program. The vet tech program courses tend to be very much associate degree specific and focused on specifically the GOAL of being a vet tech. They do not transfer well into a program leading to an undergraduate major that moves a student towards a DVM (doctorate in veterinary medicine).
Vet techs are wonderful and very good career choices… but only if that is really what a student wants. But, many students mistakenly think it is a path that can easily then migrate into stepping into a DVM program. Unfortunately is not particularly successful in doing that and students often have to backtrack and take significantly more courses.
Tyge over 6 years ago
Pahdon me while I toot my own horn. I predicted he’d dropped football yesterday. (Yeay me!)
Back when, I also commented that we would look back on the dog park episode as a sea change in the Jack and Luann relationship. Jack’s physical appearance continues to improve. Jack keeps appearing in episodes linked closely with Luann. I’m thinking Jack and Luann will wind up something like Gunther and Tiff for now. As in tutor/friend with “chemistry.” Though who will tutor whom may yet to be decided. [Yes. I meant that both ways. Classroom and relationship.] :o)
Schrodinger's Dog over 6 years ago
yes, brainwork can hurt. That’s why so many avoid it ..fear of injury.
Code the Enforcer over 6 years ago
If Jack puts the drive he did into the football games, he’ll do fine!! “GET SMART!!”
kennowenster over 6 years ago
AND Jack takes Luann’s advice and gives up his dream of football and the potential 9 figure salary, eventually realizing as well that he’s been steered in that direction throughout school because he really isn’t up for the kind of courses that are needed. When he looks back at his failed career he’ll at least be a forty-year-old fitness instructor at a franchise gym….Thanks, Luann!
seismic-2 Premium Member over 6 years ago
Well, now we now more about Jack’s course of study than we do about Luann’s.
ron over 6 years ago
He is a lot less likely to die young from repeated head injuries that way. RIP American football. Like tobacco, it was fun having you around while we thought you were harmless.
Scoutmaster77 over 6 years ago
Hmmm… no chemistry yet?
Nick Danger over 6 years ago
If Jack was getting a football scholarship, then he may not be able to afford college anymore…
Schrodinger's Dog over 6 years ago
Gee, Jack playing could have been an excuse for Tiff to break out her old cheerleader outfit ( and stare at it not being able to fit in it anymore!) .
Brdshtt Premium Member over 6 years ago
Interestingly, on June 4, 2012, Bernice states that she wants to be a veterinarian, and Luann wants to be a thermodynamics astrophysicist. Perhaps Bernice can be a help to Jack if she is still on that track (which I doubt).
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https://www.gocomics.com/luann/2012/06/04
bakana over 6 years ago
But, Study Hurt goes away.
Traumatic Brain Injuries are more Permanent.
Mijo94 over 6 years ago
Aww, I’m proud and happy for Jack. That’s wonderful
RSH over 6 years ago
yes. glad to see that Jack is quitting football. Hopefully he won’t have any brain injuries later on.
STACEY MARSHALL Premium Member over 6 years ago
No pain, no gain.
Sisyphos over 6 years ago
Good for you, Jack (unless you really miss football). Luann says the right thing, more or less….
asrialfeeple over 6 years ago
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uXILNncQwH4
washatkc over 6 years ago
I really like Jacks character. Greg has taken him from a one dimensional cliche to a actual likable guy. Personally hope there is romance brewing between these two.
Cavenee Lonnie Premium Member over 6 years ago
Go for it Jack you’ll do great!
kfccanada over 6 years ago
I’m on the fence about this situation. If chaperoned dates were still in fashion, I’d say ‘okay’; would I trust him if they had a singles’ date? Not yet.