If Gunther were handsome & truly charming – Luann would have gone for it a long time ago – and so would some other women. At this moment – Luann is trying really hard to frame her buddy Gunther in the best possible light.
In the last panel, he has his arm around her. It is becoming more automatic. There might be hope for him yet…
.
I predict … – …no – never mind. We’ll see how this plays out. I will say, what they are both looking for is already right there. No need to hit the “submit” button.
Now Gunny, as the fans recoil in Absolute Horror at Luann’s Warm and Glowing Opinion of You, May I offer a some of suggestions?
1) And some point turn and tell Lu in a low but sincere tone of voice: “Luann? Thanks for helping me. You are truly the BEST/ONLY Friend I’ve Ever Had!”
2) Give Her a smile and a long look deep into her eyes. You’ll start to see her eyes swelling with tears.
3) Offer to show your appreciation for all her help by cooking a 5 course meal at her parents house where the entire DeGroot Clan is invited.
4) It’s okay if she invites Jack. In fact, its a GOOD idea. But (And Listen Carefully) MAKE-SURE-PRU-IS-INVITED!
5) After everyone is stuffed to the Gills and the after dinner small begins, make sure you have friendly little “chats” with everyone.
See that Big but Lovable Lug? He’s Jack Lu’s next B/F. No, I don’t “get it” either, but he’s Nice guy. A bit Clumsy, but Nice, sorta. He can show YOU how to put on some much needed Muscle, in exchange for You helping him with his studies. Plus, he knows all the swinging local clubs where the Hot Chicks hang out. Just watch where you place you feet when you’re around him in the weight room. The poor guy has been known to break bones.
Luann’s parents need no introduction. BUT be SURE to get in GOOD with Your future In-Laws.
And then there’s Pru. A Sweet and Classy Lady! Impress Her. Why? Because when she’s at work and Your WORTHLESS Scumbag of a “Roommate” complains about living with You, Pru will say: “Nonsense Les! I’ve met Gunther and he’s VERY Nice!” Les will jump right out of his rotten skin! Pru is Les’ BEST Friend. Make Pru YOUR Friend! It will divide her loyalty to Les. Plus be a GREAT source of useful clandestine intel on him!
That’s all for now. Next time we’ll talk about doing some Conciliatory Gulag Cooking for your “Roommate.” And how to garish his meals with small doses of Ridian-6.
Stop putting yourself down, Gunth. You’re basically a decent guy and most of your friends see it even if you don’t. Get that chin up and go out there! You might be pleasantly surprised with the results.
In the span of 2 days, Gunther has put on about 15 lbs. Folks were mentioning before that he is often drawn anorexically so now here’s some flesh: poof!
For all his talk of “rejection”, we never see Gunther asking anyone for dates, because it would be out of character for him to do so. Maybe this story arc will be a way of getting someone to introduce herself to him via the app, and thereby add a new character to the cast as a romantic interest for Gunther? Maybe someone who’s big on sewing, household items, and milk and cookies from Mom?
Make no mistake… this is the same Gunther who fought his mother, “tooth and nail”, over Al Gray. The same Gunther who can turn into “The Incredible Sulk”, and sometimes trips over his own feet… and (sometimes neurotic) tongue… running and speaking with good intentions, in what he feels, is to protect people…and he’s “more careful and cautious than a sloth and a snake in a room full of legos on the floor”, even about things like what to wear…and overreacts, when things don’t go his way…but he isn’t lecherous, crude and creepy….and you don’t have to worry about him double crossing you! g
-Guess that’s also why GnK had Les and Gunth become roommates, to play off the contrasting opposites of the two…
It would be interesting to hear Gunther’s idea of his profile.
So many commenters want Gunther to change. But change into who? And how will Gunther-Prime fit into the strip? N0! Gunther must be accepted and loved for who he is. It would be easier and more organic for one of the female characters already in the strip to come to a realization that Gunther would make an excellent long-term, maybe life, partner.
The problem G&K have is that the only character whose relationship that they’ve allowed to develop long term is Brad and Toni.
I see a strong hint of possible relationship here: first Gunther is being very affectionate to Luann, and she does not seem to mind. Has his hands on her shoulder(s), drawn to be standing in her personal space, something one does not do unless the other person allows it without protest, and she is “pretending” what she really thinks about Gunther. Maybe she will realize, hey the young man I really like has been here all along. Gunther is NOT a WIMP, contrary to some poster’s opinion, he has some insecurities, but I bet James Bond (also a fantasy character) had to get over some himself, and nobody would call genteel brute a wimp. In fact I could see Gunther being an undercover agent, but I think he will just be rich and famous eventually. So, Luann could do worse. Of course if she and Gunther should become “sweet” on each other there will be quite a disturbance in the Luanniverse.
The very next time you go shopping for clothes for yourself? Be sure to take Luann or Tiffany WITH You. And let THEM pick out what you should wear. Make it fun and treat them to Lunch or Dinner afterwards.
When I was a senior in college, a tall, handsome, charming guy was in love with me, but we had no chemistry and nothing in common. All the senior girls were getting married, and my family and close friends said I was “crazy” when I wouldn’t marry him. They all told me what a “perfect couple” we’d make. My own mother told me I “wasn’t trying hard enough”, and that I should “make myself like him” because he was such a “good catch.” I TRIED to be attracted to him, but just couldn’t. Despite the tremendous pressure on me to marry him, I went my own way. Exactly one and a half years later, I met my husband, who is the love of my life. It was as though I’d known him forever, and I knew immediately that he was the one for me. We’ve been happily married for nearly 50 years. There is entirely too much pressure to marry because of externals. It’s like finding a perfect piece for a jigsaw puzzle that should fit but just doesn’t. You can’t force it.
While I think Luann does feel those qualities are seen in Gunther, and it is apparent that Gunther does not see those qualities in himself, the one potentially positive outcome of this could be….
An awakening in Gunther that he can portray himself in the fashion Luann describes if he would simply try to be more outside of himself emotionally. Luann, having known Gunther for so many years can see these attributes after all this time. But, because Gunther is generally very closed off emotionally…. chance meetings, brief dates, and other short encounters with new potential female companions do not typically have enough time for his good attributes to be revealed.
Gunther needs to be more OPEN with others about himself and who he is…. in this way, on those brief encounters, a potential female companion may be able to catch the glimmer of the array of good qualities that Gunther has…. and give him a shot. But, it really needs Gunther being more open with others about himself.
Yes, but now question becomes how will he react that now Luann has shown that she actually believes what she wrote of him? He could turn around and say, so (you) really think that about me? Wow! Interesting to see where that leads or say just (thanks) for the compliment to be polite and I’ll consider it. This could either end in them connecting on some level or just a pass and go. Tomorrow should be interesting. Or Gunther lastly just have a shocked look and this series ends to rotate on to the next week’s series. Either way not much room to proceed any further here. Luann probably just trying hard to help and encourage her friend. He really needs a dose of self confidence to say the least.
Oh, good grief! Is Luann’s well-hidden, long-simmering Love for Gunny manifesting? Is she not yet self-aware enough? Or is this just yet another tease from Greg and Karen? (Who, BTW, just a day or so ago posted a nice TV interview over on that social networking site….)
Gunther is executing a “Kino touch”. If the lady feels ok with that it’s very easy to take things further. You’ve just broke the touch barrier. Those are not innocent touches. It’s like floating a trial balloon with the intention to lead somewhere. Be aware if someone tries that on your boy/girlfriend.
Just a brief comment even though I have replied to some very interesting ones made by the crew here, including some new people. Stay here it’s fun, addictive but mostly a nice little break in your day. I even like to make sure I try to buy newspapers at airports all over the USA, particularly if Luann is in them (lets off the NY Times, or Wall St. Journal, but I think our girl is in the Washington Post). Anyway is this the precursor for these two to realize how great they are, and how they might be really good for each other? I think, MD and others, that it would be a great thing if they did. Passion would not be a problem I bet, and Gunther would for sure become very successful, and Luann would be both doing what she wants professionally, and for sure there would be little Gunther’s and Luann’s presently. Projection I know but that could be a future for them. It’s up to Greg and Karen in the end.
Templo S.U.D. over 5 years ago
Yeah. Over-hype?
capricorn9th over 5 years ago
Gunther! She is typing how she SEES you! Pay attention! No joking.
jagedlo over 5 years ago
No, Gunther, she’s got you down to a T!
AnyFace over 5 years ago
They’ve broken the touch barrier already in this arc.
How far do you think things will go …? ✨Baarorso over 5 years ago
Gunth, GRAB THE BLOODY PHONE FROM HER AND HIT “ERASE”!
sar over 5 years ago
Luann please, you are ruining my dream of Gunter and Tiffany
kenhense over 5 years ago
If Gunther were handsome & truly charming – Luann would have gone for it a long time ago – and so would some other women. At this moment – Luann is trying really hard to frame her buddy Gunther in the best possible light.
Brdshtt Premium Member over 5 years ago
In the last panel, he has his arm around her. It is becoming more automatic. There might be hope for him yet…
.
I predict … – …no – never mind. We’ll see how this plays out. I will say, what they are both looking for is already right there. No need to hit the “submit” button.
Mordock999 Premium Member over 5 years ago
Awwwww! These two look so Cute, together!
Now Gunny, as the fans recoil in Absolute Horror at Luann’s Warm and Glowing Opinion of You, May I offer a some of suggestions?
1) And some point turn and tell Lu in a low but sincere tone of voice: “Luann? Thanks for helping me. You are truly the BEST/ONLY Friend I’ve Ever Had!”
2) Give Her a smile and a long look deep into her eyes. You’ll start to see her eyes swelling with tears.
3) Offer to show your appreciation for all her help by cooking a 5 course meal at her parents house where the entire DeGroot Clan is invited.
4) It’s okay if she invites Jack. In fact, its a GOOD idea. But (And Listen Carefully) MAKE-SURE-PRU-IS-INVITED!
5) After everyone is stuffed to the Gills and the after dinner small begins, make sure you have friendly little “chats” with everyone.
See that Big but Lovable Lug? He’s Jack Lu’s next B/F. No, I don’t “get it” either, but he’s Nice guy. A bit Clumsy, but Nice, sorta. He can show YOU how to put on some much needed Muscle, in exchange for You helping him with his studies. Plus, he knows all the swinging local clubs where the Hot Chicks hang out. Just watch where you place you feet when you’re around him in the weight room. The poor guy has been known to break bones.
Luann’s parents need no introduction. BUT be SURE to get in GOOD with Your future In-Laws.
And then there’s Pru. A Sweet and Classy Lady! Impress Her. Why? Because when she’s at work and Your WORTHLESS Scumbag of a “Roommate” complains about living with You, Pru will say: “Nonsense Les! I’ve met Gunther and he’s VERY Nice!” Les will jump right out of his rotten skin! Pru is Les’ BEST Friend. Make Pru YOUR Friend! It will divide her loyalty to Les. Plus be a GREAT source of useful clandestine intel on him!
That’s all for now. Next time we’ll talk about doing some Conciliatory Gulag Cooking for your “Roommate.” And how to garish his meals with small doses of Ridian-6.
Faith :) over 5 years ago
Aw, this is cute! It’s adorable that she sees him that way after all they’ve been through together. Hope they stay friends for a long time.
Ruth Brown over 5 years ago
Strange, didn’t this start with her calling him a prude?
Troglodyte over 5 years ago
Stop putting yourself down, Gunth. You’re basically a decent guy and most of your friends see it even if you don’t. Get that chin up and go out there! You might be pleasantly surprised with the results.
jmcenanly over 5 years ago
To quote Yoda, “Looking for someone? Found someone you have!”
drewpamon over 5 years ago
Well nobody ever said that Luann was a good judge of character.
JayBluE over 5 years ago
If ever there were a “Wonder Years” moment… this would be it.
JayBluE over 5 years ago
“Charged With: Potential”
“A Miner, For A Heart Of Gold” (♩)
“It Takes (Some) Esteem, To Iron Out The Wrinkles”
“He’s The Apple Of My Eye, Cos He Has Appeal”
“Magnum Opus, In Progress”
“Call Him Cole…Cos He’s Under Pressure!”
“A Diamond, In The Roughly Good Friends Kind Of Way”
“Shelly Clutches A Pearl”
“The Taming Of The Misconstrued”
“I’ve Got My Characterize On You!”
or
“Always The Brides’ Maid… But Never First, In The Buffet Line”
sueb1863 over 5 years ago
“I’m also paranoid, have anger management issues, and am emotionally chained to my mother!”
31768 over 5 years ago
He keeps putting himself down he will be the perennial friend
Fiammata over 5 years ago
In the span of 2 days, Gunther has put on about 15 lbs. Folks were mentioning before that he is often drawn anorexically so now here’s some flesh: poof!
Gradual is all like ‘no’.
seismic-2 Premium Member over 5 years ago
For all his talk of “rejection”, we never see Gunther asking anyone for dates, because it would be out of character for him to do so. Maybe this story arc will be a way of getting someone to introduce herself to him via the app, and thereby add a new character to the cast as a romantic interest for Gunther? Maybe someone who’s big on sewing, household items, and milk and cookies from Mom?
JayBluE over 5 years ago
Make no mistake… this is the same Gunther who fought his mother, “tooth and nail”, over Al Gray. The same Gunther who can turn into “The Incredible Sulk”, and sometimes trips over his own feet… and (sometimes neurotic) tongue… running and speaking with good intentions, in what he feels, is to protect people…and he’s “more careful and cautious than a sloth and a snake in a room full of legos on the floor”, even about things like what to wear…and overreacts, when things don’t go his way…but he isn’t lecherous, crude and creepy….and you don’t have to worry about him double crossing you! g
-Guess that’s also why GnK had Les and Gunth become roommates, to play off the contrasting opposites of the two…
6foot6 over 5 years ago
Uh-oh! Friend Zone Breached!!!! ABORT! ABORT!! ABORT!!!
Denver Reader Premium Member over 5 years ago
Bringing back Rosa?
Tyge over 5 years ago
It would be interesting to hear Gunther’s idea of his profile.
So many commenters want Gunther to change. But change into who? And how will Gunther-Prime fit into the strip? N0! Gunther must be accepted and loved for who he is. It would be easier and more organic for one of the female characters already in the strip to come to a realization that Gunther would make an excellent long-term, maybe life, partner.
The problem G&K have is that the only character whose relationship that they’ve allowed to develop long term is Brad and Toni.
Airman over 5 years ago
They’ve been riding this “friend” thing forever, time to cross the line….just a little, and see what happens.
BJShipley1 over 5 years ago
“Genteel”? Geez, why not wear a fedora in the profile pic while you’re at it?
luann1212 over 5 years ago
I see a strong hint of possible relationship here: first Gunther is being very affectionate to Luann, and she does not seem to mind. Has his hands on her shoulder(s), drawn to be standing in her personal space, something one does not do unless the other person allows it without protest, and she is “pretending” what she really thinks about Gunther. Maybe she will realize, hey the young man I really like has been here all along. Gunther is NOT a WIMP, contrary to some poster’s opinion, he has some insecurities, but I bet James Bond (also a fantasy character) had to get over some himself, and nobody would call genteel brute a wimp. In fact I could see Gunther being an undercover agent, but I think he will just be rich and famous eventually. So, Luann could do worse. Of course if she and Gunther should become “sweet” on each other there will be quite a disturbance in the Luanniverse.
squireobrien over 5 years ago
“And you’ll consider me a good friend.”
Mordock999 Premium Member over 5 years ago
Oh and Gunther? One More Tip today.
The very next time you go shopping for clothes for yourself? Be sure to take Luann or Tiffany WITH You. And let THEM pick out what you should wear. Make it fun and treat them to Lunch or Dinner afterwards.
Your Momma has “dressed you” LONG enough………, ;)
Kenmazing over 5 years ago
Friendzone barrier breaking down
Joe1962 over 5 years ago
Luann don’t over-hype.
kenhense over 5 years ago
In frame 2, Gunther momentarily looks like the guy described in Luann’s personal – much less nerdy and miserable than before.
sallymargaret over 5 years ago
When I was a senior in college, a tall, handsome, charming guy was in love with me, but we had no chemistry and nothing in common. All the senior girls were getting married, and my family and close friends said I was “crazy” when I wouldn’t marry him. They all told me what a “perfect couple” we’d make. My own mother told me I “wasn’t trying hard enough”, and that I should “make myself like him” because he was such a “good catch.” I TRIED to be attracted to him, but just couldn’t. Despite the tremendous pressure on me to marry him, I went my own way. Exactly one and a half years later, I met my husband, who is the love of my life. It was as though I’d known him forever, and I knew immediately that he was the one for me. We’ve been happily married for nearly 50 years. There is entirely too much pressure to marry because of externals. It’s like finding a perfect piece for a jigsaw puzzle that should fit but just doesn’t. You can’t force it.
Busrayne over 5 years ago
How about this: Luann says it’s nothing, just a joke, but posts it anyway. Hilarity ensues.
Pipe Tobacco Premium Member over 5 years ago
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While I think Luann does feel those qualities are seen in Gunther, and it is apparent that Gunther does not see those qualities in himself, the one potentially positive outcome of this could be….
An awakening in Gunther that he can portray himself in the fashion Luann describes if he would simply try to be more outside of himself emotionally. Luann, having known Gunther for so many years can see these attributes after all this time. But, because Gunther is generally very closed off emotionally…. chance meetings, brief dates, and other short encounters with new potential female companions do not typically have enough time for his good attributes to be revealed.
Gunther needs to be more OPEN with others about himself and who he is…. in this way, on those brief encounters, a potential female companion may be able to catch the glimmer of the array of good qualities that Gunther has…. and give him a shot. But, it really needs Gunther being more open with others about himself.
kenhense over 5 years ago
Sure is a good time for the coupon sales lady to show up. What a gas – if Gunther teams with her and doesn’t know they are both working for Ann E.
David Huie Green LoveJoyAndPeace over 5 years ago
“No brag, just fact,’” as Will Sonnet was prone to say.
Aladar30 Premium Member over 5 years ago
What a low self esteem! Poor Gunther.
electricpostcard over 5 years ago
Yes, but now question becomes how will he react that now Luann has shown that she actually believes what she wrote of him? He could turn around and say, so (you) really think that about me? Wow! Interesting to see where that leads or say just (thanks) for the compliment to be polite and I’ll consider it. This could either end in them connecting on some level or just a pass and go. Tomorrow should be interesting. Or Gunther lastly just have a shocked look and this series ends to rotate on to the next week’s series. Either way not much room to proceed any further here. Luann probably just trying hard to help and encourage her friend. He really needs a dose of self confidence to say the least.
Sisyphos over 5 years ago
Oh, good grief! Is Luann’s well-hidden, long-simmering Love for Gunny manifesting? Is she not yet self-aware enough? Or is this just yet another tease from Greg and Karen? (Who, BTW, just a day or so ago posted a nice TV interview over on that social networking site….)
kittysquared Premium Member over 5 years ago
“Genteel” isn’t going to get Gunther any “swipes” or whatever it is that date app uses.
Schrodinger's Dog over 5 years ago
video of Greg and Karen at:
http://www.thecwsandiego.com/story/39919289/luann-comic-writer-to-debut-new-musicals-in-escondido#
znhoja over 5 years ago
steven01221971 over 5 years ago
Gunther is executing a “Kino touch”. If the lady feels ok with that it’s very easy to take things further. You’ve just broke the touch barrier. Those are not innocent touches. It’s like floating a trial balloon with the intention to lead somewhere. Be aware if someone tries that on your boy/girlfriend.
luann1212 over 5 years ago
Just a brief comment even though I have replied to some very interesting ones made by the crew here, including some new people. Stay here it’s fun, addictive but mostly a nice little break in your day. I even like to make sure I try to buy newspapers at airports all over the USA, particularly if Luann is in them (lets off the NY Times, or Wall St. Journal, but I think our girl is in the Washington Post). Anyway is this the precursor for these two to realize how great they are, and how they might be really good for each other? I think, MD and others, that it would be a great thing if they did. Passion would not be a problem I bet, and Gunther would for sure become very successful, and Luann would be both doing what she wants professionally, and for sure there would be little Gunther’s and Luann’s presently. Projection I know but that could be a future for them. It’s up to Greg and Karen in the end.