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I believe Homer and Marge Simpson had this kind of discussion when naming their baby son: Louis would become âScrewy Louieâ and among another things (which I donât remember) until Marge suggested Bart; no rhyming insults came to mind for Homer.
Howie is obviously a nut. Calling Luann up to complain about two staples is not in the ball park. Gunther as a TA would not do that. Luann should display minimal courtesy toward Howie with nothing encouraging.
Being English, for a moment when I read the potential playground insult in the last panel my eyes bugged; and then I remembered that âfannyâ in America means something elseâŠ
âSome Guys never grow past that.â Like YOU, Jack? ;)
Jeeze. Talk about âJudgmental.â Iâm kinda surprised at both Jack and Luann here. Tara doesnât surprise Me. But I am a bit taken aback especially at Jack. I Mean, making swipes at Howie just because heâs âdifferent?â Does Jack even KNOW the guy well enough to make that judgement call?
You know, one could take one look at Jack and compare him to a knuckle dragging, cave dwelling chest thumping, missing link or something. But THAT would be âmean.â
If I didnât know better Iâd swear that Jack was belittling Howie just to make himself look good in Luannâs eyes.
Jack should relax, in any event. His REAL âCompetitionâ ainât Howie, but might be this âGuntherâ guy that he hasnât met yet.
Still, Iâm seeing some ever so tiny cracks in Jackâs âNice Guy Armor.â
Howie seems to have low openness to experience. People with low openness to experience tend to be enjoy close-minded, literal and enjoy having a routine. This would explain why the teachers aid position is in his comfort zone, unlike Luann, Jack, and Tara.
It seems to me that Jack is being drawn the same way as when he was introduced into the strip. It seems like the last arc or two he appeared in, he didnât have quite that somewhat âgoofy lookâ. See the arc beginning at: https://www.gocomics.com/luann/2018/12/11?ct=v&cti=415394 and https://www.gocomics.com/luann/2018/12/04?ct=v&cti=415394 .
Of course âSome guys never grow past that.â This whole strip is about people who still act as if they were in junior high or high school. The whole âBernice schemes to make Gunther pursue Tiffany so that he wouldnât interrupt her own plans to be alone with Piro without her actually having to just ask Piro out on a dateâ was pure eighth-grade note-passing-in-study-hall stuff, as is so much else of what these people still do, even though they are legally adults.
I like Tara and Jack. Maybe they should get together and spin off into a different comic. Smart winners can be as interesting and funny as pathetic losers.
I thought to be ok with Jack, however; now nah I hope howie gets a date with Luann making Jack forever in the friend zone lol. And Jack its call donât judge a book by its cover.
Some here have mentioned the strip Luann of being stuck in âhigh school mentalityâ. You think we may be going backward a wee bit here in that regard?âŠ
I am hoping that Howie doesnât become an ongoing âstapleâ of sorts around here ⊠him as a brief, intermittent character, thatâs more than enough for me!
I can recall high school kids being permitted to take classes at community colleges (and sometimes at universities when very advanced). What if Howie is not someone who is terribly socially awkward and a very late bloomer, but instead really IS a kid of 14 or 15 who is just a few years socially late in development who has a puppy crush on Luann?
Howie â word to the wise â when choosing a Stephen Root character as a role model, choose Jimmy James from NewsRadio, not Milton from Office Space.
Remember TeaFanny? I always have made the case that in my mind that she is really Karen in pseudonym, as I did with Ringo, as being a pseudonym for Greg. I am more convinced that ever in this set of panels, which is hilarity ensues, but is silly magnified. I mean Tara actually said âLuanny, Granny, Fannyâ? I rest my case.
I see Howie is drawn as ridiculously short just like Elwood was, just to highlight how unsuitable he is for our heroine. Evans really doesnât seem to like short people very much, since a lower-than-average height is always reserved for âfreaks, creeps and geeksâ in this strip.
While the âHowieâ arc is a bit oddâŠ. the things that I am noticing are:
1. Luann does not seem to be completely âput offâ by the thought that Howie may âlikeâ her.
2. Jack seems to be exhibiting just a little, tiny bit of jealousy here⊠suggesting he wants Luann to like him more than just friends.
3. Taraâs contribution today was rather, IMO superfluous.
On the subject of a T.A. and Howie. Because Tara and Luann were both asked to be a T.A. by the instructor, it strongly suggests that Howie is just another kid in the Chem class. This is a fairly different dynamic than are the more common GRADUATE STUDENT type of T.A. many folks have mentioned. Most likely, Howieâs sole role as T.A. is to collect papers (hence the staple rule that he (or the instructor) may have initiated), and possibly to grade the easier to grade aspects of some of them.
SJhapamama almost 6 years ago
Tara is right, Luann, watch out! ;-)
Templo S.U.D. almost 6 years ago
I believe Homer and Marge Simpson had this kind of discussion when naming their baby son: Louis would become âScrewy Louieâ and among another things (which I donât remember) until Marge suggested Bart; no rhyming insults came to mind for Homer.
Wilkins068 almost 6 years ago
Fanny? Did someone call?
Joe1962 almost 6 years ago
lol Tara, and Luann watch out!!!!
ericbrower almost 6 years ago
I can see using double-stapling as an excuse to talk to her. But we havenât seen the behavior that Jack is describing yet from Howie.
kenhense almost 6 years ago
Howie is obviously a nut. Calling Luann up to complain about two staples is not in the ball park. Gunther as a TA would not do that. Luann should display minimal courtesy toward Howie with nothing encouraging.
catchup almost 6 years ago
Being English, for a moment when I read the potential playground insult in the last panel my eyes bugged; and then I remembered that âfannyâ in America means something elseâŠ
Mordock999 Premium Member almost 6 years ago
âSome Guys never grow past that.â Like YOU, Jack? ;)
Jeeze. Talk about âJudgmental.â Iâm kinda surprised at both Jack and Luann here. Tara doesnât surprise Me. But I am a bit taken aback especially at Jack. I Mean, making swipes at Howie just because heâs âdifferent?â Does Jack even KNOW the guy well enough to make that judgement call?
You know, one could take one look at Jack and compare him to a knuckle dragging, cave dwelling chest thumping, missing link or something. But THAT would be âmean.â
If I didnât know better Iâd swear that Jack was belittling Howie just to make himself look good in Luannâs eyes.
Jack should relax, in any event. His REAL âCompetitionâ ainât Howie, but might be this âGuntherâ guy that he hasnât met yet.Still, Iâm seeing some ever so tiny cracks in Jackâs âNice Guy Armor.â
dolphin almost 6 years ago
Howie seems to have low openness to experience. People with low openness to experience tend to be enjoy close-minded, literal and enjoy having a routine. This would explain why the teachers aid position is in his comfort zone, unlike Luann, Jack, and Tara.
RabbitHole almost 6 years ago
It seems to me that Jack is being drawn the same way as when he was introduced into the strip. It seems like the last arc or two he appeared in, he didnât have quite that somewhat âgoofy lookâ. See the arc beginning at: https://www.gocomics.com/luann/2018/12/11?ct=v&cti=415394 and https://www.gocomics.com/luann/2018/12/04?ct=v&cti=415394 .
M2MM almost 6 years ago
I always wondered why so many stupid boys bugged me at school. I dealt with it by whooping their asses. Never got into trouble, either. :D
Chopped Fowl almost 6 years ago
Doofuses to the left of her, doofuses to the right of her, doofuses in front of her, doofuses everywhere âŠ
whahoppened almost 6 years ago
Dang! I shouldnât have flattened that girl in 2nd grade!
sactiger almost 6 years ago
âAlley Oopâ makes a great observation thereâŠ
asrialfeeple almost 6 years ago
Let the shipping commence!
Bernedoodle almost 6 years ago
Jack doing his Gene Simmons impression.
dayflower7 almost 6 years ago
I want to see Luann and Jack together. I think they would make a cute couple.
seismic-2 Premium Member almost 6 years ago
Of course âSome guys never grow past that.â This whole strip is about people who still act as if they were in junior high or high school. The whole âBernice schemes to make Gunther pursue Tiffany so that he wouldnât interrupt her own plans to be alone with Piro without her actually having to just ask Piro out on a dateâ was pure eighth-grade note-passing-in-study-hall stuff, as is so much else of what these people still do, even though they are legally adults.
elliel203 almost 6 years ago
Howie probably set up a fake profile on Date Pic and swiped right on LuannâŠ
connivan almost 6 years ago
heyâŠitâs a comic strip. these people arenât real. chill
joefearsnothing almost 6 years ago
âŠ.stick stack nanny, tee legged ti legged bow legged Luannie!
mountainclimber almost 6 years ago
I like Tara and Jack. Maybe they should get together and spin off into a different comic. Smart winners can be as interesting and funny as pathetic losers.
lflynn6730 almost 6 years ago
I thought to be ok with Jack, however; now nah I hope howie gets a date with Luann making Jack forever in the friend zone lol. And Jack its call donât judge a book by its cover.
broncalo8 almost 6 years ago
Itâs a cartoon folks, nothing more, nothing less. Mindless morning entertainment hardly worth analyzing.
micromos almost 6 years ago
I use to do that and let me tell you it doesnât work.
maverick1usa almost 6 years ago
So, Howie must be a school instructor. Of what? The only one I remember is the art guy.
Tyge almost 6 years ago
Jack is seriously drawn in retro-style. Heâs definitely regressed to as he was drawn in art class. Whatâs with that, Greg??? :o(
Willow Mt Lyon almost 6 years ago
He is a weird control freak. Watch out, Luann! Run!!!
Code the Enforcer almost 6 years ago
Some here have mentioned the strip Luann of being stuck in âhigh school mentalityâ. You think we may be going backward a wee bit here in that regard?âŠ
I am hoping that Howie doesnât become an ongoing âstapleâ of sorts around here ⊠him as a brief, intermittent character, thatâs more than enough for me!
SukieCrandall Premium Member almost 6 years ago
I can recall high school kids being permitted to take classes at community colleges (and sometimes at universities when very advanced). What if Howie is not someone who is terribly socially awkward and a very late bloomer, but instead really IS a kid of 14 or 15 who is just a few years socially late in development who has a puppy crush on Luann?
Need coffee almost 6 years ago
Howie â word to the wise â when choosing a Stephen Root character as a role model, choose Jimmy James from NewsRadio, not Milton from Office Space.
http://i2.indiewire.com/images/uploads/i/milton1.jpg
luann1212 almost 6 years ago
Remember TeaFanny? I always have made the case that in my mind that she is really Karen in pseudonym, as I did with Ringo, as being a pseudonym for Greg. I am more convinced that ever in this set of panels, which is hilarity ensues, but is silly magnified. I mean Tara actually said âLuanny, Granny, Fannyâ? I rest my case.
BJShipley1 almost 6 years ago
I see Howie is drawn as ridiculously short just like Elwood was, just to highlight how unsuitable he is for our heroine. Evans really doesnât seem to like short people very much, since a lower-than-average height is always reserved for âfreaks, creeps and geeksâ in this strip.
Pipe Tobacco Premium Member almost 6 years ago
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While the âHowieâ arc is a bit oddâŠ. the things that I am noticing are:
1. Luann does not seem to be completely âput offâ by the thought that Howie may âlikeâ her.
2. Jack seems to be exhibiting just a little, tiny bit of jealousy here⊠suggesting he wants Luann to like him more than just friends.
3. Taraâs contribution today was rather, IMO superfluous.
On the subject of a T.A. and Howie. Because Tara and Luann were both asked to be a T.A. by the instructor, it strongly suggests that Howie is just another kid in the Chem class. This is a fairly different dynamic than are the more common GRADUATE STUDENT type of T.A. many folks have mentioned. Most likely, Howieâs sole role as T.A. is to collect papers (hence the staple rule that he (or the instructor) may have initiated), and possibly to grade the easier to grade aspects of some of them.
pchemcat almost 6 years ago
I still hope Jack and Luann end up together.
Schrodinger's Dog almost 6 years ago
I just donât see the jealousy aspect of Jackâs explanation that some here appear to read into it.
kenhense almost 6 years ago
Jack is actually pretty funny with his expression.
Airman almost 6 years ago
Howie is a member of the âFuture Garden Gnomes of America.â Leave him alone.
Aladar30 Premium Member almost 6 years ago
Jackâs theory seems really possible. And I love the goofy face that Jack does, itâs adorable.
bakana almost 6 years ago
So, Howie is a bit OCD ?
seismic-2 Premium Member almost 6 years ago
Uh, you three people? Howie is standing right there, about 5 feet away from you. Is he hearing-challenged?
Sisyphos almost 6 years ago
Thank you, Tara. We needed that.
Apparently, Tara is the official Comic Relief for this arcâŠ.
oakie817 almost 6 years ago
wasnât âLuanny Granny Fannyâ the next big hit for New Delhi Monkey Gang after their number 1 smash âYouâre So Party, Letâs Go Danceyâ?
David Huie Green LikeNobody'sEverSeen almost 6 years ago
Poor little fellow.