I’m sorry friends and neighbors, but Jack doesn’t sound all that interested in being Luann’s boyfriend.
But Jack? Please feel free to “sabotage” Luann’s date, every chance you get, anyway. Just for snits and giggles.
Luann? Make SURE you meet Doug at the Fuse.
(I’ll alert Gunny, in case he wants some payback. And if Doug is Good looking, and I expect he IS, Waitress Tiffany will take care of the REST! Her first big “tip” is coming right up!)
The first one Jack needs to talk to is Greg. He has evidently scrawled something on the pages in Jack’s binder again. Tara looks a little weird in the last panel with no eyelids.
It’s kinda sweet that Jack wants to be her wing man. It isn’t a bad idea these days because you never know who is going to show up for the date. That’s why you should always meet in a public place.
You know? That obnoxious guy that was making the moves on Luann during that “wild party” Tara dragged her to last year, must have really scared the H3LL out of Lu. She hasn’t been on a date since.
So now, moment of truth time:
1) Will Doug be a Handsome, Witty, and Honest, keeper, but Jack screws it up, because after virtually IGNORING Luann for 7 months, the Big Lug suddenly develops “feelings” for her at the WORSE possible time?
2) Or will Luann NEED to be “rescued” from Doug, by Jack? (Which would make twice he’s had to do it) Unfortunately, It would also prove that “Luann cannot take of herself.” Which might make some “folks” upset.
But there could be a third option.
3) Jack finally gets off his arse, steps up to the plate and asks Luann out. And she agrees to go out with a “known quantity.” And NO Tara this time.
A couple of old points first. There seem to be two aborted arcs in this chem class, with Jack and Tara series. First there was Jack and Luann expressing concern about Tara being missing for a number of days with a lame explanation from Tara upon return. The second was the “creepy” lab assistant/proctor that apparently “had eyes” for Luann.
I can’t believe either of those two episodes were initiated only as filler or two be cast aside. It is a puzzle.
So now it’s Luann’s turn in the “date-pic” barrel. Les and Tara are serial players and Gunther has gotten lucky with his first. Will Luann pull out a plum or a pickle with her first foray?
I guess Luann’s brief flirt with Jack as more than a friend has played out with Greg. Seems he’s relegated to gatekeeper or Big brother role or some such.
Even with Greg’s recent interest in e-dating episodes, for some reason I don’t see the Jack character going that route.
One interesting thought is whether Gunther will stick with Bets, or will he throw another fish net into the e-dating pool? He had great luck with his first. That would be going against character but so was his first blind e-date. Either outcome was comedic potential. — Just a thought.
I was going to put the link to a youtube of “here I come to save the day” Mighty Mouse" theme song, but anyone can search it up. Great memories from our youth. Jack the gentleman, the “protector” of Luann. This is kind of like what Brad was portrayed with Toni when they first began to be interested in each other. Of course she had Dirk, a clear and present abusive danger. Luann has Doug. Whither this arc goes. Interesting, but maybe a McGuffin, Tara “notices” how buff Jack happens to be.
What is hilarious to me is that when Luann was boycrazy in high school, all the posters moaned about that fact. Now that she is not in a hurry to date anything male that is still breathing, all the posters are waa-waa-waaing about how she is gonna end up an old lady alone with her cats. Make up your alleged minds…
I have a friend like that. He’s 6’9" and 300 pounds. He’s a former corrections officer, and all he really had to do was stand over an inmate and look at him in order to make him behave.
Ooh! It it sooo obvious that Tara has the hots for him. And really nice of Jack to come to Luann’s rescue, should she need it. Good Gawd, Luann has nothing to worry about unless Doug comes after her, then it’s Jack to the rescue.
I would think that Luann and Doug have posted pictures of themselves and talked about things they are interested in. The whole point of these dating sites is that two persons can get to know each other sufficiently well (like Gunther and Bets did) in advance of meeting so that when/if they do get together it is not a surprise. If Luann thinks that Doug could be a creep she should have figured that out by now.
An interesting role for Jack to play. However, it seems a bit far fetched as a plot device.
I would think that most “on-line” dating “first dates” happen in a very public space of one sort or another where the creeps, bums, and users have little or no ability to act on their impulses. In this regard, it would seem like Jack would be rather superfluous.
Yet, it will be interesting to see how Jack behaves…. will Jack put the “muscle” on Doug who exhibits bad behavior…. or will Jack, while watching the Luann-Doug date suddenly realize he has more romantic feelings for Luann than he knew…. and grow jealous?
Seems to me that Tara is very blatantly coming on to Jack. If Luann doesn’t claim him quickly (if she wants him), he will become another notch on Tara’s belt….
Templo S.U.D. over 5 years ago
what’re are friends for?
AnyFace over 5 years ago
They should mount a production of “It’s a Bird, It’s a Plane, It’s Superman.” ✨❤️✨
SJhapamama over 5 years ago
He could say “Hit the road, Jack…um, Doug!” ;-)
Mordock999 Premium Member over 5 years ago
I’m sorry friends and neighbors, but Jack doesn’t sound all that interested in being Luann’s boyfriend.
But Jack? Please feel free to “sabotage” Luann’s date, every chance you get, anyway. Just for snits and giggles.
Luann? Make SURE you meet Doug at the Fuse.
(I’ll alert Gunny, in case he wants some payback. And if Doug is Good looking, and I expect he IS, Waitress Tiffany will take care of the REST! Her first big “tip” is coming right up!)
Joe1962 over 5 years ago
Yes Jack swoop in and crash Luann date!!!
capricorn9th over 5 years ago
Jesus. They never once paid attention to their teacher’s lectures and they’re the top three students in the class? I find this hard to believe….
Enter.Name.Here over 5 years ago
“Here I am to save the dayyyyyy!……………………..Oh, wait………………That’s Mighty Mouse.”
howtheduck over 5 years ago
Tara says to let the biceps do the talking, that is assuming that Tara is willing to let go of those biceps.
amethyst52 Premium Member over 5 years ago
Good point!
illuminare over 5 years ago
Luann why dont you just take your ad down and spend some time growing up and getting a life since you still havent grasped the concept.
Doneaver over 5 years ago
Open your eyes to what is beside you Luann. He cares for you.
Brdshtt Premium Member over 5 years ago
The first one Jack needs to talk to is Greg. He has evidently scrawled something on the pages in Jack’s binder again. Tara looks a little weird in the last panel with no eyelids.
whahoppened over 5 years ago
Jack, just pinch him on the cheek. He’ll leave burn marks on the floor.
kenhense over 5 years ago
So if Bets gets Gunther and Tara gets Jack – is Luann gonna blame everybody else?
asrialfeeple over 5 years ago
What if Jack and Doug really hit it off?
TerBer over 5 years ago
“Hey you! Get your damn habds off her. Do you really think I should swear?”
Troglodyte over 5 years ago
I feel this whole arc is a precursor, a lead-in if you will, to Luann and Jack realising that they have feelings for each other.
chris_weaver over 5 years ago
And thus Operation Rescue-me-from-Mr.-Goodbar takes shape.
diannell over 5 years ago
It’s kinda sweet that Jack wants to be her wing man. It isn’t a bad idea these days because you never know who is going to show up for the date. That’s why you should always meet in a public place.
31768 over 5 years ago
Luann may not have Gunther’s luck. There’s always that chance.
Mordock999 Premium Member over 5 years ago
You know? That obnoxious guy that was making the moves on Luann during that “wild party” Tara dragged her to last year, must have really scared the H3LL out of Lu. She hasn’t been on a date since.
So now, moment of truth time:
1) Will Doug be a Handsome, Witty, and Honest, keeper, but Jack screws it up, because after virtually IGNORING Luann for 7 months, the Big Lug suddenly develops “feelings” for her at the WORSE possible time?
2) Or will Luann NEED to be “rescued” from Doug, by Jack? (Which would make twice he’s had to do it) Unfortunately, It would also prove that “Luann cannot take of herself.” Which might make some “folks” upset.
But there could be a third option.3) Jack finally gets off his arse, steps up to the plate and asks Luann out. And she agrees to go out with a “known quantity.” And NO Tara this time.
I’m hoping for #3…….,
chris_o42 over 5 years ago
Luann, don’t let Jack be “the one that got away”.
dv1093 over 5 years ago
When Jack was first introduced, I kind of thought he was a dumb/jock/jerk. But now he has evolved, and I like him a lot. Luann should too.
micromos over 5 years ago
Tara’s lips are heart shaped.
steven01221971 over 5 years ago
He’s just naturally heavy built but he doesn’t have that Dwayn Johnson definition. Big arms is not the same as “biceps”.
Tyge over 5 years ago
A couple of old points first. There seem to be two aborted arcs in this chem class, with Jack and Tara series. First there was Jack and Luann expressing concern about Tara being missing for a number of days with a lame explanation from Tara upon return. The second was the “creepy” lab assistant/proctor that apparently “had eyes” for Luann.
I can’t believe either of those two episodes were initiated only as filler or two be cast aside. It is a puzzle.
Aladar30 Premium Member over 5 years ago
I like Jack’s idea a lot! This could bring at some really good and hilarious situations!!
Tyge over 5 years ago
So now it’s Luann’s turn in the “date-pic” barrel. Les and Tara are serial players and Gunther has gotten lucky with his first. Will Luann pull out a plum or a pickle with her first foray?
I guess Luann’s brief flirt with Jack as more than a friend has played out with Greg. Seems he’s relegated to gatekeeper or Big brother role or some such.
Even with Greg’s recent interest in e-dating episodes, for some reason I don’t see the Jack character going that route.
One interesting thought is whether Gunther will stick with Bets, or will he throw another fish net into the e-dating pool? He had great luck with his first. That would be going against character but so was his first blind e-date. Either outcome was comedic potential. — Just a thought.
Ignatz Premium Member over 5 years ago
I don’t understand why some people don’t like Jack.
russef over 5 years ago
And Evans has done his work for today.
Sheriff Mordecai Premium Member over 5 years ago
Uninvited touching. Jack will be on TV soon choking back tears.
WCraft Premium Member over 5 years ago
You would say: “Who is this little fellow?”
Airman over 5 years ago
Like to see: Ox with Tiffany and Jack with Luann. Gunther and Bets in a relationship like Knute and Crystal, unlikely, but fun.
luann1212 over 5 years ago
I was going to put the link to a youtube of “here I come to save the day” Mighty Mouse" theme song, but anyone can search it up. Great memories from our youth. Jack the gentleman, the “protector” of Luann. This is kind of like what Brad was portrayed with Toni when they first began to be interested in each other. Of course she had Dirk, a clear and present abusive danger. Luann has Doug. Whither this arc goes. Interesting, but maybe a McGuffin, Tara “notices” how buff Jack happens to be.
swanridge over 5 years ago
Moony U is an easy party school. Mostly for the local girls to attend while getting their Mrs. degree.
ronnishac2000 over 5 years ago
Why doesn’t she just date him already. He would be great for her.
Argy.Bargy2 over 5 years ago
What is hilarious to me is that when Luann was boycrazy in high school, all the posters moaned about that fact. Now that she is not in a hurry to date anything male that is still breathing, all the posters are waa-waa-waaing about how she is gonna end up an old lady alone with her cats. Make up your alleged minds…
STACEY MARSHALL Premium Member over 5 years ago
Designated swooper-rescuer!
BuckarooDave3 over 5 years ago
Ode to Trilogy
He once was here
But now he’s not
One harsh post more
Than he ought
Rendered now
Out of Sight
The mods pass judgement
One cold Spring Night
Will he return
Our three-headed musician?
Perhaps, someday, if
A less combative rendition
Jan C over 5 years ago
I have a friend like that. He’s 6’9" and 300 pounds. He’s a former corrections officer, and all he really had to do was stand over an inmate and look at him in order to make him behave.
ahess247 over 5 years ago
Hello, 1994 just called and wants its plotline back.
David Huie Green LoveJoyAndPeace over 5 years ago
“Hi handsome. Why don’t you dump the girl and go with me.”
One way or another Jack would relieve Luann.
percheronhitch6 over 5 years ago
So much for those two being an item. He wants to be her wingman, not her boyfriend.
Puddleglum2 over 5 years ago
How is “Jesus” an introduction to a comment? He should be relevant in every aspect of our lives, though. :o) PTL
Joe1962 over 5 years ago
You in Chem Lab and the books are not open.
mildmannered1 over 5 years ago
This conversation could easily be set in high school. Theoretically, this crew is a good 1-2 years past that phase of life. They don’t act it.
Moon57Shine over 5 years ago
Ooh! It it sooo obvious that Tara has the hots for him. And really nice of Jack to come to Luann’s rescue, should she need it. Good Gawd, Luann has nothing to worry about unless Doug comes after her, then it’s Jack to the rescue.
KrystanRemaley over 5 years ago
C’mon Jack and Luann…fall for each other already! <3
JPuzzleWhiz over 5 years ago
Not for nothing, but with this being chem lab, that phone shouldn’t be on in the first place.
RSH over 5 years ago
I would think that Luann and Doug have posted pictures of themselves and talked about things they are interested in. The whole point of these dating sites is that two persons can get to know each other sufficiently well (like Gunther and Bets did) in advance of meeting so that when/if they do get together it is not a surprise. If Luann thinks that Doug could be a creep she should have figured that out by now.
Pipe Tobacco over 5 years ago
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An interesting role for Jack to play. However, it seems a bit far fetched as a plot device.
I would think that most “on-line” dating “first dates” happen in a very public space of one sort or another where the creeps, bums, and users have little or no ability to act on their impulses. In this regard, it would seem like Jack would be rather superfluous.
Yet, it will be interesting to see how Jack behaves…. will Jack put the “muscle” on Doug who exhibits bad behavior…. or will Jack, while watching the Luann-Doug date suddenly realize he has more romantic feelings for Luann than he knew…. and grow jealous?
Schrodinger's Dog over 5 years ago
Jack better leave soon if he’s going to meet Greg at 4:30 !!!!
leejohnbumphus over 5 years ago
Tara going to get aholt of Jack’s love muscle. Bet .
eladee AKA Wally over 5 years ago
Pretty sweet that both her friends want to support and help her.
SeanNelson over 5 years ago
Well Tara & Jack have seen each other naked I wonder why she isn’t mentioning other body parts :D
Doctor Go over 5 years ago
Luann and the Hulk – how about it? Hey. their dogs like each other.
Sisyphos over 5 years ago
Seems to me that Tara is very blatantly coming on to Jack. If Luann doesn’t claim him quickly (if she wants him), he will become another notch on Tara’s belt….
Vorticia over 5 years ago
Hands off, and really we’re going to witness the roundabout chain of events for Luann to come to the realization that Jack is the right dude for her.