Not unusual for strong-willed kids to challenge adult authority when it interferes with something the child wants. I agree that Luann is using brilliant child psychology dealing with this very normal kind of behavior from a child who can be bratty at times. That is a good foundation for Shannon’s future personality development. See I didn’t use foible for those persnickety types. (lol)
Shannon’s approach was wrong in the first frame though she is “attempting to learn the rules”. The second frame is Luann explaining to Shannon in her terms. The third, well… a little show off of adult privilege?
Shannon’s height appears diminished for the purpose of today’s cartoon. She appears only 3 feet tall – or not much more than half Luann’s height. A 6-7 year old should be closer to 4 feet.
Today’s strip is odd. Luann has never treated Shannon like this and Shannon has always loved spending time with Luann. I wonder if Greg actually wrote today’s comic. The drawing seems a little different too.
This reminds me of “Provocative Therapy”, the controversial technique developed by the late Frank Farrelly. Some people are naturals at this, and Luann is one of them.
too much psycho-babble people! Remember how we keep saying that the Sunday strips are unconnected to the dailies? Well, same goes here for Shannon’s behavior; it has no connection with anything going on other than setting up today’s Sunday laugh.
Templo S.U.D. about 5 years ago
a cat/kitten fight over cookies and maturity
Cheapskate0 about 5 years ago
And people think Shannon is the brat?
DaJellyBelly about 5 years ago
The old saying is: “Many a truth is said in jest.” And today’s strip has a lot of truth about some people’s natures!
Dreamdeer about 5 years ago
Well, that settles the question of whether or not Shannon gets whatever she demands. Obviously not.
Darsan54 Premium Member about 5 years ago
Hey, works for me.
Chrisdiaz801 about 5 years ago
You’re just taller, Luann.
jagedlo about 5 years ago
Some might beg to differ, Luann!
Brdshtt Premium Member about 5 years ago
Brad would give her a cookie.
Joe1962 Premium Member about 5 years ago
Shannon has Luann on the ropes.
David Huie Green AmericaIsGreatItHasUs about 5 years ago
“I hate you, Mr. Green.”
“No, you don’t. You love me. Everybody loves me. You’re just ashamed to admit it, but that’s okay, I love you too.”
Years later they told my beloved, “I love Mr. Green. Everybody loved Mr. Green and he loved us.”
(Brainwashing works. Oh, by the way, I love all of you. (Don’t stop when you’re on a roll.))
howtheduck about 5 years ago
Watch out Luann! Shannon bites!
PoodleGroomer about 5 years ago
Adults buy and own the cookies. Buy and own the cookies and become the adult.
sallymargaret about 5 years ago
Luann is mirroring Shannon’s behavior to her. Sheer genius. Luann is gifted in this regard.
Aladar30 Premium Member about 5 years ago
I totally agree with Luann. Especially about eating the cookie to make Shannon understand who is the boss
gnmnrbl about 5 years ago
I’m shocked this sunday comic didn’t end with “i know you are but what am i…i know you are but what am i..” hahaha
luann1212 about 5 years ago
Not unusual for strong-willed kids to challenge adult authority when it interferes with something the child wants. I agree that Luann is using brilliant child psychology dealing with this very normal kind of behavior from a child who can be bratty at times. That is a good foundation for Shannon’s future personality development. See I didn’t use foible for those persnickety types. (lol)
Tyge about 5 years ago
Just a little tête-à-tête. :o)
JudyHendrickson about 5 years ago
really!!! some teenagers are the worst brats!!
Thorby about 5 years ago
Shannon could ALWAYS be told " If you feel that way, we’ll call your dad. Try that on him."
Fiammata about 5 years ago
Nope.
Mordock999 Premium Member about 5 years ago
Oh LEAVE Luann ALONE, People!
Her House, Her Cookies: Her Rules! And it’s high time SOMEBODY, introduced this kid to “rules.”
At least Luann didn’t use the “Because I’m BIGGER than You!” Defense…….., :)
maxiesmom2 Premium Member about 5 years ago
For all the Shannon haters out there, this one’s for you.
mjb515 about 5 years ago
Time spent, Shannon.
Airman about 5 years ago
I agree. “Phhpt.”
mountainclimber about 5 years ago
Childhood obesity is burgeoning.
PCSirius96 about 5 years ago
Indifference is worse than hate. At least Luann cares. :)
Margo Premium Member about 5 years ago
If Shannon had said, “ May I please have a cookie”, she probably would have gotten one, instead of what she did say.
Pohka about 5 years ago
Shannon’s approach was wrong in the first frame though she is “attempting to learn the rules”. The second frame is Luann explaining to Shannon in her terms. The third, well… a little show off of adult privilege?
WaywardWind about 5 years ago
I like Shannon the way Mr. Wilson like Dennis.
jackianne1020 about 5 years ago
Now I want a cookie.
STACEY MARSHALL Premium Member about 5 years ago
Seven gazillion bizillion gumtigillion pentillion centillion google-plex infinity-cubed etc.
Pointspread about 5 years ago
At least someone will call a brat a brat.
cyndefrizzell about 5 years ago
I think she is
royhoward about 5 years ago
no more Shannon
kenhense about 5 years ago
Shannon’s height appears diminished for the purpose of today’s cartoon. She appears only 3 feet tall – or not much more than half Luann’s height. A 6-7 year old should be closer to 4 feet.
locake about 5 years ago
Today’s strip is odd. Luann has never treated Shannon like this and Shannon has always loved spending time with Luann. I wonder if Greg actually wrote today’s comic. The drawing seems a little different too.
kenhense about 5 years ago
Speaking of adult behavior – go in and clean up the mess you brought in from camping, Ms DeGroot.
Eric S about 5 years ago
and she has a stupid haircut too!
Willow Mt Lyon about 5 years ago
You’re being mean, Luann!
David Rickard Premium Member about 5 years ago
What makes an adult ? Opinions vary; it’s either the years or the mileage.
kenhense about 5 years ago
Still wondering if Luann gets paid for watching Shannon. Maybe sometimes yes and sometimes just for being part of the family.
sallymargaret about 5 years ago
This reminds me of “Provocative Therapy”, the controversial technique developed by the late Frank Farrelly. Some people are naturals at this, and Luann is one of them.
majobis. about 5 years ago
I want to see if Jack and Luann develop more. Maybe its smooching time for Jack and Luann
chris_weaver about 5 years ago
Oh, yeah, well I’m rubber and you’re glue!
Schrodinger's Dog about 5 years ago
too much psycho-babble people! Remember how we keep saying that the Sunday strips are unconnected to the dailies? Well, same goes here for Shannon’s behavior; it has no connection with anything going on other than setting up today’s Sunday laugh.
rrsltx about 5 years ago
Um, so much for an adult setting an example. Lulu has a long way to go towards adulthood and maturity.
Sisyphos about 5 years ago
And the judges’ decision… rum-a-tum-tum DA Dum!
Luann wins! By the narrowest of margins, less than half a point!
(Luann isn’t behaving all that admirably, but basically I am happy to see it getting stuck to Shannon.)
Airman about 5 years ago
Say goodnight, Shannon.
31768 about 5 years ago
A “gumptigilion” I like that.
Nick Danger about 5 years ago
It’s not about “who is the adult” it’s about who owns the cookies (although, that is really Luann’s parents, so…)
Code the Enforcer about 5 years ago
As Toddler-Type-Titans Lock Horns!! :)
rgcviper over 1 year ago
A gumptillion, huh? By chance, any relation to Forrest?