Nancy is lovely, always has been. I like that we are being shown the closeness of the Fuse’s staff, that adds a nice depth to the story. There is no joke in today’s comic. It’s not funny. Just kicking the can down the road. That seems a little lazy.
I recall TJ at the Degroots noticing Luann a few years ago – until Brad shooed him away. Now Luann is a big girl. But this wouldn’t seem to be a good match. TJ & Tara, maybe.
(breathes sigh of relief) Whew! No heel-turn by the DeGroots, forcing everyone to work Thanksgiving! No Ann Evil renting the Fuse for a catered T-Day event so she can abuse the staff. No Ann Evil buying The Fuse. So, this week is setting up a heartwarming Thanksgiving strip, with perhaps a speed bump or two for Tiff, but everything’s gotta work out on Thursday! One can hope….
This was a Thanksgiving episode of “Friends”. Everyone’s plans are going to fall through at the last minute and they’re all going to end up at Luann’s.
Heck, might as well invite all the customers. Also, all the ones Evil Annie scammed with the fake lingerie – then have Evil Annie show up. Now, let the festivities begin!
Normally, I feel gleeful at the impending appearance of our favorite villainess. Even I have a heart, though! Do we really have to do this to Tiff on Thanksgiving?
It’s refreshing to see that the DeGroots value Thanksgiving as a way to give back to their workers, instead of taking Thanksgiving away from them (luckily the speculation that the DeGroots would greedily accept money from Ann Evil for a catered event with forced OT turned out to be a non-starter).
As I had thought, The Fuse is a family-run business, with no corporate masters/overlords to kowtow to for profits, so the DeGroots were free to do as they pleased, and they came through, showing that deep down, they really are good people.
I really hope G&K don’t throw Tiffany under the bus (again). I’m tired of her being the punching bag for all the bottled up hate by the cartoonists. PLEASE let this be a nice dinner…and maybe an epiphany for Dad…
Now I really have the huge sensation that Tiffany’s plans will be ruined by something (or someone) and she’ll end up celebrating Thanksgiving in the house of her good old frenemy Luann.
Ok, everyone is expecting Tiff to have the rug jerked out with her either getting a notice that Ann will be there or Ann is there (in some form). Three possible solutions readily available (sorry Cheapskate0, no binary for you, treat as an or gate); 1) Tomorrow Tom says Ann will be there and Tiff pulls chocks. 2) Tiff meets Tom, either Ann shows up or Tom makes an announcement leading to Tiff going to either party on Friday (call it late Thursday in the strip). 3) Tom and Tiff enjoy some Turkey. There are other possibilities but I’m thinking decreasing probability with one of the solutions shown above being in effect. (Btw, no odds on solution 3 at this time. I list it because G&K usually do family for holidays which means we might not see the outcome till Friday or the show all the characters Thursday wishing us a happy T-day).
Second turn down. Looks like we’re building to a HUGE Tiffany disaster. One more set up day before the hammer falls yet again!
Could Awful Annie come up with something to draw Tom away from the Dad-Daughter dinner at the last moment; leaving Tiff all alone on Thanksgiving evening? Of course she can.
Thursday will be a mega disaster for Tiff… slam dunk… take it to the bank!
I have a hunch that Friday or Saturday will see a big emotional rescue of Tiffany (most likely) by Leslie Knox! Thus starting, if not cementing, a long relationship.
Ah yes, Dez is reminding us all that she still has opportunities in life other than working for free while still paying rent to the people taking advantage of the free labor.
We have a three dinner setup so far. The Gray’s, the DeGroot’s and Le Petit Chateau.
Will T-Day be a 3 panel showing 3 happy dinners? Two happy and one morose? Will Friday show Tiff arriving at Al & Irma’s after her T-Day crash? Remember Tiffany’s last happy family moment was at the Gray’s Dinner. She even helped with the desserts.
https://www.gocomics.com/luann/2017/06/03
https://www.gocomics.com/luann/2017/06/05
This household could be a solid refuge for Tiff to become grounded. Will GnK finally let that happen?
Something I’ve been wondering lately – does Tom even know Ann has a son? Even if he knew Ann and Les had a strained relationship , I would think he would at least invite Les out to lunch the same way he insisted Ann and Tiff have lunch together.
two offers for thanksgiving just after Daddy made plans with her and assured her it would be just them.
I’m wagering either he’s going to put her off at the last minute OR have a “big announcement” concerning Ann. (I can see him using that as a good time to tell her he’s going to Marry Ann… But given how long Ann has been using him, he might be getting tired of her (and her spending) by now.
Tom, face unseen, is going to find a way to write off Tiffany. To make her an offer she can’t refuse, using Ann to deliver a symbolic horse’s head. Les will tell Uncle Al and Uncle Al will once again use his connections to put Tom and Ann into a world of hurt.
I sometimes wonder how Tiffany feels working for the parents of the girl she consistently put down and belittled? And since this arc absolutely has to end with Tiffany, not with her Dad, but at the Degroot’s, how’s she gonna like eating a little crow for Thanksgiving?
Now I KNOW that Ann is going to somehow ruin Tiffany’s date with her dad. Tiffany’s redemption arc is slow and excruciating, but eventually (hopefully) she’ll come out the other side as part of the gang rather than a snotty, above-it-all outsider.
Why would the DeGroots figure everyone would be available on a day most people go to their family’s home? Thanksgiving is SO overdone. If they really want to be nice, invite everyone over some other random day. Or better yet, give them nice bonuses.
We all know what’s gonna happen here. Tiffany would have a better chance at having a happy life if she jumped ship and became part of another strip. Maybe she could try “Mark Trail” and give Cherry a run for her money.
I love Tiffany but have you noticed lately how Greg is drawing her with such heavy eyebrows and eye liner? Hey I know it’s all about those Power Eyebrows these days but this is over the top. She looks prettier when she’s a little softer yet still made up.
Wouldn’t it make more sense to have the dinner at The Fuse so they can take advantage of the Restaurant sized Kitchen and all the extra tables & chairs.
Nice surprise, but WHY wait until the day (or two) before to invite anyone to Thanksgiving dinner??? Most everyone has family or made plans with friends to celebrate by that time. Unless you know for certain that they do NOT have family/friends in the area, it is wiser to invite people a week in advance.
I still feel Tiffany is in for a helluva lot of further heartbreak. I still suspect idiot Tom “Cat” will break the news about his engagement/wedding plans AND further hurt Tiffany by asking for her help in picking out a gargantuan, mega-expensive wedding ring.
I must admit though, I have some serious trepidation too…. about how Tiffany will handle this. I am glad Greg has never gone as “horribly sad” as some of the permutations that have gone through my mind when reading this today.
Tiff is realizing she has friends and people to be with on Thanksgiving, and she may end up at one of these dinners after a few moments with her dad witnessing what may have to say.
Oh, this is cruel! Trusting Tiffany is being set up for a crushing blow. Annie Awful will crash the dad-and-daughter dinner? Or Tom-Dad has already been brainwashed by the con artist? Something Evil this way comes….
Templo S.U.D. almost 5 years ago
sounds like only TJ will be at the Degroots’ dinner
Mordock999 Premium Member almost 5 years ago
Gee. It looks like the only member of the “staff” that’s going to show at the DeGroots is Old Smiley.
And to all of those who said that Tiffany may wind up at the Berger-Grays this Thanksgiving? THAT is beginning to look likely.
Especially if Ann crashes the father-daughter dinner like she did a year ago. Or Tom hits Tiff with even MORE bad news. (Engagement/Marriage)
Perhaps Thanksgiving day will feature two warm Thanksgiving family scenes:
1) The DeGroots Clan plus TJ (And maybe Jack)
2) And the Berger-Gray Crew, plus Bets and Tiffany.
Both representing the future of BOTH families.
AnyFace almost 5 years ago
Plans fall through, Tiff. ✨
Cheapskate0 almost 5 years ago
Pru sighting! Pru sighting! Pru sighting!
Not only that, but not on a Sunday!
Cstimpy25 almost 5 years ago
that’s really sweet that she offered though i think
Cheapskate0 almost 5 years ago
And yeah, I agree, G&K are building Tiffany (and us) up for one heck of a let down!
Counterpoint almost 5 years ago
Why doesn’t Tiff just tell people that she’s having dinner with her dad? Yesterday & today she said “I have plans”…
Miles VanDelay almost 5 years ago
Nancy is lovely, always has been. I like that we are being shown the closeness of the Fuse’s staff, that adds a nice depth to the story. There is no joke in today’s comic. It’s not funny. Just kicking the can down the road. That seems a little lazy.
Ruth Brown almost 5 years ago
Tiffany now has fall back dinners for Thanksgiving.
Ruth Brown almost 5 years ago
Where is Les in this mandatory meeting?
Ray almost 5 years ago
Tiff has “plans” (cue: dum-Dum-DUM-dum).
kenhense almost 5 years ago
I recall TJ at the Degroots noticing Luann a few years ago – until Brad shooed him away. Now Luann is a big girl. But this wouldn’t seem to be a good match. TJ & Tara, maybe.
ZeMastor almost 5 years ago
(breathes sigh of relief) Whew! No heel-turn by the DeGroots, forcing everyone to work Thanksgiving! No Ann Evil renting the Fuse for a catered T-Day event so she can abuse the staff. No Ann Evil buying The Fuse. So, this week is setting up a heartwarming Thanksgiving strip, with perhaps a speed bump or two for Tiff, but everything’s gotta work out on Thursday! One can hope….
Dirty Dragon almost 5 years ago
What kind of sadistic boss invites everyone to Thanksgiving?
Johnny Carson did that to Doc Severinsen one year…
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d55S9EYtHbw
Opus Croakus almost 5 years ago
This was a Thanksgiving episode of “Friends”. Everyone’s plans are going to fall through at the last minute and they’re all going to end up at Luann’s.
drewpamon almost 5 years ago
Most places like this are open for thanksgiving
gnmnrbl almost 5 years ago
Why do i have the feeling, from the look on Tiffany’s face that her plans not only involve her dad but gunther as well?
Brdshtt Premium Member almost 5 years ago
Heck, might as well invite all the customers. Also, all the ones Evil Annie scammed with the fake lingerie – then have Evil Annie show up. Now, let the festivities begin!
Far trippin' almost 5 years ago
Normally, I feel gleeful at the impending appearance of our favorite villainess. Even I have a heart, though! Do we really have to do this to Tiff on Thanksgiving?
ZeMastor almost 5 years ago
It’s refreshing to see that the DeGroots value Thanksgiving as a way to give back to their workers, instead of taking Thanksgiving away from them (luckily the speculation that the DeGroots would greedily accept money from Ann Evil for a catered event with forced OT turned out to be a non-starter).
As I had thought, The Fuse is a family-run business, with no corporate masters/overlords to kowtow to for profits, so the DeGroots were free to do as they pleased, and they came through, showing that deep down, they really are good people.
Skeptical Meg almost 5 years ago
Tiffany is going to be so sad.
AndrewD.Washton almost 5 years ago
This is a nice gesture, but she shuld realize that most people spend Thanksgiving with family and friends.
ShadowBeast Premium Member almost 5 years ago
This is setting up for a huge disappointment for poor Tiffany.
dlkrueger33 almost 5 years ago
I really hope G&K don’t throw Tiffany under the bus (again). I’m tired of her being the punching bag for all the bottled up hate by the cartoonists. PLEASE let this be a nice dinner…and maybe an epiphany for Dad…
Ellis97 almost 5 years ago
Tiffany really does love her father.
BradFilippone almost 5 years ago
Times have certainly changed. Can you imagine Luann’s reaction back in the high school days if Tiffany had been invited over?
dziner88 almost 5 years ago
Yeaaaaahhh, don’t like where this heading.
Aladar30 Premium Member almost 5 years ago
Now I really have the huge sensation that Tiffany’s plans will be ruined by something (or someone) and she’ll end up celebrating Thanksgiving in the house of her good old frenemy Luann.
electricpostcard almost 5 years ago
maybe her plans are with herself and nobody.
OneTime59 almost 5 years ago
Depressing thought, but I think Tiffany’s “plans” are going to fall through and she will be completely left out of everything.
detroitpete almost 5 years ago
I hope her dad does not ghost her….wonder what ann awful is up to to leave her precious moneybag alone.
6foot6 almost 5 years ago
these plans of her are going to once again crash down around her.
CrazyLady Premium Member almost 5 years ago
She doesn’t want to jinx it but you know that Ann will do something to ruin it!
arianseren almost 5 years ago
Aha! Got it right!
squireobrien almost 5 years ago
All this buildup, now I’m curious how this will ruin for her.
katzpawz1a almost 5 years ago
The tangled mess that is about to ensue is really to horrible to contemplate.
Tom_Tildrum almost 5 years ago
She doesn’t say they’ll be eating. The DeGroots may just be looking for wait staff.
shamest Premium Member almost 5 years ago
I think she would like to go to the Degroots
cabalonrye almost 5 years ago
Why do I have that feeling that Tiffany is going to have a heart break and end up with the Degroot?
Pohka almost 5 years ago
Ok, everyone is expecting Tiff to have the rug jerked out with her either getting a notice that Ann will be there or Ann is there (in some form). Three possible solutions readily available (sorry Cheapskate0, no binary for you, treat as an or gate); 1) Tomorrow Tom says Ann will be there and Tiff pulls chocks. 2) Tiff meets Tom, either Ann shows up or Tom makes an announcement leading to Tiff going to either party on Friday (call it late Thursday in the strip). 3) Tom and Tiff enjoy some Turkey. There are other possibilities but I’m thinking decreasing probability with one of the solutions shown above being in effect. (Btw, no odds on solution 3 at this time. I list it because G&K usually do family for holidays which means we might not see the outcome till Friday or the show all the characters Thursday wishing us a happy T-day).
klutho84 Premium Member almost 5 years ago
Bad news coming for her.
Willow Mt Lyon almost 5 years ago
Tiffany will be there in tears.
Tyge almost 5 years ago
Second turn down. Looks like we’re building to a HUGE Tiffany disaster. One more set up day before the hammer falls yet again!
Could Awful Annie come up with something to draw Tom away from the Dad-Daughter dinner at the last moment; leaving Tiff all alone on Thanksgiving evening? Of course she can.
Tyge almost 5 years ago
Thursday will be a mega disaster for Tiff… slam dunk… take it to the bank!
I have a hunch that Friday or Saturday will see a big emotional rescue of Tiffany (most likely) by Leslie Knox! Thus starting, if not cementing, a long relationship.
BJShipley1 almost 5 years ago
Ah yes, Dez is reminding us all that she still has opportunities in life other than working for free while still paying rent to the people taking advantage of the free labor.
ForrestOverin almost 5 years ago
Presumably, you’d extend an invitation to Thanksgiving with more than 48 hours notice.
jojo318 almost 5 years ago
Just waiting for Tom to announce Ann has called him and needs him right away. Sorry Tiffany.
Tyge almost 5 years ago
Nancy should have known that Pru would be out of town by now. Some are suggesting Pru will stay in NY. Probably not a big loss.
StackableContainers almost 5 years ago
I dread whatever crushing blow is coming her way.
locake almost 5 years ago
I think everyone will have a nice Thanksgiving Day and Ann will not appear until Friday or Saturday.
locake almost 5 years ago
I wonder who will invite Tiffany tomorrow? Maybe Bets and Gunther will invite her to Al and Irma’s, not knowing that Les already invited her.
LoneDog almost 5 years ago
“Everyone has a plan until they get punched in the face.” – Mike Tyson
Apokalis almost 5 years ago
Greg is setting us up for a bit of drama, maybe.
Tyge almost 5 years ago
We have a three dinner setup so far. The Gray’s, the DeGroot’s and Le Petit Chateau.
Will T-Day be a 3 panel showing 3 happy dinners? Two happy and one morose? Will Friday show Tiff arriving at Al & Irma’s after her T-Day crash? Remember Tiffany’s last happy family moment was at the Gray’s Dinner. She even helped with the desserts.
https://www.gocomics.com/luann/2017/06/03
https://www.gocomics.com/luann/2017/06/05
This household could be a solid refuge for Tiff to become grounded. Will GnK finally let that happen?
rick1881 almost 5 years ago
I predict that Tiffany will be stood up by her dad.
ElyseLaura almost 5 years ago
Something I’ve been wondering lately – does Tom even know Ann has a son? Even if he knew Ann and Les had a strained relationship , I would think he would at least invite Les out to lunch the same way he insisted Ann and Tiff have lunch together.
donwestonmysteries almost 5 years ago
Tiff is going to be stiffed by her dad. or her wicked stepmother will be there because her flight was snowed out. Good thing she has fallback offers.
BluNova almost 5 years ago
Tiffany’s dad will cancel at the last minute to be with Ann and she’ll be welcomed at the DeGroot house with open arms!
RDT64 Premium Member almost 5 years ago
Anybody else sensing TIF’s been setup?
TheElderGodfather almost 5 years ago
two offers for thanksgiving just after Daddy made plans with her and assured her it would be just them.
I’m wagering either he’s going to put her off at the last minute OR have a “big announcement” concerning Ann. (I can see him using that as a good time to tell her he’s going to Marry Ann… But given how long Ann has been using him, he might be getting tired of her (and her spending) by now.
David Huie Green LoveJoyAndPeace almost 5 years ago
I fear a heartbreak soon.
Bicycle Dude almost 5 years ago
I have feeling her plans will be interrupted by Ann changing plans at the last minute and will end up alone, or hopefully at the Dergroots.
Joe1962 almost 5 years ago
Best laid plans can blow up.
Scoutmaster77 almost 5 years ago
Maybe she’s got a plan for Ann.
Airman almost 5 years ago
Tom, face unseen, is going to find a way to write off Tiffany. To make her an offer she can’t refuse, using Ann to deliver a symbolic horse’s head. Les will tell Uncle Al and Uncle Al will once again use his connections to put Tom and Ann into a world of hurt.
notbornyesterday almost 5 years ago
Betcha Tiffany ends up at the Degroots
notbornyesterday almost 5 years ago
I sometimes wonder how Tiffany feels working for the parents of the girl she consistently put down and belittled? And since this arc absolutely has to end with Tiffany, not with her Dad, but at the Degroot’s, how’s she gonna like eating a little crow for Thanksgiving?
FrankSF Premium Member almost 5 years ago
Now I KNOW that Ann is going to somehow ruin Tiffany’s date with her dad. Tiffany’s redemption arc is slow and excruciating, but eventually (hopefully) she’ll come out the other side as part of the gang rather than a snotty, above-it-all outsider.
TennesseeFran almost 5 years ago
Why would the DeGroots figure everyone would be available on a day most people go to their family’s home? Thanksgiving is SO overdone. If they really want to be nice, invite everyone over some other random day. Or better yet, give them nice bonuses.
Code the Enforcer almost 5 years ago
On the positive note: Tiffany DOES have holiday options here! …
- Dinner with Daddy … (seeming ‘iffy’ now)
- Dinner at the Gray’s … (possible)
- Dinner at the DeGroots … (seems likely, because LOOK at how Nancy is welcoming Tiff!)
Tiffany need a break from all the misery this year, please! …
Ignatz Premium Member almost 5 years ago
Nancy: “Tiffany, can you join us?”
Tiffany: “Why? Are you falling apart?”
I’m upset that Tiffany missed such a wide-open straight line.
Gernsback almost 5 years ago
I think those plans include putting the screws to that harpy that’s her father’s girlfriend
Wilkins068 almost 5 years ago
We all know what’s gonna happen here. Tiffany would have a better chance at having a happy life if she jumped ship and became part of another strip. Maybe she could try “Mark Trail” and give Cherry a run for her money.
eladee AKA Wally almost 5 years ago
I love Tiffany but have you noticed lately how Greg is drawing her with such heavy eyebrows and eye liner? Hey I know it’s all about those Power Eyebrows these days but this is over the top. She looks prettier when she’s a little softer yet still made up.
bakana almost 5 years ago
Wouldn’t it make more sense to have the dinner at The Fuse so they can take advantage of the Restaurant sized Kitchen and all the extra tables & chairs.
luann1212 almost 5 years ago
Who knows really? I am going to lay back on this one.
Dreamcat almost 5 years ago
Nice surprise, but WHY wait until the day (or two) before to invite anyone to Thanksgiving dinner??? Most everyone has family or made plans with friends to celebrate by that time. Unless you know for certain that they do NOT have family/friends in the area, it is wiser to invite people a week in advance.
Pipe Tobacco Premium Member almost 5 years ago
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I still feel Tiffany is in for a helluva lot of further heartbreak. I still suspect idiot Tom “Cat” will break the news about his engagement/wedding plans AND further hurt Tiffany by asking for her help in picking out a gargantuan, mega-expensive wedding ring.
I must admit though, I have some serious trepidation too…. about how Tiffany will handle this. I am glad Greg has never gone as “horribly sad” as some of the permutations that have gone through my mind when reading this today.
RSH almost 5 years ago
Tiff is realizing she has friends and people to be with on Thanksgiving, and she may end up at one of these dinners after a few moments with her dad witnessing what may have to say.
Sisyphos almost 5 years ago
Oh, this is cruel! Trusting Tiffany is being set up for a crushing blow. Annie Awful will crash the dad-and-daughter dinner? Or Tom-Dad has already been brainwashed by the con artist? Something Evil this way comes….
Airman almost 5 years ago
Tighten those belts and harnesses, Tiffany is heading for a rough crash.
Airman almost 5 years ago
Final thought. Tiff meets up with her dad, he turns around to see her, and we all discover that Greg has drawn a self portrait.
David Huie Green LoveJoyAndPeace almost 5 years ago
Pleasant, appreciative, hopeful.