Yeah, guys don’t mind kissing. Gunther probably did not realize Bets was snapping a selfie because he was so involved with kissing her. And I doubt he minds – it’s something he likes to do. I don’t think he likes the posing and constant filming, though. And Luann, push your horns down. That’s what couples do – they kiss. You know how it is considering the numerous boyfriends you had. Or are you wondering if the “connection” has gone beyond the kiss? I think Bernice’s demeanor says she thinks that.
If this were an 80s situation comedy, the audience would be oooooo-ing and awwwww-ing. The kiss looks natural and unforced (well dwawn!) and Bernice’s pontification is punctured. Yay!!!
They underestimated good old Gunther! Not the dweeb they knew back in the good old days! It is time for the young ladies to leave the room and start living! The room isn’t the center of LuAnnUniverse.Being envey of “Bets ‘N’ Gun” is not productive. But I can be wrong about fate of the luannuniverse.
You go gunther. From dud to stud. Luann is in full freak mode because the nerdy boy she once knew who couldn’t formulate a coherent sentence is making with bets—-in public—-at a popular convention.
Well, Brad’s been transformed, Gunther is being transformed, and even Bernice’s hair has been transformed. Luann is the only cast member who hasn’t changed at all. Will Luann ever be transformed?
Hmmm. being all dominated, displayed, full of discomfort visited by the manipulative Bets eh? Try to pull Gunther off and explain that to him. The boy has found a girl who is showing him how a man loves a woman, even a nerd, to another HOT nerd. And for my money she wants the world to know, and Gun does too POWER TO THE GUNTHER!!
Well, this is something Luann and Bernice definitely weren’t expecting. They should be glad because the romantic life of Gunther is finally paying off.
Who was it that said on Monday that we wpuld be looking at a week of Luann and company on their phones instead of seeing the actually convention action? We at least got to the see some of the “action.”
Today’s strip makes me really happy. I hope this means that Gunther has finally overcome his blocks and started enjoying the convention and all the crazy things around him. If this is the case, HOORAY for Bets, which has opened up to him a completely new world by accompanying him holding his hand. This would make him more confident and cheerful.
Now Bets just needs to “leak” a very private intercourse video, look betrayed shocked and ashamed for a few months and then she and Gunther will get their own reality tv show.
Gunther, like Brad before him and more recently Jack, is definitely undergoing appearance changes. Leading to where? Brad got the gold ring professionally and personally. Jack is currently friend zoned with Luann but socially active otherwise.
Greg has portrayed Gunther as an “awesome” kisser by Luann and an “amazing” kisser by Bernice in the past. Greg has experimented with his looks; hairstyle, facial hair, now a do rag….
Is Greg finally going to settle on a self assured Gunther? Or one that only can take on the persona of his cosplay characters?
Is this Gunther and Bets kissing or Alita and whats his name kissing? Suspect it is role play for attention and likes, not real involvement. Gunther will realize this soon I suspect.
There’s something “Missing,” here in the last panel. Have You noticed it?
Sparks. There are NO Sparks flying when Gunther kisses Bets. Not the way Sparks flew when he first kissed Luann. Or Bernice. Or Rosa. And GAW only knows what happened between him and Tiffany that night in her room, but she DID come eagerly looking for him later.
But with Bets? Nothing. Nada. Zilch. I saw it the first time they “kissed.” It’s as though they are performing a scene for a movie, which for all intents and purposes, they ARE.
Gunther wanted someone to share his interests with. And he got THAT, with ”Interest.” But “Romance” unfortunately, doesn’t appear to part of the equation. At least not now. That fact seems to also be painfully apparent with Bets, else she would stuck with Horn Dog Les. Nope. Bets is more interested in “Advertising and self promotion.” And that’s SAD really. Because when the day comes that Gunther DOES want Real Romance, its likely he’s NOT gonna get it from Bets. Not with any Passion. Not without her SHARING it with the rest of the Planet. SAD.
Poor Gunther. He THOUGHT he was dating Halle Berry.
THIS is why I think Bets is his first serious relationship. She has inspired a confidence in him we’ve never seen before. I hope they resolve their social media issues. Aside from that, this is a good relationship for Gunther. And for the most part he’s having fun. But he needs to have that talk with her about his feelings of being posted on the Internet all the time.
To all who think Bets is taking the photo: Look at the last panel again. Bets’ near-camera right hand is on Gunther. For her to take that picture, she would have to have a left arm about 7 feet long that could go behind her back, frame the shot and use the phone. Someone else took the photo, shared it with Bets, who then uploaded it.
For me, I like the photo of Bets and Gunther…. it looks real and it looks sincere for both parties. I mentioned this in a comment to Mordy’s comment above… but PERHAPS this is really an arc more about Gunther just becoming more comfortable in a relationship. The “fussy-fidgity” earlier Gunther would have likely been upset and awkward at being on social media (even something as commonplace as a kissing couple)…. and would have been likely awkward just getting a kiss even without social media. Perhaps what Greg is doing here is using the social media arc to highlight that Gunther is growing more comfortable in his own skin…. is progressing into a new facet of his life…. and by contrast with Luann at the moment…. Luann is still in her “old-school” mode?
Personally, I believe Gunther dosen’t really like all this sort of online attention. He’s just going along with it to make his girl happy. Not necessarily a bad thing, but not exactly good either…
LuAnn needs to get a clue that if you snooze you loose and if she’s not careful Jack will slip away too and she will end up a nerd spinster like Bernice…
I’m still not sold on Gunther being okay with the whole social media celebrity thing. But, looks like he’s really into Bets so that might mitigate the circumstance. I hope Bets knows social media fame is a double-edged sword. The more accolades you get the more haters come out the woodwork. Some are dangerous.
Someone may have already mentioned it, but who is taking the picture? Both hands facing the camera are on each other’s face and the use of the other hand would require one of them to be Plastic Man or Elongated Man.
Templo S.U.D. about 5 years ago
REALLY connected
AnyFace about 5 years ago
Luann appears distressed. ✨
Cstimpy25 about 5 years ago
yeah she does and surprised too just like i was when i saw that, i wonder if she now regrets not getting with him after nearly kissing him last year?
Kymberleigh about 5 years ago
And I remember the angst Gunther had leading up to kissing Rosa, long ago.
DaJellyBelly about 5 years ago
As Gomer Pyle woulds say, “Surprise, surprise, surprise.”
mavinminx about 5 years ago
Luann looks a little upset in that last panel. Hmmmm.
capricorn9th about 5 years ago
Yeah, guys don’t mind kissing. Gunther probably did not realize Bets was snapping a selfie because he was so involved with kissing her. And I doubt he minds – it’s something he likes to do. I don’t think he likes the posing and constant filming, though. And Luann, push your horns down. That’s what couples do – they kiss. You know how it is considering the numerous boyfriends you had. Or are you wondering if the “connection” has gone beyond the kiss? I think Bernice’s demeanor says she thinks that.
Airman about 5 years ago
Ah Ha. I told you that this relationship was doomed, they’re saying good bye, already
dolphin about 5 years ago
Puddles’ yawn is funny!
howtheduck about 5 years ago
Bets has the outside arm indicating dominance.
blitheone about 5 years ago
If this were an 80s situation comedy, the audience would be oooooo-ing and awwwww-ing. The kiss looks natural and unforced (well dwawn!) and Bernice’s pontification is punctured. Yay!!!
Pointspread about 5 years ago
Luann & Bernice look upset, maybe they should be happy for Gunther. A real friend would be.
Rhetorical_Question about 5 years ago
They underestimated good old Gunther! Not the dweeb they knew back in the good old days! It is time for the young ladies to leave the room and start living! The room isn’t the center of LuAnnUniverse.Being envey of “Bets ‘N’ Gun” is not productive. But I can be wrong about fate of the luannuniverse.
goanoparsi about 5 years ago
What if Roza suddenly shows up now !!!!
gnmnrbl about 5 years ago
You go gunther. From dud to stud. Luann is in full freak mode because the nerdy boy she once knew who couldn’t formulate a coherent sentence is making with bets—-in public—-at a popular convention.
sallymargret about 5 years ago
Gunther looks like Clark Gable.
sallymargret about 5 years ago
Well, Brad’s been transformed, Gunther is being transformed, and even Bernice’s hair has been transformed. Luann is the only cast member who hasn’t changed at all. Will Luann ever be transformed?
Joe1962 about 5 years ago
As J.J. would say on Good times Dynomite!!!
SHIVA about 5 years ago
Well Gunther m’boy, your ship is about to dock!!!
luann1212 about 5 years ago
Hmmm. being all dominated, displayed, full of discomfort visited by the manipulative Bets eh? Try to pull Gunther off and explain that to him. The boy has found a girl who is showing him how a man loves a woman, even a nerd, to another HOT nerd. And for my money she wants the world to know, and Gun does too POWER TO THE GUNTHER!!
Brdshtt Premium Member about 5 years ago
Now, they need to have a discussion and get something straight between them.
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Good thing they are not both wearing braces, they might end up with more than lips locked…
Brdshtt Premium Member about 5 years ago
Puddles needs to work on his tan and quit wearing sunglasses – his eyelids have faded to white.
kenhense about 5 years ago
It’s easier to believe Gunther’s “got it” when we don’t see his Mama’s hair.
ianm about 5 years ago
One thing that Bernice and Luann agree on is that Gunther is an amazing kisser. Here are a couple of early examples:
https://www.gocomics.com/luann/1996/06/03
https://www.gocomics.com/luann/2003/07/26
R.J.C. about 5 years ago
Well, this is something Luann and Bernice definitely weren’t expecting. They should be glad because the romantic life of Gunther is finally paying off.
programmher about 5 years ago
I’m with Puddles in the first panel!
GirlGeek Premium Member about 5 years ago
This is the most boring storyline in all of Luann history. And yes I’ve been reading this strip for a while.
mjb515 about 5 years ago
And Gunther gets his reward for going outside his comfort zone.
Lesstrawn about 5 years ago
Long time ago in a galaxy far far away!
sueb1863 about 5 years ago
Wait until Gunther sees all the posts criticizing his technique.
Chopped Fowl about 5 years ago
These two really really really need to get some action of their own, if you know what I mean …..
Old Girl about 5 years ago
I’m with Puddles.
PeterPirate about 5 years ago
Who took the picture?
dewcoons about 5 years ago
Who was it that said on Monday that we wpuld be looking at a week of Luann and company on their phones instead of seeing the actually convention action? We at least got to the see some of the “action.”
Tyge about 5 years ago
And there’s the payoff for all his discomfort.
Tyge about 5 years ago
Helloooo! Luannnn! This could have been YOU!
https://www.gocomics.com/luann/2019/02/09
https://www.gocomics.com/luann/2019/02/11
Having second thoughts, we are!?!?
elliel203 about 5 years ago
Suddenly Gun’s stock is rising…
Aladar30 Premium Member about 5 years ago
Today’s strip makes me really happy. I hope this means that Gunther has finally overcome his blocks and started enjoying the convention and all the crazy things around him. If this is the case, HOORAY for Bets, which has opened up to him a completely new world by accompanying him holding his hand. This would make him more confident and cheerful.
rrsltx about 5 years ago
Turn off the camera. Something’s suddenly come up.
Tom_Tildrum about 5 years ago
This strip can’t get past its junior-high mindset. The people who have been dating for some time just kissed!
buer about 5 years ago
Now Bets just needs to “leak” a very private intercourse video, look betrayed shocked and ashamed for a few months and then she and Gunther will get their own reality tv show.
Tyge about 5 years ago
Gunther, like Brad before him and more recently Jack, is definitely undergoing appearance changes. Leading to where? Brad got the gold ring professionally and personally. Jack is currently friend zoned with Luann but socially active otherwise.
Greg has portrayed Gunther as an “awesome” kisser by Luann and an “amazing” kisser by Bernice in the past. Greg has experimented with his looks; hairstyle, facial hair, now a do rag….
Is Greg finally going to settle on a self assured Gunther? Or one that only can take on the persona of his cosplay characters?
Sportymonk about 5 years ago
Is this Gunther and Bets kissing or Alita and whats his name kissing? Suspect it is role play for attention and likes, not real involvement. Gunther will realize this soon I suspect.
Philly1115 about 5 years ago
Is this really what we did all week? I want to see how Tiff is doing.
WilliamVollmer about 5 years ago
Obviously Gunther and “PDA” are two things Luann and Bernice ever expected to happen together.
Ellis97 about 5 years ago
Get a room, you two!
Wizard of Ahz-no relation about 5 years ago
so connected…than the plug is….
Terminal Frost Premium Member about 5 years ago
Really?
Schrodinger's Dog about 5 years ago
Again leading back to the real underlying point of the arc: not Gunther and Bets’, BUT Luann’s envy/jealousy.
Mordock999 Premium Member about 5 years ago
WAIT a minute.
There’s something “Missing,” here in the last panel. Have You noticed it?
Sparks. There are NO Sparks flying when Gunther kisses Bets. Not the way Sparks flew when he first kissed Luann. Or Bernice. Or Rosa. And GAW only knows what happened between him and Tiffany that night in her room, but she DID come eagerly looking for him later.
But with Bets? Nothing. Nada. Zilch. I saw it the first time they “kissed.” It’s as though they are performing a scene for a movie, which for all intents and purposes, they ARE.
Gunther wanted someone to share his interests with. And he got THAT, with ”Interest.” But “Romance” unfortunately, doesn’t appear to part of the equation. At least not now. That fact seems to also be painfully apparent with Bets, else she would stuck with Horn Dog Les. Nope. Bets is more interested in “Advertising and self promotion.” And that’s SAD really. Because when the day comes that Gunther DOES want Real Romance, its likely he’s NOT gonna get it from Bets. Not with any Passion. Not without her SHARING it with the rest of the Planet. SAD.
Poor Gunther. He THOUGHT he was dating Halle Berry.
But wound up dating Kim Kardashian. :(Troglodyte about 5 years ago
Okay, so they’re k.i.s.s.i.n.g…. Big deal! Move along, people (that means YOU, Lu and Bern!).
shamest Premium Member about 5 years ago
Gunther out of his shell Awesome
Airman about 5 years ago
This production has been staged by the Bets-Gun Fantasy Adventure Company, tune in again.
eladee AKA Wally about 5 years ago
THIS is why I think Bets is his first serious relationship. She has inspired a confidence in him we’ve never seen before. I hope they resolve their social media issues. Aside from that, this is a good relationship for Gunther. And for the most part he’s having fun. But he needs to have that talk with her about his feelings of being posted on the Internet all the time.
swanridge about 5 years ago
The should all watch “The Great Hack”.
WilliamPennat about 5 years ago
Why his new GF calls him “Gun”….
Need coffee about 5 years ago
Next up: Bets-N-Gun announce they’re turning down the endowment from Al and moving to Canada, without discussing the news release with Irma.
Too soon?
Pohka about 5 years ago
Is it serious to her? I ask because of her “obsession” with posting everything.
fturner48 about 5 years ago
What happened to his hair, it was red and curly.
Kim Roberts about 5 years ago
And my vocal response to the final panel was “YEAH!”, loud enough to startle the 2 cats in the kitchen window. And one of them was outside.
Kim Roberts about 5 years ago
To all who think Bets is taking the photo: Look at the last panel again. Bets’ near-camera right hand is on Gunther. For her to take that picture, she would have to have a left arm about 7 feet long that could go behind her back, frame the shot and use the phone. Someone else took the photo, shared it with Bets, who then uploaded it.
Pipe Tobacco about 5 years ago
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For me, I like the photo of Bets and Gunther…. it looks real and it looks sincere for both parties. I mentioned this in a comment to Mordy’s comment above… but PERHAPS this is really an arc more about Gunther just becoming more comfortable in a relationship. The “fussy-fidgity” earlier Gunther would have likely been upset and awkward at being on social media (even something as commonplace as a kissing couple)…. and would have been likely awkward just getting a kiss even without social media. Perhaps what Greg is doing here is using the social media arc to highlight that Gunther is growing more comfortable in his own skin…. is progressing into a new facet of his life…. and by contrast with Luann at the moment…. Luann is still in her “old-school” mode?
Ceeg22 Premium Member about 5 years ago
It doesn’t mean he likes the pictures being posted
jonesbeltone about 5 years ago
Gunther and Betts, sitting in a tree, k-i-s-s-i-n-g, first comes love, then comes marriage, then comes the baby sitting in a carriage….
David Huie Green LoveJoyAndPeace about 5 years ago
In life, there are trade-offs.
Decide what you are willing to lose for what you wish to gain.
wantcomicsnow about 5 years ago
Oooooohhh…..Bernice the omniscient was WRONG!!! Wonder how she’s going to rationalize/ justify her misreading Gunther?
Code the Enforcer about 5 years ago
Puddles is being true to his name – that is, as a CLEAR Puddle, reflecting Luann’s reactions! – throughout this whole story arc! :)
MichaelHelwig about 5 years ago
And you ladies know him so well.
Alexcat about 5 years ago
Come on Luann, time to step up to the plate and tell Gunther how you feel about him. It’s pretty obvious you like him, you two almost kissed.
rklynch about 5 years ago
Personally, I believe Gunther dosen’t really like all this sort of online attention. He’s just going along with it to make his girl happy. Not necessarily a bad thing, but not exactly good either…
bob-droid12 about 5 years ago
Guess Bets is being a bit of a positive influence on Gunther. Though posting everything they do on social media is still a bad habit to fall into.
dayflower7 about 5 years ago
He doesn’t look like Gunther. Unless Gunther dyed his hair black and straighten it.
mildmannered1 about 5 years ago
At least one of these college kids is evolving. Finally.
BrianFletcher about 5 years ago
LuAnn needs to get a clue that if you snooze you loose and if she’s not careful Jack will slip away too and she will end up a nerd spinster like Bernice…
Tha_Hype about 5 years ago
I’m still not sold on Gunther being okay with the whole social media celebrity thing. But, looks like he’s really into Bets so that might mitigate the circumstance. I hope Bets knows social media fame is a double-edged sword. The more accolades you get the more haters come out the woodwork. Some are dangerous.
Back to Big Mike about 5 years ago
Yay Gun!
BlitzMcD about 5 years ago
He’s content. She’s frustrated. She brought it on herself.
asrialfeeple about 5 years ago
I think he’s getting used to it.GO GUN!!
Baron Grim about 5 years ago
In Battle Angel (Gunnm) it ends badly for Hugo. I expect similarly for “Gun”.
JRobinson Premium Member about 5 years ago
Sorry Luann, missed another one. Just close your eyes and dream of Aaron Hill…
Schrodinger's Dog about 5 years ago
tomorrow: Bernice challenges Luann’s preconceptions about Gunther? And maybe her own?
ahnk_2000 about 5 years ago
The one they both let get away, iirc.
jamessveta about 5 years ago
You da man!
bakana about 5 years ago
All 4 hands are 100% engaged.
She’s hired an assistant to handle her Social Media needs.
oakie817 about 5 years ago
good pose, Gun
Sisyphos about 5 years ago
Attaboy, Gunny! Yay, Bets!
She may not be perfect, but she is making a man of him….
TIMH about 5 years ago
Looks like Gunther’s balls finally dropped.
JPuzzleWhiz about 5 years ago
Girls asked him to “lend them his comb”…now the angels will.
Edd “Kookie” Byrnes, a star of the classic “77 Sunset Strip,” has passed away at age 87.
RabbitHole about 5 years ago
Someone may have already mentioned it, but who is taking the picture? Both hands facing the camera are on each other’s face and the use of the other hand would require one of them to be Plastic Man or Elongated Man.