Luann by Greg Evans and Karen Evans for April 08, 2020

what a situation we’re having here

Just rent the room again. ✨

“…or not.”

Luann doesn’t seem to understand that renting out the extra room is more entertaining for US !

Let’s count the number of times you’ve ever paid us back.

Um, Dad, why aren’t you counting?

“Don’t you care how I do in college…? I need a Study Lounge!”… Girl, college is for YOU, not your parents. If you’re going to accomplish anything, do it for yourself and your own future. It’s not like elementary school, or jr. high or high school, where Mommy and Daddy make you go. College is your opportunity to broaden your horizons voluntarily, or to gain expertise in some field of study that makes you a viable candidate for employment. Sheesh! Explain it to her, Dad!

i dunno i’m going with being a smart ass cause i choose to think he’s not that stupid

Luann a lot of people in the Luanniverse spent a lot of time speculating on who would move in. You wanna cheat them out of their “I called it” post?

A rare glimpse that Frank may not be all that naive and befuddled.

Hmm, who is going to be moving in? A new persona that could be a new love interest for Luann? Maybe so. I somehow think that all the arcs spent on Tiff’s financial woes and lodging issues will end up settling here. We shall see!

No Luann, you follow the logic. You’re at a community college which is gonna give you an Associates Degree, which is better than no degree at all, but in what? You don’t appear to be taking any serious classes. Two years at a community college CAN put on a career path in the trades, or nursing, or a transfer into an university four year program, but all that takes serious commitment and work, NONE of which you seem to destined to do. But then the Fuse may be looking for a new waitress, and there’s always openings for barista’s and I hear McDonalds is hiring.

Luann and Frank do not realize that their plans defy a law of nature that states, “An empty room, if ignored for more than a few hours, will suck in all sorts of junk.” Not unlike a Black Hole.

Another room Luann would not clean up…

How about renting to T.J. or Tiffany?

This is taking a disappointing turn. Are we going to string this harangue out for the rest of the week.

Your logic is a probability depending on the circumstances of your life journey, Luann, and not a guarantee. And depends on what you get your AA degree in what field. If art, not so much of a high paying job. If teacher, even less and you need more than AA degree. I just don’t see how you could get high paying job at CC except perhaps nursing, plumbing, electrician, welding – of which are male-dominated jobs. If you aim for a high paying job, transfer to Moony and join the rest of the crew. You can still live at home and save on room and boarding. For the time being, your logic means you are not going to get the study room. And yes, your dad is being sarcastic.

God people love to dump on Luann. Not ready to rant on that though, although it seems to unfair to me. But I have to admit that while I was scoffing that the vacant room leads up to Tiffany being a tenant, I am now becoming a convert. Tiffany needs a cheap room, her roommate would drive anyone, even her crazy, she already works at the Fuze, being around real parental influence, and Luann, who in spite of some here, is a good, loving if imperfect (normal for her age) young woman. it just seems tailor made. I call this ending in Tiffany moving in.

Luann’s “study lounge”.

Heavy on the lounge. Flat screen, stereo, sofa, microwave, mini-fridge…

Funny, Luann.

You cannot keep up the cleaning in your own bedroom, yet now you want to be in charge of two rooms?!

Luann, it’s a nice thought that you would promise to repay your dad when and IF you get your future high-paying job. But he could paper the house with IOUs you’ve written him. haha

Since Les and Gunther who were enemies ended up being roomies, it only makes sense that Tiffany moves in with Luann.

Anyone notice how much gray hair Frank has in the third panel compared to the first panel?

He used Pru’s rent to pay for her tuition?! Geez, that poor girl! What on earth did he charge her?! Frank, get a real job if the family is that bad off!

Hold on. Let’s pick up on Frank’s statement. He used the room rent to pay Luann’s tuition? Frank must have been charging Pru a HECK of a lot of money each month in rent! It’s a good thing Pru showed up! But now that Pru is gone, WHAT is Frank gonna use to pay Luann’s tuition?

I dunno, friends and neighbors, but it’s starting to look like the room may get rented out again after all. Perhaps next time, to an older female. A new mentor to Lu, maybe. What if the adult center where Mrs Horner was staying burns down and she needs temporary lodging?

But there may be good news. At least Luann won’t have to worry about paying college tuition Money back to the gov-mint, after she graduates.

Luann feels entitled in panel #1, Frank counter with a No. In panel #2, Luann justified her entitlement by using a sentimental declaration “don’t you care” and Frank counter with ’Prudence’s rent was paying your school fees’. Prudence is gone and will Luann pay the school fees. Panel #3, Luann using faulty logic to win the argument, making assumptions as true facts. Frank mades a “when pigs fly” statement " yeah, and a cushy retirement for me ".

(1) Luann needs to take a class in logic or join a debate practice.(2) is Frank working on a retirement plan that doesn’t include Nancy?(3) is Luann relying on fate instead of taking a path with a destination?Or is Luann waiting for the knight who rides the mighty stallion to scoop her up and take her to the castle on a mountain?It could happen! If someone believes that, somewhere near Pitts is swamp land.

Hmm…. Wonder if Zebo’s looking for a new place to hang his pretentious smock.

No high paying job for Luann if she’s taking art

You already have a room to yourself, correct?

“On the other hand, Luann, nothing will teach you resourcefulness like having to pay for everything yourself as an adult. Feel free to move out!”

Frank is really a piece of you know what – I remember when Pru moved in there was controversy regarding if they were going to charge Pru rent at all because she was working at the Fuze. Frank is always claiming poverty but he can build a restaurant, buy a second home, etc.

I mean, yes he can do these things, but he is always trying to generate money. Also, community college is not that expensive (relatively).

Tiff or Gunther or Bets is gonna need to rent a room very soon.

why does she need a study when she has a room to herself?

If Frank thinks that then there really is a sucker born every minute

A study lounge sounds useless almost as a home gym. After all, maybe it’s better start to find another tenant.

Don’t get your hopes up, Lu. Not until payback time, in any case…

Does Frank actually believe that Luann would graduated from Community College? He would need evidence that Luann is progressing in her classes. In real time, 10 years.

It’s a good thing Luann has her college career in check. Right now, it doesn’t look like anybody will be transferring or graduating anytime soon.

What all exactly do you put on a “Study Lounge”? Espresso machine? Sundae bar? Sensory deprivation pod for when all that studying gets to be too much? Oh and don’t forget the VR station!Why can’t she just study in her room like everyone else?

Maybe Zebo will be the next renter?

why can’t her room be a ‘study lounge’ ?

Maybe Bernice will give up her role as RA and move in. Why is she in the dorm – does she not have family in town? She has grown up there – where is her family?

Luann study? She never did before, so why would she stop now. That girl is a professional student.

Get it in writing, Dad.

study “lounge” , interesting combination of words.

They say a diamond is forever, from what I hear so are student loans.

Now I know the de Groots didn’t have any sort of college fund for their kids. The only place they could afford for Luann’s education was a two year community college and they had to resort to renting out a room to pay for it?

…he said, tongue in cheek! ;-)

She’s got a future in sales!

So, if the room is rented, her tuition is paid. If the room is used otherwise, no paid tuition and Luann will need to work. Is she still teaching kids, or will she start working at the Fuze? THAT situation would create all sorts of chaos, me thinks. ;-D

at the rate luann is going. she is going ot end up being a prepetual student. how does she know she will end up with a high paying job if she has no idea what she wants to be?

another myth spread by greedy capitalists (probably the ones “giving” out student loans)

Luann has her own bedroom. She can “re-do” the room to make it more of a lounge. So, wonder what Frank has in mind for the room? He didn’t say he was renting it again….. Or did he just not have a chance?

Maybe Tiffany will be thrown out of the dorm, and we’ll have some frenemies sharing the house.

a study lounge (whatever that is) does not = college success. Having goals and studying towards them does. Maybe this thread will move into that area. It’s a little disappointing that Frank and Nancy don’t seem to have put aside any $ for their children’s college education. But Brad didn’t demonstrate any interest and Luann could have shown it more clearly. It seems both Frank and Nancy (at least Frank) are college graduates. It would be interesting if Frank next asked what Luann was studying (so intently) that would bring her a high paying job. Or they could ask her to fill in for Pru at the Fuse so they can save the $ that went to her salary. BTW, Frank, ‘..if you think you can afford to install a home gym then surely you can pay your daughter’s tuition at the local community college. BTW, Luann ‘a home office IS a study area… without the lounging’

Let’s see. Luann’s choice: study or web surf. I don’t see her ar the study type. More the type to go to college looking for a Mrs degree.

I had a “study lounge” as a kid, it was called the “den”. Some would call it the “family room”.

In your dreams, unless she snag a rich Russian mobster.

Frank gets a LOT of flak in the comments section but he is truly the rock of the family.

Luann’s not going to win this one.

=8-O I can’t believe the number of folks that are dumping on Frank! Any idea how much debt Frank and Nancy are carrying? No? Then don’t judge a cartoon character. He’s not Scrooge McDuck ya know!

your dad just called you a loser, Luann

I was able to go to college on the money I made along the way, no debts. I guess those days are long gone.

I funded my own college. An Army ROTC Scholarship, work, & some student loans.

Where is this discussion with her father leading? I’ve felt for some time that the Luann character is going to have to develop into some kind of long-lasting arc beyond ennui and pining for romance. Perhaps this whole rooms/jobs tête-à-tête will segue into something where Luann again takes center stage.

As far as jobs: Luann’s been on the back burner so long we don’t know where she’ll be positioned when her next major arc starts up. She supposedly had the art class teaching assistant position last term. Then there was the job at Kidz 1st. Over the years she’s been shown as a babysitter, cashier at a pool, server at a retirement home, library assistant, mentor for Fay, Kidz 1st teacher and finally the T.A.

I think GnK are afraid to lock Luann into a long-term arc because they don’t know where it will end. The Quill arc was approaching (gasp) sexual commitment and marriage and it was broken off quickly, with ill feelings on both sides. I don’t think GnK are ready for that yet.

Maybe, instead of another big sister for Luann moving in, there will be another person she can mentor. Lie she did with Fay. It might be the way for her to work out her own self worth without too many story problems.

Personal flashbacks may be motivated by this lighthearted little exchange, but don’t over analyze this fluff. It’s like a ping-pong game with feathers. Enjoy the fresh air, the quiet jungle, the lion sleeps tonight.

Luann is deflecting the question. She really should pick up the bill for college considering her parents are allowing her to stay at home without paying some form of rent. I am not sure if she is even helping with the household expenses.

Or you can rent the room to Tiff.

Trailers for sale or rent – rooms to let – 50 cents…. Roger Miller – King of the Road.

I had to pay for most of my own college at $15 per credit at community college and then buy books for all the classes. I worked a job at night. However, luckily my grandma helped me out a bit none from my family. For BA got it all paid for by scholarship and same for MA.

I have a feeling Luann is going to go into teaching. She does seem to have a knack for it. The students at Kids 1st like her, and she’s getting more experience from assisting Professor Zebo.

Well, if she can also sell that idea to her Mom, she might have a future in Marketing.

Follow the money. Frank is in charge here, Luann.

(Or Nancy: home office it is!)

High paying job? I thought she wanted to be a teacher…

Brad’s old room still has the original furniture since Prudence didn’t take the furniture with her. Maybe, Luann can move her stuff to this room and her old room will be finally clean and be ready to be rented out.