That is so poignant! That he can’t be himself until he believes that nobody knows it’s him. That he’s so scared to depart from a persona that nobody likes anyway. Heck—he might as well go for broke now—like it or not he’s out.
Earlier I had seen that tunic with the belt with the big X and wondered which X-Man costume that might be. Maybe an early Jean Grey… I was not expecting it to be part of a Zorro costume because Zorro does not begin with an “X.”
Was nice to see Luann and Bernice spending some time together and provide our daily dose of snark.
So what’s head for next week? Still too soon for Tiffany. Bets and company seem to have used all their material. Maybe Nancy at the Fuse? Maybe Luann by herself starting on an adventure? Please don’t make it Bernice hooking up with Jack!
Wonder if Bets and Gunther noticed Les prancing around in the background while they were talking? And if so, how would you think they’d react once they sat down and watched the playback??
I still say Punk should have made an appearance, maybe as Streaky, Supergirl’s super-cat. All he’d need would be a cape. Of course Streaky’s a ginger—okay, so Punk would need a wig, too.
Three-fer. Les has fun and acts weird, Gun and Bets seemed to not mind, and had a successful show, and we see Luann and Bernice, apparently living in the DeGroots, being the friends they still are, watching Les being weird.
Earlier in the week (when I suggested Gunther as Aquaman, TJ as Loki, and Shannon as a young Harley Quinn) I was unable to think up a suitable character for Bernice to cosplay. Any suggestions?
At least Les had fun. Now he just has to sit back and see how many hits he got. We know at least two people watched him. This could be the start of something big.
Awesome! Les enjoyed doing cosplay and everything seems to indicate that he will continue to do it ♡! He can’t fool those who know him, but others… yes. Bets and Gunther look at him as you look at someone who just doesn’t understand anything. Hilarious!
I think it’s kind of sad that so many people are so unhappy with who they are that they pretend to be someone else. Instead of putting on some silly costume, maybe they should try changing the part of themselves that makes them unhappy. It’ll work better in the long run.
So much for animinity! Lol! That was great! Wonder what other reactions will be? When do they read any viewer comments? I’ll wager Les develops a fan base who don’t think he’s weird. It’s nice to see Les being positive about something. Hope Luann and Bernice don’t deflate him.
Les is a wannabe Zorro (mark of the Z), but comes across to those who see through his “disguise” as more of a Weirdo (mark of the W).
Well, be that as it may, Gunther and Bets seem to have got through their podcast in good shape (for sure, Bets is in Good Shape; Gunny’s is all built into the suit)….
Templo S.U.D. over 4 years ago
Yep, Leslie is having too much fun already.
Rhetorical_Question over 4 years ago
The intermission is over – back to Luann and Bernice.
Namrepus over 4 years ago
Wakanda forever.
AnyFace over 4 years ago
ChantelSaban1 over 4 years ago
Aw, cut Les some slack. He’s starting to open up. Besides, weird is good!!!
Mordock999 Premium Member over 4 years ago
Les? That Zorro outfit is (SNORT) You! ;)
Rhetorical_Question over 4 years ago
Living the Dream- Chadwick Boseman RIP
Counterpoint over 4 years ago
Luann and Bernice are on to Les…
DoloresJ.Nurss over 4 years ago
That is so poignant! That he can’t be himself until he believes that nobody knows it’s him. That he’s so scared to depart from a persona that nobody likes anyway. Heck—he might as well go for broke now—like it or not he’s out.
beb01 over 4 years ago
Earlier I had seen that tunic with the belt with the big X and wondered which X-Man costume that might be. Maybe an early Jean Grey… I was not expecting it to be part of a Zorro costume because Zorro does not begin with an “X.”
Was nice to see Luann and Bernice spending some time together and provide our daily dose of snark.
So what’s head for next week? Still too soon for Tiffany. Bets and company seem to have used all their material. Maybe Nancy at the Fuse? Maybe Luann by herself starting on an adventure? Please don’t make it Bernice hooking up with Jack!
rklynch over 4 years ago
Those eyes on Gunther…. Brrrrr
rklynch over 4 years ago
Wonder if Bets and Gunther noticed Les prancing around in the background while they were talking? And if so, how would you think they’d react once they sat down and watched the playback??
kenhense over 4 years ago
So Gun & Bets actually have a valid premise for their podcast.
Joe1962 over 4 years ago
Zorro rides into the darkness.
Rhetorical_Question over 4 years ago
After two years of college, Maybe it’s time for Luann to start working at the Fuse?
overtherainbow over 4 years ago
Okay, =if= the arc were to continue on Monday, which of course isn’t a given—is Les going to get positive feedback from the viewers, or negative?
capricorn9th over 4 years ago
Must be your distinctive chin, Les.
overtherainbow over 4 years ago
I still say Punk should have made an appearance, maybe as Streaky, Supergirl’s super-cat. All he’d need would be a cape. Of course Streaky’s a ginger—okay, so Punk would need a wig, too.
luann1212 over 4 years ago
Three-fer. Les has fun and acts weird, Gun and Bets seemed to not mind, and had a successful show, and we see Luann and Bernice, apparently living in the DeGroots, being the friends they still are, watching Les being weird.
dadoctah over 4 years ago
Earlier in the week (when I suggested Gunther as Aquaman, TJ as Loki, and Shannon as a young Harley Quinn) I was unable to think up a suitable character for Bernice to cosplay. Any suggestions?
Rhetorical_Question over 4 years ago
Leslie Knox might give up his professional dishwasher job to become a podcaster doing weird stuff while not being weird.
Prescott_Philosopher over 4 years ago
Nobody else has said it, but this was funny.
Brdshtt Premium Member over 4 years ago
Hmmm. In panel 1, the rag on Les’ chin is gone. In panel 2, it returns.
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Puddles is evidently not enthused. Down, boy.
ACTIVIST1234 over 4 years ago
Aha! He was providing a fun backdrop with their permission. So that’s why Bets helped with his first costume. How sweet!
Rhetorical_Question over 4 years ago
Yesterday, Leslie Knox was a musketeer and today he was Xorro.( Google Xorro )
Don Draper over 4 years ago
Rest In Power, Chadwick.
pekelopan Premium Member over 4 years ago
At least Les had fun. Now he just has to sit back and see how many hits he got. We know at least two people watched him. This could be the start of something big.
dlkrueger33 over 4 years ago
Perhaps Les just realized that he has a calling for theater! "Hi-diddly-dee….an actor’s life for ME! "
Aladar30 Premium Member over 4 years ago
Awesome! Les enjoyed doing cosplay and everything seems to indicate that he will continue to do it ♡! He can’t fool those who know him, but others… yes. Bets and Gunther look at him as you look at someone who just doesn’t understand anything. Hilarious!
Ellis97 over 4 years ago
Les, you look like something out of a censored adaption of a Shakespeare play or an even more censored version of Three Musketeers.
Tyge over 4 years ago
Isn’t that the point of cosplay events? Halloween for “grown-ups.” I wonder what the “treats” are for them. “Acting weird?” 8^ \
Tyge over 4 years ago
That’s NOT Gunther’s chin in panel 2! See: https://www.gocomics.com/luann/2020/08/24
Oh, the ignominy of it? Gunther has become “Gun!"
CreativeChef over 4 years ago
In frame 1 Les’s goatee is missing, give him a haircut, and a smile and he wouldn’t look like he hated the world.
BlitzMcD over 4 years ago
They have a convert!
ctolson over 4 years ago
So much for incognito there Les!
akachman Premium Member over 4 years ago
We’re all weird. It works, no worries.
Saurabh_India over 4 years ago
Les has shifted from his cunning persona into being a good and funny chap after the kittens came into his life.
Willow Mt Lyon over 4 years ago
Now that’s funny!
Airman over 4 years ago
2000 viewers? Does Tiffany know about this? So many people, and she has soooo much to show.
Shani Jean over 4 years ago
So Bets is a red-shirt.
Schrodinger's Dog over 4 years ago
must be Southern California dialect. I’ve never said " ‘cuz" , if anything, I’ve pronounced it “coz”.
PeterPirate over 4 years ago
Good to see Les enjoying something in life. Another benefit of giving Ann Eiffel the boot.
Cincoflex over 4 years ago
It’s actually refreshing to see Les having a good time.
oakie817 over 4 years ago
most excellent
krisannr.thompson over 4 years ago
Luann looks sad. Why does Love have to be so hard??
COL Crash over 4 years ago
I think it’s kind of sad that so many people are so unhappy with who they are that they pretend to be someone else. Instead of putting on some silly costume, maybe they should try changing the part of themselves that makes them unhappy. It’ll work better in the long run.
KEA over 4 years ago
1st time I’ve laughed on this depressing morning
sueb1863 over 4 years ago
I’d be willing to bet that Gunther and Bets didn’t know Les was doing that behind their backs. They don’t look happy with him.
YorkGirl Premium Member over 4 years ago
So much for animinity! Lol! That was great! Wonder what other reactions will be? When do they read any viewer comments? I’ll wager Les develops a fan base who don’t think he’s weird. It’s nice to see Les being positive about something. Hope Luann and Bernice don’t deflate him.
Sisyphos over 4 years ago
Oh, Les! Oh, Pancho!
Les is a wannabe Zorro (mark of the Z), but comes across to those who see through his “disguise” as more of a Weirdo (mark of the W).
Well, be that as it may, Gunther and Bets seem to have got through their podcast in good shape (for sure, Bets is in Good Shape; Gunny’s is all built into the suit)….
timbob2313 Premium Member over 4 years ago
EVERYONE knew it was Les. Which he will find out on his next workday
Schrodinger's Dog over 4 years ago
Sunday : Frank is “frank” with Nancy.
wantcomicsnow over 4 years ago
Bernice calling someone else weird? Have you looked in a mirror lately Bern?
That’s weird! :P :P :D
Ignatz Premium Member over 4 years ago
I really wouldn’t have guessed the Les was into Zorro.
Dr. Octopus, maybe.
EmilyJohnson over 4 years ago
This is very true – finding the people who share you passion – excellent
comic reader 22 over 4 years ago
Les has found the outlet for his inner voice!
Otis Rufus Driftwood over 4 years ago
Zorro is an improvement on yesterday. But it never occurred to Les that people he and Gunther know are going to watch Gunther and Bets’s show I see.
JD'Huntsville'AL over 4 years ago
Does anyone else see Les’ first line as "That was awe so me ?
Orbi-Wan Premium Member over 4 years ago
As a 60 year old Obi-wan cosplayer, I totally loved this week’s plot…
mistercatworks over 4 years ago
Cosplay frees people to act with less inhibition without resorting to alcohol. Alcohol frees people from all those angst-ridden wardrobe changes.
LeighBurton over 4 years ago
Anyone could tell it was Les!
atomicdog over 4 years ago
When I look at Wes, all I see is the Scarlet Pumpernickel.