Maybe Frank thinks life wouldn’t have been worth living. Notice Frank didn’t say anything. Luann assumed what he was thinking. Happy Father’s Day to all of you dads.
I guess Frank was rather “frank” with Luann. I would have thought Frank would have went with the “little white lie” about how he would never change a thing. I had a professor in college for a literature class who told a fellow student: “There is no such thing as a stupid question! On the other hand I can not say the same about individuals who present certain inquiries.” Ouch…. Let it be a learning lesson Luann.
Neither our father (who we lost in 1959) nor our late step Dad, who raised another man’s children with love, would have said they regretted ‘giving up’ the chance to be a rock star by becoming a father. It’s a legitimate question that a kid might wonder about, from time to time, if they’ve ever seen pictures of their parents as kids, or read letters their parents wrote about things they wanted to do. So why does this particular kid have to ‘learn a lesson’ about what not to ask?
Ah, because it’s Luann. I see. If Tiffany or Bets, or, for that matter, Brad, had asked this question, it would be just fine…
Why does this comic seem to imply that you have to give up having children to become a rock star, astronaut, or the president? I can name lots of rock stars who had children. The king Elvis Presley or Michael Jackson for two. A lot of presidents had children too. Ronald Reagan, Donald Trump, and George Bush Senior. Why … even the QUEEN of England who is constantly at work, managed to deliver 4 children!
When you reach a certain age, even those of us who have been musicians know that we would never have a wealthy jet-setting rock star anyway. And probably would have hated the “jet-setting” part of it.
I was already in my mid 30’s when the fatherhood thing happened. Too late for the rock star bit. Plus I can’t sing and never learned to play the guitar.
Could have done a lot of things in my life to Frank but I have faced the Black abyss of losing self and family and being a dad, for better or worse, was part of my salvation. Of course, Lord, why not both? Oh well you know better. I know hokey, but it’s me. HAPPY FATHER’S DAY to all!
Does Frank even have any interest in music? We’ve never seen him play any instrument or sing. He could not be a rock star if he has no musical ability.
As a father, Frank is a father 24/7. Owning a house is a daily struggle to maintain the estate. Something is always breaking down, or needs an upgrade.
Namrepus about 3 years ago
The old saying is, don’t ask questions that you don’t want to know the answer to. Happy Father’s Day/Juneteenth weekend, everybody!
lvlax about 3 years ago
Happy Father’s Day to all the Dads out there!!!
Templo S.U.D. about 3 years ago
Didn’t we already have a conversation like this, but for Mother’s Day?
Joe1962 Premium Member about 3 years ago
Didn’t she use the same words on mothers day.
BJShipley1 about 3 years ago
For those wondering why today’s strip seems so familiar:
https://www.gocomics.com/luann/2021/05/09
Prescott_Philosopher about 3 years ago
Not that females are lauded in this strip, but males are not really presented in a positive light.
Joe1962 Premium Member about 3 years ago
Happy Father’s day to all dad’s
Willow Mt Lyon about 3 years ago
Maybe Frank thinks life wouldn’t have been worth living. Notice Frank didn’t say anything. Luann assumed what he was thinking. Happy Father’s Day to all of you dads.
kenhense about 3 years ago
Luann asked a similar question to Nancy on Mother’s Day. I think Luann is older and smarter than this.
Mordock999 Premium Member about 3 years ago
“But don’t ask me what I think of you,”
“I might NOT give the answer that you want me to.” – “Oh, Well” Fleetwood Mac
ronaldspence about 3 years ago
Why is Frank painting on Father’s Day exactly?
TampaFanatic1 about 3 years ago
I guess Frank was rather “frank” with Luann. I would have thought Frank would have went with the “little white lie” about how he would never change a thing. I had a professor in college for a literature class who told a fellow student: “There is no such thing as a stupid question! On the other hand I can not say the same about individuals who present certain inquiries.” Ouch…. Let it be a learning lesson Luann.
Johnnyrico about 3 years ago
Yep…. “Don’t ask me no questions, and I won’t tell you no lies.”
beb01 about 3 years ago
We don’t actually know what Frank’s answer was, only that it wasn’t what Luann expected.
Brdshtt Premium Member about 3 years ago
Now see what you did there, Luann – you alerted him to the human condition. He was just fine 30 seconds ago.
Argythree about 3 years ago
Neither our father (who we lost in 1959) nor our late step Dad, who raised another man’s children with love, would have said they regretted ‘giving up’ the chance to be a rock star by becoming a father. It’s a legitimate question that a kid might wonder about, from time to time, if they’ve ever seen pictures of their parents as kids, or read letters their parents wrote about things they wanted to do. So why does this particular kid have to ‘learn a lesson’ about what not to ask?
Ah, because it’s Luann. I see. If Tiffany or Bets, or, for that matter, Brad, had asked this question, it would be just fine…
dcdete. about 3 years ago
Why does this comic seem to imply that you have to give up having children to become a rock star, astronaut, or the president? I can name lots of rock stars who had children. The king Elvis Presley or Michael Jackson for two. A lot of presidents had children too. Ronald Reagan, Donald Trump, and George Bush Senior. Why … even the QUEEN of England who is constantly at work, managed to deliver 4 children!
Aladar30 Premium Member about 3 years ago
Awww. Poor Luann, Frank is too frank. Happy Father’s Day ♡!!!!
PeterPirate about 3 years ago
I thought yesterday’s strip was a good Father’s Day gift.
DaveG1960 about 3 years ago
It’s the kind of question Calvin would ask …
elliel203 about 3 years ago
Happy Father’s Day, friends!
Ellis97 about 3 years ago
Now you’ve sent him into an existential crisis! Happy Father’s Day indeed!
Ignatz Premium Member about 3 years ago
When you reach a certain age, even those of us who have been musicians know that we would never have a wealthy jet-setting rock star anyway. And probably would have hated the “jet-setting” part of it.
tdl3366 about 3 years ago
Don’t fell bad Luann, my Dad once told me he liked other people’s kids better because they went away at the end of the day.
Tyge Premium Member about 3 years ago
Fathers are more pragmatic.
Tyge Premium Member about 3 years ago
Not the most opportune time to ask that question, daughter o’mine! 8^ )
Seed_drill about 3 years ago
I was already in my mid 30’s when the fatherhood thing happened. Too late for the rock star bit. Plus I can’t sing and never learned to play the guitar.
BlitzMcD about 3 years ago
Preach it, dad! Frank’s silence speaks volumes.
FassEddie about 3 years ago
The correct answer is the honest one. “Sure! But I was screwed over by the endorphin rush!”
Jimmyk939 about 3 years ago
As a smart courtroom lawyer stated, “Never ask a question you don’t know the answer to”
luann1212 about 3 years ago
Could have done a lot of things in my life to Frank but I have faced the Black abyss of losing self and family and being a dad, for better or worse, was part of my salvation. Of course, Lord, why not both? Oh well you know better. I know hokey, but it’s me. HAPPY FATHER’S DAY to all!
Perplexed about 3 years ago
Happy Father’s Day, dads!
locake about 3 years ago
Does Frank even have any interest in music? We’ve never seen him play any instrument or sing. He could not be a rock star if he has no musical ability.
Binky Premium Member about 3 years ago
Maybe Shannon paid them a visit and took to the walls with her artistry…lol
CynthiaLeigh about 3 years ago
He can’t answer because he has no mouth.
snowedin, now known as Missy's mom about 3 years ago
I wonder what he said to her.
Decepticomic about 3 years ago
Raising children is a joyless burden. Happy Father’s Day!
procentrum about 3 years ago
I love Sundays on the toon because that’s when Luann becomes the comic that it was meant to be.
cosman about 3 years ago
He flashed ‘Juke Box Hero’ in his mind.. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ic02W1bWeFU
raybarb44 about 3 years ago
No. Being a Dad was a calling. My jobs/careers were just that. I am gone and forgotten by them; you will never forget me after I am gone….
asrialfeeple about 3 years ago
Reality BITES, Luann!!
Lightpainter about 3 years ago
Reminds me of a Calvin and Hobbes:
“ Hey dad! Why do you live with me and mom, instead of some scantily clad female roommates?”
Boise Ed Premium Member about 3 years ago
I would have drawn it with her being covered in paint daubs.
Sailor46 USN 65-95 about 3 years ago
The hardest thing about being a Dad, is those darn Kids.
Rhetorical_Question about 3 years ago
Frank, Rock Star? Nancy’s fault that Frank is a Dad.
Rhetorical_Question about 3 years ago
Brad can made Frank a grandfather!
Roy G Biv about 3 years ago
Did Frank ever nag Luann or Brad?
All I remember is him walking around looking dazed and confused.
RSH about 3 years ago
looks like everyone is busy catching up with work or jobs around the house except Luann who always seems to have extra time on her hands.
Sisyphos about 3 years ago
Ha ha! (In best Nelson Muntz voice.)
Frank wins! Frank wins! On Father’s Day, Dad skunks the slouch of a daughter!
PaulLeckner about 3 years ago
As a father, Frank is a father 24/7. Owning a house is a daily struggle to maintain the estate. Something is always breaking down, or needs an upgrade.