Luann by Greg Evans and Karen Evans for December 22, 2021

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    TheLastLawman  almost 3 years ago

    I’ve never seen Mr. Gray so angry

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    Rhetorical_Question   almost 3 years ago

    Holy mackerel, Gunther! stay single!

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    Lord Flatulence Premium Member almost 3 years ago

    What a milk sop!

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    C  almost 3 years ago

    And so it begins

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    Z-bert  almost 3 years ago

    Nope, nope, nope!

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    beb01  almost 3 years ago

    Happy50th Betty, sorry I knocked you up in college

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    AnyFace  almost 3 years ago
    Pivot! ✨
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    Chocolate   almost 3 years ago

    True love? Bets isn’t recording!!

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    AnyFace  almost 3 years ago

    For gawd’s sake, if you’re gonna pay rent, pay it far, far away from there. ✨

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    Templo S.U.D.  almost 3 years ago

    Some supportive parents. (Mr. & Mrs. Evans have been together since 1971, huh? Many congratulations to them.)

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    JCB  almost 3 years ago

    You tell ’em, Al!

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    DaJellyBelly  almost 3 years ago

    Gunter, it’s time to get away from momma’s wing!

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    jea9hrkr  almost 3 years ago

    Totally ridiculous Gunther. Ditch her, don’t marry her!

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    Rhetorical_Question   almost 3 years ago

    1st Daughter- Rhonda Nabors

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    overtherainbow  almost 3 years ago

    Gack.

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    Ryan B Premium Member almost 3 years ago

    It’s a win/win for Gunther in the long run. He’ll either be very happy or learn his first valuable life lesson.

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    ronaldspence  almost 3 years ago

    i don’t remember, did Mr Gray marry Gunther’s mom? even if i didn’t agree with Gunther, j would appreciate his integrity’

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    MarieStanford  almost 3 years ago

    Who’s Betty?

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    TampaFanatic1  almost 3 years ago

    And chaos ensues. Gunther proposes, does Bets say “What? I’m out of here!” or does she consider his loving gesture. Irma gets mad at Al for opening a can of worms with the focus on marriage. IMHO Irma thinks Gunther should not get married for a long, long time as she still thinks of him as a teenager in high school. The one way to anger Irma is to do anything she thinks might not be Gunther’s interest, like get married at 20. So the ball is in Bets court now, what does she do? Hard to believe this arc simply started with Gunther wanting to cook XMas dinner and invite Bets over to share the holiday with his family……

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    Dreamdeer  almost 3 years ago

    First disagreement we’ve seen between the Grays. I think Al’s just what Gunther needs.

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    hersheyjgm  almost 3 years ago

    The comment board is really gonna be fired up with this one.

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    Mordock999 Premium Member almost 3 years ago

    Oh SNIT!!!

    It’s #4 from My post of December 20th!

    NOW, I’m really getting SCARED!!!

    And No I have NOT seen any of these Strips in advance!!

    Ever!

    But by Gum, I’m playing the Powerball this week!

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    Ruth Brown  almost 3 years ago

    Deep down, Gunther knew this wasn’t going to fly. That’s why he was initially cautious about the idea.

    While the reaction is poor, the consequences are better. Learn to accept responsibility for your own lives, young ones. Have fun on your own dime. The guest house was built to give the Grays privacy as newlyweds and provide shelter for their charges. Gunther going to college was getting major financial help; who knows what Les is doing with this opportunity.

    Gunther has a growing moment. His mother doesn’t think he’s ready for marriage (would she ever?) and Bets is not likely to accept a proposal. Time to really start navigating through the women of your life.

    How committed are you, Bets?

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    kenhense  almost 3 years ago

    I have to admit this has got interesting…

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    Rhetorical_Question   almost 3 years ago

    Al Gray cross the line with his demand for rent? Will Irma stay anger if Bets say yes?

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    jroggs  almost 3 years ago

    I don’t know what’s worse: Gunther’s mom calling Bets a prostitute, or Gunther’s belief that brothels are a place for children.

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    Joe1962  almost 3 years ago

    Gunther they are better ways of proving or disproving a point.

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    jmarkoff2  almost 3 years ago

    Bets might be like this wife: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ShlW5plD_40

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    Dreamdeer  almost 3 years ago

    For those doubting Gunther’s choice, he is an adult, he knows what he wants, and he’s not letting his mother or anyone else make his choice for him. Bets isn’t perfect, but neither is he. He knows what her issues are and he’s talked with her openly about them. He has learned how to cool her jealousy with a few key words. He’s found somebody who actually enjoys the same things that he does.

    He knows how to get out of a relationship that’s not a good fit, which he did with Rosa, so unless you amnesia-out his prior character development, you can’t write him off as unfit to make his own choices. He could have bailed without hurting her just by letting her run away, but he didn’t.

    And Bets has shown that she can admit when she’s wrong, and grow. She could use therapy, but so can a lot of people, and there isn’t a character in this strip who isn’t flawed—or, for that matter, in real life. She’s smart, hardworking, interesting, and sees Gunther’s worth. And she’s a natural antidote for Gunther’s Mommy issues.

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    Enter.Name.Here  almost 3 years ago

    IS bets going to run away in fright again? Last time all he said was “love”. Now he’s about to say “Forever”.

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    kenhense  almost 3 years ago

    Where are we going if Bets doesn’t accept Gunther’s proposal? Her expression in the second frame doesn’t look like YES! Call it – Heads or Tails?

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    swb338  almost 3 years ago

    Now that we know who Bets was named after and the proposal being dedicated to their 50th anniversary I think this is going to happen.

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    basilisk  almost 3 years ago

    Betting Irma and Mr. Gray did the nasty before going to Vegas

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    Caldonia  almost 3 years ago

    Gunther is proposing because they want a bit of fun? No way. It’s absurd even for them. Does Bets have a job, and does it pay enough for everyone’s rents and tuitions? Al…what did you do? ha ha

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    alasko  almost 3 years ago

    TOO SOON!

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    sfknight  almost 3 years ago

    This reminds me of the time that Chandler proposed to Monica because he thought he should. Clearly if he and Bets really want to live together they have to get their own place.

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    tkspring  almost 3 years ago

    I doubt Bets will say “yes” because she’s too damaged by previous relationships. It would be a nice surprise if she did, but I doubt she is capable of it.

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    mwbppa  almost 3 years ago

    Bets starts a go fund me acc. Gunter applys for a sba loan to start a custom cosplay costume business , both become weathy, tells al to take ahike and mom that they are adults not some 6yr old

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    Pointspread  almost 3 years ago

    Bets appears to be the only sane one here.

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    me_the_polish_gull  almost 3 years ago

    So it is for real.

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    BlitzMcD  almost 3 years ago

    Like Stevie Wonder said a number of years ago, Ain’t That Asking For Trouble…..

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    Feye  almost 3 years ago

    The appropriate Bet’s move would be to leave and seek a grown up soulmate. Gunther is still immature, too young for Bets.

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    lvlax  almost 3 years ago

    Gunther will be Ghosted again in 3… 2… 1…. LOL

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    lvlax  almost 3 years ago

    Congrats on your 50th wedding anniversary Mr. Evans!

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    sactiger  almost 3 years ago

    Wow… Al and Irma both are a**holes. No wonder Gun is so effed up.

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    Brdshtt Premium Member almost 3 years ago

    Gunny, Gunny, Gunny – do not let Al push you into an irrational decision. Asking someone to marry you is something that should be thought out well, and I do not think there has been enough time since the last two blow – ups to make this decision because someone pushed you into it. I can think of a lot better reasons to get married than having to do so to stay living where you are at.

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    beb01  almost 3 years ago

    This feels like a shotgun wedding even there are no shotguns present, Gunther is being pressured to prove to his mom that he is not her “little gunnie” anymore. At he same time he feels the need to prove too his step-father that he isn’t just shacking up with some nameless bimbo. And it parallels too closely to what happened in Greg Evans life 50 years ago. Was there a bun in the oven before Greg proposed? Is that why Mr, Grey’s first work was “Got a bun in the oven?” Is this why Al and Irma have become 50’s puritanical parents? Greg would have done better to leave his life out of this strip.

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    deblee77  almost 3 years ago

    Is Greg’s wife named Betty?

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    michaeljwolff  almost 3 years ago

    Isn’t this the moment when Rosa Aragones shows up with a small child in tow?

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    The Joke Explainer Premium Member almost 3 years ago

    The 1950s called. They want their morals back.

    I also think Gunther is making a smart move by making the point that forcing them into marriage isn’t the right approach.

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    cdillon85  almost 3 years ago

    Whoa. Blimey; that plot thickened fast.

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    Aladar30 Premium Member almost 3 years ago

    Wait… today is the anniversary of Greg and Betty and this strip is like a second marriage proposal by Greg to her? WOW! What a romantic gesture♡♡!!! So Elaborate, Funny, Theatrical and dramatic. Dunno if Bets will say yes to Gunther and his unpredictable marriage proposal, but this is So Sweet ♡! Mr. Greg Evans, you truly are amazing.

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    GirlGeek Premium Member almost 3 years ago

    GUNTHER NO

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    JonGoss  almost 3 years ago

    Oof. Basically what this shows is that Gunther’s mom is protective of Gunther (for the most part, but won’t let him gorw up) and Gunther is so attached to his mom, he’d rather get married and live witha roommate with his wife to stay close to his mom.

    Bets is being driven away – or – she will recommend that they get their own apartment. She makes enough from her social media stuff and I THINK Gunther has his own job – or will need to get one.

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    Troglodyte  almost 3 years ago

    Crazy…but then this is the Luanniverse!

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    OneTime59  almost 3 years ago

    Uncle Al. Always the financier. Tuesday and Wednesday emotions are heating up and Gunther is about to make a hasty, emotional decision. If Bets accepts the proposal (other commenters have already predicted this) and Gunther needs to pay rent, may as well move out, anyway.

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    Johnnyrico  almost 3 years ago

    YIKES….. talk about your impulsive marriage proposals…

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    Susan00100  almost 3 years ago

    People shouldn’t marry until they’re well set in their careers.

    That goes for both men AND women.

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    leighabc123  almost 3 years ago

    Stay out of this, Mr. Albert!

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    sueb1863  almost 3 years ago

    So much for “Hey, Bets, let’s shack up, we don’t need to ask my Mom, it’s not like she has any say in it.”

    I mean, seriously, how did Gunther think this was going to go down? He lives in a guest house on someone else’s property, he can’t just do whatever he wants. And if Al says no living together, then it’s no living together. You want your own rules, then move out.

    And Gunther, this is NOT a smart reason to propose to somebody.

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    Ellis97  almost 3 years ago

    Looks like Gunther wants to lose his virginity before he’s 30.

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    Ned Snipes  almost 3 years ago

    Happy 50th to Greg and Betty, ours is coming up in 3 months.

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    D.E.N.  almost 3 years ago

    Still not sure how this is really going to turn out. But I’d like to see this arc played out with Bets’ folks as well.

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    luann1212  almost 3 years ago

    I predicted this would come up. I’m waiting for now, but I think things are going too move very fast.

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    BLUEBONNETS Premium Member almost 3 years ago

    YIKES! Taps the brakes, there son.

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    Mr. Organization  almost 3 years ago

    Gun has grown! It’s a bit early for marriage, but at least he’s not blushing and stammering as in years past.

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    JoeStoppinghem Premium Member almost 3 years ago

    Ok, so they’ll be having sex at the dorm. Think on that you two.

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    tremaine53  almost 3 years ago

    This is horrific.

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    Mongo  almost 3 years ago

    But wait!!! What about Les?

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    kaystari Premium Member almost 3 years ago

    Dang, whoda thought at 6:51 am I’d be this far down the list of comments.I dont understand how Gunther, being a mommas boy, living w her all his life, doesnt know her view on things, and how he doesnt share them to some degree that this idea didnt give him any pause.Secondly, bets is not for him. I feel she is bossy, controlling, and to some degree, even if not conscious of it, using him for his stitchery skills.

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    kaystari Premium Member almost 3 years ago

    I also want to encourage you, Greg, even though you will never see this, please maintain the good moral values we enjoyed in this comic for so many decades.

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    Decepticomic  almost 3 years ago

    Premarital sex?! SCANDALOUS! Better for them to get married when they barely know each other so that their relationship self-destructs into a bitter divorce, wasting time and money.

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    MS72  almost 3 years ago

    Bet she runs.

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    Ignatz Premium Member almost 3 years ago

    I didn’t realize that Bets had the same name as Greg Evans’ wife. Interesting.

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    Free or Not? Premium Member almost 3 years ago

    Like I said, this is were Gunter tries to do the RIGHT thing. Then this is where Bets says “no” and breaks his heart. Now, if the GET Married, God Bless them. But don’t shack up before the wedding date and save the s3x for the consumation after marriage.

    Getting out the popcorn.

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    tcayer  almost 3 years ago

    I’m with Les’ dad on this one!

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    Anon4242  almost 3 years ago

    I suspect Al has issues regarding his sisters past (Ann Eiffle) and the resulting situation where Al ended up basically raising his nephew Les. He doesn’t want to end up raising any step grandkids. In the heat of the moment I think Al issued an ultimatum that he didn’t mean (they aren’t ready for marriage) and Gunther seized it as an easy way to get his way. All Gunther initially wanted was to cook Christmas dinner for his mom, Bets wanted to spend the holiday living together for the break, Gunther morphed that into living together over all, and now this has snowballed into a proposal – which no one is ready for. Someone needs to throw a bucket of ice water on them all so they can regroup and think things through. Also, Gunther should really meet Bets family to find out if the are as bad as she says they are and Gunthers mom needs to get to know Bets better.

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    rrsltx  almost 3 years ago

    Regardless of Bets’ answer, if I were Gunther, I’d be packing my bags, finding a PT job, and find a new place to live. It’s time for him to find independence

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    Marcia Gibson Premium Member almost 3 years ago

    Congratulations on your anniversary! And thank you for keeping a moral key to the strip.

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    STACEY MARSHALL Premium Member almost 3 years ago

    Is Al a minister? Mom could be a witness. They can be married in a minute or two!

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    mgl179  almost 3 years ago

    Gunther, if you’re an adult, like you claim, do the adult things. Get a job and support your values and lifestyle. When you sponge off of others, you live by their rules.

    Act like a child, be treated like one.

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    Philly1115  almost 3 years ago

    Al is correct atleast on one part. If he was paying rent then he could do what he wanted. How can he be living there rent free and still thinks he can do what he wants regarding that house?

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    imagenesis  almost 3 years ago

    Finally, a strip from Luann that got me laughing… also, who is Betty and apparently she just turned 50!

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    mindjob  almost 3 years ago

    Bets will chicken out once again

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    artegal  almost 3 years ago

    FOR THE LOVE OF GOD, MAN! DON’T DO IT!

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    draksig  almost 3 years ago

    This is not going to end well…

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    BuckarooDave  almost 3 years ago

    Happy Anniversary G&B

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    Michael Helwig  almost 3 years ago

    Gunther you’re too young.

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    dayle2  almost 3 years ago

    They both like CosPlay but I just don’t see/feel any chemistry; not like with Toni and Brad. I just don’t like Bets and I don’t see this as long-term. Gunther needs to run in the opposite direction. I’m 62 and have been very happily by myself for nearly 25 yrs – I work part-time, 16 hrs a week and I go where I want, when I want, see whatever movie I want, watch whatever I want on TV, eat whatever I want (or not at all)…I am by myself but never alone – I have family and friends. I love my life and my freedom! You don’t HAVE to be in a romantic relationship to feel happy and fulfilled! I been in relationships where the other party just said “no” to everything/suggestion and was just a downer super-glued to the couch and video games – in his 40s!!! SO not worth it! Someone wise said “The thing everyone should realize is that the key to happiness is being happy by yourself and for yourself.”

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    Wesley_B  almost 3 years ago

    Folks, if Bets accepts the proposal, it doesn’t mean IMMEDIATE marriage. It could be years down the road.AL is not LES’s dad. Nor Gunther’s dad. He has no say in G’s lifestyle. And Irma is STILL G’s mom. She’s upset with Al, and this is a problem. Is it the “D” word? Only time will tell.Tune in tomorrow: Same Bets time, Same Bets channel!

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    rickmac1937 Premium Member almost 3 years ago

    Say no

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    WilliamVollmer  almost 3 years ago

    Gunther; even if Betts WERE to say yes to this spontaneous proposal, how would you support each other? Unless I’ve missed something, neither one of you has a job of any kind. (Though as good as cook as Gunther seems to be, I’d bet TJ would take him on.)

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    Tyge  almost 3 years ago

    This all started with Gunther inviting Bets to dinner. Whiskey Tango Foxtrot! This is all just too, too bizarre!

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    chris_o42  almost 3 years ago

    Wow , “bawdy house”? Over reaction much? But maybe Bets will surprise everyone and say yes!

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    jmclaughlinvt  almost 3 years ago

    You know the parents will give in. This is just some drama…

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    Tom_Tildrum  almost 3 years ago

    Plenty of parents might not like the idea, but … “bawdy house”?

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    z.a.m  almost 3 years ago

    Are you really like this in the USA?!?

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    ctolson  almost 3 years ago

    Does this constitute a shotgun wedding?

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    Johnnyrico  almost 3 years ago

    “I’m gonna propose to my girlfriend so she can live with me and not make my parents mad”… That’s even worse than getting married in order to get health insurance because one partner has a really good health care plan..

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    mountainclimber  almost 3 years ago

    3 losers or 4? The suspense is unbearable . . .

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    DM2860  almost 3 years ago

    Okay so who saw Gunther as the next one married after Brad?

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    Tyge  almost 3 years ago

    So now what? Gunther is getting married and Al and Irma are getting divorced? If Bets had any smarts, she’d say I’m too young to get married and so are you. Luann goes into a deep funk after realizing she’s loosing “charming, fascinating and handsome” Gunther? Tiffany goes into a deep funk after realizing she’s loosing “the kindest, funniest, sweetest guy she’s ever know?” Betty goes into a deep funk because her favorite step child is ruining his life yet again?

    Don’t ask me! Ask Mordy. He’s getting pretty good at predictions! 8^ )

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    MAGA Premium Member almost 3 years ago

    Wow Al’s name should be Richard since he acts like a Dick.

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    Fredricrex  almost 3 years ago

    Oh no !

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    danfarris98  almost 3 years ago

    That escalated quickly

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    Stregone39  almost 3 years ago

    ROTFLMAO…The Hypocrisy and/or naïveté, on Both Sides, is Palpable

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    jh14220  almost 3 years ago

    Maybe it’s time for Bets to head back to the dorm, or wherever. I’m sure there will be a nice ending to this arc; however, it has not been one of my favorites.

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    mfought  almost 3 years ago

    she’s gonna say no

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    Wubbie  almost 3 years ago

    They can get married and support themselves by starting a costume business! Gunthie does the production and sewing and Betts handles the modeling and promotion through social media!

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    LeonardChan  almost 3 years ago

    This strip has become very autobiographical for Greg Evans.

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    jrankin1959  almost 3 years ago

    I don’t know what this is headed for, but it seems to be getting there on warp drive.

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    Cornelius Robinson Premium Member almost 3 years ago

    How romantic

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    R.W.Singer -SF  almost 3 years ago

    Noooooooo!!!!

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    Huckleberry Hiroshima  almost 3 years ago

    She’ll say no.

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    Stregone39  almost 3 years ago

    Comments & thoughts, in no particular order: mr. Gray it’s your stadium your bat your ball. you can make any rules you want. Gunthers mama : lady you need to loosen the apron strings and get a life, or you will lose your baby, eventually, forever, when he revolts. it won’t be pretty. Gunther: you know that your mother means well for you but she will continue to smother you and hinder your growth in almost every imaginable way. you’ve just got to get out from under her Over-protective wings. As for Betts, Gunther you take that woman grab her and just never let go. she’s nuts about you now and if it keeps up you will probably have the best mate possible for life. As for Betts, Betts you’ve got a good man there but your battle is probably going to be the toughest. you will have to pry Gunther away from those apron strings of his mama. She will Not give up her “baby” easily (if at all). it will not be easy. you will need the patience of a saint but trust me he will be worth it in the long run. Gunther, move in with Betts in her student housing. Don’t burn any bridges with your mom or Mr. Gray….yet.

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    Ragnar13  almost 3 years ago

    What a pair of jerk parents. Gunther needs to grow a pair all around. If they want rent anyway, then move somewhere else and tell them where to go.

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    Robert Nowall Premium Member almost 3 years ago

    I’d go along with the proposal, but after the wedding, you should live somewhere else.

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    Paul Srch  almost 3 years ago

    Congrats on your 50th, Greg and Betty!

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    Loup Garue  almost 3 years ago

    Oh noooooooo! Please, no.

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    NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!! Don’t be a fool Gun!!!

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    one word, meatloaf

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    comic reader 22  almost 3 years ago

    As predicted, Gunther and Bets will become the new “marrieds” in this comic (after an engagement period). Uncle Al and Irma will relent and let them live together in the guest house. Maybe Bets will get Les to re-invent his image with a new haircut and a shave.

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    6foot6  almost 3 years ago

    Guther is stampeding in to something that will kill the relationship. If I recall they both talked about married and Betts was not really a big fan.

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    comic reader 22  almost 3 years ago

    Congratulations to Greg and Betty Evans! That is a really nice that way he worked his message into the proposal moment for Gun and Bets.

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    jeanneno  almost 3 years ago

    No one commented on “Happy 50th Betty” in the lower right of the strip. So – Happy 50th Anniversary to you, Mr. Evans and your wife Betty!

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    eladee AKA Wally  almost 3 years ago

    OMG! Al and Irma are FORCING them to marry. This is terrible. It actually happened to a friend of mine in high school. Her mom was behaving just like Irma. This girl got married early and about two years later I ran into her in college. She was older and wiser——and divorced from her high school boyfriend. But she HAD fulfilled her mother’s requirement to remain a virgin until marriage. She vowed if she ever had kids she would never put them through such a thing.

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    Terr Bear  Premium Member almost 3 years ago

    Happy Anniversary Greg & Betty Evans! <3

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    DanielDrummond  almost 3 years ago

    Right on schedule, the arc moves from crisis to impending train wreck. Next, Bets will tell Guns she loves him but is not ready for a wedding, and Gunther will – politely – tell his mom they will live somewhere else. By Saturday, Al and Irma will be spending Christmas without Gunther, and it will be chilly for Al as Irma begins to realize she has to let go of Guns and maybe stand up to Al a bit more. Irma will go looking for Guns and Bets and eventually find them living in a previously-unknown anteroom to The Fuse, working as holiday help.

    Hilarity ensures as Al begins to comprehend a life with only Les and his money, and he yields to the season, granting Guns and Bets his blessing to live in the guest house for only $2,000 a month after a deposit on the furniture.

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    sjsczurek  almost 3 years ago

    Uh-oh.Big big BIG time UH-OH!

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    Lord Hearteater  almost 3 years ago

    NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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    kenhense  almost 3 years ago

    Pretty clever of Al. He’s saying, “Grown up, are we – OK – Get a job and pay rent.”

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    MuddyUSA  Premium Member almost 3 years ago

    Looks like a forced marriage?

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    Patinphx Premium Member almost 3 years ago

    Happy Anniversary, Betty and Greg!

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    kenhense  almost 3 years ago

    We need Tiffany to run in and tinkle those chimes…

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    locake  almost 3 years ago

    So Bets claims her family is dysfunctional. She should feel right at home with Gunther’s crazy family. If Al and Irma don’t want them living together in the guest house they should just say that. There is no need to insult them or coerce them to get married.

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    YorkGirl  Premium Member almost 3 years ago

    Happy 50th Anniversary, Greg and Betty! ;-)

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    billdaviswords  almost 3 years ago

    Puh-leeeze.

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    SUDCC-IV-CS  almost 3 years ago

    STEADY GUNTHER! STEADY! No need to “put a ring on it” in the interest of “getting some”!

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    A: Congrats on 50 years, Greg and Betty!

    B: This situation sux…

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    Kirk Sinclair  almost 3 years ago

    GUNTHER YOU ARE OUT OF YOUR MIND

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    kaycstamper  almost 3 years ago

    Whoa!!!

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    Tetonbil  almost 3 years ago

    If nothing else, today’s strip really shows how’s us how far we have come with morals, family values and acceptable behavior in our society. This took me back to my childhood in the 50’s (Al especially) and the changes that occurred in the 60’s. Specifically, the “Pill” in 1961.Changed everything! I am not saying any of these things or ideas are right or wrong.I am just amazed at what all can change in 50 years! Congratulations to the Evans on their 50 years of marriage! Good for you!

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    David Huie Green LoveJoyAndPeace  almost 3 years ago

    A fair way to check commitment.

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    donwestonmysteries  almost 3 years ago

    Gunther is really serious but will Bets turn and run?

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    Gunther, time to move out.

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    NiteKat  almost 3 years ago

    Al Gray is right. If Gunther wants to play “adult” then he’d better make sure he can pay for his adult lifestyle on his own. Adulthood comes with responsibilities, especially financial ones.

    Gunther: “We’re adults! I’m a man! We want to live together! Oh, but mommy, you and Al will keep supporting me won’t you? Paying all my bills? And you don’t mind adding Bets and supporting her too, now do you?”

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    artvegas  almost 3 years ago

    this is dumb and antiquated in everyway

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    raybarb44  almost 3 years ago

    A Merry Christmas INDEED!…..

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    Alys France  almost 3 years ago

    It would be quite something if Al and Irma suddenly burst out laughing and saying “Gotcha!”

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    Squoop  almost 3 years ago

    Given how Bets scampered away in fear after that time Gunther said I love you, and despite her recent testing of the waters of trust, I’d say this was not the right move for Gunther for those reasons alone. But there are plenty more, such as that you don’t propose to someone on the spur of the moment in order to prove a point to your parents. Now he has put Bets on the spot, especially after she just claimed they were committed to each other. The best response she could make now that would save the day, is something like “maybe someday!”

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    Same2Ubuddy  almost 3 years ago

    Tomorrow’s strip will start with Gunther’s thought bubble showing Bet’s turning into wifezilla and the two of them living in the ’hood. The final panel will have Gunther saying “Strike the previous comment”.

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    robroy36 Premium Member almost 3 years ago

    Interesting that under the proposal to Bets, he signs the comic “Happy 50th, Betty!” Coincidence?

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    foxmike6513 Premium Member almost 3 years ago

    Charming I hope Mrs. Evans is thrilled!

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    Binky  almost 3 years ago

    Finish college, get jobs to support yourselves, rent your own apartment…then get married or whatever. At that point no permission or approval needed (^.^)

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    Need coffee  almost 3 years ago

    Well that escalated quickly

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    Squoop  almost 3 years ago

    So Gunther only gets free rent if they approve of his love life? I can’t stand Mr. Gray. At least with Irma you know she means well.

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    notbornyesterday  almost 3 years ago

    Will there be an “addition” to the guest house?

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    vickie.105  almost 3 years ago

    I actually feel bad for Les. Gunther is making a highly risky move.

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    dlaemmerhirt999  almost 3 years ago

    Say . . . WHAT?!?

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    yangeldf  almost 3 years ago

    yeah, force your 18 year old kid into a hasty marriage so he feels like he has permission to have sex with his girlfriend, that’s how things happened for the longest time and the divorce rate is only SLIGHTLY higher than 50%, primarily for that reason, it’s fine…

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    candomarty Premium Member almost 3 years ago

    The fact that Greg chose to have this [almost] proposal happen on his 50th wedding anniversary tells me that Gunther and Bets are indeed going to go through with it. It would be odd to juxtapose such an important personal holiday on the cartoonist’s part with an event in the Luanniverse that doesn’t pan out. In effect, it would be wasting the opportunity to put an exclamation point on his and Betty’s own marriage by using Gunther and Bets, in effect, as avatars for themselves. My money is on wedding bells.

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    kenhense  almost 3 years ago

    Hey Everybody: Luann just replaced 9 Chickweed Lane in the Los Angeles Times newspaper. Welcome back, Luann.

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    RSH  almost 3 years ago

    maybe they could satisfy Al and Irma by getting quasi engaged and having a very long engagement with the idea that if they are still together when they graduate then they can marry.

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    BJShipley1  almost 3 years ago

    …um, did Irma just call Bets a whore? I mean, words do have meanings, and “bawdyhouse” is an (extremely) old-fashioned word for a brothel, so yeah, Irma just called Bets a whore. I guess Lucille Bluth here really doesn’t like it when some other woman threatens to take her Buster away from her.

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    Brdshtt Premium Member almost 3 years ago

    Happy 50th, Greg and Betty – I’m 18 behind you. I hope you have many, many more!

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    smsrt  almost 3 years ago

    Oh my! This is happening so fast Gunthie. What ere shall a girl do?

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    CynthiaLeigh  almost 3 years ago

    Unless money would be exchanged for sex, it wouldn’t be a “bawdyhouse.”

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    mysterysciencefreezer  almost 3 years ago

    And suddenly, we’re in a Norman Lear sitcom…

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    drewpamon  almost 3 years ago

    Gunther not sure this is your best plan. Didn’t she run away last time you scared her?

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    amanda.elliott3619  almost 3 years ago

    whoa…

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    Ginny Premium Member almost 3 years ago

    When I was that age I also thought we were “committed”. Should have had someone commit me! Marrying so young is definitely a mistake.

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    pepnkids  almost 3 years ago

    Gunther isn’t thinking with his brain!

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    lawguy05  almost 3 years ago

    Typical Gunther. Another overreaction.

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    pontiac59  almost 3 years ago

    Wow this storyline gets dumber and dumber.

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    BabyBlue  almost 3 years ago

    HaHa Go Al! Those who play must pay

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    dwindy54  almost 3 years ago

    Move out

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    Slatsmagee I  almost 3 years ago

    Getting sickening…

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    Natarose  almost 3 years ago

    Oh, but YOUR nephew gets to stay there rent free?!? HYPOCRITE!

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    RonBerg13 Premium Member almost 3 years ago

    Whoa there little doggies!!

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    Cavenee Lonnie Premium Member almost 3 years ago

    Oh My Good Lord!

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    capricorn9th  almost 3 years ago

    Someone predicted this! Don’t get married JUST to shack up because the ‘rents demand it. Get married when you’re good and ready for the responsibilities of a marriage. Just move in with Bets in the dorm. Kip is already doing it.

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    jfedorchuk  almost 3 years ago

    I didn’t realize Gunther’s Mom was such a controlling old bag. This explains a lot.

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    Queen Wolfen  almost 3 years ago

    Jesus, that’s a lot to take in, in a single page…

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    Susan123  almost 3 years ago

    Well, that went over well. I think he is going to ask her to move in, Not marriage!

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    Need coffee  almost 3 years ago

    If rent is going to be involved, find an apartment and dump Les. He won’t have Gunther to kick around any more and can spend more time practicing up on his own Blofeld/Dr. Evil cosplay of sitting whilst petting a cat.

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    Takagi-san  almost 3 years ago

    Just when you thought this story line couldn’t get any dumber.

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    rmbdot  almost 3 years ago

    Gunther was supposed to be the mature and stable one out of those four.

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    Vilyehm  almost 3 years ago

    And as he steps on the glass, Gunther will be send to the hospital to stop the bleeding.

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    Willow Mt Lyon  almost 3 years ago

    Actually, it’s fine with me. I married at 18. There were ups and downs. I noticed that it doesn’t matter when the marriage starts. All marriages have ups and downs. We have been married since 1973.

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    percheronhitch6  almost 3 years ago

    Here we go…..Cue the Maury Povich music….

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    [Unnamed Reader - 905c8e]  almost 3 years ago

    No Gunther don’t!!!!

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    Guybrush Threepwood  almost 3 years ago

    Does Evans lives in the 40s?

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    Dragoncat  almost 3 years ago

    Cheer up, Mom! It’s not like he’s leaving the nest.

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    GaryCooper  almost 3 years ago

    Wow, Gunther sure is highly suggestible!

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    CoreyTaylor1  almost 3 years ago

    YO, GRAY! Last I heard you were LES’s parole officer, not Gunther’s!

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    YorkGirl  Premium Member almost 3 years ago

    I wonder if Greg and Betty went through this 50 years ago.Life was different for our parents in the 40’s and 50’s. They lived through pandemics, the market crash and, in some cases, two world wars. Wonder how our grands will cope. I’m not sure Gunther isn’t just proposing to placate Irma and Al. Bad idea.

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    Uncle Bob  almost 3 years ago

    Al looks a little like Raymond Reddington on the TV show “Blacklist”. Better tread carefully, Gunther!

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    Richard Perry  almost 3 years ago

    Any jazz fans on here know that the real Al Gray was a noted trombonist.

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    Tyge  almost 3 years ago

    I think the lock down has affected our intrepid Creators!

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    Michael McKown Premium Member almost 3 years ago

    SAY YES!

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    theincrediblebulk  almost 3 years ago

    I have lived the life of Gunther!!! All through my teen years everyone i was interested in turned me down, most just wanted me as a friend. Finally met someone who wanted to be with me. Unfortunately I was at the “Anyone is better than no one” stage in my life. She moved in with me the day we met, we were married about a year later. She never trusted me, always accused me of cheating. Made me break off from my old friends as she didn’t trust them, and my family tossed me out because of my terrible choice in partners. We were together 8 years before I managed to get the courage to get her out of my life and try again. Never found anyone else willing to get involved with me so I ended up alone after all. She died about 8 years after we separated. That was 11 years ago this month. Loneliness is better than a bad life partner.

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    Scoutmaster77  almost 3 years ago

    Wowza!

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    Dreamer86  almost 3 years ago

    I really don’t think Gunther’s Mom is happy with Al issuing orders about Gunther’s relationship. And he seems to have forgotten who’s property the “guest house” sits on!

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    w16521  almost 3 years ago

    What is with Greg’s “Happy 50th Betty”? birthday? anniversary?

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    bakana  almost 3 years ago

    Bawdyhouse? Did Mom just call Bets a HO?

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    Otis Rufus Driftwood  almost 3 years ago

    This moved quick. Way too quick.

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    Sisyphos  almost 3 years ago

    OMG! He’s gonna Do It! Gunther Berger is about to propose to Bets!

    If he goes through with this gesture, which is primarily intended to satisfy Al and Irma, will Bets accept? Does she want a lifetime commitment?

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    radar15627  almost 3 years ago

    that should make her run off!

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    alexius23  almost 3 years ago

    This is not how I expected the parents to react

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    tutibug5  almost 3 years ago

    Happy “50th” Anniversary Greg & Betty Evans! Enjoy your day!!

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    Asharah  almost 3 years ago

    Here’s an idea. Brad & Tony win the lottery and now have the money to buy a house. T.J. goes along with them as the live in cook and babysitter. Les, Gunther & Bets rent the old house from the Degroots

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    nuncanunca  almost 3 years ago

    “We’re committed to each other!”

    “Then get married and cement that commitment before God, the public, and the state!”

    “We’re more, uh … theoretically committed to each other than that!”

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    Kymberleigh  almost 3 years ago

    OT except for those who participated in the discussion on how Brooke McEldowney doomed “9 Chickweed Lane” with the racist dialogue which caused a number of newspapers to drop the strip:

    Guess what the Los Angeles Times has chosen as its replacement on the comics page?

    Rhetorical question …

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    tutibug5  almost 3 years ago

    Bets could answer Yes …move in with Gunther for the holiday break …then back out of engagement when college starts & move back to the dorm. win win

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    cromwelljones53  almost 3 years ago

    I like Al.

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    Airman  almost 3 years ago

    So Al and Irma got 9 Chickweed Lane pulled from some California rag and replaced it with themselves. I guess the street people voted. Not to worry. Pretty soon California will be replaced by China, and it will be renamed, New Taiwan.

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    computerprogrammer2028  almost 3 years ago

    Well, didn’t see this one coming. Best move, Bets grabs Gunthers hand and they leave to talk it over. Emotions are too high now to think rationally. Even if they were that deep in love. Or assuming a “very long” engagment, like (years).

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    jamesamber29  almost 3 years ago

    Say yes Bets!

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    ScretWitch  almost 3 years ago

    Happy Anniversary Betty and Greg! <3

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    Gabby  almost 3 years ago

    Don’t do it Gunther!!!

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    washatkc Premium Member almost 3 years ago

    This is just plain silly. Its 2021 not 1975. Its just not realistic. I lived with my GF in the nineties and both my Grandparents were fine with it let alone my parents.

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    4everbound2  over 1 year ago

    …wait a minute – when did Tiff get intelligent relationship wise?

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