Luann by Greg Evans and Karen Evans for December 30, 2021

WOW! Bernice is actually being a good friend!

What other career can Luann have with kids?

Some interesting push back from Luann regarding Bernice’s aspirations of becoming a therapist. It’s actually refreshing to see any characters arguing. However Bernice still wins the day by talking about teaching adjacent career. Proving once again that she’s Luann’s superior and that Luann is the dolt.

Luann’s “Rare gift for working with kids” may kinda mean she’s sort of a kid yet. Her kids are really little. Getting kids to meet learning standards as they get a little older will require a more adult approach. I’d like to see Luann check out a little more of the rest of the world anyway.

Send Luann to Clown College.

Hmmm… So maybe works at a toy store?!? Disneyland?!? Kids section at Payless Shoe Source?!? lol

Oh, please don’t remind me that social coward Bernice means to become a therapist. But I am curious about this rare gift I’ve never seen (archery instructor?).

She needs to pick a career that will let her creativity shine through.

I think Luann would be a great teacher. I think Bernice should butt out. First she insults Luann, and then she tries to cover it up by suggesting she could do other things involving children. Some friend!

Clown School?

Ah. Bernice shines today in redirecting Luann from the teaching career path to another where she fits better. Let’s see what a potential new career path for Luann might be tomorrow……See templo s.u.d.’s post for chimes of potential jobs for Luann – some of them are hilarious.

Bernice you are not being a friend when you throw insults at Lu. Plus it’s Luann life yes they pay stinks but Teaching is a awarding profession I should know i had 5 members of my family and cousins that were teachers.

Luann!

By that “rare gift with kids” crack Bernice just implied you’d make a great “house wife.” Not that there’s anything wrong with that.

However, since Miz Halper has now chosen to go down the “jobs one is unsuitable for path,” you might want to imply that with her gift for throwing insults, making people feel bad and totally getting away with it, that She might make a much better I.R.S. Agent than a (SNORT) “therapist.”

Or better yet, the local Commissioner of Revenue. ;-)

Today’s strip is what we call a “backswing”. Nothing of importance happens, but it sets up for the actual plot twist tomorrow.

Sure. She could take a hint from that other Luan and hire herself out as a clown for children’s birthday parties.

Jeesh, kid gloves and sugar coating to even get her to listen

“Try baby-sitti…..Wait! Where are you going!”

Luann is incapable of having original thought or ideas. She waits for someone to lead her.

Let’s remember that LuAnn was reluctant to entertain anything but teaching since that was her Plan. Wonder how long ago she decided to be a teacher. She could be a daycare worker on a cruise ship. Man, that sounds like a great gig.

Bernice is being featured in a wonderful way here. Like most of the characters, her dalliance with Nil is stretching her psyche in a good way.

The tease continues that there may be a sea change coming for Luann, career-wise.

Give Luann the keys and say hello to your new school bus driver and lower elementary teachers’ aide: Miss Lead foot Lu.

And to think just a few days ago we were all atwitter about Luann getting a new romantic interest in this mentee. Now it’s furthest from our minds.

Note in panel one, Greg’s soft drink can design has not changed since the earliest strips.

https://www.gocomics.com/luann-againn/2021/11/29

I can just see it now. Jack and Luann with a passel of kids running around the house. 8^ )

If you sit there long enough, I’m sure Bernie will tell you what else you are too dumb to be.

Bernice starts out by saying that Luann isn’t exactly “academic.” This contradicts what the authors said not that long ago when Luann was offered a student assistant position in chemistry because of her high test scores. And she did get a student assistant position with the art instructor for what would likely be the same reason. These are not signs of a mediocre student. GnK need to get their act together.

Then Luann makes a crack about “Is this how you talk to your therapy clients.” WTF — Bernice is 19, a college freshman. What in god’s green acres is she doing with clients.

And Bernice confirms that she’s practicing Psychology without a license! And I might add that Luann is not a client since she never asked for Bernice to butt in.

Finally Bernice tries to spread oil on the water’s she riled up by saying Luann can work with kids without being a teacher. I assume she’s talking about being the Chuck E. Cheese mascot or something like that.

This is about the time Luann needs to set boundaries and tell Bernice to GTFO.

This week Bernice shows that she really has the potential to be a good psychologist. Luann is practically her sister, so it’s normal if she’s more direct with her. Living with the Degroots and having a relationship with Nil is really making her more open and calm♡. I love Luann’s reactions to Bernice’s words. She was really mad at her (finally!) when she thought Bernice was insulting her, and immediately open to her suggestions once the misunderstanding was cleared. Now I’m really interested in what Bernice will suggest. Maybe, she really could have the best career advice for her BFF Luann!?

Luann has ALWAYS been sorta listening

Yes Luann you are too dumb, you constantly act you were dropped on head several times as a baby and would explain a lot about you. The same could be said about your brother as well.

She could be a social worker.That requires no academic skills

Luann could be a host of a kids show. Luann’s Funtime Playhouse.

“Too dumb to be a teacher”…. Luann, Bernice didn’t say it… You did.

Okay … I see some potential developing here.

Pediatrician? No that would require college.

Good save, Bernice.

She can be an underpaid and over worked Daycare Worker.

Bernice sounded mature and thoughtful, instead of snarky!

I think Bernice thinks she is smart but she studies to get the grades and psychology is not the hardest curriculum. Luann likely is just as smart or smarterbut does not – or has not had to apply herself in anything she is not crazy about.

Thinking back to the earlier strip where Luann herself compares Kids 1st to tutoring, she should consider Head Start or some other preschool option. There are many preschools. She could work as a teacher’s aide while getting her degree.

Buy a windowless van, duct tape, and a big bag of candy!

Getting interesting tell us more Bernice

Luann is unlikeable about 75% of the time.

Luann is “sort of listening.”

The thing is having a “rare gift for working with kids” would probably make her an excellent teacher. I’ve known teachers with the smarts who were lousy teachers, and often quit the profession in a few years. I suspect that teaching, like preaching, needs a calling to make one particularly good at it.

“Luann, you don’t have to go into a field requiring academic training and a massive debt load for substandard salaries and public hostility.”

I have a better opinion of Bernice than do most readers. She’s direct. I don’t see any meanness in her. Yes, she’s flawed as we all are in one way or another. I would probably like her company better than most of the other characters.

This must be Opposite Luann lately. Last week Bets redeemed herself with a few words to Al and Irma. This week Bernice is being nice and helpful to Luann, with no snark. Maybe Shannon will be obedient and mature in 2022.

Ah, but after the Tara debacle, does she have te maturity to work with children?

Panel 3 with the pink background is brilliant, Greg!

Now THERE’S the Bernice we all know. The snobby know-it-all.

I can’t believe Bernice said something NICE to Luann in panel 3. I mean, I literally can’t believe it. Actually, I don’t believe it. Something’s either wrong with my monitor or my eyes.

It’s hard being a teacher, and it’s even harder to become one.

Still waiting to see Luann find her true career path. Didn’t think she had one until this Arc started but now she’s not going to be a teacher? Maybe she should join her brother and be a firefighter.

bout time someone told luann she’s got no brains

“Rare gift.”

Good spin. Most folks simply say, “David, you ain’t right.” They say it lovingly, of course…

Can’t believe all the snarky remarks about Bernice. This arc started with her congratulating Luann on her new job and Luann complaining about it. She’s doing what friends do, ask questions and try to help. Sheesh!

Luann did well in chemistry such that the instructor asked her to be his TA. Maybe she could study to be a pediatric nurse (mentioned above). A sick child needs more than a trained medical professional. They need that trained person who can also make them feel better about themselves and the treatments they’re getting.

Try actually listening.

You can’t handle the truth, Luannll

Sad that the titular character of this strip is turning out to be such a careless failure at Life….

Hocus Pocus A Taste of Your Own Medicine, Bernice!

Lu, work with Save the Children. My first boss did that and the first thing that happened? She was given an Advanced Combat Helmet and sent to Syria.

Luann does have the makings of a good teacher. Being academic is not the key factor in being a good teacher – especially with younger children.