Second panel: Miss sneering, sarcastic, know-it-all Bernice the witch with a B makes her return!
Good job, Luann, giving miss high and mighty a taste of her own medicine. Ir’s way past time someone told old hypocrite Halper what a lousy psychologist she’d be.
I honestly don’t see why Luann couldn’t teach, say kindergarten or first or second grade. She may not be super academic, but she’s not at the bottom of her class either. There’s no reason she couldn’t at least teach at that level, especially since she’s supposed to be good with kids. I think Bernice is full of it, as usual
Uh oh. Another snark from Luann. So, guys, both of them snark, okay? Well, Bernice, Luann does have a point? Unless you learn the art of dispensing advice without snarking, counseling might not be for you. Yes, as a counselor, you need to be blunt and be honest with your client, but there is an art to it. You don’t have it….yet. Luann is the ideal “patient” to practice this art with. Your next advice to Luann needs to go softer. You actually would benefit from taking classes or workshops where you could practice through role-playing. Luann, on the other hand, has working with kids down to an art. She’s a natural.
Great move Luann! Even if Bernice has been really good at helping her this week, that doesn’t change the fact that many times she looks really out of place as a future psychologist. This may help Bernice to find something more suitable for her, for the good of all. Also, it’s great for two best friends to do workshops together ♡. Bernice may see how much Luann has grown as a student.
Someone FINALLY told Bernice the “awful truth,” that She too, should seek another career! And Bernice was told so in a subtle, respectful way way, too!
It’s past time that someone other than Tiffany take a good hard, realistic look at their career path. (I mean, Tiffany as an “actress? SERIOUSLY???)
Every New Year’s Eve, just before midnight, I cue up the scene from Star Trek Original series “Doomsday Machine” where Kirk drives the USS Constellation right down the throat of the doomsday machine, and at exactly midnight (at the 2:54 mark of the video), the doomsday machine blows/projectile vomits its guts and is dead, saving any planets in its course from destruction. Best TOS episode, best part of the episode. Especially to have it blow right at midnight!
New Year’s resolution: don’t read other comments before you write yours. I think it’s great they both will explore options in a very complicated but super dynamic labor market, and clearly this is the kind of banter that good friends engage in, helping both in so many ways.
When Bill Waterson retired Calvin and Hobbes, I guess Mrs. Wormwood was retired too. Calvin needs to come back with a new teacher. We’d find out real quick if LuAnn has what it takes. 50% of new teachers don’t last five years.
I know Bernice is very low on the empathy scale but there are a lot of ‘tough love’ psychologists that have excellent careers and I feel she would be one of those. It’s true that when she tries to be a therapist she is terrible at it, but she’s 19 (I think) and lacks both education and training. The problem is that she’s probably read a few 101 Psychology books and now thinks she can play therapist, but her lack of education and training is definitely showing.
Maybe Karen is going to give Luann a break from being the idiot class clown….(now that all the readers are 100% aware that she is who the character is based on). I hope so. It was getting really old. When you are disappointed to see that the main character is in the story, there is definitely something wrong.
The first rule of therapy is that you have to put the client at ease enough that they’ll talk openly about what’s brought them in. Bernice is so judgmental, she’s unlikely to create a safe enough atmosphere for that.
The last storyline started with accidental streaking in front of Gunther and ended with an entirely different subject. Will this be a repeat of that method?
lvlax almost 3 years ago
Rhetorical_Question almost 3 years ago
Hocus Pocus A Taste of Your Own Medicine, Bernice!
beb01 almost 3 years ago
Finally Luann gets the last word, and one-ups the snarkmaster, Bernice. What better start for the New Year.
AnyFace almost 3 years ago
Templo S.U.D. almost 3 years ago
Well played, Luann.
Rhetorical_Question almost 3 years ago
Will next week bring back an old chapter………..?
Tyge almost 3 years ago
AHA! That took a delicious twist! New year! New Career! It Sings!
Dreamdeer almost 3 years ago
Finally someone had the courage to tell Bernice the truth! A real friend tells you what you need, not just what you want to hear.
NiteKat almost 3 years ago
ANNNNNDDDDDDDD———she’s back!!
Second panel: Miss sneering, sarcastic, know-it-all Bernice the witch with a B makes her return!
Good job, Luann, giving miss high and mighty a taste of her own medicine. Ir’s way past time someone told old hypocrite Halper what a lousy psychologist she’d be.
Snerk yourself, Bernice!! :P :P :D
jea9hrkr almost 3 years ago
Exactly what Bernice deserves. Expecially since she would be a lousey psychologist. She needs one more than anyone.
ronaldspence almost 3 years ago
always keep your options open! Happy New Year!
BJShipley1 almost 3 years ago
Luann is saying what we’ve all been thinking.
Wilde Bill almost 3 years ago
Zing!
JD'Huntsville'AL almost 3 years ago
Happy MMXXII y’all.
Joe1962 almost 3 years ago
Damn Luann threw a zinger and hit her target.
mikenjanet almost 3 years ago
Tit for tat, and Happy New Year!
Caldonia almost 3 years ago
Thank you! But I bet she’ll just study it anyway. This is the track she’s been plonked on.
Willow Mt Lyon almost 3 years ago
I agree with Luann 100 percent.
Snark-impaired almost 3 years ago
I honestly don’t see why Luann couldn’t teach, say kindergarten or first or second grade. She may not be super academic, but she’s not at the bottom of her class either. There’s no reason she couldn’t at least teach at that level, especially since she’s supposed to be good with kids. I think Bernice is full of it, as usual
David Huie Green LoveJoyAndPeace almost 3 years ago
Complacency is the enemy of progress. I know. I’m complacent.
capricorn9th almost 3 years ago
Uh oh. Another snark from Luann. So, guys, both of them snark, okay? Well, Bernice, Luann does have a point? Unless you learn the art of dispensing advice without snarking, counseling might not be for you. Yes, as a counselor, you need to be blunt and be honest with your client, but there is an art to it. You don’t have it….yet. Luann is the ideal “patient” to practice this art with. Your next advice to Luann needs to go softer. You actually would benefit from taking classes or workshops where you could practice through role-playing. Luann, on the other hand, has working with kids down to an art. She’s a natural.
kenhense almost 3 years ago
AHA! Bern takes the bait.
blunebottle almost 3 years ago
Ka-ZING!
Sanspareil almost 3 years ago
Best of all new years to everyone!!
Aladar30 Premium Member almost 3 years ago
Great move Luann! Even if Bernice has been really good at helping her this week, that doesn’t change the fact that many times she looks really out of place as a future psychologist. This may help Bernice to find something more suitable for her, for the good of all. Also, it’s great for two best friends to do workshops together ♡. Bernice may see how much Luann has grown as a student.
Airman almost 3 years ago
A New Year? Oh, crap, I just survived the last one.
comic reader 22 almost 3 years ago
TOUCHE’ Luann!! Proud of you girl!
Homeboy1865 almost 3 years ago
Next panel: Bernice’s head spins 360 degrees.
Mordock999 Premium Member almost 3 years ago
Well, Hallelujah!!!
Someone FINALLY told Bernice the “awful truth,” that She too, should seek another career! And Bernice was told so in a subtle, respectful way way, too!
It’s past time that someone other than Tiffany take a good hard, realistic look at their career path. (I mean, Tiffany as an “actress? SERIOUSLY???)
Good show, Luann!
Nice way to start the New Year! ;-)
Brdshtt Premium Member almost 3 years ago
Every New Year’s Eve, just before midnight, I cue up the scene from Star Trek Original series “Doomsday Machine” where Kirk drives the USS Constellation right down the throat of the doomsday machine, and at exactly midnight (at the 2:54 mark of the video), the doomsday machine blows/projectile vomits its guts and is dead, saving any planets in its course from destruction. Best TOS episode, best part of the episode. Especially to have it blow right at midnight!
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mN4vMBdicBg
Brdshtt Premium Member almost 3 years ago
I hope everyone has a great New Year!
BlitzMcD almost 3 years ago
Touche! Love it.
Enter.Name.Here almost 3 years ago
Luann: "It’s a “eggs in one basket” thing."
OneTime59 almost 3 years ago
Hmm, Luann seeing through Bernice and her aspiration?
Ellis97 almost 3 years ago
Looks like Luann is turning Bernice’s words against her.
luann1212 almost 3 years ago
New Year’s resolution: don’t read other comments before you write yours. I think it’s great they both will explore options in a very complicated but super dynamic labor market, and clearly this is the kind of banter that good friends engage in, helping both in so many ways.
ACTIVIST1234 almost 3 years ago
Good for Luann for dragging Bee along. Good counselors don’t snerk.
Frank Farkel almost 3 years ago
When Bill Waterson retired Calvin and Hobbes, I guess Mrs. Wormwood was retired too. Calvin needs to come back with a new teacher. We’d find out real quick if LuAnn has what it takes. 50% of new teachers don’t last five years.
kingbrlee Premium Member almost 3 years ago
Luann has finally found those big girl panties in her dresser drawer.
RI Red Hen almost 3 years ago
Happy and Blessed New Year!!
prrdh almost 3 years ago
“Think again”, Bernice. Luann has been reading Adam Grant behind your back.
BuckarooDave almost 3 years ago
Sunday : Shannon stakes out new territory!
Ken Otwell almost 3 years ago
Do NOT take career advice from Luann!
ezekialrage777 almost 3 years ago
I know Bernice is very low on the empathy scale but there are a lot of ‘tough love’ psychologists that have excellent careers and I feel she would be one of those. It’s true that when she tries to be a therapist she is terrible at it, but she’s 19 (I think) and lacks both education and training. The problem is that she’s probably read a few 101 Psychology books and now thinks she can play therapist, but her lack of education and training is definitely showing.
comic reader 22 almost 3 years ago
Maybe Karen is going to give Luann a break from being the idiot class clown….(now that all the readers are 100% aware that she is who the character is based on). I hope so. It was getting really old. When you are disappointed to see that the main character is in the story, there is definitely something wrong.
Call me Ishmael almost 3 years ago
“Physician, heal thyself..” (“Physician, HEEL!” ?)
brick10 almost 3 years ago
It’s good to have first hand experience with things you recommend.
tremaine53 almost 3 years ago
The first rule of therapy is that you have to put the client at ease enough that they’ll talk openly about what’s brought them in. Bernice is so judgmental, she’s unlikely to create a safe enough atmosphere for that.
Otis Rufus Driftwood almost 3 years ago
Luann reminding Bernice should heed her own advice. Happy New Year.
w16521 almost 3 years ago
A psychologist? Bernice needs to find a job requiring snobbery. She’s an expert.
Tetonbil almost 3 years ago
Happy New Year everyone!
eladee AKA Wally almost 3 years ago
Now who’s being snarky? Berniece actually gave her excellent advice this time.
Albert Hallenberg Premium Member almost 3 years ago
Taking advantage of a free library program? Good for Luann! (Have no fear, Bernice always accompanies her buddy.)
CynthiaLeigh almost 3 years ago
I agree with Luann.
sueb1863 almost 3 years ago
Didn’t she just correctly figure out your problem, Luann?
Or are you saying that she’s wrong even though you’re following her advice?
Johnnyrico almost 3 years ago
“Just for thee, but not for me”…
hoffquotes2 almost 3 years ago
I thought Bern was high achieving. Why not a Psychiatrist
J. Scarbrough almost 3 years ago
My strange fascination with alliteration has resulted in this strip bringing a smile to my face today.
Same2Ubuddy almost 3 years ago
The last storyline started with accidental streaking in front of Gunther and ended with an entirely different subject. Will this be a repeat of that method?
Decepticomic almost 3 years ago
Ooh, now that’s more like it. More dunking on Bernice, please.
MCProfessor almost 3 years ago
If I needed to see a psychologist and saw that it was Bernice, I would leave the office as fast as I could.
6foot6 almost 3 years ago
WTH Luann, You are a horrible friend.
ron almost 3 years ago
Wow…Luann has developed a “sharp edge”.
Natarose almost 3 years ago
turn about is fair play, Bern
moondog42 Premium Member almost 3 years ago
Doesn’t Bernice know “Psychologist” does not continue the alliteration?
asrialfeeple almost 3 years ago
HAPPY NEW YEAR!!
dcoyote almost 3 years ago
I’m glad I missed that Gunther/Bears story arc, and hopefully start a better one this new year.
RSH almost 3 years ago
will they both end up going to this workshop?
Need coffee almost 3 years ago
Have a good 2022, everyone.
JPuzzleWhiz almost 3 years ago
Happy New Year, people!
New Year — New Lu?
KevinCarson2 almost 3 years ago
Great — they can start the year out with hustle culture garbage
Sisyphos almost 3 years ago
Self-satisfied Bernie Halper may not become a good psychiatrist, but at least she has goals, unlike shiftless Luann….
Rhetorical_Question almost 3 years ago
Mrs. Phelps-Fogarty shall return!!!!!
Rhetorical_Question almost 3 years ago
Career changes in the works?
jdsven almost 3 years ago
Option 2: Set up a booth and charge only five cents for your service.
lnrokr55 almost 3 years ago
Touché’ Luann, Touche’ ;-) And Happy New Year !!!
Doctor Go almost 3 years ago
Listen, the only jobs out there are call center jobs.