Luann by Greg Evans and Karen Evans for January 05, 2022

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    lvlax  almost 3 years ago

    SHUT UP, BERNICE!

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    AnyFace  almost 3 years ago

    “Less Is More.” ✨

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    Templo S.U.D.  almost 3 years ago

    No notes necessary; just you out of the way.

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    Tyge  almost 3 years ago

    Dueling psych majors.

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    Rhetorical_Question   almost 3 years ago

    Leave the room, Bernice! You being a bully.

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    Miles VanDelay  almost 3 years ago

    “Yes! Could you take them out to the car?”

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    DaJellyBelly  almost 3 years ago

    You go, Margo!!!

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    beb01  almost 3 years ago

    Hasn’t been asked to close the book behind her, but it could come at any minute.

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    Mordock999 Premium Member almost 3 years ago

    Well, Luann.

    It was your idea to invite “Ms. Chatty-Cathy” along.

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    Rhetorical_Question   almost 3 years ago

    Case Notes? Bernice is not a psychology practioner.

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    marilynnbyerly  almost 3 years ago

    Bernice is proving she’s horrible at her job. She’s supposed to listen, not talk over someone.

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    ACTIVIST1234  almost 3 years ago

    Bern, search “active listening skills”

    Being a good counselor first and foremost requires you to be a good listener.

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    GirlGeek Premium Member almost 3 years ago

    Bernice shut up

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    luann1212  almost 3 years ago

    I must admit Bern is aggravating, but then she is drawn that way; when she has the problem trying to diagnose Luann’s problem. I actually don’t she a misdirection play here, rather a direct pushback of Bernice with an epiphany by Bernice. Luann? Holding back right now, let’s see.

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    Tyge  almost 3 years ago

    Time for Mrs. Horner to put the psychological hammer down. Tell Bernice that, if she is quiet and behaves herself, she may observe.

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    Rhetorical_Question   almost 3 years ago

    Well lunchtime is over.

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    alasko  almost 3 years ago

    Bernice Buttinski.

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    Caldonia  almost 3 years ago

    Should be “Aren’t you studying to be a teacher” not “Weren’t you going to be a teacher”. BTW, wasn’t Phogarty going to be a guidance counselor? Wasn’t Bernice going to be a friend?

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    Ammo hates the comment policy  Premium Member almost 3 years ago

    Bern is in the middle of a breakdown folks. That isn’t normal.

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    Joe1962  almost 3 years ago

    Bern you having a breakdown.

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    ronaldspence  almost 3 years ago

    Bernice, here is a thought…Maybe instead of pretending to be a therapist you should be a human first…

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    Brdshtt Premium Member almost 3 years ago

    Time to send Bernice off to get a left – handed screwdriver.

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    Wilde Bill  almost 3 years ago

    What Lu needs is a real friend.

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    kenhense  almost 3 years ago

    It was have been interesting to see Luann accompanied by her other BFF Tara instead of Bernice. I think Tara would keep quiet most of the time – but with an occasional actually interesting question or comment.

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    Willow Mt Lyon  almost 3 years ago

    Too bad Bernice lives with you, Luann. I would want to close the door on our friendship and not look back.

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    J. Scarbrough  almost 3 years ago

    This is one of those age-old gags that never gets old, however, I think my personal favorite examples of such were the occasions on M*A*S*H when Frank Burns would bring forth complaints to Henry Blake, while Margaret Houlihan did all the talking for him, which resulted in some pretty hilarious responses from Henry. “It’s amazing Frank, I never saw you move your lips once.” “Now you watch your language Frank, or I’ll have to punch her in the mouth.”

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    Pointspread  almost 3 years ago

    The “Luann Again” arc is pretty funny.

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    Binky  almost 3 years ago

    Bernice…make like a tree and LEAVE!

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    jea9hrkr  almost 3 years ago

    Bernice needsto find out she is the one not suited to her dreams. In fact, pun intended, Bernice is the psychologist of your nightmares!

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    Johnnyrico  almost 3 years ago

    Where did the desk sign go?

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    Snark-impaired  almost 3 years ago

    I just now realized Margo must’ve married Mr. Fogarty. Or did that happen in-strip and I missed it?

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    capricorn9th  almost 3 years ago

    Bernice, be a friend, not the practicum student. You might learn a few things from Mrs Fogarty. I know she was your old high school counselor who offered you nothing useful – remember you were a teenager and teenagers are poor listeners. Now you are older and in a different role where you and Mrs Fogarty are concerned. Open up your mind and listen.

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    nesto49  almost 3 years ago

    I sense that this arc is really about Bernice, not Luann at all! Mrs Fogarty is on to Bern, and will skillfully, in her old muddled way, guide this session!

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    Dave.wood  almost 3 years ago

    There is a reason that Bernice is not living under her own families roof.

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    Susan00100  almost 3 years ago

    Anyone have a roll of duct tape to seal Bernice’s big mouth??

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    Susan00100  almost 3 years ago

    My mother was like Bernice—always answering questions aimed at me!!

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    basilisk  almost 3 years ago

    Shut up and leave the room, Bernice. You don’t belong here

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    cdillon85  almost 3 years ago

    Jumping the gun, Bernice…

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    Aladar30 Premium Member almost 3 years ago

    Love the way Margo and Luann are looking at Bernice in the last panel. She’s so unable to read the room and so full of herself… Margo really needs to have a chat with her ASAP.

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    Asharah  almost 3 years ago

    Bernice, leave the office and shut the door.

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    OneTime59  almost 3 years ago

    Good call yesterday from those who predicted Mrs. Fogarty would ask Bernice to leave the room.

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    sueb1863  almost 3 years ago

    Mrs. Fogarty is being far too nice. She should just tell Bernice to be quiet or leave and not be diplomatic about it.

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    Geeky Meerkat  almost 3 years ago

    Bernice, yesterday I gave you the benefit of the doubt that you were just giving your friend a hard time and didn’t realize this was neither helpful nor funny.

    Today however you’ve crossed a huge line. I had hoped that Luann would tell you off, but you are so far up your own “ego” you likely still wouldn’t see how you are in the wrong here if she did.

    I’m not even sure Margo giving you a dose of wakeup medicine would help you right now. You are so sure what you are doing is helpful that if anyone tells you otherwise, you’ll likely get offended.

    Look, I’m all glad that recent story arches have helped develop your character as an adult, but you are well on your way to having some rather very toxic character traits.

    All your recent “boy trouble” that you’ve been having seems VERY similar to boy trouble that Luann went through back when you two were kids. You though refuse to talk to her about it and treat her like she’s the sort that engages in all the bad sorts of behavior that you attribute to her.

    Bernice, it feels like you stopped actually being Luann’s friend sometime back and more the person you hang out with so you can feel better about yourself. Please stop exaggerating the faults of your “friend”, and please stop projecting them onto her as well.

    And lastly, please try to acknowledge all the positive character growth that your “friend” has had over the years that you’ve known her.

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    leighabc123  almost 3 years ago

    That’s right, Mrs. Phelps! Shut Bernice up!

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    tremaine53  almost 3 years ago

    “Or leave. You could do THAT, Bernice.”

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    rrsltx  almost 3 years ago

    No case notes needed. Just get on your broom and leave.

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    STACEY MARSHALL Premium Member almost 3 years ago

    How about just taking a hike?

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    Chris  almost 3 years ago

    Better yet, leave the room so they can talk in private.

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    comic reader 22  almost 3 years ago

    It seems Bernice has given all this quite a lot of thought. She knows Luann is struggling and wants to help, she just isn’t very diplomatic about it. Combine that with her own serious ego problem and we get to see a perfect depiction of habitual imabitchyitis. Perhaps Mrs. Fogarty will diagnose it for her?

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    Johnnyrico  almost 3 years ago

    I prescribe a dirty sock shoved into Bernice’s pie-hole..

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    mrsdonaldson  almost 3 years ago

    It’s Luann’s fault for dragging Bernice along.

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    Ellis97  almost 3 years ago

    Stop being such a geek, Bernice!

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    I don’t like it when someone finishes my….

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    dalemcginnis  almost 3 years ago

    Actually Bernice, I want you to leave.

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    chris_o42  almost 3 years ago

    Go home Bernice.

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    TampaFanatic1  almost 3 years ago

    Mrs Fogarty needs to tell Bernice that she would like to talk to Luann in private. Bernice pretending to be a counselor reminds me of Christopher Lloyd character “Henry” in the “Dream Team” where he pretends to be a doctor throughout that hilarious flick.

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    limarick  almost 3 years ago

    “No, I want you to LEAVE!”

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    artegal  almost 3 years ago

    I think Bernice needs a refresher on patient confidentiality.

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    calliarcale  almost 3 years ago

    Ah, Bernice is about to learn one of the most essential parts of being a psychologist or therapist - shutting up and listening. ;)

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    preacherman Premium Member almost 3 years ago

    Bernice will probably get a phd in psychology and teach at the college level. She’d do better teaching than having to deal with people.

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    Bucinka  almost 3 years ago

    Bernice is getting to be an insufferable scold. What are they now, sophomores? And she thinks she’s Karl effing Jung. Just stuff it, B.

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    Pohka  almost 3 years ago

    While Bernice is over the top it’s not to over the top for some first year students who want to show off what they know (scary and yes, seen it with a psych major, not as bad as Berncie but going that direction). The real question is if Ms. Fogarty redirects Bernice to another profession where her “determined relentlessness” is better focused or provides her with the attitude adjustment to be a counselor. Till then I just wish Bernice would enjoy a nice hot cup of StFU.

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    Natarose  almost 3 years ago

    No, Bernice, she wants you to mind your own business.

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    SpicyNacho Premium Member almost 3 years ago

    Bern is about to learn: Psychology isn’t for her.

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    rklynch  almost 3 years ago

    Uh-huh… And what exactly are you doing with your life there, Ms. Halper?

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    Bookworm  almost 3 years ago

    Bernice, I’d like to introduce you to Sheldon Cooper. You two should get along like a maison en feu.

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    Huckleberry Hiroshima  almost 3 years ago

    Control freak disguised as a “friend.”

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    IBGumby  almost 3 years ago

    Luann would make a much better school counselor than Bernice and it would still enable her to work with children. She actually listens when people tell her their problems and many time give fairly sound advice. She just needs a little help to be more assertive. That’s where I would like to see this arc go – Luann becoming the psych/counseling major and Bernice being told to seek another path.

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    DM2860  almost 3 years ago

    I have an idea. Bernice, why don’t you get everyone some coffee and don’t forget to lock and close the door on your way out.

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    rickmac1937 Premium Member almost 3 years ago

    Shut up stupid

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    MuddyUSA  Premium Member almost 3 years ago

    Again, shut up!

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    reedkomicks Premium Member almost 3 years ago

    Ya know, it probably would have been much better for Bernice if she wasn’t raised an only child.

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    Tetonbil  almost 3 years ago

    No, we would like for you to get out of here, NOW!

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    Mayor Snorkum  almost 3 years ago

    I’ve just noticed something kind of odd: Over the years, almost all the characters here used to be ‘toons, but have changed into actual humans. Poor Puddles the dog, and now Miss Phelps, missed the bus on that one. They’re still ’toons. Is this fair?

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    chalkrunner  almost 3 years ago

    i’m a teacher and i think Luann can still be a teacher…Luann cares about kids…Luann made a mistake with Tara one that was a glaring error in judgment but that wouldn’t disqualify her in the future from being a teacher. she hasn’t even taken teacher training courses at JC. I still think that Tara meant well with the archery stuff…I think she screwed Luann making her leave after getting reprimanded. Luann is questioning things because she lost the thing driving her towards teaching and was asked to replace it with something that she sees as less than ideal (tutoring). All that said, Luann can still be a teacher if Luann wants to be a teacher. Nothing that’s happened so far disqualifies her from that career path.

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    ironbrigade1861  almost 3 years ago

    A narcissist for a counselor? Get some help, Bernice!!!

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    Aficionado  almost 3 years ago

    G&K – Good job drawing Luann’s expressions.

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    YorkGirl  Premium Member almost 3 years ago

    I thought this was a “workshop” and others would be together in a space, not a private session. Being a private session, maybe Bernice shouldn’t be in the room at all. BUT, she may learn a thing or two if she listens and stops interfering.

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    MsPony  almost 3 years ago

    Sadly, aspiring headshrinkers are not required to do their own head work until they hit graduate school. Some programs do not even require it, which is a damned shame.

    IMO, all psych majors should have to receive psychotherapy. The field draws people who try to resolve their issues with bibliotherapy. It’s a good start, but really, if you plan to help others, you have to get that darned log out of your eye before you go after their splinters.

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    Decepticomic  almost 3 years ago

    I think Bernice’s only purpose as Luann’s “best friend” is to increase engagement in the strips comments. 204 and counting today. It’s working.

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    snowedin, now known as Missy's mom  almost 3 years ago

    Bernice is rather full of herself, as usual.

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    raybarb44  almost 3 years ago

    ALONE if you don’t mind……

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    Same2Ubuddy  almost 3 years ago

    Bernice doesn’t fart. She doesn’t keep her mouth shut long enough to build up air pressure.

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    Jaymi Cee Premium Member almost 3 years ago

    “I want you to go wait outside, Bernice.”

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    Kenezg  almost 3 years ago

    Bernice, you don’t have your degree yet…plus, wasn’t it not long ago, you had a good Bernice/bad Bernice conversation with yourself? Maybe you need a Psychologist…

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    David Huie Green LoveJoyAndPeace  almost 3 years ago

    “Thank you, Bernice. You have done a plenty. Please leave.”

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    198.23.5.11  almost 3 years ago

    And here she is,Miss Know-it-all!!

    And she’s not someone we hope you’ll really like!!

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    198.23.5.11  almost 3 years ago

    I’ve been away for a month.

    Has anybody murdered “Scarlett O’Short Skirt” yet?

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    Dale 15  almost 3 years ago

    I’ve been reading Luann for 30+ years, and am hopeful her character won’t revert to the ditzier, insecure and decidedly less intelligent version. The version who would be quick to believe the assessment from her best friend that she’s “not academic”.

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    kauri44  almost 3 years ago

    On a completely different note, I just noticed that Ms. Fogarty nee Phelps is about the only character whose drawing style hasn’t really changed since the days of Luann Againn.

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    6foot6  almost 3 years ago

    Sounds more like Bernice is trying to justify her education.

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    huew  almost 3 years ago

    Ms Phelp: “Remember one time we all thought you died from brain surgery? haha!” (see today’s LuAnn Againn.)

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    smsrt  almost 3 years ago

    “No, I want you to get out of this room, and go get us a Star bucks for both of us. The one on the other side of town if possible.”

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    CoreyTaylor1  almost 3 years ago

    “With a QUACK-QUACK here, and a QUACK-QUACK there…”

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    Ubermick  almost 3 years ago

    I want to put Bernice in the same room as Caulfield from “Frazz” and just let them pedant, snark, and bore each other to death with their own airs of self-importance.

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    Mooshki Premium Member almost 3 years ago

    I once saw a therapist like Bernice. She diagnosed me with co-dependence half an hour in. (Maybe I was co-dependent, but that would’ve been the mere surface of my issues.) I did not go back.

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    dsatvoinde Premium Member almost 3 years ago

    261 comments and counting. I think this is one of the most commented on comic strips in the feed. O<|]:o)

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    Prescott_Philosopher   almost 3 years ago

    The only ‘case’ around here is Bernice.

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    Prescott_Philosopher   almost 3 years ago

    A note to GNK: Might I suggest that you’ve now jumped the shark RE Bernice. And that is not a question.

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    DG  almost 3 years ago

    Bern, the best frienemy there can be for LuAnn.

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    astahl2003  almost 3 years ago

    It looks like this arc is going to be about Bernice. Which sucks. Cause Luann REALLY needs the help to grow up & train for a financially lucrative job, not some pile of teacher-y, half volunteer, martyrdom driven, social services type “career”.

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    RSH  almost 3 years ago

    “…No, I would like you to just step away for a little while if you don’t mind…”

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    Mostly Water Premium Member almost 3 years ago

    Bernice doesn’t seem to be very popular with readers today.

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    Alia Noora  almost 3 years ago

    Bernice is such a smarty-pants.

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    Night-Gaunt49[Bozo is Boffo]  almost 3 years ago

    Time for silence Bernice.

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    JonnyT   almost 3 years ago

    Geez, she’s almost making me wish Shannon would show up and say something obnoxious. Almost.

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    Caldonia  almost 3 years ago

    Yeah Bernice is a B, yada yada, Why does Phelps/Fogarty know about Luann’s teacher plans, Did Luann ever tell her? When? I know it definitely doesn’t matter, but I’m curious. And I’m willing to bet Luann told Phogarty nothing anyway, because that would be pointless, that “counselor” has always been mostly comic relief which is sad. Did Luann Tell Her and When.

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    kittysquared Premium Member almost 3 years ago

    Bern is insufferable. She needs to be told that she is ill-suited to be any kind of counselor. Bern doesn’t listen. She doesn’t even wait for a pause in the conversation – she just pounces. I hope Margo tells Bern to let her and Luann have a private discussion. Buh-bye, Bern.

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    Otis Rufus Driftwood  almost 3 years ago

    Even better, wait outside.

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    Angry Indeed Premium Member almost 3 years ago

    Bernice is trying to practice psychology without a license. She’s an example, par excellence of the phrase A little knowledge can be dangerous !

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    Sisyphos  almost 3 years ago

    Bernie the Buttinski and full-time Know-It-All needs to be shown out the door! —Or, bound and gagged, if that’s more your style….

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    RSH  almost 3 years ago

    I like the way Bernice uses the word “prescribe” as if she’s a doctor prescribing medication to a patient. Counselors don’t prescribe; they listen and maybe they make a few suggestions.

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    KevinCarson2  almost 3 years ago

    “No, I’d like you to just take cyanide.”

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    BlitzMcD  almost 3 years ago

    The late Rick James once sang of the Super Freak. If he were still with us, he could update that single, make it about Bernice and call it Control Freak.

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    jdsven  almost 3 years ago

    Goodness. Bernice makes Lucy Van Pelt look like Dr. Bob Hartley in comparison.

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    percheronhitch6  almost 3 years ago

    Bernice is why Ethics is a first year course in our Seminary program. Before they think they know it all, they are taught when to keep their opinions to themselves.

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    globalenterprize1990  almost 3 years ago

    Bernice, take a vow of silence!

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    wingnutsrus  almost 3 years ago

    Bernice is beyond annoying….again. Sucks the fun right out of the strip. She needs to go visit Delta, wherever she wound up.

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    Black76Manta  almost 3 years ago

    Finally, someone who told that know-it-all, keep quiet!

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    Laurie Stoker Premium Member almost 3 years ago

    Bernice? Let me say this in the most loving way: SHUT UP! Thank you. (Sister Mary Elephant, anyone?)

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