Panel 2: the boys little bubble got burst. he thought she secretly wanted to get romantic. But he finally realizes she wants to be his tutor not his lover. Nice try, romeo but you’re WAY too young for her.Im sorry that faye’s “helicopter” mom ruined y’alls lil relationship but she figures her daughter doesn’t need a boyfriend…or even a friend for that matter
I’ve heard that the “Luann” fans are one of the most toxic groups at GoComics. A bunch of people piled on top of me because of statement like a bunch of rabid idiots so I now agree with others’ assessment of this fandom. So, no more comments after this. Driving people away from this comic hurts Greg Evans’ bottom line here so you are sucky fans for doing that. Shame on you.
Now, that’s a powerful way to get Axel to stop using just a smile and a firm tone of voice. Luann is doing her job by showing great skill in it and it’s really good to see her so able. The fact that Axel had a crush on her isn’t something that would bother her, or at least she’s really capable of not making it visible and staying professional. Axel is a smart guy and he quickly realized it was all in his mind. Now, let’s hope he focuses on his homework.
To be fair, I’ve worn my sunglasses indoors before. They’re prescription, and I misplaced my regular glasses. I’d normally get by without them, but I had to attend a training seminar. I probably looked like a pretentious d*ck, but at least I could see the demonstrations clearly.
I sure HOPE Luann was just being diplomatic and wasn’t actually asking Axel what he was doing because she honestly didn’t know.
But the fact that she didn’t follow it up with a kind but stern lecture about what’s appropriate behavior and what isn’t sort of tells me that she genuinely didn’t understand what he was doing.
Young boys having crushes on older women used to be a common motif in pop culture, before legal concerns pervaded all aspects of daily living. It was painful and awkward, but not creepy or disturbing because we knew it would end with some variation of “You’re just a kid.” And it was relatable, though IRL most of us (even at 13) had the good sense to know it could never be.
Good job, Luann. Let him leave the shades on until the tears pass.
Maybe I am a romantic at heart, but this seems to be a bit cruel to me, unless she really didn’t know what he was doing. She could have let him down a little easier. He is young and the look of disappointment on his face brought tears to my eyes. Yes, I am the mother of a son, and yes I know the situation is a dangerous one now days, but man or woman, you always remember your first crush/love. Someone needs to explain this situation to Axel so he can learn. ‘Tis better to have loved and lost than not to have loved at all”. Did I say I was a hopeless romantic?
I originally thought Luann was still being clueless about Axel thinking she was attracted to him, and, had brushed him off accidentally. But when she tells him to take of his sunglasses, and, show her his essay, it looks like she’s channeling her teachers.
Okay, but did Luann really shoot Axel down, though? With her body language and reaction to him, it seems hard to tell; like she’s totally oblivious to the fact that he was clearly trying to hit on her . . . like, who else would just random say in a conversation, “You smell good”?
Axel’s bravado fails him, and even if Luann actually does “smell good,” he has to retreat, regroup, and [please pick one] retaliate OR refocus his “affections”….
Templo S.U.D. over 2 years ago
Axel sure is playing “hard to get [her attention].”
AnyFace over 2 years ago
Awkward. ✨
DaJellyBelly over 2 years ago
BRAVO! Luann shut him down FAST!!
GirlGeek Premium Member over 2 years ago
This is very disturbing
kenhense over 2 years ago
Axel is showing some experience. I guess another week on this thread.
Airman over 2 years ago
Axel appears to be moving his chair again, further away.
Joe1962 over 2 years ago
Strange.
rklynch over 2 years ago
Shot down in flames, Axel. Shot down in flames….
beb01 over 2 years ago
That was over quickly. Also as if it was a nothing thing.
howtheduck over 2 years ago
Does he use his lips to smell with?
alasko over 2 years ago
Shot down in flames!
Johnny Q Premium Member over 2 years ago
Ever see the 1983 B-movie MY TUTOR?
Ruth Brown over 2 years ago
I think Axel catches on much quicker than LuAnn.
Mordock999 Premium Member over 2 years ago
Ah.
And Luann gives Axe-Boy his first real “lesson” in Rejection.
Mission accomplished, and class dismissed!
ronaldspence over 2 years ago
Open the door Luann!
momofalex7 over 2 years ago
Luann has great posture.
Fritzsch over 2 years ago
Check your pupil’s pupils as well as his essay.
gnmnrbl over 2 years ago
Panel 2: the boys little bubble got burst. he thought she secretly wanted to get romantic. But he finally realizes she wants to be his tutor not his lover. Nice try, romeo but you’re WAY too young for her.Im sorry that faye’s “helicopter” mom ruined y’alls lil relationship but she figures her daughter doesn’t need a boyfriend…or even a friend for that matter
marilynnbyerly over 2 years ago
I’ve heard that the “Luann” fans are one of the most toxic groups at GoComics. A bunch of people piled on top of me because of statement like a bunch of rabid idiots so I now agree with others’ assessment of this fandom. So, no more comments after this. Driving people away from this comic hurts Greg Evans’ bottom line here so you are sucky fans for doing that. Shame on you.
Enter.Name.Here over 2 years ago
I think she just got his “Essay”.
Susan00100 over 2 years ago
Well, there goes another job down the drain!!
Rhetorical_Question over 2 years ago
Wow!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Good Stare down!!!!!
C over 2 years ago
She’s more clueless than he is
Brdshtt Premium Member over 2 years ago
Luann just won that round of “Flinch”. Hardly a movement at all.
Aladar30 Premium Member over 2 years ago
Now, that’s a powerful way to get Axel to stop using just a smile and a firm tone of voice. Luann is doing her job by showing great skill in it and it’s really good to see her so able. The fact that Axel had a crush on her isn’t something that would bother her, or at least she’s really capable of not making it visible and staying professional. Axel is a smart guy and he quickly realized it was all in his mind. Now, let’s hope he focuses on his homework.
sueb1863 over 2 years ago
That was close. But now he won’t cooperate and will probably bad mouth her to the school and tell them she’s a terrible tutor.
Jason Allen over 2 years ago
To be fair, I’ve worn my sunglasses indoors before. They’re prescription, and I misplaced my regular glasses. I’d normally get by without them, but I had to attend a training seminar. I probably looked like a pretentious d*ck, but at least I could see the demonstrations clearly.
sueb1863 over 2 years ago
I sure HOPE Luann was just being diplomatic and wasn’t actually asking Axel what he was doing because she honestly didn’t know.
But the fact that she didn’t follow it up with a kind but stern lecture about what’s appropriate behavior and what isn’t sort of tells me that she genuinely didn’t understand what he was doing.
pekelopan Premium Member over 2 years ago
Axel better have a report to show Luann or it will get more awkward.
BLUEBONNETS Premium Member over 2 years ago
The kid’s a fast learner, that’s good.
Ellis97 over 2 years ago
Luann, you’d better get out of there right away!
Lydushka over 2 years ago
Ah, another one bites the dust….
nsr60 over 2 years ago
Young boys having crushes on older women used to be a common motif in pop culture, before legal concerns pervaded all aspects of daily living. It was painful and awkward, but not creepy or disturbing because we knew it would end with some variation of “You’re just a kid.” And it was relatable, though IRL most of us (even at 13) had the good sense to know it could never be.
Good job, Luann. Let him leave the shades on until the tears pass.
lorenkinzel over 2 years ago
That’s too bad. I thought they’d make a cute couple & I bet Luann takes a nice mug shot.
luann1212 over 2 years ago
Great job Luann! Cool as a future great teacher cucumber.
JRobinson Premium Member over 2 years ago
Cheer up, kid. My first try at going in for the kiss was WAY more embarrassing that that!
dblbaraje over 2 years ago
Maybe I am a romantic at heart, but this seems to be a bit cruel to me, unless she really didn’t know what he was doing. She could have let him down a little easier. He is young and the look of disappointment on his face brought tears to my eyes. Yes, I am the mother of a son, and yes I know the situation is a dangerous one now days, but man or woman, you always remember your first crush/love. Someone needs to explain this situation to Axel so he can learn. ‘Tis better to have loved and lost than not to have loved at all”. Did I say I was a hopeless romantic?
locake over 2 years ago
Alex finally learned something! Good!
Tyge over 2 years ago
What? She doesn’t look as good up close? You’re not Rod Stewart and she’s not Maggie May.
♬The mornin’ sun when it’s in your face really shows your age♬
jrankin1959 over 2 years ago
CAUTION: Crest Falling Zone.
Same2Ubuddy over 2 years ago
She tore his heart out and stomped that sucker flat- An obscure country song.
Johnnyrico over 2 years ago
There is a similar theme going on over at FBOFW (The FOOB) concerning minor children being in relationships with over-18 adults..
Decepticomic over 2 years ago
Can’t wait to read that essay.
MuddyUSA Premium Member over 2 years ago
Does Luann have a plan?
lvlax over 2 years ago
Good job, Luann!
w16521 over 2 years ago
What Luann said: Take off your sunglasses. What Axel heard: Take off your shirt.
WilliamVollmer over 2 years ago
I originally thought Luann was still being clueless about Axel thinking she was attracted to him, and, had brushed him off accidentally. But when she tells him to take of his sunglasses, and, show her his essay, it looks like she’s channeling her teachers.
comic reader 22 over 2 years ago
And now he’s sulking LOL! Luann did a good job, she let him know he was crossing the line without making it impossible for him to recover.
J. Scarbrough over 2 years ago
Okay, but did Luann really shoot Axel down, though? With her body language and reaction to him, it seems hard to tell; like she’s totally oblivious to the fact that he was clearly trying to hit on her . . . like, who else would just random say in a conversation, “You smell good”?
The Quiet One over 2 years ago
Essay? Who said anything about an essay?
Scoutmaster77 over 2 years ago
And the old Axel is back.
Z-bert over 2 years ago
Luann dismisses Axel’s comment about the lack of light by telling him to take off his sunglasses. Then moves on to the homework. Good for her!
David Huie Green LoveJoyAndPeace over 2 years ago
They do smell good … even when they don’t.
I, on the other hand, just make old billy goats jealous that their odor is weaker. (They are competitive that way. Losers!!!)
KevinCarson over 2 years ago
She should tell him he’s got a real purty mouth. That would shut him down.
RSH over 2 years ago
good move Luann and with quick come backs… he gets 1 minute to sulk and now it’s time to move on but But Axel has no essay and he’s cornered.
spaced man spliff over 2 years ago
LuAnn gets more comments than any other comic in my collection. Next comes Non Sequitur.
txmystic over 2 years ago
will they? WON’T they?
…my heart’s aflutter at the possibilities…
(not)
BuckarooDave over 2 years ago
Sunday: Brad and TJ make a plan ….
Sisyphos over 2 years ago
Axel’s bravado fails him, and even if Luann actually does “smell good,” he has to retreat, regroup, and [please pick one] retaliate OR refocus his “affections”….
Night-Gaunt49[Bozo is Boffo] over 2 years ago
They have left me alone.
leighabc123 over 2 years ago
Take off your sunglasses, Axel! Show Luann your eyes and your essay!
Eric S over 2 years ago
I’ve been out for a while, has the strip been going anywhere?
bakana over 2 years ago
He was riding High when he thought she was April.
But, he got shot down when he realized He was May.
Kenmazing over 2 years ago
Ahh, the unrequited love of an older woman