Looks like Luann is getting perturbed with Bernice and her condescending funny comments.
That Valentine flower arrangement looks pretty expensive. I’m shocked Tiff would give something like that to Aaron. More likely, the guys would be giving, something like that, to her.
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So who’s in favor of Luann lightly bopping Bernice on her head with the cassette recorder?? LOL
Poor girl. Being faced with your own opinion of yourself from the past can be traumatic, Perhaps this will be an impetus for Luann to make some self examined changes in her life.
Luann really will be better off without Bernice in her life. This so-called “friend” isn’t someone she can depend on anymore. I mean, for God’s sake, Bernice was snarky even when Luann was hurting over Puddles’s disappearance. She couldn’t muster up even one ounce of sympathy for her long-time friend. I don’t care what some people say here. A good friend doesn’t hurt her friend (even if she’s being “honest”) or say nasty things to her, especially in times of sorrow. Bernice is just too mean to be in Luann’s life any longer, and it’s time Luann dumped her.
I’d like to see Aaron Hill come back for a visit. It would be fun to see what he looks like and find out what he’s been doing. And if Luann would still crush on him.
Since this testiness shouldn’t escalate to DEFCON 4, I think it is safe to anticipate Monday, when Gunther becomes emotionally involved while measuring Bets’ for a new costume.
I remember that arc, Luann was devastated and still is annoyed about that. Bernice really has the delicacy of an elephant! I’ve always feared that in most of the cases the old saying “Someday you’ll laugh at this” will only work with someone who hears about it, not with you.
I’m sure many of you have or had at least one Bernice-like friend, who was (more or less) as pragmatic and critical and yet, you were able to tolerated them.
And why? Because they had more appealing qualities in their personality that outweighed the negative traits. And I’m sure that’s what Luann sees in Bernice.
Bernice should trade in her aspirations of a career in counseling for something like collections, or professional asassin. She has no sense of empathy, essential in any kind of counseling.
I’m glad Tiff has grown up after high school. She and Luann may not be the best of friends, but she’s shown she moved past her selfishness for the sake of others. Not calling her an altruist by any means, but she’s not the antagonist she used to be.
Boy people allow themselves to be led around like a draft animal (please no insult meant, just a metaphor) by focusing on character traits, well-identified in Bern’s case, without seeming to understand they are created around a continuing evolving story of Luannverse. Yes, Bernice is sarcastic, dismissive, the type who does not know how clueless she generally is, all those things and more. But she serves not only as a comic foil, for those reasons, but she is a true friend and would do anything, self-sacrificing, to help her friend. She is a great friend for Lu, and the story follows the Overview Statement of the strip; mainly that it follows the lives and foible’s of the main characters (and close recurring, for example, Tara). Bern foibles are illustrated as part of her personality, but, always in the end she is with and always tries to help her doofus friend, whom I remind the strip is created around. It’s her world and the story of her in that world. Besides the punchline today is spot-on with Luannverse
The highlighting of Gunther’s yearning for Luann is not coincidental. This story arc is fan service to the early years of the strip…just like they do in long-running sitcom series finales (blue French horn, anyone?). I have long posited that this fan service will come to a full head, when it is time for the strip to be retired. Luann and Gunther will marry. It’s still years away.
This should be Luann’s time, hence the title of the strip “Luann.” Let some good experiences happen for Luann. Time for Bernice to move out and find herself. Let her family handle her. Bernice needs to get someone to give her therapy!
I want Bern to have a Saul on the road to Damascus experience. "Bernice, Bernice, why do you persecute Luann so? Then have Bern STOP IT! There are lots of careers more suitable to Bern, have several story arcs having her try to find them. https://www.monster.com/career-advice/article/jobs-for-loners
judging by the look on Luann’s face this arc may not be over and there’s still time for Luann to have that ‘word’ that she wanted to have w/ Bern back then. Lets hope that these two have the talk that they need to have.
I might have laughed at her nun or astronaut comment, but I think if I looked at Luann’s face and saw that it still hurt, I’d temper my laughs. I’m surprised Bernice isn’t more attentive. Luann was embarrassed by her 13 year old Bernice comments. Disappointed in Bernice.
“Luann” as a comic strip is so true to life. It reflects the reality of much that happens in our real world: so often so short on compassion and kindness.
Instead of a romance novel, I’d love to see a murder mystery, where Bernice is found dead or disappears completely. She is NOT a good friend when she cuts down Luann at every opportunity.
I really didn’t see Bernice like everyone else does but today is kind of messed up. Why laugh at Luann….exactly what part ws she laughing at? The astronaut part or the failed romance part? LuAnn didn’t laugh when she was upside down with her muse stuff…
lvlax about 2 years ago
Looks like Luann is getting perturbed with Bernice and her condescending funny comments.
That Valentine flower arrangement looks pretty expensive. I’m shocked Tiff would give something like that to Aaron. More likely, the guys would be giving, something like that, to her.
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So who’s in favor of Luann lightly bopping Bernice on her head with the cassette recorder?? LOL
Templo S.U.D. about 2 years ago
oh, you’re so supportive, Bernice
AnyFace about 2 years ago
Tables?
Turned. ✨Tyge about 2 years ago
Poor girl. Being faced with your own opinion of yourself from the past can be traumatic, Perhaps this will be an impetus for Luann to make some self examined changes in her life.
Mordock999 Premium Member about 2 years ago
Gee-Bus, Bernice.
YOU weren’t “laughing” a couple of years ago when you were “homeless” and Luann’s mom took you in.
Free of friggin’ charge..
Asharah about 2 years ago
Bernece SHUT UP!
live2read about 2 years ago
Luann, why are you still putting up with this snake called a “best friend”? A pit bull would be a better friend than this one.
Caldonia about 2 years ago
What we saw this week is that Bernice is much more of a mean girl than high school-era Tiffany. Change Bernice, Evans.
ronaldspence about 2 years ago
i like Bernice less and less…
linus82 about 2 years ago
Wow, Luann was right in yesterday’s strip.
I haven’t read much of the earlier times, but Aaron Hill always struck me as a goofy guy. I wonder what Luann’s impression of him would be today.
beb01 about 2 years ago
She laughed! a) this actually happened in the strip. b) it was a crushing humiliation for Luann and c) her best friend has no sympathy!
This is Saturday so what happens next will happen next week. I would not be surprised is Luann invited Bernce to find housing elsewhere,
live2read about 2 years ago
Luann really will be better off without Bernice in her life. This so-called “friend” isn’t someone she can depend on anymore. I mean, for God’s sake, Bernice was snarky even when Luann was hurting over Puddles’s disappearance. She couldn’t muster up even one ounce of sympathy for her long-time friend. I don’t care what some people say here. A good friend doesn’t hurt her friend (even if she’s being “honest”) or say nasty things to her, especially in times of sorrow. Bernice is just too mean to be in Luann’s life any longer, and it’s time Luann dumped her.
Joe1962 about 2 years ago
Heartless Bernice.
sallymargret about 2 years ago
Bernice can’t relate to Luann’s innermost thoughts because Bernice is not human.
Enter.Name.Here about 2 years ago
Well, it made for a great comic strip, so why not?
Turnhandle about 2 years ago
I’d like to see Aaron Hill come back for a visit. It would be fun to see what he looks like and find out what he’s been doing. And if Luann would still crush on him.
Argythree about 2 years ago
It’s a good thing for B that SHE didn’t keep a diary; wonder how she would feel if hers was laughed at…
Airman about 2 years ago
Wait a minute. Wasn’t it just yesterday that Luann’s recorded questions and comments about Bernice were insulting? Bernice seemed to think so.
Susan00100 about 2 years ago
In the first panel, Tiffany looks just the same as she looks today.
BTW, isn’t it high time for Bernice to find other living arrangements??
Airman about 2 years ago
Since this testiness shouldn’t escalate to DEFCON 4, I think it is safe to anticipate Monday, when Gunther becomes emotionally involved while measuring Bets’ for a new costume.
Aladar30 Premium Member about 2 years ago
I remember that arc, Luann was devastated and still is annoyed about that. Bernice really has the delicacy of an elephant! I’ve always feared that in most of the cases the old saying “Someday you’ll laugh at this” will only work with someone who hears about it, not with you.
Don Draper about 2 years ago
LOL at the Bernice bashing.
I’m sure many of you have or had at least one Bernice-like friend, who was (more or less) as pragmatic and critical and yet, you were able to tolerated them.
And why? Because they had more appealing qualities in their personality that outweighed the negative traits. And I’m sure that’s what Luann sees in Bernice.
kenhense about 2 years ago
So Bernice is not good at this “Muse” thing.
Brdshtt Premium Member about 2 years ago
Bernice is the kind who would laugh at her husband’s misfortune of not being able to “perform” on their wedding night.
sueb1863 about 2 years ago
“Get out of our house, Bernice.”
jglenncee about 2 years ago
Bernice should trade in her aspirations of a career in counseling for something like collections, or professional asassin. She has no sense of empathy, essential in any kind of counseling.
TwilightFaze about 2 years ago
I’m glad Tiff has grown up after high school. She and Luann may not be the best of friends, but she’s shown she moved past her selfishness for the sake of others. Not calling her an altruist by any means, but she’s not the antagonist she used to be.
Bernedoodle about 2 years ago
Bernice is a real insecure young woman. I had a friend like that growing up and he really never got over being insecure.
Ellis97 about 2 years ago
Bernice, you really shouldn’t mock and laugh at people. Then again, mocking people is the essence of your being.
cruiserd about 2 years ago
This strip has become a mess…..
luann1212 about 2 years ago
Boy people allow themselves to be led around like a draft animal (please no insult meant, just a metaphor) by focusing on character traits, well-identified in Bern’s case, without seeming to understand they are created around a continuing evolving story of Luannverse. Yes, Bernice is sarcastic, dismissive, the type who does not know how clueless she generally is, all those things and more. But she serves not only as a comic foil, for those reasons, but she is a true friend and would do anything, self-sacrificing, to help her friend. She is a great friend for Lu, and the story follows the Overview Statement of the strip; mainly that it follows the lives and foible’s of the main characters (and close recurring, for example, Tara). Bern foibles are illustrated as part of her personality, but, always in the end she is with and always tries to help her doofus friend, whom I remind the strip is created around. It’s her world and the story of her in that world. Besides the punchline today is spot-on with Luannverse
Terminal Frost Premium Member about 2 years ago
As far as the saving Bernice’s life, it started here,
https://www.gocomics.com/luann/1992/05/14
MuddyUSA Premium Member about 2 years ago
Why even plait in front of Bernice….why?
Johnnyrico about 2 years ago
I’d like to see Aaron Hill return from Hawaii.
Lord Hearteater about 2 years ago
The highlighting of Gunther’s yearning for Luann is not coincidental. This story arc is fan service to the early years of the strip…just like they do in long-running sitcom series finales (blue French horn, anyone?). I have long posited that this fan service will come to a full head, when it is time for the strip to be retired. Luann and Gunther will marry. It’s still years away.
baeb37 about 2 years ago
This should be Luann’s time, hence the title of the strip “Luann.” Let some good experiences happen for Luann. Time for Bernice to move out and find herself. Let her family handle her. Bernice needs to get someone to give her therapy!
Katecst about 2 years ago
I want Bern to have a Saul on the road to Damascus experience. "Bernice, Bernice, why do you persecute Luann so? Then have Bern STOP IT! There are lots of careers more suitable to Bern, have several story arcs having her try to find them. https://www.monster.com/career-advice/article/jobs-for-loners
preacherman Premium Member about 2 years ago
And she’s still ignoring Gunther to this day. At least Gunt has found romance with Betts.
eladee AKA Wally about 2 years ago
At least Berniece isn’t mad.
Realimaginary1 Premium Member about 2 years ago
I would remove the hand from Luann’s shoulder if I were you, Bernice!
RSH about 2 years ago
judging by the look on Luann’s face this arc may not be over and there’s still time for Luann to have that ‘word’ that she wanted to have w/ Bern back then. Lets hope that these two have the talk that they need to have.
Realimaginary1 Premium Member about 2 years ago
Luann, you might as well play out what you skipped over yesterday!
Spence12 Premium Member about 2 years ago
Nah, not a romance novel. The funny papers. That’s where this belongs. Hey, it already is! Bernice is partly right.
BeniHanna6 Premium Member about 2 years ago
A idea for Mr. Evans, write a series of strips as to where Aaron and Gunther’s ex-girlfriend are now.
BuckarooDave about 2 years ago
Sunday: Frank does something unusual !
YorkGirl Premium Member about 2 years ago
I might have laughed at her nun or astronaut comment, but I think if I looked at Luann’s face and saw that it still hurt, I’d temper my laughs. I’m surprised Bernice isn’t more attentive. Luann was embarrassed by her 13 year old Bernice comments. Disappointed in Bernice.
CoreyTaylor1 about 2 years ago
Start packing, Bernice!
comic reader 22 about 2 years ago
These two are way past being attentive or considerate in their friendship. Where else can you get a good put-down these days, if not at home?
The Quiet One about 2 years ago
C’mon Bernice you’re just being cruel now.
lflynn6730 about 2 years ago
With a friend like Bernice, you don’t need an enemy
StoicLion1973 about 2 years ago
Luann & Tiff wasted all of that effort on Aaron…..Lol!
Otis Rufus Driftwood about 2 years ago
Bernice, would that be ‘funny ha ha’, or ‘funny I’m gonna throw up’.
Ina Tizzy about 2 years ago
Why does Tiffany look like an adult?
wantcomicsnow2 about 2 years ago
And that surprises you?
David Huie Green LoveJoyAndPeace about 2 years ago
A nun for those who get none…
hildigunnurr Premium Member about 2 years ago
Tiff looks like she does in the new strips and looks eons older than Aaron!
mangapackrat about 2 years ago
Time to rewind and really play the part where Little Luann was ripping Bernice a new one.
cmxx about 2 years ago
“Luann” as a comic strip is so true to life. It reflects the reality of much that happens in our real world: so often so short on compassion and kindness.
BluNova about 2 years ago
Bernice has been on my nerves for quite some time. So toxic.
jrankin1959 about 2 years ago
For a character that Team Evans said would never be brought back, Aaron Hill sure pops up from time to time…
DizzyDizzyDino about 2 years ago
Thursday and today both seem to point to Gunther having a crush on Luann. Hmmmmm! Could something happen there?
Sisyphos about 2 years ago
Think again, Bernie. It’s almost a comic strip!
finnygirl Premium Member about 2 years ago
Instead of a romance novel, I’d love to see a murder mystery, where Bernice is found dead or disappears completely. She is NOT a good friend when she cuts down Luann at every opportunity.
Kenezg about 2 years ago
I really didn’t see Bernice like everyone else does but today is kind of messed up. Why laugh at Luann….exactly what part ws she laughing at? The astronaut part or the failed romance part? LuAnn didn’t laugh when she was upside down with her muse stuff…
HodgeElmwood about 2 years ago
Bernice reads romance novels? I thought she was only into psychology tomes.
bobwigg761 about 2 years ago
Perhaps Luann should rewind the tape and play that bit about Bernice after all.