Luann by Greg Evans and Karen Evans for October 02, 2022

can’t go wrong with those three words

This is exactly why, once upon a time, TV sitcoms were so outlandish and fantastic: to offer the people a form of escape from the grim reports that plagued TV news every night, especially during such a tumultuous decade like the 1960s; it’s how we ended up with such gems as THE ADDAMS FAMILY, THE MUNSTERS, BEWITCHED, I DREAM OF JEANNIE, and the like. Nowadays, it’s like networks want “sitcoms” to be just as grim and dreary as the world around us is today, with unlikable jerkass characters who obsess over their sex lives (or lack thereof), because it supposedly makes shows “more believable” and “more relatable.” Give me any of the aforementioned shows, plus I LOVE LUCY, THE ANDY GRIFFITH SHOW, GREEN ACRES, M*A*S*H, HOGAN’S HEROES, THE ODD COUPLE, or SANFORD AND SON over any of the garbage on TV any day.

When was news ever not distressing? Even in the golden age of journalism, before which channel you watched became so politicized, the rule was still, “If it bleeds, it leads.”

If I were Frank, I would feel stressed and depressed more often.

A nice little Sunday strip.

We are definitely victims of news overexposure.

You’re so right, Frank.

In fact, the only “news” worth watching these days is SNL’s Weekend Update.

Especially when Jost and Che do the “joke swap” thing. ;-)

sunday naps are best!

The news has always been grim reports, likely sprinkled with occasional good news.

Those three words? What the Hell (shrugs shoulders). Whacha gonna do about it?

When did the ‘three little words’ change from ‘I love you’ to ’It’s Nap Time’???

Or the other three words: Not Your Fault

Meanwhile, yesterday on “Today”…

Later this evening on “Tonight”…

Today on “Tomorrow”…

An hour from now on “60 Minutes”…

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Nothing on the 6 o’clock news, and no film at 11.

The problem with modern televised news reports is that too many broadcasters feel they have to insert their opinion(s) in the story. Just give me the facts, I can make up my own mind on the topic. It’s gotten to the point that Don Henley’s song “Dirty Laundry” has become a training guide for the “news folks”. ♫We can do “The Innuendo”, we can dance and sing. When it’s said and done, we haven’t told you a thing. We all know that crap is king, give us dirty laundry!♫ …it’s all facocta.

Looks like it’s “Frank is old and/or clueless” this week.

https://i.imgur.com/PhlWbTz.png

I’m getting old and I take too many of those.

It’s so sweet to see a couple still so in love after decades of living together♡. They are so lucky.

Those who sows winds will reap storms….

Guess the news affects Frank depending on which mood he is in. Coupla Sundays ago, he tried using the news to engage Luann in something to talk about.

Awww, sweet.

Technically that’s 4 words

I like that… I’ve got me a spot on the sofa with my name on it. ;)

She looks like a good napper.

ZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZ

That’s the same thing I think after reading the daily “Luann.”

And, nap time CAN lead to something more, once in a while, that won’t be so depressing.

All the news does is repeat the same stories over and over, sometimes for days at a time and again on the weekends.

You’ve got each other, that’s the most important thing.

News is supposed to be the facts, as in: who, what, where, when, why and how. Today’s so-called “news” shows are actually thinly disguised op-ed shows (left or right, one is as bad as the other), so I don’t watch them. I just read the headlines on-line, and I might click on one or two to read the story(ies) trying to edit out the op-ed parts.

They’re so happy together.

To quote Snoopy, “No problem is so big or so complicated that it can’t be run away from.”

That is a nice position for cuddling, but I could not sleep in either of those positions. Sleeping is best done alone.

“In times like these, it is helpful to remember that there have always been times like these.”

-Paul Harvey

Four little letters…. E S P N

If it’s messed up for you, imagine what it’s like for the billions not living they comfortable middle-class life that you are. To say nothing of the sick, the lonely, the unloved..

Turn it off, unplug, shut it down…

Aw.

yes, close your eyes and in the next election your nightmares will become reality.

a nice day to curl up, if you can. Ian is blowing through here (coastal NY) with rain and blustery wind.

Whiskey is good

tomorrow: the Mansion beckons.

We all could use more of those….

I’m with Frank on this one. Today’s news broadcasts are just plain depressing to watch.

Aug moved quite smothery then in September it was like a class ring from hell that lasted way to long.

Maybe some more comfort in bed later…

Of course, since I lived in Florida from 1981 through almost the end of 2020, working for local governments as a city or county planner, the latest news about Hurricane Ian is painful to watch. It has quickly been replaced today on the major networks by various sports shows and even the Weather Channel seems to have gone back to its usual programming. I’ve been able to access some of the online newspapers from Central Florida, and the County where Iived and worked (Seminole, which is northeast of Orlando) is really in trouble. As floodwaters recede elsewhere in the state, they rise in Seminole, because they drain to the rivers in that county. So far, 2,000 homes in that little county have been damaged by floodwaters. Anyone who is looking to help should consider donating to charities that will help Hurricane Ian survivors. Please…

Sometimes when you get overwhelmed with the negativity nothing but a nap will do. I try not to dwell on it. But I do feel very sorry for our larger cities these days. So many seem to have fallen.

here’s 3 more words, Change the channel

Works for me.

Great sentiment1

(But ever-vigilant Grammar Police says, it’s technically four words, expanding the contraction.)

… so this is what Luann’s future looks like, except it’ll be naps with Bernice.

Better she stay perpetually 19 years old.

So will Stef have the room all to herself, then? I can’t imagine the university would give Tiff a refund this close to the school year starting. If so, she’ll be thrilled, no more need for the Privacy Hut.. just lock the door.

I see Bets isn’t very sympathetic to Tiff’s situation as long as there’s the chance of getting a good vid for her channel.

Do we think they’ll try to talk her into staying??

I haven’t watched/followed the news in about 2 1/2 years. It just makes me sick/angry – still can’t get away from it though. The only time I pay any attention is when a hurricane is heading for Florida and even then, I go to the weather channel online or my local news app and I’m signed up for alerts; I don’t watch in on TV

Works for me.

And they lived happily ever after.