So interesting development. Will this begin to being the curtain down on mystery man? We know Luann, but she is the literary sounding board for such a fascinating character. Since he’s a student now at CC will his story be an analogue for Bernice? Will Lu not be delusional, as my favorite troll suggests? Misdirection plays abound TG.
Piro’s parents named him Le Poulet. He always hated that name, so when he came here from France, he changed it to Lee Pollo. After a while, he just dropped it altogether and goes by Piro.
So Luann is into him.. which.. about time she moved on since for some reason they did nothing with Jack. I"m entirely fine with not having Luann in a relatoinship for a while, it was a good thing and a good way to define the character outside of dating.. but dont’ transparently set up a love intrest only to do nothing with that plot.
I always thought Piro was a nickname. I am sure Hair, Viper, and Sun are nicknames as well. I never figured out what it was with the nicknames anyhow. We gave each other nicknames in the 7th and 8th grade, but few continued using them in high school. (Mine was Avocado, and it lasted about 15 minutes because it cracked me up.)
I think Piro already had a lot of ideas about Luann; seeing how she knew him from Bernice’s stories and how she wants to help him. Surely Tara already knew him, but I wonder if she recognized him. I love how shocked Luann is in the last panel, she will definitely write something cool.
“I’m starting a new life”…..looking EXACTLY the same, in the same town, with the same people and still being a local college student. Sounds like a formula for success on that “new life” dude. Do we have a social comment coming and does it have anything to do with that forgettable kiss?
Will we get any answers to what Piro’s name and new life are? Is Luann going to pass on his questions to Bernice? I would like to see Luann set up a meeting with Piro and Bernice. Luann gets information from Bernice and writes a great story.
Uh-oh! I recognize those big eyes on you, Luann! “That hormone” just woke up!!! Here comes some “experience” for ya! When Bernice hears about this she will be storming the Bastille to get in on it! Man oh man, is she ever going to be sooo pisd at Luann! This will be FUN to watch!!! I wonder how Nancy will handle this one?!?!
Truthfully, I’d love to see Luann and Piro (or whatever his name is) to get together. This would give Bernice her comeuppance, perhaps to the point where she’ll move out of the DeGroots’ house. Piro is just the one to draw Luann out and find her interesting in some way. It’s time for Luann’s character to grow and this is a great opportunity for the Evanses to do it.
Piro (for lack of another name) doesn’t seem happy with his situation (2nd panel); i used to think that maybe he was a veteran; his affinity for silence, silent movies was a response to the loud noise of combat coupled with the fact that he had (according to Bernice) Dr appts. (undisclosed). Now I’m wondering if he’s been on the run, i.e. running away from a former self, took on a new persona (Piro) and is now confronting his real self.
This is turning into an interesting arc. First the unexpected return of Mrs. Horner. And now, the even more unexpected reveal by PIro that he really isn’t “Piro” at all and is “starting a new life”! This could swerve in any of many directions from such a start. Now, if only Luann could get a brain….
lvlax over 1 year ago
WOW! So he’s starting a new life? Will he start it with Bernice? Luann seems interested!
I’m excited to see where this arc is heading. Lots of possibilities..
So what is Piro’s real name?? D. Coverly? Starman? lol
Templo S.U.D. over 1 year ago
Well, how do you do, Mr… uh… Notpiro.
Tyge over 1 year ago
A new name for Piro? What’s the play here This is too early for Luann1212’s midweek switcheroo!
catchup over 1 year ago
This is shaping up to be a very interesting story
J. Scarbrough over 1 year ago
If she’s a bore, then banish her to the forest with the other bores!
beb01 over 1 year ago
“Cute?” “fascinating?” Both Luann and Tara are delusional.
beb01 over 1 year ago
His real name is … George Santos!
kenhense over 1 year ago
So the world according to Piro: Give people nothing and they think you’re fascinating.
ronaldspence over 1 year ago
Piro is really Raleigh Parchfourd!
luann1212 over 1 year ago
So interesting development. Will this begin to being the curtain down on mystery man? We know Luann, but she is the literary sounding board for such a fascinating character. Since he’s a student now at CC will his story be an analogue for Bernice? Will Lu not be delusional, as my favorite troll suggests? Misdirection plays abound TG.
Joe1962 Premium Member over 1 year ago
James is Piro real name.
Ruth Brown over 1 year ago
LuAnn is connecting the dots. Bernice told her about him, but not really.
Caldonia over 1 year ago
Now he’s fascinating? Then he wasted everyone’s time by being boring before. (I learned how boring even a silent film fan can be; it was hilarious.)
Brdshtt Premium Member over 1 year ago
Piro’s parents named him Le Poulet. He always hated that name, so when he came here from France, he changed it to Lee Pollo. After a while, he just dropped it altogether and goes by Piro.
Bernedoodle over 1 year ago
He’s Kip’s Brother?
nightflight over 1 year ago
A secret is interesting only until the secret is revealed, then it becomes like a new car, losing value as soon as it leaves the dealership.
Jacob Mattingly over 1 year ago
So Luann is into him.. which.. about time she moved on since for some reason they did nothing with Jack. I"m entirely fine with not having Luann in a relatoinship for a while, it was a good thing and a good way to define the character outside of dating.. but dont’ transparently set up a love intrest only to do nothing with that plot.
SJhapamama over 1 year ago
Starting a new life? Perhaps “not Piro” was doing time in prison…or in rehab…
Willow Mt Lyon over 1 year ago
I always thought Piro was a nickname. I am sure Hair, Viper, and Sun are nicknames as well. I never figured out what it was with the nicknames anyhow. We gave each other nicknames in the 7th and 8th grade, but few continued using them in high school. (Mine was Avocado, and it lasted about 15 minutes because it cracked me up.)
Aladar30 Premium Member over 1 year ago
I think Piro already had a lot of ideas about Luann; seeing how she knew him from Bernice’s stories and how she wants to help him. Surely Tara already knew him, but I wonder if she recognized him. I love how shocked Luann is in the last panel, she will definitely write something cool.
Rhetorical_Question over 1 year ago
Potential Boyfriend?
Rhetorical_Question over 1 year ago
Mrs Horner’s Nephew?
Rhetorical_Question over 1 year ago
Piro is a short nickname for Pietro?
JRobinson Premium Member over 1 year ago
Maybe he’s actually “Pyro”…
Count Olaf Premium Member over 1 year ago
If you want to talk fascinating lives, let’s talk Ann Eiffel. Ann Eiffel…now there is one fascinating life, boy howdy.
fuzzbucket Premium Member over 1 year ago
What’s with the star on his head? Is it stapled on?
comic reader 22 over 1 year ago
Why is Tara acting like she doesn’t know him?
rrsltx over 1 year ago
Well, he’s a bit odd, but at least he uses both eyes.
lmuller7 over 1 year ago
Boring is better. More down to Earth and understanding..
Calliope over 1 year ago
Good call, Luann. You can tell someone’s NOT fascinating when the first thing they mention about themselves is their zodiac sign.
Ellis97 over 1 year ago
Could Luann be slowly falling for Piro?
chris_o42 over 1 year ago
I hope this arc focuses on Luann and gives her a new and exciting life. Time to break out of your boring predictable shell, Luann!
Just-me over 1 year ago
A man of mystery and intrigue and the woman drawn (pun intended) to him.
calliarcale over 1 year ago
Ooo! Interesting opening for a new arc, but also an interesting opening for Luann’s fiction . . . her questions got answered with mysteries!
wongo over 1 year ago
And some idiot burned a star on my head when I was stoned.!
tutibug5 over 1 year ago
Ahhh … he is a prince that has renounced his throne to become a commoner. And his real name is Marty.
preacherman Premium Member over 1 year ago
Just try to remember, Luann, the grass is always greener on the other side.
BJShipley1 over 1 year ago
Well it’s nice that Luann finally admits that she’s a bore. But will she do anything with this information?
comic reader 22 over 1 year ago
“I’m starting a new life”…..looking EXACTLY the same, in the same town, with the same people and still being a local college student. Sounds like a formula for success on that “new life” dude. Do we have a social comment coming and does it have anything to do with that forgettable kiss?
Mordock999 Premium Member over 1 year ago
So “Piro” is not his real name.
I’m shocked.
Shocked, I tell you.
But IMO, his return is a good thing.
That means that Crystal and Knute and maybe even Pru, could be making return appearances one day.
It also means that like MacArthur, the infamous Ann Eiffel will also one day return.
Next time probably as Commissioner of Revenue.Or an IRS auditor.
Or a DMV clerk.
You know. Someone you can’t escape.
And if long-lost characters like Ben York and Piro have returned, can Delta be not far too behind?
c001 over 1 year ago
I think Luann approaches the “research” part…
MuddyUSA Premium Member over 1 year ago
Poor Luann………
YorkGirl Premium Member over 1 year ago
Even though the questions weren’t answered, there’s a lot to be learned by the questions asked.
paulscon over 1 year ago
Will we get any answers to what Piro’s name and new life are? Is Luann going to pass on his questions to Bernice? I would like to see Luann set up a meeting with Piro and Bernice. Luann gets information from Bernice and writes a great story.
9thCapricorn over 1 year ago
Congratulations, Luann. You finally, finally realized you’re boring. Now it is up to you to change that! (via GNK)
David Huie Green AmericaIsGreatItHasUs over 1 year ago
A fascinating bore, though.
Tyge over 1 year ago
As an interesting aside Not-The-Piro only remembers a svelte Tiffany. Will they meet in the future?
The Orange Mailman over 1 year ago
Insert the lyrics for Tall Dark Handsome Stranger by Heart.
mindjob over 1 year ago
His real name is Orip, Piro spelled backwards
katzpawz1a over 1 year ago
Uh-oh! I recognize those big eyes on you, Luann! “That hormone” just woke up!!! Here comes some “experience” for ya! When Bernice hears about this she will be storming the Bastille to get in on it! Man oh man, is she ever going to be sooo pisd at Luann! This will be FUN to watch!!! I wonder how Nancy will handle this one?!?!
Barrelmaker13 Premium Member over 1 year ago
Truthfully, I’d love to see Luann and Piro (or whatever his name is) to get together. This would give Bernice her comeuppance, perhaps to the point where she’ll move out of the DeGroots’ house. Piro is just the one to draw Luann out and find her interesting in some way. It’s time for Luann’s character to grow and this is a great opportunity for the Evanses to do it.
tutibug5 over 1 year ago
Tiffany knows Piro’s secret. https://www.gocomics.com/luann/2017/02/04
Piro / BerniceKiss. https://www.gocomics.com/luann/2017/04/26
198.23.5.11 over 1 year ago
And at the end of the class,Mrs.Horner zooms off on her motorcycle yelling HIYO,SILVER!!
Wishingonastar over 1 year ago
Could Piro be the thing that comes between Lu and Ber?
comic reader 22 over 1 year ago
Piro should reunite with Tiffany.
asrialfeeple over 1 year ago
Good luck on your new life, Not-Piro!!
Zeno2099 over 1 year ago
Well, at least Luann is rather self-aware.
The Quiet One over 1 year ago
It’s alright Luann boring can be good sometimes.
Night-Gaunt49[Bozo is Boffo] over 1 year ago
Isn’t that always the case.
RSH over 1 year ago
Piro (for lack of another name) doesn’t seem happy with his situation (2nd panel); i used to think that maybe he was a veteran; his affinity for silence, silent movies was a response to the loud noise of combat coupled with the fact that he had (according to Bernice) Dr appts. (undisclosed). Now I’m wondering if he’s been on the run, i.e. running away from a former self, took on a new persona (Piro) and is now confronting his real self.
Sisyphos over 1 year ago
This is turning into an interesting arc. First the unexpected return of Mrs. Horner. And now, the even more unexpected reveal by PIro that he really isn’t “Piro” at all and is “starting a new life”! This could swerve in any of many directions from such a start. Now, if only Luann could get a brain….
nightflight over 1 year ago
Piro: Dance Major. Nickname: Prince of the Piro-uette. Real name: Fred Astar.
cherns Premium Member over 1 year ago
Actually, we Virgos don’t believe in that stuff.
cherns Premium Member over 1 year ago
By his hair, Piro seems a bit like Community’s Starburns, but in reverse.
cherns Premium Member over 1 year ago
“My real name isn’t Piro” https://youtu.be/v1c2OfAzDTI