What wrong with using a versatile icon? Yes, Ok, I’m with you, etc., all mean the same thing. So instead of a “thumbs up” Luann should say " ’K" all the time?
This sounds like a dad joke coming out of Bernice’s mouth
ancient romans didn’t use the thumbs up. when they wanted a gladiator killed, it was the sword-thrust motion that mattered rather than its direction, which could be up or down or sideways. the signal to spare him was a closed fist, representing a sheathed sword.
Multiple thumbs-down for Bernice, meaning, “I’m a smart-a** know-it-all.” “I’m a crazy, neurotic mess.” “I’m a small person with the biggest head known to humankind.” “I’m the worst friend in the world.” “I’m not fit to be a psychologist.” “I’m the most insensitive person around.” “I’m so tight, not even a pin could fit inside me.” “I’m totally unfit to be around other people.”
I love when insulting others, Bernice ends up insulting herself. This shows how much she’s actually projecting her insults and that, on a subconscious level, Miss perfection is a bit aware of all of her flaws. At least it seems that Luann understands the situation and secretly laughs about it.
I am with Bern here, this is representative of modern communication – and not just among youth. I get a large amount of “just an emoji” texts from all ages. An easy way to acknowledge a message without having to really be engaged. And us older ones bemoan cursive falling by the wayside. :o/
Interesting. Bernice decides to retaliate with direct insults after Luann put her down yesterday. She needs a “Doesn’t Play Well With Others” shirt for the pool party.
I use mostly proper grammar and a few emojis in my texts. I’ll use the thumbs up when I’m done talking and want to end the texting. It works very well. My friends use it that way too.
I tend to agree with Bern on over use of emojis at the expense of just writing what you have to say. I use them but very infrequently mostly to convey disappointment or to congratulate someone. There is one person (at work) that I need to communicate with whose messages are constantly sprinkled with hearts and smiley faces, but in addition to writing what’s necessary. so it’s OK.
I would use the adjective ‘dismissive’. When someone replies to my carefully worded message or reply to their message with (Y) – thumbs up, I feel dismissed, like they can’t be bothered to read or think of an appropriate reply. I know, it’s better than being ignored or forgotten.
Bernice reminds me of my older sister who was snarky and judgy as a teen and young woman. After decades of therapy she realized the damage she had done and is now trying to make up for it. I’ve always adored her and wished she would try to understand rather than jump all over me at the first. It was worth the wait and decades of prayer.
Brings to mind a recent news article about a farmer who sent a “thumbs-up” emoji to acknowledge the receipt of a proposal, only for the other party (and, eventually, the court) to interpret it as his acceptance of the proposal. https://www.cnn.com/2023/07/07/business/farmer-contract-thumbs-up-emoji/index.html
To sueb1863: I don’t think Luann really considers B as a close friend anymore. B has become a friend of Luann’s mother, so Luann can’t just dump her, but Luann is obviously trying to become friends with others, like Tara…
Bernice is a friend I would never want to have around let alone live with my family. So arrogant and rude, need to write her out of the comic like Delta was written out and never mentioned again.
C over 1 year ago
Can we spell passive aggressive?
Namrepus over 1 year ago
Not the worst digit you could use.
beb01 over 1 year ago
What wrong with using a versatile icon? Yes, Ok, I’m with you, etc., all mean the same thing. So instead of a “thumbs up” Luann should say " ’K" all the time?
This sounds like a dad joke coming out of Bernice’s mouth
Argythree over 1 year ago
Thumbs down for B…
Terminal Frost Premium Member over 1 year ago
B needs to STFU
ronaldspence over 1 year ago
Bernice is the comic’s version of Debbie Downer!
Mordock999 Premium Member over 1 year ago
And to think.
It was Tiffany, NOT Bernice, that Luann used to get into Fist Fights with in Junior High School.
Johnny Q Premium Member over 1 year ago
ancient romans didn’t use the thumbs up. when they wanted a gladiator killed, it was the sword-thrust motion that mattered rather than its direction, which could be up or down or sideways. the signal to spare him was a closed fist, representing a sheathed sword.
overtherainbow over 1 year ago
To think these two used to be =good= friends.
nightflight over 1 year ago
I’m with Puddles, time to snooze.
Doneaver over 1 year ago
Not sure the finger arrangement is correct to Bernice.
lvlax over 1 year ago
Ugh!.. More Bernice snarking on a Sunday? Bring on the pool party, already!
Wilkins068 over 1 year ago
Holier than thou Bernice
Rhetorical_Question over 1 year ago
Is Luann wearing a clamshell bikini to the pool party?
live2read over 1 year ago
Multiple thumbs-down for Bernice, meaning, “I’m a smart-a** know-it-all.” “I’m a crazy, neurotic mess.” “I’m a small person with the biggest head known to humankind.” “I’m the worst friend in the world.” “I’m not fit to be a psychologist.” “I’m the most insensitive person around.” “I’m so tight, not even a pin could fit inside me.” “I’m totally unfit to be around other people.”
Salinasong over 1 year ago
Bernice just answered Luann with the thumbs up emoji.
Aladar30 Premium Member over 1 year ago
I love when insulting others, Bernice ends up insulting herself. This shows how much she’s actually projecting her insults and that, on a subconscious level, Miss perfection is a bit aware of all of her flaws. At least it seems that Luann understands the situation and secretly laughs about it.
illuminare over 1 year ago
Geeze Bernice, Girl definitely needs to get laid.
eladee AKA Wally over 1 year ago
Some friend Berniece is! So she uses an emoji a lot. Big deal!!!!! Pick your battles, Critic. I’m with Luann in this one.
Denver Reader Premium Member over 1 year ago
Text messaging isn’t about creativity. It’s about quick communication.
Tenax over 1 year ago
I am with Bern here, this is representative of modern communication – and not just among youth. I get a large amount of “just an emoji” texts from all ages. An easy way to acknowledge a message without having to really be engaged. And us older ones bemoan cursive falling by the wayside. :o/
OneTime59 over 1 year ago
Man, Bernice really heavy on the snark today. Don’t think Luann should tolerate that.
Murph1908 over 1 year ago
I really dislike Bernice more and more every time she appears.
Ellis97 over 1 year ago
How is Bernice still Luann’s friend?
chris_o42 over 1 year ago
Geeze Bernice, leave off with the put downs for a few minutes will Ya?
comic reader 22 over 1 year ago
Interesting. Bernice decides to retaliate with direct insults after Luann put her down yesterday. She needs a “Doesn’t Play Well With Others” shirt for the pool party.
[Traveler] Premium Member over 1 year ago
Sort of like the usefulness of a couple of 4 letter words I know. George Carlin even did a bit about one of them
Lescoe Brandon over 1 year ago
Bernice needs a grad school paper to write or a lover. “Lighten up, Bernice.”
DawnQuinn1 over 1 year ago
Bernice is a “Debbie Downer”. Always negative.
French Persons Premium Member over 1 year ago
I am prudish, boorish, a killjoy and a Negative Nelly. My name is Bernice.
Drag0nr1der over 1 year ago
Looks like Bernice is continuing her decent into Pinched faced spinster mode
DaBump Premium Member over 1 year ago
Seriously, Bernice, lighten up! 8)
tremaine53 over 1 year ago
It’s official: If I’m Luann, I’m ending the friendship with Bernice.
i_am_the_jam over 1 year ago
How is it that they’re still friends?
FassEddie over 1 year ago
See also, “I’m in a hurry and the birds are down by three.”
locake over 1 year ago
I use mostly proper grammar and a few emojis in my texts. I’ll use the thumbs up when I’m done talking and want to end the texting. It works very well. My friends use it that way too.
eladee AKA Wally over 1 year ago
This is kind of funny though—-especially Berniece breaking her own “rule” on emojis.
Caldonia over 1 year ago
But why would you text Bernice?
PaulAbbott2 over 1 year ago
Lazy, stupid, unimaginative? To quote Yosemite Sam, “Them’s fighting words”
carrissima over 1 year ago
Bernice is like rubbing your face against a cheese grater.
sueb1863 over 1 year ago
Wow. Why is Luann still friends with Bernice again?
Back to Big Mike over 1 year ago
Even on a Sunday, Bernice is a b!+@# to a person supposed to be her best friend.
RSH over 1 year ago
I tend to agree with Bern on over use of emojis at the expense of just writing what you have to say. I use them but very infrequently mostly to convey disappointment or to congratulate someone. There is one person (at work) that I need to communicate with whose messages are constantly sprinkled with hearts and smiley faces, but in addition to writing what’s necessary. so it’s OK.
Joe1962 over 1 year ago
Berenice is going over the top with her snarky side.
iluvsatch over 1 year ago
Can someone explain what “so” and “to” mean in the last panel?
tutibug5 over 1 year ago
emojis vs ancient hieroglyphs
percheronhitch6 over 1 year ago
Is there a support group called Friends Not Friends Anonymous? Luann needs a gift membership.
tammyspeakslife Premium Member over 1 year ago
I would use the adjective ‘dismissive’. When someone replies to my carefully worded message or reply to their message with (Y) – thumbs up, I feel dismissed, like they can’t be bothered to read or think of an appropriate reply. I know, it’s better than being ignored or forgotten.
luann1212 over 1 year ago
Luann gives as good as she gets, in this arc better. Bernice needs a cheerful positive doofus bbf because she is so dour.
tammyspeakslife Premium Member over 1 year ago
Bernice reminds me of my older sister who was snarky and judgy as a teen and young woman. After decades of therapy she realized the damage she had done and is now trying to make up for it. I’ve always adored her and wished she would try to understand rather than jump all over me at the first. It was worth the wait and decades of prayer.
the dorf over 1 year ago
Judging by the last panel, Bernice is also lazy, stupid, unimaginative, and relies on overused cop-outs.
nightflight over 1 year ago
Emjois are a sign that lazy minds are regressing us back to days of painting on cave walls.
AndrewSihler over 1 year ago
Good lord, it’s true! Puddles does understand every word they say!
The Quiet One over 1 year ago
What’s with you lately Bernice?
namelocdet over 1 year ago
What is wrong with Bernice, and why is Luann friends with her?
eced52 over 1 year ago
So, thumbs down to thumbs up? Nobody would have won or lost in the gladiator games.
LaurelAnnHardy over 1 year ago
Bernice would be a perfect match for Shleprock.
Angry Indeed Premium Member over 1 year ago
There’s a perfect place for Bernice’s “thumbs up” and she’s sitting on it!
Angry Indeed Premium Member over 1 year ago
Sometimes, you wonder what goes through a dog’s mind when they seem to be quietly listening in.
BJShipley1 over 1 year ago
“Bernice is awful, part 5,324.”
Tom Eisenmenger over 1 year ago
Brings to mind a recent news article about a farmer who sent a “thumbs-up” emoji to acknowledge the receipt of a proposal, only for the other party (and, eventually, the court) to interpret it as his acceptance of the proposal. https://www.cnn.com/2023/07/07/business/farmer-contract-thumbs-up-emoji/index.html
David Huie Green LoveJoyAndPeace over 1 year ago
Emojis are not supposed to be harder.
Stewbeef over 1 year ago
She really is insufferable.
HodgeElmwood over 1 year ago
So she thinks her best friend is stupid? I’m liking Bernice less and less. Has she got one redeeming quality?
Barrelmaker13 Premium Member over 1 year ago
I’m thinking it’s time for Nancy and Frank to walk in the room in time to hear one of Bernice’s insults.
eddi-TBH over 1 year ago
As a person of (mostly) few words, I find emojis useful.
JPuzzleWhiz over 1 year ago
Hey, Bernice?
What you said in Panel 2, if true, could apply to just about EVERYONE, EVERYWHERE WHO TEXTS!
Argythree over 1 year ago
To sueb1863: I don’t think Luann really considers B as a close friend anymore. B has become a friend of Luann’s mother, so Luann can’t just dump her, but Luann is obviously trying to become friends with others, like Tara…
Sisyphos over 1 year ago
Spare us the emojis, girls! In fact, spare us the texting, period. Sheesh!
giomi479 over 1 year ago
TwilightFaze over 1 year ago
I’m with Bernice on this one. It feels like a conversation ender/dodger, used when you’re feeling lazy or if you want to avoid someone.
Darth Nefarius over 1 year ago
Fonzi is not happy!!!
Ms.fish over 1 year ago
Yeah. Bernice has only 2 modes- negative/ critical and Clueless. Both are intolerable!
erinurse2000 over 1 year ago
well-played, Luann
Le'Roy Hawkins over 1 year ago
The Woke say the thumbs-up is a symbol of White Supremacy.