I didn’t expect Bets to have her “fans” turn on her. Maybe this will force her to re-evaluate what is important to her and actually put Gunther before her streaming life.
Yes, Gunther and Luann are lifelong friends. But, how will Bets react to the messages? Will those messages from her followers cause her to fight (no, not physically fight) for the relationship, or will she walk away from it?
I got a chuckle that the cyberbullies sound a little like us commenters. I think if I’ll say which one would be something I’d say… definitely “Who didn’t see this coming?” Cause, while I’m not a fan of Bets and Gunther as a couple, I’m mostly impartial to who is more “wrong” (they’re both mutually inconsistent and immature in different ways). I guess I feel bad for Bets to a degree, though really the way they split didn’t sound like (at least from Gunther’s point of view) he even knew if Bets and he were actually still a couple, so yeah she probably just assumed way, way too much.
I wonder what she’ll do next. Obviously big drama’s off the table (like in a fit of rage/sorrow/angst she drives Ruby right into the manse or off a cliff or something super extra.) So If I had to guess something wild… I wonder if she’ll end up going to Irma and tearfully accuse her of breaking her and Gunther up by suggesting the roadtrip (even though, logistically, Irma didn’t make Gunther and Bets choose the choices they did…) or asking Irma for the mother-hen routine so Irma will henpeck Gunther into patching things up with her.
Also, I called it on someone making you-know-what shaming remarks about Luann’s costume. Not a fan of that… though, I do appreciate whoever said, “Babe For Gunther,” charming that one. And “Why is Gunther a book?” for calling out Gunther’s really obscure costume idea being kinda dopey.
I feel really bad for Bets. However, I think this storyline shows the consequences of posting everything online and also how nasty people can really be. As great as the internet is, it has the capacity to reveal people’s true character.
A – question.What will it take to make that ridiculous excuse for a cartoon character put down her phone andlive her real cartoon life in private. Living it herself without putting it on display.
Dang, so Stef really dropped the hammer on her former roomie. I thought it was a private msg, I did not think she actually posted it on the platform. Anyhow, it is just Wednesday so next up will be someone noticing what is going viral at the party and then someone may go after Stef, my guess the G-Man and possibly everyone else, including Kip!
Oh God this is good and priceless, There is actually a book BFG. And one of the main principals in the book it’s wrong to judge others based on their appearance.
These two, beautifully drawn panels are an example of why this strip is so popular its brilliant and makes you think, from both the art and the characters. Here my heart goes out to the Bets character, she is left with a dilemma; I’m guessing that BFG means Bets For Gunther, perhaps a signal. But they were bit directly communicating with each other so she may be hurt and leave, never knowing what Gunther might be trying to say. Maybe after she comes (a more hopeful scenario) she and Gunther reconnects and she backs off rhe socially media. Or finds a less personal way to use it. It’s not evil, as some seem to think.
Bets finally sees the true side to her obsession with social media. Stef tossed some dirt into the mix and that’s when her so-called followers turned into 10,000 mudslingers.
I hope Bets goes on in anyhow, even if it is to say goodbye. It might keep the door open for reconciliation sooner or later. Seeing that her so called friends online are not really friends must be the worst feeling for her, worse than seeing Gunther with someone who looks like Dolly Parton.
She is finding that her fans are not loyal to her or supportive. She is also finding the fans saw through her narcissist act using Gunther as a prop. Now she knows why she’s losing followers without Gunther. Gunther is the more likable of the two.
Didn’t Bets say back when Tiff was trying to become a finfluencer that she’s used to dealing with nasty comments? I get her reaction to Gun with Luanne, but it seems weird she’d be letting the chat get to her so much.
Har! Sounds like some of th comments here but I know this was written an drawn before the comments were made here. Shows Gerg knows this board pretty well
How sad. For Bets, the support of her fans is important and now she sees that those who praised her a moment before, now are insulting and making fun of her. I think this is going to be a rude awakening for her about her whole influencer career. Let’s hope she’ll don’t stay reading the comments for hours and decide to go to the party to resolve the misunderstanding. However, Stef was really horrible by sharing that photo where even BetsNGun followers could see it. I wonder if she really wanted to push her away to have their room for her and Kip.
IIRC, last week there were some comments suggesting that G&K could have had Gunther pick a different Dahl book for his costume. Now we know why they had him pick the one he did.
Ok, going by this strip, should we assume Stef commented in Bet’s account? That’s a new low for her! Still think she’s too stupid to be doing it for a purpose, other than stirring the pot, drawing the spotlight on her, without thinking of consequences for anyone else (or maybe she’s even enjoying being mean).
This doesn’t necessarily mean she is aware Bets is outside, as she wouldn’t be paying too much attention to her account during a party… but this remains to be seen!
What’s certain is that Bets is now seeing the bad side of social media. Good!
Well, Stef once again causing drama where there is none. Nothing has changed in 10 years. Is it she didn’t like Bets for Gunther? Is it she thinks Gunther and Luann should be together? Does she want Gunther? So many questions.
Looks like Bets is seeing the TRUE COLORS of her so called “family”. I feel sorry for her but she chose the wrong group to trust. Once upon a time so did I—-not social media but bad friends. It happens when you have no family structure to rely on. You don’t always make good choices. But her eyes are beginning to open.
Um, you look a little unpleasantly surprised there, Bets. Why is that? Do the tables seem to have turned? Is the user feeling used? Doesn’t feel good, does it? And those fans of yours … are you starting to finally realize that you’re nothing more than a bit of entertainment for when they’re not busy living a real life? And what about Gunther, your patsy to call on to “Drop what you’re doing and make me a costume”; “Quit studying and do this for MEEE!”; “Sneak me in so I can live for free”? Life can be a baseball bat to the shins sometimes, can’t it Bets? Only this time you’re not the one wielding the bat. But I’m sure you have a few more tricks up your sleeve Bets, lots of us have the feeling that Gunther will be back under your thumb sooner or later.
#GNK This is brilliant. The only negative is it is lost on a large percentage of the intended recipients! Keep fighting the good fight and bringing the light to the darkness! Kudos!
….and THIS is what one gets, when one lets Social Media all but run their Life. “Live by the Sword & Die By The Sword”…This is simply some poor Kid, and YES, an adolescent kid, with incredibly Low Self Esteem, who draws her Validation from others, especially in the Social Media World.
It’s okay Bets, there are way better options out there than Gunther. By the way the other day he was telling Luann that you probably are losing without him around and being real smug about it, seriously no one would blame you for leaving him.
Straight from the Immoral, oops… The❤️Count means.. Immortal Ann❤️Eiffel International Best Seller Classic “Seduction for Fun and Profit” (available at a bookstore near you or on Amazon with next day free shipping), Chapter 27 pg 518 “With Friends Like These Who Needs Enemies”. Bets the Bae absolutely positively does not deserver this. Besides, she and Dumpster were no more a “couple” than he is with Sexy❤️Luann. The❤️ Count is 110% fer shure, Good Buddy, that Bets the Bae is being viciously trolled by jealous lowly unworthy trolls like those who lurk here and say terrible, untrue things about Our Dearest Ann❤️Eiffel. BUT, lowly unworthies… you know our Be❤️loved Count❤️ and Ann❤️Eiffel, The Eternal❤️Optimists❤️, boy❤️howdy! Hawt❤️Stef, Sexy❤️Luann, Bets the Bae, et al will hook up with Dearest Ann❤️Eiffel and be off doing what they do best, well, second best… Stalking the Wild Shoog Daddies wherever they may be! As for Dumpster, he hooks up with soul❤️mate, Berniece or Bernephew and they live happily and boringly ever after! And a good time is had by all. See, lowly unworthies? Our Fearless Leader, Ann❤️Eiffel provides a Happy❤️ Ending for All. Except lowly unworthies, of course. No wonder we all ❤️ Ann❤️Eiffel! With that… outta here. Places to go, people to bilk. TTFN and The Count hopes you all have an Ann❤️Eiffel Day! Count…OUT!
Now Betts sees the true nature of her followers. But. It’s no secret how cruel people can with their comments. Her follower count could increase from the Bett’s bashing. Feel a bit sorry for her. Wonder how this will turn out …hmm 乁( ⁰͡ Ĺ̯ ⁰͡ ) ㄏ
I am sure that Bets knows that Gunther and Luann grew up together and are old friends. She was being unrealistic if she thought Gunther would be sitting and moaning for her at a party with all of his friends. He isn’t cheating but he deserves to have a little enjoyment in his life while he waits for her to come home from her Odessey!
It’s just a sudden re-alignment of expectations. She thought he’d be moping and not living his life without her. Well, no. Just like she’s not moping and not living her life without him. If you have a descent relationship, long distance or otherwise, you’ve got to have some trust. She was going to go inside as a media event. Perhaps now she’ll go inside and leave them hanging. She should do things because she wants to see her friends and not worry about her ‘fans’ opinions so much.
When you live your life on social media, what do you expect to happen? She invited criticism. Not to mention she abandoned Gunther with no closure for their relationship. DRAMA!
My .02. 1st I think this was Stef being the mean catty witch we know her to be. 2nd, I think Bets (who has to know a little about the relationship between Gunther and Luann) will walk in and find out the truth, instead of simply leaving. BUT, you can see pain in Bets face, so hopefully it will work out and she will take a look into the mirror and understand that her social media stand isn’t as important as a good relationship can be.
…and that’s all social media is good for…people hiding behind a phone (or computer) making comments (like this one) with no regard to who it hurts, or makes mad, or depresses…they’re safe in their own puny world.
Ohhh, definitely someone needs to totally clock Steph and puut her cell phone were the sun doesn’t shine! Lies, lies. lies, that’s all Steph knows. Kind of like DT.
And we get to have yet another personality change. Bets – the long term thick-skinned internet queen – is suddenly all boo-hoo about what people post about her?? Get real. So now they’re going to portray her as upset about what people say on line and garner sympathy for her character (which is already evidenced in many posts today). All of this will lead up to a joyous reconciling with Gunther and hopefully, her kicking the blog addiction. An added bonus would be Bets beating the crap out of Steffanie, but I guess that’s too much to ask.
Just a reminder – people who make their living through public exposure are not exempt from ridicule and gossip when they trip and stub their toe. The internet is full of people (and cartoon characters) who willingly expose themselves to the darts and arrows of public opinion. It’s the internet – they chose it, they get to deal with it.
The only funny part of this strip is how stewpyd it is that NO ONE seems to be interested in the TRUTH – by, say, actually seeing Gun’ face to face? And am I the only one who continues to be disgusted and utterly mortified at Bets’ inability to function in the real world, with actual human people…instead basing her entire identity and existence on her “social” media presence and the interactions of countless nameless, faceless people who are as pathetic as her? (OR is she simply living in a web of A.I.-generated reality, like Neo??)…
It occurs to me: Does Bets know Luann? They have mutual friends, of course, but have they actually met? I won’t mock you for having the answer, tempting as it would be. After all, I read this, too.
I wonder whether there might be a thinly-veiled allegory in play here, running parallel to the story line, where Bets is representative of GnK and her social media followers are US. A little commentary on the commentary, perhaps?
Or am I just reading too much into this? If so, please forgive…
Bet’s followers’ comments seem to reflect ours, but they don’t know it’s a doll-themed costume party, nor do they know Gunther is with Luann, a longtime friend. However, they are having an effect on Bets. Maybe she’s regretting leaving Gunther. Does she realize her selfishness, realize Gunter can move on, or thinking she’s losing money on her vlog? Although this twist may cause more comments for her as they have done here. ;-)
If any followers can post on her blog, Bets must be used to this. If I had a blog, I would want to control what is posted. Maybe have a few minutes delay so Bets could screen what goes on her blog so she can control it.
All the years that I followed this comic Tiff can’t stand Luann to just be happy with with any guy she always got to mess with Luann. Let Luann and Gun have some fun those two grew up together. Many times that makes for great couples in the real life. That drives people nuts this might be a new line on this comic Luann and Gun the drama would be thick that’s ok so is Luann and Gun.
It’s disappointing that Bets, who is usually so self-assured would let her follower’s comments bother her so much. I hope she’ll go inside and find that Gun wants to get back together with her as much as she does.
This is entirely Bets fault for not communicating with Gunther. If she thought they were still together, she should have told him what her plans were. Stef simply posted a photo she took at a party. Lots of other people are at the party and saw the same thing Stef saw, it is not some big secret that Stef blabbed. If Bets cares about Gunther at all she would go inside and actually talk to him. It does not seem like they have been in touch for several weeks or more.
People hating on Bets, but here’s where her insecurity comes into action. And this is a prime example of how peer pressure affects others. Doesn’t affect you and Bets should do this or that. Great. Give yourself a cookie. Not everyone has thick skin and can brush it off. For some people, it doesn’t take much.
Sadly, this is what happens when you put your whole life on social media. The OP revels in positive posts but if the worm turns, they can get downright depressed and hurt themselves. Cyber bullying.
People’s opinions can destroy a relationship faster than anything if you let them. Bets is getting a hefty dose of reality.. too many cooks spoil the soup.
This is a very silly and contrived conflict. She knows Luann and Gunther are friends. There is nothing salacious about that photo. Plus kids on social media know their friends pose for photos with their friends all the time.
I actually didn’t see the question mark behind (Gun’s new gal?) Yesterday. That doesn’t say anything definitive about them being a couple. But fans on social media will let you have it if they get the chance. Whether they follow you or not.
Live by the Internet, die by the internet. This will be great for her ratings, which is all she cares about. The “breakup” online will last a month and she’ll video the whole thing. Disgusting and yet this may be how teens live today. Not like we did, before fame become more important than friendship, decency and love.
Bets isn’t drawn to show she’s crying, but I do think she’s a bit stunned and hurt by what she sees in the picture. She does know Luann, but most likely she doesn’t realize that this is a costume party and that Dolly is Luann. While I’ve never cared for how Bets always yanked Gunther’s chain and made him follow her whims, this does seem particularly cruel. I don’t doubt for a minute that lil miss homespun Stef had an ulterior motive of some sort, but I think it’s not all that diabolical, she just wants to shack up with Kip and keep Bets out of the dorm room if she can. Personally, I think that will backfire on Stef. (Yes! Let Bernice move back in!)
Then again, this is just a comic strip and we routinely suspend belief for comics, film, books, news reports, and whatever else. Creative license and all that.
Others have hinted that the vlog comments in the strip may be extracted from the comments in GoComics and/or social media.
Oh, I’m pretty sure someone reads and reports to the Creators on the various comments in the various social media regarding the strip.
In fact. It wouldn’t surprise me in the least if there isn’t a “mole” among our commenters. One of our more distinguished Chicago-based commenters once opined “I’m about 90% confident Karen was TeaFanny and 92% confident Ringo was Greg.”
Scrolling through all that fake news. Who do you believe? Well, if she goes with her heart, then she’ll race in a greet her man. If she goes for all the media stuff, she’ll turn the engine back on and race off in tears. If Gun still means anything to her, then he’s worth facing and finding out the truth. Maybe then that’ll teach her not to take him for granted and not do that again!
And there goes her support. Just when she really needs it. Typical. Such fickleness predates social media. Tearing down a person to feel bigger started as an analog process.
And that’s what bad about social media. Strangers who don’t know any of the people involved make snap judgements and start calling names. Now Bets finds out how some of her followers actually are only there to see her fail.
Making a statement this blatant sets up Stiffany either as oblivious or malicious. Either way, she expect to be approached by people bearing pitchforks and torches very, very soon.Or… it will back Luann into a corner, where she will have to sort out her ambiguous feelings in a hurry.
Thursday: Bets confronts Guns, and does not listen to his explanationFriday: Guns drives off and sobsSaturday: Guns discovers her fans heard everything, and many see a perspective she missed
Y’all notice, they are comments that have been posted here and Arcamax in the past. I know, they have to send scripts in ahead of times, but these reader comments have been posted for a long time. Also, even though BFG has been clarified by readers at both sites, it does set up the two comments that follow, so that was probably part of the plan for this arc.
If Bets and Gunther have kept any contact at all since he has been back, she should know the score. Plus how would Stefani know the situation with Gunther and Bets? I know she knows Bets, but how well? She was gone for the summer. Has Stefani ever met Gunther other than to hear his name pop up in the quad, maybe? I don’t recall her meeting Luann either. I doubt she and Tiffany really talk to each other unless its to throw insults. So why would she have even posted what she did other than another contrivance by the authors.
As being a script for Bets dumping Gunther as a cheater, its typical Hallmark (of course, the dumper finds out by the end, they never heard the full story and all ends well with a make-up kiss). Personally, I don’t see Gunther with either Luann nor Tiffany as a long term relationship. Tiffany would dump him the nanosecond after if Kip and Stefani should ever split up. After all, she barely gives Ox the time of day. As for Luann, she has no clue as to what she really wants in life nor a burning ambition. His best pairing might be Bernice, but would he want to live a life of insults and criticisms he would probably have to suffer with her.
Bets has realized the backlash of being a social media influencer. She will be more attentive to Gunther than her fans from here on in, but she won’t neglect them.
Tyge about 1 year ago
Are GnK mocking strip commenters? Or just mirroring? 8^ )
J. Scarbrough about 1 year ago
Commentary aside, Bets’s facial expression in the last panel is sincerely heartbreaking.
R.W.Singer -SF about 1 year ago
She deserves it…….live by the social media, die by the social media
Yuban333 about 1 year ago
I think that I’m the first to comment. Cool! Bets is seeing some of the things that we have been saying. Now, how will she react?
R.J.C. about 1 year ago
Kinda feel sorry for Bets but let’s face it, she had it coming for leaving Gunther behind.
French Persons Premium Member about 1 year ago
pppffffFFFFTTTT HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HAAAA!!!
ct0760 about 1 year ago
10:1 she just leaves
ronaldspence about 1 year ago
they are life long friends Bets, you already know that!
French Persons Premium Member about 1 year ago
I guess many of Bets’ fans are more like anti-fans..
diazch408 about 1 year ago
Super burn. Spontaneity can be a major curse. Alas for Vets
e.professor about 1 year ago
I didn’t expect Bets to have her “fans” turn on her. Maybe this will force her to re-evaluate what is important to her and actually put Gunther before her streaming life.
Yuban333 about 1 year ago
Yes, Gunther and Luann are lifelong friends. But, how will Bets react to the messages? Will those messages from her followers cause her to fight (no, not physically fight) for the relationship, or will she walk away from it?
alasko about 1 year ago
CALLED IT!
Crann Bethadh about 1 year ago
Bye For Good?
Bets-Free Gun?
MarieStanford about 1 year ago
Oh no…Bets’s online life implodes…. :(
Rockabore about 1 year ago
I got a chuckle that the cyberbullies sound a little like us commenters. I think if I’ll say which one would be something I’d say… definitely “Who didn’t see this coming?” Cause, while I’m not a fan of Bets and Gunther as a couple, I’m mostly impartial to who is more “wrong” (they’re both mutually inconsistent and immature in different ways). I guess I feel bad for Bets to a degree, though really the way they split didn’t sound like (at least from Gunther’s point of view) he even knew if Bets and he were actually still a couple, so yeah she probably just assumed way, way too much.
I wonder what she’ll do next. Obviously big drama’s off the table (like in a fit of rage/sorrow/angst she drives Ruby right into the manse or off a cliff or something super extra.) So If I had to guess something wild… I wonder if she’ll end up going to Irma and tearfully accuse her of breaking her and Gunther up by suggesting the roadtrip (even though, logistically, Irma didn’t make Gunther and Bets choose the choices they did…) or asking Irma for the mother-hen routine so Irma will henpeck Gunther into patching things up with her.
Also, I called it on someone making you-know-what shaming remarks about Luann’s costume. Not a fan of that… though, I do appreciate whoever said, “Babe For Gunther,” charming that one. And “Why is Gunther a book?” for calling out Gunther’s really obscure costume idea being kinda dopey.
Uncle Kenny about 1 year ago
Does Bets know Stef? Or know of Stef?
beb01 about 1 year ago
The second panel reads like the comments here.
Close the phone, start the car and just go.
Mordock999 Premium Member about 1 year ago
Hoo BOY!
Looks like many of Bets’ so-called “loyal followers” have turned on her!
Unless of course, ALL of the comments are coming from Tiffany and the rest of party guests.
Now, in a perfect World, these negative comments just might cure Bets of her annoying social media addiction.
But this ain’t a perfect World, so don’t BET on it.
Here’s hoping Bets doesn’t do a teary eyed drive away a wrecks or something.
Because IMO, she’s still a great character.
Just a lousy girlfriend.
californiamonty about 1 year ago
BFG = Big Friendly Giant, doesn’t it?
GirlGeek Premium Member about 1 year ago
GO INSIDE!!!
live2read about 1 year ago
I feel really bad for Bets. However, I think this storyline shows the consequences of posting everything online and also how nasty people can really be. As great as the internet is, it has the capacity to reveal people’s true character.
ACTIVIST1234 about 1 year ago
Surprises are not good.Blog friends are not real friends.
cmxx about 1 year ago
Hmmm. It’s only Wednesday, folks.
jea9hrkr about 1 year ago
A – question.What will it take to make that ridiculous excuse for a cartoon character put down her phone andlive her real cartoon life in private. Living it herself without putting it on display.
AN about 1 year ago
Sticking to my bet on Bets from yesterday! Bets is not going to the party.
Argythree about 1 year ago
I’m glad I never got into ‘anti-social’ media; if this is what goes on, I’m not missing anything…
alasko about 1 year ago
Hit the road Jack, don’t you come back, no more, no more.
basilisk about 1 year ago
She is learning an important lesson. Don’t take close relationships for granted. Your partner is a real person with real needs and aspirations.
TampaFanatic1 about 1 year ago
Dang, so Stef really dropped the hammer on her former roomie. I thought it was a private msg, I did not think she actually posted it on the platform. Anyhow, it is just Wednesday so next up will be someone noticing what is going viral at the party and then someone may go after Stef, my guess the G-Man and possibly everyone else, including Kip!
WomanWarrior about 1 year ago
Before Gunther went home and Bets continued on her road trip, did Bets/they explain to their followers why they were parting ways?
Joe1962 about 1 year ago
Oh God this is good and priceless, There is actually a book BFG. And one of the main principals in the book it’s wrong to judge others based on their appearance.
charlenelin1201 about 1 year ago
Guther just decided he doesn’t want to play second fiddle with Bets.
luann1212 about 1 year ago
These two, beautifully drawn panels are an example of why this strip is so popular its brilliant and makes you think, from both the art and the characters. Here my heart goes out to the Bets character, she is left with a dilemma; I’m guessing that BFG means Bets For Gunther, perhaps a signal. But they were bit directly communicating with each other so she may be hurt and leave, never knowing what Gunther might be trying to say. Maybe after she comes (a more hopeful scenario) she and Gunther reconnects and she backs off rhe socially media. Or finds a less personal way to use it. It’s not evil, as some seem to think.
nightflight about 1 year ago
Ouch.
illuminare about 1 year ago
Bets finally sees the true side to her obsession with social media. Stef tossed some dirt into the mix and that’s when her so-called followers turned into 10,000 mudslingers.
Willow Mt Lyon about 1 year ago
I hope Bets goes on in anyhow, even if it is to say goodbye. It might keep the door open for reconciliation sooner or later. Seeing that her so called friends online are not really friends must be the worst feeling for her, worse than seeing Gunther with someone who looks like Dolly Parton.
9thCapricorn about 1 year ago
She is finding that her fans are not loyal to her or supportive. She is also finding the fans saw through her narcissist act using Gunther as a prop. Now she knows why she’s losing followers without Gunther. Gunther is the more likable of the two.
DorothyGlenn Premium Member about 1 year ago
Doesn’t Bets recognize Luann and know the reality between Luann and Gun-ther?
Pointspread about 1 year ago
Even in the strip some loser says “I called it”.
Rhetorical_Question about 1 year ago
“Who didn’t see this coming?” not Bets? Or maybe the anti-Bets commentors?
Rhetorical_Question about 1 year ago
The life of Social Media Influencer has drawbacks? It was a cosplay convention site?
Ruth Brown about 1 year ago
We haven’t seen .Kip, will this be the straw that makes him drop Stef?
kenhense about 1 year ago
Yes – Maybe Bets will face up to her social media addiction and make an important change in her life.
ElyseLaura about 1 year ago
Didn’t Bets say back when Tiff was trying to become a finfluencer that she’s used to dealing with nasty comments? I get her reaction to Gun with Luanne, but it seems weird she’d be letting the chat get to her so much.
Wilkins068 about 1 year ago
Har! Sounds like some of th comments here but I know this was written an drawn before the comments were made here. Shows Gerg knows this board pretty well
Zeno2099 about 1 year ago
Poor Bets. I hope that she tries to sort out that Gunther is not cheating on her. :(
Aladar30 Premium Member about 1 year ago
How sad. For Bets, the support of her fans is important and now she sees that those who praised her a moment before, now are insulting and making fun of her. I think this is going to be a rude awakening for her about her whole influencer career. Let’s hope she’ll don’t stay reading the comments for hours and decide to go to the party to resolve the misunderstanding. However, Stef was really horrible by sharing that photo where even BetsNGun followers could see it. I wonder if she really wanted to push her away to have their room for her and Kip.
outonalimb about 1 year ago
IIRC, last week there were some comments suggesting that G&K could have had Gunther pick a different Dahl book for his costume. Now we know why they had him pick the one he did.
OneTime59 about 1 year ago
Looks like the comments superimposed over the drawing.
(Meh) about 1 year ago
Ok, going by this strip, should we assume Stef commented in Bet’s account? That’s a new low for her! Still think she’s too stupid to be doing it for a purpose, other than stirring the pot, drawing the spotlight on her, without thinking of consequences for anyone else (or maybe she’s even enjoying being mean).
This doesn’t necessarily mean she is aware Bets is outside, as she wouldn’t be paying too much attention to her account during a party… but this remains to be seen!
What’s certain is that Bets is now seeing the bad side of social media. Good!
diverbelle about 1 year ago
Bets getting a taste of her own medicine!
Pet about 1 year ago
So, maybe I am not that tech savvy (at ALL) but WHY was a DM to Bets immediately made public? Or, shown on her livestream, so to speak?
Again, I don’t know how to do livestreams or whatnot – does this really happen?
Mind you, I suppose you get what you deserve – good or bad – when you put your whole life out there for anyone to see…..
Thank you in advance for explaining tech to this luddite lol!
JimHohman about 1 year ago
Lets not vilify Tiff quite yet: I read today’s strip and think a “fan” of both Tiff and Bets cross-posted the picture from Tiff’s feed to Bets’ feed.
sueb1863 about 1 year ago
And that’s when Bets discovered the downside of the internet.
Mongo about 1 year ago
Well, Stef once again causing drama where there is none. Nothing has changed in 10 years. Is it she didn’t like Bets for Gunther? Is it she thinks Gunther and Luann should be together? Does she want Gunther? So many questions.
eladee AKA Wally about 1 year ago
Looks like Bets is seeing the TRUE COLORS of her so called “family”. I feel sorry for her but she chose the wrong group to trust. Once upon a time so did I—-not social media but bad friends. It happens when you have no family structure to rely on. You don’t always make good choices. But her eyes are beginning to open.
D.E.N. about 1 year ago
Um, you look a little unpleasantly surprised there, Bets. Why is that? Do the tables seem to have turned? Is the user feeling used? Doesn’t feel good, does it? And those fans of yours … are you starting to finally realize that you’re nothing more than a bit of entertainment for when they’re not busy living a real life? And what about Gunther, your patsy to call on to “Drop what you’re doing and make me a costume”; “Quit studying and do this for MEEE!”; “Sneak me in so I can live for free”? Life can be a baseball bat to the shins sometimes, can’t it Bets? Only this time you’re not the one wielding the bat. But I’m sure you have a few more tricks up your sleeve Bets, lots of us have the feeling that Gunther will be back under your thumb sooner or later.
elliel203 about 1 year ago
You live by the internet…
The Orange Mailman about 1 year ago
Pastiche of the comments section here. Hilarious.
snsurone76 about 1 year ago
I wonder what KIP thinks of the Tiff-Gunth alliance.
oakie817 about 1 year ago
aw
Red_Gertz about 1 year ago
Who didn’t see this one coming?!?
wschott about 1 year ago
Bet’s view count is going ballistic. She’s going to be rich.
smoothridevehicles about 1 year ago
#GNK This is brilliant. The only negative is it is lost on a large percentage of the intended recipients! Keep fighting the good fight and bringing the light to the darkness! Kudos!
Stregone39 about 1 year ago
….and THIS is what one gets, when one lets Social Media all but run their Life. “Live by the Sword & Die By The Sword”…This is simply some poor Kid, and YES, an adolescent kid, with incredibly Low Self Esteem, who draws her Validation from others, especially in the Social Media World.
scott.rouse about 1 year ago
It’s okay Bets, there are way better options out there than Gunther. By the way the other day he was telling Luann that you probably are losing without him around and being real smug about it, seriously no one would blame you for leaving him.
fgerbil46 about 1 year ago
Looks like Stef is the new Ann Eiffel with what she’s done.
kaycstamper about 1 year ago
You want social media? You’ve got it!
BradFilippone about 1 year ago
Looks like Greg took those comments from this page!
rrsltx about 1 year ago
Social media is ruthless. It’s easy to flex anonymously in your underwear behind a computer screen in your mom’s basement.
Huckleberry Hiroshima about 1 year ago
But it’s all a misunderstanding and stuff.
walspj1 about 1 year ago
“HA-HA!” – Nelson Muntz
Count Olaf Premium Member about 1 year ago
Straight from the Immoral, oops… The❤️Count means.. Immortal Ann❤️Eiffel International Best Seller Classic “Seduction for Fun and Profit” (available at a bookstore near you or on Amazon with next day free shipping), Chapter 27 pg 518 “With Friends Like These Who Needs Enemies”. Bets the Bae absolutely positively does not deserver this. Besides, she and Dumpster were no more a “couple” than he is with Sexy❤️Luann. The❤️ Count is 110% fer shure, Good Buddy, that Bets the Bae is being viciously trolled by jealous lowly unworthy trolls like those who lurk here and say terrible, untrue things about Our Dearest Ann❤️Eiffel. BUT, lowly unworthies… you know our Be❤️loved Count❤️ and Ann❤️Eiffel, The Eternal❤️Optimists❤️, boy❤️howdy! Hawt❤️Stef, Sexy❤️Luann, Bets the Bae, et al will hook up with Dearest Ann❤️Eiffel and be off doing what they do best, well, second best… Stalking the Wild Shoog Daddies wherever they may be! As for Dumpster, he hooks up with soul❤️mate, Berniece or Bernephew and they live happily and boringly ever after! And a good time is had by all. See, lowly unworthies? Our Fearless Leader, Ann❤️Eiffel provides a Happy❤️ Ending for All. Except lowly unworthies, of course. No wonder we all ❤️ Ann❤️Eiffel! With that… outta here. Places to go, people to bilk. TTFN and The Count hopes you all have an Ann❤️Eiffel Day! Count…OUT!
Ellis97 about 1 year ago
Bets must be so heartbroken and betrayed. She’s probably too heartbroken to have confrontation with those two.
Ron Dunn Premium Member about 1 year ago
Time to stop with the live stream and followers Bets. This is why you should never take anything on social media for the truth.
sfknight about 1 year ago
Social media can be cruel. There are those on it who delight in the misery of others, whether it’s deserved or not.
DaBump Premium Member about 1 year ago
My guess the previous day may be correct! It’s not looking like we’ll have a big angry confrontation.
Binky about 1 year ago
Now Betts sees the true nature of her followers. But. It’s no secret how cruel people can with their comments. Her follower count could increase from the Bett’s bashing. Feel a bit sorry for her. Wonder how this will turn out …hmm 乁( ⁰͡ Ĺ̯ ⁰͡ ) ㄏ
chris_o42 about 1 year ago
I am sure that Bets knows that Gunther and Luann grew up together and are old friends. She was being unrealistic if she thought Gunther would be sitting and moaning for her at a party with all of his friends. He isn’t cheating but he deserves to have a little enjoyment in his life while he waits for her to come home from her Odessey!
Lord Hearteater about 1 year ago
No doubt about it: It’s flight, not fight, for Bets.
chris_o42 about 1 year ago
Bets just learned that life really isn’t like a YouTube video.
Anon4242 about 1 year ago
It’s just a sudden re-alignment of expectations. She thought he’d be moping and not living his life without her. Well, no. Just like she’s not moping and not living her life without him. If you have a descent relationship, long distance or otherwise, you’ve got to have some trust. She was going to go inside as a media event. Perhaps now she’ll go inside and leave them hanging. She should do things because she wants to see her friends and not worry about her ‘fans’ opinions so much.
txmystic about 1 year ago
I can totally see the next few strips simply being Bets doom scrolling…
Chris about 1 year ago
Bets doesn’t know who that is, does she…? :\
Drag0nr1der about 1 year ago
When you live your life on social media, what do you expect to happen? She invited criticism. Not to mention she abandoned Gunther with no closure for their relationship. DRAMA!
phileaux about 1 year ago
Never read the comments!
kv450 about 1 year ago
Ain’t social media great! /s
ridenslide65 about 1 year ago
This is so sad
wtepps about 1 year ago
My .02. 1st I think this was Stef being the mean catty witch we know her to be. 2nd, I think Bets (who has to know a little about the relationship between Gunther and Luann) will walk in and find out the truth, instead of simply leaving. BUT, you can see pain in Bets face, so hopefully it will work out and she will take a look into the mirror and understand that her social media stand isn’t as important as a good relationship can be.
rickmac1937 Premium Member about 1 year ago
Finally
timzsixty9 about 1 year ago
…and that’s all social media is good for…people hiding behind a phone (or computer) making comments (like this one) with no regard to who it hurts, or makes mad, or depresses…they’re safe in their own puny world.
ctolson about 1 year ago
Ohhh, definitely someone needs to totally clock Steph and puut her cell phone were the sun doesn’t shine! Lies, lies. lies, that’s all Steph knows. Kind of like DT.
Wubbie about 1 year ago
Turned on by her social media “friends”! Maybe Betts will realize that reality is different from her fantasy world.
comic reader 22 about 1 year ago
And we get to have yet another personality change. Bets – the long term thick-skinned internet queen – is suddenly all boo-hoo about what people post about her?? Get real. So now they’re going to portray her as upset about what people say on line and garner sympathy for her character (which is already evidenced in many posts today). All of this will lead up to a joyous reconciling with Gunther and hopefully, her kicking the blog addiction. An added bonus would be Bets beating the crap out of Steffanie, but I guess that’s too much to ask.
Just a reminder – people who make their living through public exposure are not exempt from ridicule and gossip when they trip and stub their toe. The internet is full of people (and cartoon characters) who willingly expose themselves to the darts and arrows of public opinion. It’s the internet – they chose it, they get to deal with it.
IWannaBeLerxst about 1 year ago
The only funny part of this strip is how stewpyd it is that NO ONE seems to be interested in the TRUTH – by, say, actually seeing Gun’ face to face? And am I the only one who continues to be disgusted and utterly mortified at Bets’ inability to function in the real world, with actual human people…instead basing her entire identity and existence on her “social” media presence and the interactions of countless nameless, faceless people who are as pathetic as her? (OR is she simply living in a web of A.I.-generated reality, like Neo??)…
Solomon J. Behala Premium Member about 1 year ago
It occurs to me: Does Bets know Luann? They have mutual friends, of course, but have they actually met? I won’t mock you for having the answer, tempting as it would be. After all, I read this, too.
DawnQuinn1 about 1 year ago
I am not a Bets fan, yet no one deserves to learn of things this way. Maybe all is not as it seems.
Banjo Gordy Premium Member about 1 year ago
So glad there were NO cell phones & Social Media crazy in 1949!
rugeirn about 1 year ago
Smile, Bets! Your engagement numbers and click numbers are going through the roof! Cha-ching!
SchipLvr about 1 year ago
Perfect example why you don’t allow your life to be governed by the committee of social media.
calliarcale about 1 year ago
This is why it’s dangerous to make your life a spectator sport.
pls50 about 1 year ago
remember all of those pictures she was sending Gunther of herself at different places having fun? Gunther felt the same way as she feels now
leighabc123 about 1 year ago
Bets! Get off of social media and go to that party and get Gunther back!
waerdawg about 1 year ago
Does Bets know anything about Steph infection and her personality?
Wlly Blly about 1 year ago
Just remember what else everybody has one of besides opinions.
bmpanalog about 1 year ago
I wonder whether there might be a thinly-veiled allegory in play here, running parallel to the story line, where Bets is representative of GnK and her social media followers are US. A little commentary on the commentary, perhaps?
Or am I just reading too much into this? If so, please forgive…
tcayer about 1 year ago
It’s FROM Stef, but who are all the people commenting?
YorkGirl Premium Member about 1 year ago
Bet’s followers’ comments seem to reflect ours, but they don’t know it’s a doll-themed costume party, nor do they know Gunther is with Luann, a longtime friend. However, they are having an effect on Bets. Maybe she’s regretting leaving Gunther. Does she realize her selfishness, realize Gunter can move on, or thinking she’s losing money on her vlog? Although this twist may cause more comments for her as they have done here. ;-)
Will E. Makeit Premium Member about 1 year ago
Bets will not only survive, she will thrive…
locake about 1 year ago
If any followers can post on her blog, Bets must be used to this. If I had a blog, I would want to control what is posted. Maybe have a few minutes delay so Bets could screen what goes on her blog so she can control it.
BJShipley1 about 1 year ago
It’s looking less and less likely that Bets will even go to the party at all. She might just pull a “Luann goes to Hawaii to see Aaron Hill.”
Grey Forest about 1 year ago
All the years that I followed this comic Tiff can’t stand Luann to just be happy with with any guy she always got to mess with Luann. Let Luann and Gun have some fun those two grew up together. Many times that makes for great couples in the real life. That drives people nuts this might be a new line on this comic Luann and Gun the drama would be thick that’s ok so is Luann and Gun.
paulscon about 1 year ago
It’s disappointing that Bets, who is usually so self-assured would let her follower’s comments bother her so much. I hope she’ll go inside and find that Gun wants to get back together with her as much as she does.
rodney about 1 year ago
One of the problems of living your life in the virtual world rather than the real one. All the trolls spinning things out of control.
locake about 1 year ago
This is entirely Bets fault for not communicating with Gunther. If she thought they were still together, she should have told him what her plans were. Stef simply posted a photo she took at a party. Lots of other people are at the party and saw the same thing Stef saw, it is not some big secret that Stef blabbed. If Bets cares about Gunther at all she would go inside and actually talk to him. It does not seem like they have been in touch for several weeks or more.
jrankin1959 about 1 year ago
Moral: Those who live by the net…
MuddyUSA Premium Member about 1 year ago
What is going on…I lost it………
sid w about 1 year ago
Competing bloggers?
bmpanalog about 1 year ago
Just as an aside: Does anyone here remember having “friends” like Bets’ followers BEFORE social media was a thing?
mindjob about 1 year ago
Crossed the point of no return, I suspect
TwilightFaze about 1 year ago
People hating on Bets, but here’s where her insecurity comes into action. And this is a prime example of how peer pressure affects others. Doesn’t affect you and Bets should do this or that. Great. Give yourself a cookie. Not everyone has thick skin and can brush it off. For some people, it doesn’t take much.
RadioDial Premium Member about 1 year ago
..ah, so the creators of this strip do read this cesspool of a Comment section..
coshima about 1 year ago
If Bets would put the phone down and just go in, a lot of drama could be avoided. That’s a life lesson, kids! :-)
BJShipley1 about 1 year ago
Why does Gunther’s facial expression look like he’s trying to hold in a fart?
rob about 1 year ago
Sadly, this is what happens when you put your whole life on social media. The OP revels in positive posts but if the worm turns, they can get downright depressed and hurt themselves. Cyber bullying.
tammyspeakslife Premium Member about 1 year ago
People’s opinions can destroy a relationship faster than anything if you let them. Bets is getting a hefty dose of reality.. too many cooks spoil the soup.
Ignatz Premium Member about 1 year ago
And they all think Luann looks like that. I’m not even sure that Bets realizes it’s Luann.
bsands3 about 1 year ago
People are so cruel, especially when they are anonymous
ShadyLithand Premium Member about 1 year ago
This is the risk of putting your life on line
Nobody_Important about 1 year ago
Is it just me or if Bets had any common sense she would note the look on Gunther’s face and realize there is more to the picture.
wolfiiig about 1 year ago
Luann does look alluring.
Bwahahaha! about 1 year ago
And then a nuclear bomb hits the cartoon version of San Diego, and this strip ends. Sounds awesome.
David Huie Green LoveJoyAndPeace about 1 year ago
“….It’s the end of the world
the end of the world
it ended when you said goodbye."
Chaddernaut about 1 year ago
Well Bets, this was on her. I mean doesn’t she have school? I met Cosplayers who felt they were above everyone else.
np312 about 1 year ago
This is a very silly and contrived conflict. She knows Luann and Gunther are friends. There is nothing salacious about that photo. Plus kids on social media know their friends pose for photos with their friends all the time.
The Quiet One about 1 year ago
Well Stef, look what you started.
Kenezg about 1 year ago
I actually didn’t see the question mark behind (Gun’s new gal?) Yesterday. That doesn’t say anything definitive about them being a couple. But fans on social media will let you have it if they get the chance. Whether they follow you or not.
beachlvr Premium Member about 1 year ago
Live by the Internet, die by the internet. This will be great for her ratings, which is all she cares about. The “breakup” online will last a month and she’ll video the whole thing. Disgusting and yet this may be how teens live today. Not like we did, before fame become more important than friendship, decency and love.
Vilyehm about 1 year ago
There will be comments tomorrow.
Called it.
Doctor Go about 1 year ago
Maybe Bets finally figures out that online fame is only half of that (the online part).
comicboyz about 1 year ago
Presumably, Gunther isn’t dumping Bets but would it be unreasonable if he did??
[Unnamed Reader - 14b4ce] about 1 year ago
Okay,who IS t hat tramp?
Barrelmaker13 Premium Member about 1 year ago
Bets isn’t drawn to show she’s crying, but I do think she’s a bit stunned and hurt by what she sees in the picture. She does know Luann, but most likely she doesn’t realize that this is a costume party and that Dolly is Luann. While I’ve never cared for how Bets always yanked Gunther’s chain and made him follow her whims, this does seem particularly cruel. I don’t doubt for a minute that lil miss homespun Stef had an ulterior motive of some sort, but I think it’s not all that diabolical, she just wants to shack up with Kip and keep Bets out of the dorm room if she can. Personally, I think that will backfire on Stef. (Yes! Let Bernice move back in!)
Then again, this is just a comic strip and we routinely suspend belief for comics, film, books, news reports, and whatever else. Creative license and all that.
[Unnamed Reader - 14b4ce] about 1 year ago
And when this is all over, Bets still has to share a dorm room with “the cheerleader”.Has Luann got ANOTHER spare room at her place?
S. about 1 year ago
well, well, well — look how the turn tables.
ViscountNik about 1 year ago
Somehow I feel called out….
Moon57Shine about 1 year ago
I wonder if Stef is purposely causing the rumors to spread about Luann and Gunther.
Prescott_Philosopher about 1 year ago
Guys – think about the arc: the only way GnK can save this setup is for: 1- Steph to get her just deserts and 2- Gun & Bets to get ‘together’!
Of course, this leaves our heroine out in the cold.
Hello Sweetie about 1 year ago
People on Social Media are not your friends.
Tyge about 1 year ago
Others have hinted that the vlog comments in the strip may be extracted from the comments in GoComics and/or social media.
Oh, I’m pretty sure someone reads and reports to the Creators on the various comments in the various social media regarding the strip.
In fact. It wouldn’t surprise me in the least if there isn’t a “mole” among our commenters. One of our more distinguished Chicago-based commenters once opined “I’m about 90% confident Karen was TeaFanny and 92% confident Ringo was Greg.”
RebaLioness about 1 year ago
Let us hope this is what breaks up Steff and Kip.. .
pagercat about 1 year ago
Social Media once again
computerprogrammer2028 about 1 year ago
Scrolling through all that fake news. Who do you believe? Well, if she goes with her heart, then she’ll race in a greet her man. If she goes for all the media stuff, she’ll turn the engine back on and race off in tears. If Gun still means anything to her, then he’s worth facing and finding out the truth. Maybe then that’ll teach her not to take him for granted and not do that again!
computerprogrammer2028 about 1 year ago
But…one last thing… Here we are again. A possible exit point for Bets. Will she ride off into the sunset or stay for other exciting adventures?
eddi-TBH about 1 year ago
And there goes her support. Just when she really needs it. Typical. Such fickleness predates social media. Tearing down a person to feel bigger started as an analog process.
Dragoncat about 1 year ago
And the hits just keep on coming… Bets, do yourself a favour. Put the phone away, and talk to Gunther.
Better yet, listen to what Gunther has to say. Wars start when both sides fail to communicate.
Kr-perry Premium Member about 1 year ago
Not much sympathy, is there?
HodgeElmwood about 1 year ago
And that’s what bad about social media. Strangers who don’t know any of the people involved make snap judgements and start calling names. Now Bets finds out how some of her followers actually are only there to see her fail.
mechaman about 1 year ago
My wife passed away in June of this year. As much as I miss her, I’m glad she’s not here to see this story line. It would break her heart.
spikelovesmusic about 1 year ago
Making a statement this blatant sets up Stiffany either as oblivious or malicious. Either way, she expect to be approached by people bearing pitchforks and torches very, very soon.Or… it will back Luann into a corner, where she will have to sort out her ambiguous feelings in a hurry.
Otis Rufus Driftwood about 1 year ago
Another reason why ‘social media’ is horrible.
DanielDrummond about 1 year ago
Thursday: Bets confronts Guns, and does not listen to his explanationFriday: Guns drives off and sobsSaturday: Guns discovers her fans heard everything, and many see a perspective she missed
RabbitHole about 1 year ago
Y’all notice, they are comments that have been posted here and Arcamax in the past. I know, they have to send scripts in ahead of times, but these reader comments have been posted for a long time. Also, even though BFG has been clarified by readers at both sites, it does set up the two comments that follow, so that was probably part of the plan for this arc.
If Bets and Gunther have kept any contact at all since he has been back, she should know the score. Plus how would Stefani know the situation with Gunther and Bets? I know she knows Bets, but how well? She was gone for the summer. Has Stefani ever met Gunther other than to hear his name pop up in the quad, maybe? I don’t recall her meeting Luann either. I doubt she and Tiffany really talk to each other unless its to throw insults. So why would she have even posted what she did other than another contrivance by the authors.
As being a script for Bets dumping Gunther as a cheater, its typical Hallmark (of course, the dumper finds out by the end, they never heard the full story and all ends well with a make-up kiss). Personally, I don’t see Gunther with either Luann nor Tiffany as a long term relationship. Tiffany would dump him the nanosecond after if Kip and Stefani should ever split up. After all, she barely gives Ox the time of day. As for Luann, she has no clue as to what she really wants in life nor a burning ambition. His best pairing might be Bernice, but would he want to live a life of insults and criticisms he would probably have to suffer with her.
Vilyehm about 1 year ago
Broke 500
Much better.
TheDOCTOR about 1 year ago
I feel bad for Bets, well a bit but when you see what she put Gunther through, well a little bit.
Sisyphos about 1 year ago
Well, that’s totally depressing. How long can I continue to feel sorry for Bets?
Darth Nefarius about 1 year ago
I resemble those comments here! lol
AndrewSihler about 1 year ago
Isn’t that his mother?
Mary Sullivan Premium Member about 1 year ago
She should know that he and Lianne are old friends who have known each other forever.
Le'Roy Hawkins about 1 year ago
“She gets what she deserves!” Joker
Jesquire about 1 year ago
How many of those comments came from this website?
Black76Manta about 1 year ago
I think Bets deserves it, I hope he leaves the phone world and starts being in the real world!
missyhyattfan about 1 year ago
Nasty social media!
Kiwiwriter47 about 1 year ago
Bets has realized the backlash of being a social media influencer. She will be more attentive to Gunther than her fans from here on in, but she won’t neglect them.
Rose686 11 months ago
Bets, Stephanie is terrible!