Ah yes, just like the case of potato chip bags that are only 1/3-1/2 full. On the flip side, there’s also those bottles of water that squirt when you open them because they’re filled to the rim.
Not the nicest wisecrack from Luann, whose New Year’s resolutions included “Be kind.” The grownup DeGroot kids were much nicer to their parents during the Christmas cabin fiasco.
I used to work in order fulfillment. There were times where we just plain ran out of the right size box, and the next size up was way too big. Stuff happens.
I’m sorry for Frank, but Luann has a point here. It’s nice to see that Luann still uses the technique of writing her notes by hand to memorize and understand better what she’s studying. I remember a strip where she was the only one in the classroom writing by hand while everyone else were using a laptop or recording the lesson. Or at least, studying is what I think she’s doing right now. Maybe she’s drawing.
Perhaps to better protect the product. Or more likely to expedite shipping as the shippers didn’t want to waste time finding the appropriate sized small box.
The other day I ordered a tiny electronic device and it came in a box 4 times it’s size.
But that’s cool. I can use that box for eBay sales.
Maybe Lu is snarking her dad because noise cancelling earbuds weren’t included in the box.
Personally I thought the strip was funny. Luann was looking at her largely bald father holding the hair jell then finally caught on the he was whining about the size of the shipping box instead of the futility of his getting hair jell. The delivery was absolutely deadpan.
“Very funny. Har-dee-har-har, little miss snarky. Oh, by the way, I’m now going to be charging both you and Bernice $500 rent every month! ….How’s that for funny, eh? Har-dee-har-har!”
Luann could’ve been said something about how the bottle of hair gel was overprotected, without the implied snarkiness. And, don’t mention the van rocking to Rand’l Thor. He wants to believe that Betts and, Gunn are just going out cosplaying. Most of the rest of us seem to believe that “something” more will be happening in the van.
I used rogain for a couple years in my 20’s. Never grew any more hair but I stopped loosing as much. Just turned 60 and I still have about the same amount. And yes, I was able to Father children. 3 beautiful daughters and now 3 beautiful Grandsons!
Which is why I stopped ordering from Amazon a good two years ago—everything was packed in enormously huge boxes, and if I wasn’t home, the Amazon delivery driver would drop my packages off at a gas station a mile away. Neither was acceptable.
Oh, snap! Good one, Luann! And right there with ya on the packaging, Frank! Amazon loves to put one tiny, non-breakable item in a huge box with oodles of non-recyclable air pockets. Breakable items are tossed in plastic shipping bags, of course, with no padding.
We have a recycle company in town called RIDWELL, which takes those stupid air pockets, along with other hard-to-recycle items. It’s on a subscription basis and they come to your house to pick up twice a month. So glad they finally added our area!
lvlax 10 months ago
Next time try buying the hair gel at the super market, Frank.
Truth is, most items aren’t over packed these days. A lot of times, you wish there was more packing material, when you buy something fragile.
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So new arc tomorrow.. or do we just watch a Vanagon shaking back and forth in the parking lot, all week long?? ;) LOL
J. Scarbrough 10 months ago
Ah yes, just like the case of potato chip bags that are only 1/3-1/2 full. On the flip side, there’s also those bottles of water that squirt when you open them because they’re filled to the rim.
Joe1962 10 months ago
Frank is speaking the truth.
Azul0858 10 months ago
Not the nicest wisecrack from Luann, whose New Year’s resolutions included “Be kind.” The grownup DeGroot kids were much nicer to their parents during the Christmas cabin fiasco.
Enter.Name.Here 10 months ago
Best Luann in a long time. It actually made me laugh.
Wilkins068 10 months ago
I wonder if Ronco still sells that spray on hair that ws available in sevral colors. It was called ‘Hair In A Can’ by Ron Popeil an can be seen here:
https://www.youtube.Com/watch?v=2GeF7A05zQ8
Go get ’em Frank! Or you might try orderin a wig on Temu
Grumpy Old Guy 10 months ago
Amazon is a secret consortium of cardboard manufacturers that sells mostly cheap Chinese junk….
thevideostoreguy 10 months ago
She’s out of line, but she’s right.
blunebottle 10 months ago
Buuuurnn!
kenhense 10 months ago
Good thing Frank didn’t order TWO bottles. They would have needed a dolly to bring it in.
snsurone76 10 months ago
The box can be recycled—those d@mned styrofoam “peanuts” cannot!!
Willow Mt Lyon 10 months ago
Has anyone noticed the current hairstyle for boys and young men? Shave Frank’s head except for that bit on top, and you have it.
jmworacle 10 months ago
Maybe Gunther and Les could use it for their cat?
tonypezzano 10 months ago
A good way to increase the reflectivity.
Jason Allen 10 months ago
I used to work in order fulfillment. There were times where we just plain ran out of the right size box, and the next size up was way too big. Stuff happens.
Fiammata 10 months ago
Yes, Luann.
The box.
Red_Gertz 10 months ago
If Frank was anything like Calvin,he’d find some uses for that box…
comic reader 22 10 months ago
LOL! It’s true they use big boxes for small items all the time.
Bernedoodle 10 months ago
“ Officer , we were just trying to find out where the squeak was”.
uhohlol 10 months ago
Cardboard recycles better than most things, there is money in it. Get rid of the plastic and other crap packing though.
ctolson 10 months ago
Frank still has plenty of hair on the sides and back. The tuft on top needs to be shaved off.
Aladar30 Premium Member 10 months ago
I’m sorry for Frank, but Luann has a point here. It’s nice to see that Luann still uses the technique of writing her notes by hand to memorize and understand better what she’s studying. I remember a strip where she was the only one in the classroom writing by hand while everyone else were using a laptop or recording the lesson. Or at least, studying is what I think she’s doing right now. Maybe she’s drawing.
NeedaChuckle Premium Member 10 months ago
Saw a pic online where an order of bubble wrap was wrapped in BUBBLE WRAP!!
oakie817 10 months ago
ba dum tss
Mordock999 Premium Member 10 months ago
Hoo!
Sounds like Frank is a member of Amazon Prime.
They occasionally ship small items in big boxes.
Perhaps to better protect the product. Or more likely to expedite shipping as the shippers didn’t want to waste time finding the appropriate sized small box.
The other day I ordered a tiny electronic device and it came in a box 4 times it’s size.
But that’s cool. I can use that box for eBay sales.
Maybe Lu is snarking her dad because noise cancelling earbuds weren’t included in the box.
For HER……, ;-)
preacherman Premium Member 10 months ago
Watch it there, Luann. You’re talkin’ about your dad, you know, the college fund provider?:
tcayer 10 months ago
I bought a hammer once, and it came with a bunch of packing foam in the box…
rshive 10 months ago
I guess I’m with Luann. No hair, no need for gel for it.
wongo 10 months ago
Hair today, gone tomorrow.
BuckarooDave 10 months ago
Frank, in reply, : "Didn’t you just buy a jar of “beauty cream” ? " …….
:-/
Ellis97 10 months ago
Did you order from Amazon Prime?
mindjob 10 months ago
It must be a rare and precious gel, with gold encrusted particles of diamond dust
Lescoe Brandon 10 months ago
Personally I thought the strip was funny. Luann was looking at her largely bald father holding the hair jell then finally caught on the he was whining about the size of the shipping box instead of the futility of his getting hair jell. The delivery was absolutely deadpan.
French Persons Premium Member 10 months ago
“Very funny. Har-dee-har-har, little miss snarky. Oh, by the way, I’m now going to be charging both you and Bernice $500 rent every month! ….How’s that for funny, eh? Har-dee-har-har!”
WilliamVollmer 10 months ago
Luann could’ve been said something about how the bottle of hair gel was overprotected, without the implied snarkiness. And, don’t mention the van rocking to Rand’l Thor. He wants to believe that Betts and, Gunn are just going out cosplaying. Most of the rest of us seem to believe that “something” more will be happening in the van.
eced52 10 months ago
That was kind of you, Luann.
tremaine53 10 months ago
“Not the box, Luann. YOU!”
Angry Indeed Premium Member 10 months ago
My. Aren’t we the sarcastic one, Luann. “…And I thought she was such a nice girl, too!”
aristotle835 10 months ago
She got you there, Frank.
daw 10 months ago
It sounds like Luann is tired of living at home rent-free
raybarb44 10 months ago
Excellent point…..
sperry532 10 months ago
Cold, Luanne. Cold.
MuddyUSA Premium Member 10 months ago
Good question……
luann1212 10 months ago
Good one guys that punch line.
Caldonia 10 months ago
It’s probably Dippity Do.
txmystic 10 months ago
burn!
Grover Premium Member 10 months ago
I get it.
The Quiet One 10 months ago
Nice one Luann.
bigplayray 10 months ago
I used rogain for a couple years in my 20’s. Never grew any more hair but I stopped loosing as much. Just turned 60 and I still have about the same amount. And yes, I was able to Father children. 3 beautiful daughters and now 3 beautiful Grandsons!
Doug K 10 months ago
It should have also come with some hair that he could gel.
HodgeElmwood 10 months ago
Don’t they have recycling in your area, Frank?
reedkomicks Premium Member 10 months ago
That was funny, I actually laughed. I felt good.
Jwhitcomb1966 10 months ago
Which is why I stopped ordering from Amazon a good two years ago—everything was packed in enormously huge boxes, and if I wasn’t home, the Amazon delivery driver would drop my packages off at a gas station a mile away. Neither was acceptable.
thudsonz 10 months ago
Maybe the gel has minoxidil in it?
Otis Rufus Driftwood 10 months ago
This very dry for this strip.
Palani56 10 months ago
Love it…great chuckle
anonymooseandsquirrel Premium Member 10 months ago
Oh, snap! Good one, Luann! And right there with ya on the packaging, Frank! Amazon loves to put one tiny, non-breakable item in a huge box with oodles of non-recyclable air pockets. Breakable items are tossed in plastic shipping bags, of course, with no padding.
We have a recycle company in town called RIDWELL, which takes those stupid air pockets, along with other hard-to-recycle items. It’s on a subscription basis and they come to your house to pick up twice a month. So glad they finally added our area!
eb110americana 10 months ago
No, the hair gel is still useful. Now he has something to smear on Luann’s doorknobs.
[Unnamed Reader - 14b4ce] 10 months ago
I HATE those plastic “peanuts”.What are we supposed to do, eat them?
Sisyphos 10 months ago
That’s cold, Luann. Don’t harsh on Dad (a.k.a. your bank-guy)….