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 8 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 8 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 Premium Member 8 months ago
Frank is speaking the truth.
Azul0858 8 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 8 months ago
Best Luann in a long time. It actually made me laugh.
Wilkins068 8 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 8 months ago
Amazon is a secret consortium of cardboard manufacturers that sells mostly cheap Chinese junk….
thevideostoreguy 8 months ago
She’s out of line, but she’s right.
blunebottle 8 months ago
Buuuurnn!
kenhense 8 months ago
Good thing Frank didn’t order TWO bottles. They would have needed a dolly to bring it in.
snsurone76 8 months ago
The box can be recycled—those d@mned styrofoam “peanuts” cannot!!
Willow Mt Lyon 8 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 8 months ago
Maybe Gunther and Les could use it for their cat?
tonypezzano 8 months ago
A good way to increase the reflectivity.
Jason Allen 8 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 8 months ago
Yes, Luann.
The box.
Red_Gertz 8 months ago
If Frank was anything like Calvin,he’d find some uses for that box…
comic reader 22 8 months ago
LOL! It’s true they use big boxes for small items all the time.
Bernedoodle 8 months ago
“ Officer , we were just trying to find out where the squeak was”.
uhohlol 8 months ago
Cardboard recycles better than most things, there is money in it. Get rid of the plastic and other crap packing though.
ctolson 8 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 8 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 8 months ago
Saw a pic online where an order of bubble wrap was wrapped in BUBBLE WRAP!!
oakie817 8 months ago
ba dum tss
Mordock999 Premium Member 8 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 8 months ago
Watch it there, Luann. You’re talkin’ about your dad, you know, the college fund provider?:
tcayer 8 months ago
I bought a hammer once, and it came with a bunch of packing foam in the box…
rshive 8 months ago
I guess I’m with Luann. No hair, no need for gel for it.
wongo 8 months ago
Hair today, gone tomorrow.
BuckarooDave 8 months ago
Frank, in reply, : "Didn’t you just buy a jar of “beauty cream” ? " …….
:-/
Ellis97 8 months ago
Did you order from Amazon Prime?
mindjob 8 months ago
It must be a rare and precious gel, with gold encrusted particles of diamond dust
Lescoe Brandon 8 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 8 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 8 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 8 months ago
That was kind of you, Luann.
tremaine53 8 months ago
“Not the box, Luann. YOU!”
Angry Indeed Premium Member 8 months ago
My. Aren’t we the sarcastic one, Luann. “…And I thought she was such a nice girl, too!”
aristotle835 8 months ago
She got you there, Frank.
daw 8 months ago
It sounds like Luann is tired of living at home rent-free
raybarb44 8 months ago
Excellent point…..
sperry532 8 months ago
Cold, Luanne. Cold.
MuddyUSA Premium Member 8 months ago
Good question……
luann1212 8 months ago
Good one guys that punch line.
Caldonia 8 months ago
It’s probably Dippity Do.
txmystic 8 months ago
burn!
Grover Premium Member 8 months ago
I get it.
The Quiet One 8 months ago
Nice one Luann.
bigplayray 8 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 8 months ago
It should have also come with some hair that he could gel.
HodgeElmwood 8 months ago
Don’t they have recycling in your area, Frank?
reedkomicks Premium Member 8 months ago
That was funny, I actually laughed. I felt good.
Jwhitcomb1966 8 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 8 months ago
Maybe the gel has minoxidil in it?
Otis Rufus Driftwood 8 months ago
This very dry for this strip.
Palani56 8 months ago
Love it…great chuckle
anonymooseandsquirrel Premium Member 8 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 8 months ago
No, the hair gel is still useful. Now he has something to smear on Luann’s doorknobs.
[Unnamed Reader - 14b4ce] 8 months ago
I HATE those plastic “peanuts”.What are we supposed to do, eat them?
Sisyphos 8 months ago
That’s cold, Luann. Don’t harsh on Dad (a.k.a. your bank-guy)….