This has NOTHING to do with Ann Eiffel wearing lingerie or Professor Zebo wearing a leopard-print Speedo at all. Instead, we get this humorous and wholesome comic.
This is actually pretty clever. The phonetic spelling adds an extra layer of challenge because you have to figure out what the clue is first. I’m not surprised that a lot of people don’t want to think that much (I haven’t decided whether I want to expend the time and effort necessary to puzzle it out myself), but anyone who thinks this shows laziness on Evans’ part frankly has a screw loose, as coming up with something like this almost certainly took a lot more time than the average cartoon does.
Do you remember that short story line about Tiffany and Leslie talking about Leslie being into Nancy a few days again between October 11th and the 13th? That was an interesting story arc and I kind of wish that it continued to be honest. It would have been a cheating scandal or something.
This is cool. Worth some brainwork and time scribbling answers on a coffee shop napkin. I hope no one wrecks it by posting their answers first, I expect to see the official answers Nov. 1.
Golly – I haven’t seen this style of text in 30+ years! It captivated me for several weeks at that time. Saying the text aloud reveals the actual meaning, but not one word is the original text. I remember a bit of “Ladle Rat Rotten Hut”: Wants pawn term, dare worsted ladle gull hoe lift widow grain murder honor etch offer lodge dock florist. [this went on for the whole story]Translation: “Little Red Riding Hood” One upon a time there was a little girl who lived on the edge of a large dark forest.
I don’t mind Shannon making a puzzle but it would’ve been nice if Brad & Toni translated the clues a bit. I would have done the puzzle, but I really don’t want to bother now.
The spanish version is a regular comic. Bernice; “You haven’t worn that sweater since last winter, right?” Luann; “It’s true. I’m surprised you noticed.” Bernice; “The hangar marks helped”. " Luann; The what?"
This may be the most complicated and original Halloween Sunday page in the history of comic strips. One of the things I love about “Luann” is the ability the authors have to use slang words. Unfortunately I don’t have the time or patience to try to do a puzzle, I’ll read the solutions on the site.
No. I prefer to spend 5 seconds seeing/reading a cartoon and another minute writing a comment. Not gonna spend this much time on what is likely a lame joke or season greeting. Reminds me of the “Christmas Story” movie scene where Ralphie gets the decoder ring only to find out the message is an Ovaltine commercial.
This is an insult to your followers. I read the comic to be amused, 3 sec flat. I do not read it for this kind of insipid, shallow work. TRULY underwhelmed and disappointed. Missed the mark by a mile.
I think this is very clever. I figured out all the clues, but not necessarily all the answers! I would need to print it out to keep track, but my PC and printer aren’t cooperating.
Hi folks. After the Hallowee’n lights got shut off and all good little goblins were home out of the wet, we opened up LuannFan.com and looked at the answers to the puzzle. WOW! Some I never would have gotten , a few I had, and others I had come up with words that fit but were. Wrong. Eg. Final across clue fit “chocolates” but wasn’t. “Trash” bag threw me, as did “wolfmanstrick”. I’m old, so “WolfmanJack” is burned into the dna of my memories.Still, great puzzle! Hope they do it again next year!
J. Scarbrough about 2 months ago
Watt izet that eye just lukedat?
uhohlol about 2 months ago
Ugg
Mordock999 Premium Member about 2 months ago
Ok,Good Show, G&K!
Now THIS is a Strip that some “folks” will muddle over for a long, long time.
The PERFECT Sunday Comic to clip and tape to the ‘fridge.
Might be hard on the iPad though…….., ;-)
beb01 about 2 months ago
Well, this id different. Whatever.
Argythree about 2 months ago
Snot funny…
nsr60 about 2 months ago
This seems to be printed in Shannon language.
Ordinary Average Guy about 2 months ago
This has NOTHING to do with Ann Eiffel wearing lingerie or Professor Zebo wearing a leopard-print Speedo at all. Instead, we get this humorous and wholesome comic.
Very disappointed.
BJShipley1 about 2 months ago
Wow, G&K just gave up today.
Rhetorical_Question about 2 months ago
Why?
The Old Wolf about 2 months ago
Nice to see Anguish Languish making a comeback <3
cmxx about 2 months ago
Shades of “Ladle Rat Rotten Hut” and “Guilty Looks Enter Tree Beers,” et al.
crockford.Com/anguish.Html
Wilkins068 about 2 months ago
I see Shannon made up the puzzle today.
JPuzzlewhiz’ll have a blast
snsurone76 about 2 months ago
Gee—I can hardly wait to see the answers!! ):-P
cartoonhottie2009 about 2 months ago
Am I having a stroke? The hell is this?
evsxrk about 2 months ago
This is actually pretty clever. The phonetic spelling adds an extra layer of challenge because you have to figure out what the clue is first. I’m not surprised that a lot of people don’t want to think that much (I haven’t decided whether I want to expend the time and effort necessary to puzzle it out myself), but anyone who thinks this shows laziness on Evans’ part frankly has a screw loose, as coming up with something like this almost certainly took a lot more time than the average cartoon does.
French Persons' Celebration of Peeved Harry Dinkle Premium Member about 2 months ago
I actually have to give GnK props for the cleverness on this one.
GirlGeek Premium Member about 2 months ago
The best thing they’ve posted all week
Pet about 2 months ago
Is it Welsh?
lol!
Namrepus about 2 months ago
Sow hair stiff knee?
giankilicetti22 about 2 months ago
It looks like Frank or Nancy would be the ones behind this puzzle.
giankilicetti22 about 2 months ago
Do you remember that short story line about Tiffany and Leslie talking about Leslie being into Nancy a few days again between October 11th and the 13th? That was an interesting story arc and I kind of wish that it continued to be honest. It would have been a cheating scandal or something.
imagenesis about 2 months ago
I honestly have no time for this!
miztrniceguy about 2 months ago
Not even going to try. Moving on
baskate_2000 about 2 months ago
really?
DaBump Premium Member about 2 months ago
Okay, Mr. Evans, maybe you better lay off the sauce for a while.
Ellis97 about 2 months ago
What kind of crossword puzzle is this?
montymiff about 2 months ago
This is cool. Worth some brainwork and time scribbling answers on a coffee shop napkin. I hope no one wrecks it by posting their answers first, I expect to see the official answers Nov. 1.
Muneflauer about 2 months ago
More pumpkin.
AnnouncerMike Premium Member about 2 months ago
Mahi Huss Binned Thin Skyfe Gowan Seine!
jckc1 about 2 months ago
Sir, you should check your blood sugar. You seem to be having some sort of diabetic incident
kaycstamper about 2 months ago
Kind of hard to do online!
k8zhd about 2 months ago
Golly – I haven’t seen this style of text in 30+ years! It captivated me for several weeks at that time. Saying the text aloud reveals the actual meaning, but not one word is the original text. I remember a bit of “Ladle Rat Rotten Hut”: Wants pawn term, dare worsted ladle gull hoe lift widow grain murder honor etch offer lodge dock florist. [this went on for the whole story]Translation: “Little Red Riding Hood” One upon a time there was a little girl who lived on the edge of a large dark forest.
Ignatz Premium Member about 2 months ago
Luke! A calm ick!
MS72 about 2 months ago
Do le do il a bon dos
Ré rayon de soleil d’or
Mi c’est la moitié d’un tout
Fa c’est facile à chanter
Sol la terre où vous marchez
La l’endroit où vous allez
Si c’est siffler comme un merle
Et comme ça on reviens à Dooo
BLUEBONNETS Premium Member about 2 months ago
Sorry. Too much work for a Sunday morning.
4everbound2 about 2 months ago
I saw the word “tịt”! tee,hee…
morningglory73 Premium Member about 2 months ago
I have enough trouble with the daily Crosswords.
Count Olaf Premium Member about 2 months ago
1 Across is Commies
5 Across is Suck
9 Across is Shoog❤️Daddy
12 Across is WokenAndDrunk (Kamala at a rally)
14 Across is Ann❤️Eiffel
2 Down is Boy Howdy
6 Down is Count
8 Down is Olaf❤️
ctolson about 2 months ago
maxiesmom2 Premium Member about 2 months ago
I don’t mind Shannon making a puzzle but it would’ve been nice if Brad & Toni translated the clues a bit. I would have done the puzzle, but I really don’t want to bother now.
emmapocl about 2 months ago
7-Down is a typo
locake about 2 months ago
1 Across He wants to suck your blood: Dracula. I could do the rest but it is football Sunday and I’ve got a few games to watch.
Old Tarf Premium Member about 2 months ago
The spanish version is a regular comic. Bernice; “You haven’t worn that sweater since last winter, right?” Luann; “It’s true. I’m surprised you noticed.” Bernice; “The hangar marks helped”. " Luann; The what?"
Aladar30 Premium Member about 2 months ago
This may be the most complicated and original Halloween Sunday page in the history of comic strips. One of the things I love about “Luann” is the ability the authors have to use slang words. Unfortunately I don’t have the time or patience to try to do a puzzle, I’ll read the solutions on the site.
Shanana about 2 months ago
Er…
strandedonearth Premium Member about 2 months ago
Ouch, it’s too early on a Sunday morning to actually think. But I applaud the concept
Lord King Wazmo Premium Member about 2 months ago
Finally! Something worthwhile!
Terminal Frost Premium Member about 2 months ago
LMFAO at all the people crying about this.
del_grande Premium Member about 2 months ago
“But Officer, we was just following clue 9-Across in Luann! Serves them right for stiffing us!”
Should’ve included: Donut Fear Get Tiegs
kjeffus about 2 months ago
I yield.
richardzimdars about 2 months ago
Surprise. Another Luannless comic strip.
sobrown51 about 2 months ago
No. I prefer to spend 5 seconds seeing/reading a cartoon and another minute writing a comment. Not gonna spend this much time on what is likely a lame joke or season greeting. Reminds me of the “Christmas Story” movie scene where Ralphie gets the decoder ring only to find out the message is an Ovaltine commercial.
pearlyqim about 2 months ago
Huh? ???
percheronhitch6 about 2 months ago
Sorry, not caffeinated enough at the time in the morning when I check in to do puzzles in other dialects.
[Unnamed Reader - bddb15] about 2 months ago
I thought we were working on cross word puzzles.
The Quiet One about 2 months ago
What??
The Orange Mailman about 2 months ago
My answers in comments. If you don’t want to know, don’t click.
[Unnamed Reader - d874bf] about 2 months ago
This is an insult to your followers. I read the comic to be amused, 3 sec flat. I do not read it for this kind of insipid, shallow work. TRULY underwhelmed and disappointed. Missed the mark by a mile.
kenhense about 2 months ago
G & K – How many drinks did you have?
Blackthorne42 about 2 months ago
Clever. Okay, I like this twist on the crossword.
1Straindje1 Premium Member about 2 months ago
…but it was a fun challenge. I love crossword puzzles.
comic reader 22 about 2 months ago
I don’t get it.
mindjob about 2 months ago
James Joyce is rolling over in his grave
rebroxanna about 2 months ago
Eye gut Juan. Butt donut half the thyme.
majobis. about 2 months ago
Anagram crossword’s. It’s bad enough that I cant spell right
WF11 about 2 months ago
I think this is very clever. I figured out all the clues, but not necessarily all the answers! I would need to print it out to keep track, but my PC and printer aren’t cooperating.
JPuzzleWhiz about 2 months ago
Does anyone successfully solving the puzzle get a Golden Ticket? (Look at the given letters in the diagram.) d;o)
davidp05201 about 2 months ago
Ugh! Brain Hurts!!!!
Laurie Stoker Premium Member about 2 months ago
Yeahhhh, I don’t think so.
lnrokr55 about 2 months ago
Monday yet??? ;-0
BlitzMcD about 2 months ago
Surely you jest…..
HodgeElmwood about 2 months ago
Oh sneaky!
kittysquared Premium Member about 2 months ago
If we’re taking sides, I’m in the “not wasting my time on this” camp.
dsatvoinde Premium Member about 2 months ago
I think I sprained my brain…..
mort b. about 2 months ago
Whoever can solve this the fastest between Trump and Kackala gets my vote!
elpasowalt about 2 months ago
What the hall is THAT? lol.
(Meh) about 2 months ago
Who cares about the solution, can we have the clues? Ugh!
tcviii Premium Member about 2 months ago
I figured a couple out. 3 down is Pumpkin. 9 across is Toiletpaper. I can get a bunch of the other clues, but not sure what the answers are.
Nick Wright about 2 months ago
My record for the NYT Mini is 14 seconds.
This broke me.
montymiff about 2 months ago
Hi folks. After the Hallowee’n lights got shut off and all good little goblins were home out of the wet, we opened up LuannFan.com and looked at the answers to the puzzle. WOW! Some I never would have gotten , a few I had, and others I had come up with words that fit but were. Wrong. Eg. Final across clue fit “chocolates” but wasn’t. “Trash” bag threw me, as did “wolfmanstrick”. I’m old, so “WolfmanJack” is burned into the dna of my memories.Still, great puzzle! Hope they do it again next year!