Luann by Greg Evans and Karen Evans for December 09, 2011

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    bikenboatn  almost 13 years ago

    She’s perfectly happy dishing it out, but it will be interesting to see her response now that she’s on the receiving end.

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    SideshowStarlet  almost 13 years ago

    Hiring TJ is the dumbest thing you’ve ever done, Ann.

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    whayle  almost 13 years ago

    Love how she is touching him as she tells him not to touch her! I’m lovingTJ!

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    Catfeet Premium Member almost 13 years ago

    You know you want it, Ann…

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    FatTonyBalducci  almost 13 years ago

    [uhoh]

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    DaJellyBelly  almost 13 years ago

    LOL @ TJ! In the last panel, he touches her and calls her Ann, AGAIN!! /// I wonder if the customers he’s spotted are Brad & Toni or Luann and her gang?

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    legaleagle48  almost 13 years ago

    Funny how he’s able to push her buttons after only knowing her for about five minutes. Go TJ!

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    ComicLaff  almost 13 years ago

    TJ is getting to smart-aleck. He’s taking quite a chance.

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    OhBuggerMe  almost 13 years ago

    My money is so on TJ.

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    tweetygodess  almost 13 years ago

    Go TJ!!!!

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    awevans  almost 13 years ago

    Like selling ice cream to a eskimo

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    ZacBSM  almost 13 years ago

    Double standards here big time. Ann was touching Brad all the time, and Toni, too, on the chin, and she is now saying “do not touch me.” It is safe to say she is not into TJ, but that doesn’t bother TJ none. He will just give Ann a dose of her own medicine. Go, dish it out, TJ! You rock at it.

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    DockoftheBay  almost 13 years ago

    You always have the power when you don’t give a damn and Ann will soon be under his thumb.

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    DockoftheBay  almost 13 years ago

    When TJ has his sights set, it’ll be the taming of the shrew.

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    DaJellyBelly  almost 13 years ago

    It’s easy. A customer asks for a hot dog. You ask back, that’s a foot-long right? Or, do you want Chili and Cheese on that? When they order a drink, you ask, the jumbo drink ? When I worked the concession stand at the movies. We were encouraged to up-sell the larger sizes of soda and popcorn!

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    Chuck373  almost 13 years ago

    Hah! He was able to break all three rules before she was done saying them.

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    Sisyphos  almost 13 years ago

    This is fun! I think I’ll watch to see the outcome!

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    Rockabore  almost 13 years ago

    Woah, Ann’s body in panel two looks like a very little girl with a very big head.

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    oregontransplant  almost 13 years ago

    it would be great to not care about the job youre doingjust to see how much you could get away with

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    Angelalex242  almost 13 years ago

    Mwahhaahhaa. I am quickly regaining respect for TJ. The trick is to give him the right job. Once in his proper role, he kicks serious tail.

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    Rakkav  almost 13 years ago

    And that might actually be best for them both. Otherwise, Ann, you are SO doomed. :)))

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    tinabee1967  almost 13 years ago

    He is taking the foul wind right out of her sails. This is going to be too good to stay away from!!

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    unique_ness26  almost 13 years ago

    I love how he touched her and called her Ann, two seconds after she told him not to. Love this strip.

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    chris_weaver  almost 13 years ago

    On the contrary, the fun hasn’t even started!

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    manabouttown  almost 13 years ago

    “The Taming of the Shrew” starring TJ as “Petruchio” and

    Ann Eiffel as “Katharina”.

    LET THE CHASE BEGIN!

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    WillParkinson  almost 13 years ago

    Oh, TJ, I have never loved you more than right now.

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    draksig  almost 13 years ago

    It is kind of hard to bully an employee who really doesn’t care.

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    Talker123  almost 13 years ago

    Now you see me, now you don’t. By the way, he is still touching her.

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    Nuki255  almost 13 years ago

    This might be the arc that actually makes TJ likable again. This is hilarious. He’s not even perturbed by her posturing. I foresee many lolz during this arc.

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    vwdualnomand  almost 13 years ago

    karma is a bitch, ann.

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    Mongo  almost 13 years ago

    Hiring TJ will probably be the LAST thing you do in this job, Ann.

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    sarge112751  almost 13 years ago

    T.J.‘s ability to ’upsell’ will draw Corporates attention to a higher profit margin, and they’ HAVE to ask Annie – “WHAT or WHO happened to cause this, and WHY didn’t YOU do it SOONER?” .I don’t think it’ll be T.J. packing HIS ‘bags’ !

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    griffon8  almost 13 years ago

    There is no end to what you can achieve if you are willing to make people hate you.

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    dre7861  almost 13 years ago

    I see with Ann it’s not about the sex but rather it’s all about the Au-tho-ri-tee!

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    phurface  almost 13 years ago

    Oh this is going to be exquisite! Ain’t nuttin better than a good ole servin of CROW PIE!

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    ArtCreator  almost 13 years ago

    I think it’s funny how in the first panel she seems okay with it, but then she puts the rules straight, then she looks surprised TJ stood up to her.

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    Doctor11  almost 13 years ago

    Keep it up, TJ, keep it up.

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    imbaldeagle  almost 13 years ago

    Great – TJ! A trifecta! Ignore her no touch, her no Ann, and override her demand for respect by interrupting her! Her demands are like water off a duck’s back. He’s lovin’ it and she’s seething.

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    Loki Laufeyson  almost 13 years ago

    He could do it by suggesting sides, upgrading drink sizes, etc. BTW, Rok— I suspect that I know you from another board. Ever been to Troll Valhalla? Just curious!

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    Airman  almost 13 years ago

    Love it. The “point of no return”….“High Noon”……Will Ann fire him or fall for him?

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    Chuck373  almost 13 years ago

    The look on her face in the first panel is priceless. She appears to be accessing his qualities. Slick and Smooth come to mind. In the next 2 panels she attempts to reassert her dominance. Had this not been a work situation, I think she may have assumed a more submissive posture.

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    Robert Mason  almost 13 years ago

    I love it. T.J. finally putting his swarminess to good use.

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    Mordock999  almost 13 years ago

    Wow, You Guys were RIGHT!!!

    This Storyline IS Getting Exciting!!!

    This is so GREAT I’ll BET it goes VIRAL!!!!

    Oh, wait…..,

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    Detroit1967  almost 13 years ago

    Will TJ even have a job @ WW after tomorrow?

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    TashaNC  almost 13 years ago

    HAHAHAHA!!!! I love it!!!!

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    Nicolesdiamond  almost 13 years ago

    Everything about Ann reminda me of my boss at work. Except Ann is hotter. Other than that…Its the same. :(

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    blush33  almost 13 years ago

    Catfeet, I believe you are right!

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    blush33  almost 13 years ago

    Petey & The Pack, That would be sooo funny if the started dating!

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    WyattMute  almost 13 years ago

    Anyone else think that TJ is seriously underestimating her? Maybe?

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    Nighthawks Premium Member almost 13 years ago

    you want weenies with that?

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    The Life I Draw Upon  almost 13 years ago

    If he doesn’t care about the job then he doesn’t have a hook in his back. I suspect you are correct M2MM.

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    lance96816  almost 13 years ago

    In this light and bantering. Ann could become a regular. Just like Tiff and Crystal. A constant deaf ear, I could forsee maybe tj not being a manager, but more like using Ann as a sidekick, like garfield and jon.

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    w2lj  almost 13 years ago

    I go to some fast food places, I see the managers in the trenches with the troops. Somehow, I doubt that Ann would ever set finger to the French fryer.

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    Dragongirl2319  almost 13 years ago

    Oh, this is great!

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    FFmike  almost 13 years ago

    Somebody a while back mentioned TJ possibly being a major share holder of WW. This would be a really good twist if he was here now as a secret boss, like on the tv reality show. Then Ann gets called away to a meeting with corporate unaware that when she enters the room, TJ is sitting along side other suits at the table. That would be awesome to see the expression on her face.

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    Happy, happy, happy!!! Premium Member almost 13 years ago

    hes good. in his own twisted egotistical sick way.

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    lance96816  almost 13 years ago

    In that last panel, I almost get the impression of Ann being a little girl, but im the boss and you have to do what I say. I can see her stomping her feet and thowing a tantrum.

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    TexTech  almost 13 years ago

    TJ may well be able to upsell. The power of suggestion is pretty amazing. In the dark ages, I once pumped gas at a real honest to goodness service station. You ask if they want to “fill it up with premium” and sometime that two gallon purchase turns into a full tank or they decide to upgrade this time from the cheap stuff to the premium. I saw it work in my experience. I am sure TJ and his smooth moves will move a lot of extras.

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    TimmyF  almost 13 years ago

    TJ 1, Ann 0.

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    Dconskjk  almost 13 years ago

    Oh, this is awesome. Revenge is sweet!

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    Simon_Jester  almost 13 years ago

    Let’s not forget that TJ’s a gourmet chef. Imagine the possibilities if he ends up in the cooking area.

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    mnxo4  almost 13 years ago

    Since when has TJ ever actually needed a job, anyway. This is purely for his own entertainment.

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    Kydex29  almost 13 years ago

    Greg, you da man! Pure genius! Just about smiling my face off.

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    mccrearyk  almost 13 years ago

    Oh, this is gonna be fun!

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    pj  almost 13 years ago

    ahahaha! Take it Ann!

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    Airman  almost 13 years ago

    I can see it now: New Year’s Eve…..Ann and TJ, with Ann happy for the first time in her life and something to look forward to. And then, down the line, Brad and Toni as the Godparents.

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    RandomK9  almost 13 years ago

    I’m going on record and predicting a WIN for TJ…not sure where the story will go….but he will come out on top….shame on u of u thought that was dirty!

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    ShagsCA  almost 13 years ago

    FHEO!!!

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    BizarroMSD  almost 13 years ago

    I think it’s going to be love at first sight; but neither realizes it. Anne & TJ are perfect for each other!

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    Davison77  almost 13 years ago

    TJ is starting to look like Michael Jackson.

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    Bubba2112  almost 13 years ago

    This could get ugly for both of them.

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    Simon_Jester  almost 13 years ago

    If TJ gets canned, I wanna see Dirk take his place. Imagine Ann Eiffel trying to order THAT guy around.

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    The Old Wolf  almost 13 years ago

    Why am I commenting here… Everything I thought has already been said. Superb commentary on a delightful strip. Can’t wait to see what plays out.

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    Kirk Sinclair  almost 13 years ago

    I am totally loving this!!

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    violinrules  almost 13 years ago

    Either Eiffel’s gonna somehow get TJ put in jail, or the two will get married and live happily ever after…..

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    clarke3060 Premium Member almost 13 years ago

    someone mentioned tj lasting 2 hrs… I’m envious!!

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    imbaldeagle  almost 13 years ago

    Does TJ STILL amuse you, Ann?

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    bluegirl285  almost 13 years ago

    I bet Brad would give up a whole month’s pay to be watching this right now.

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    Pipe Tobacco Premium Member almost 13 years ago

    I enjoy seeing TJ in the potential “hero” role here!

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    imbaldeagle  almost 13 years ago

    So who are the customers – somebody we know – or strangers? I’d bet we know them: The teachers? Mrs. Horner? Frank & Nancy Degroot?.Or the youngsters – Gunther & Rosa? Quill & Luann? Luann & girls? Tiffany & Crystal? Crystal & Knute? Forget Brad & Toni for they are still upset with Ann unless…. curiosity killed the cat.

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    ProfessorKid  almost 13 years ago

    Poor Ann, she has absolutely no idea that she has no power in this situation. I almost feel sorry for her… NOT!

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    43boonie  almost 13 years ago

    This comic is so much fun! You go, TJ!

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    caherrera  almost 13 years ago

    So exited to see what happens next!<3

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    boldyuma  almost 13 years ago

    Kids looking more and more like Michael Jackson

    (or DeBarge) everyday..

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    John W. Vinson Premium Member almost 13 years ago

    Anne may have met her match…!

    Chutzpah for the win!

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    mojitobaby  almost 13 years ago

    Yeah, because hot dogs are so much like prime rib, he’ll be able to work miracles! /end sarcasm. Come on, guys, think about it. It’s Weenie Word. You can only do so much with that menu and the food that corporate sends you. Most of the stuff in fast food franchises today is either precooked and/or flash-frozen, and unless he can whip up a really special sauce from condiments, it doesn’t lend itself to tweaking.

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    Tim Pickard Premium Member almost 13 years ago

    Poor poor Ann. She hasn’t learned what 90% of management types never seems to learn, and that is “YOU CAN’T DEMAND RESPECT, YOU HAVE TO EARN IT”. TJ will drive her crazy if she doesn’t learn that basic fact.

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    Professional Rookie  almost 13 years ago

    LOLz! This strip is fantastic! I still stick by my prediction that they get engaged.

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    Mrs. Peabody  almost 13 years ago

    Not true, but everyone still believes it. My junior high school social sciences teacher even told us that story about subliminal ads in movies as an example of social manipulation.

    http://www.snopes.com/business/hidden/popcorn.asp

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    tigre1  almost 13 years ago

    My money is on TJ tooooo…he’s SOOOO slick.

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    vldazzle  almost 13 years ago

    This is going to be a really fun Arc – GO GREG!!

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    mark.parkhill  almost 13 years ago

    Wow when I was a teenager and worked in fast food we always called our managers by their first name. I wonder if she wants to be call “Your Highness?!?”

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    JoeStoppinghem Premium Member almost 13 years ago

    For the number of time we’ve all wanted to do something like this the corporate etc. Go TJ go!.

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    RetFor  almost 13 years ago

    i was thinking the same thing. theyre going to get together…

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    franklyspeaking  almost 13 years ago

    Money talks and TJ knows how to make it speak. Corporate won’t care about Ann’s complaints when they see sales increasing.

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    Fusnr  almost 13 years ago

    it isn’t even tomorrow yet and people have him fired already.

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    Popeyesforearm  almost 13 years ago

    he’s immune to her arrogance. his own is a stronger force.

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    samwas35  almost 13 years ago

    So, is he going to do her?

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    rogerfromwrexham  almost 13 years ago

    The unstoppable TJ on the rampage. This is going to be fun!

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    tharain  almost 13 years ago

    Oh, this is going to be good.

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    Kirk Sinclair  almost 13 years ago

    Ann was hot for Brad because he fit the mold of someone she could totally control and manipulate, and seduce, on her own terms – this feeling of power and control turns her on. TJ’s a whole different animal.

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    Agent__Jones  almost 13 years ago

    Ok

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    mojitobaby  almost 13 years ago

    Oh, so very this.

    And the same thing’s going on in reverse, here. All the people who are expecting some Taming of the Shrew scenario need to revisit the play because a basic dynamic is missing. TJ has no interest in Ann either sexually or monetarily – he gets off on control and manipulation as much as Ann does, and he knows he can get payback for Brad and Toni. He can amuse himself mightily because he’ll deliver the sales that she wants, and she’ll have to let him walk all over her because if she fires him she’ll lose those numbers.

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    falcon_370f  almost 13 years ago

    I love how TJ just shrugs off Ann. As I’ve said a conflict between two identically mischievious and coniving personalities is bound to get interesting. His ability to shrug that off rather than be bruised like Brad is really going to get her steamed. Then she’ll fire TJ, he’ll take the case to WW corporate and give Ann a ride in Brad’s shoes (i.e. unemployed in bear market).

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    FifiFromOmaha  almost 13 years ago

    Oh boy oh boy oh boy!!! This is gonna be fun!

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    Mongo Wildman  almost 13 years ago

    Looks like the start of another romance…

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    mojitobaby  almost 13 years ago

    Come on, name me one hot dog place that DOESN’T have a chili dog on the menu – that’s not exactly a novel idea like the French Poodle or the Siberian Husky. Chili fries are to die for, too. But that’s scarcely "fine dining – "and “gourmet chef” or not, that was my point. TJ’s planning to upsell, because he probably wouldn’t be able to revise the menu beyond the toppings that WW has already.

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    vldazzle  almost 13 years ago

    I enjoy hearing how personal experiences of others relate to the strips. At one of my workplaces we all related SO closely to Dilbert’s boss that those toons were constantly posed around the office in series. It was an engineering consulting firm and it DID ultimately fail totally due to that boss (and the former junior partner who “retired” is still working at another firm).

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    sjsczurek  almost 13 years ago

    TJ is going to knock her off her high horse – you might say he’s done that already – and she’s going to come crawling back for more, again and again. Watch and see.

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    Tinyman  almost 13 years ago

    @IbbearMyybe he should call here "Your Hinie instead “Your Hiness”

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    Ginispics  almost 13 years ago

    TJ always seems to know just what to do..and how to make it really work…he is a good friend to Brad, and we are just getting to know him.

    He is going to be the one that really puts the brakes on Ann and her boy-toy games. this is really going to be good!!

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    lindz.coop Premium Member almost 13 years ago

    Perfect!!!!!

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    RonBerg13 Premium Member almost 13 years ago

    Yeah! Don’t the greatest loves \ relationships usually arise out of contaganistic situations?

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    DockoftheBay  almost 13 years ago

    That’s why we see less of Luann. TJ and Brad have more interesting lives.

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    muskratdottir  almost 13 years ago

    TJ’s going to get her to fall for him, then dump her. Give her a taste of her own medicine. You go, TJ!

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    tegm  almost 13 years ago

    Why is it that a strong woman is always portrayed as a b*tch? If a guy acted the way she’s acting it wouldn’t be seen as bad.

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