Luann by Greg Evans and Karen Evans for October 30, 2011
Transcript:
Dad: "My! Looks at you three! Oh- funky-steamy thing, right?" Luann: "Steampunk. We;re going to hear a band" Bernice: "Steam powered giraffe" Dad: "Well, it's raining out. Don't rust! Got your oil cans?" Delta: "Is it just me or has your dad's humor gotten a tad corny?" Luann: "I think we've just grown older" Bernice: "Yeah. We're way more sophisticated and mature"
Ottodesu almost 13 years ago
I haven’t even thought of steampunk for a very long time! But what a great “movement”. Imagine: in a hundred years time kids may be dressing up in styles that our current eyes would see as a nineteenth century Victorian would regard steampunk. Hope so.
Rockabore almost 13 years ago
Greg actually has a good handle on drawing steampunk fashion. I love that style. He did say last year that he likes the style so I’m just guessing he’s kidding about using it as the punchline. Also, I’m sure a lot of people who read the strip would be surprised to find out that that’s an actual band Luann referenced.
Sisyphos almost 13 years ago
I think the girls look terrific in their steampunk outfits. But the band should, of course, be Abney Park!
Nicolesdiamond almost 13 years ago
That’s the nicest Bernice has ever looked…
BlueRaven almost 13 years ago
You must be kidding. Steampunk music is a marvelous hybrid of old and new. Abney Park, Vernian Process, and so many more…
DayoftheDead almost 13 years ago
Very deep thoughts today. Lots of wordage that shows either you are well educated or own a dictionary/thesauruses. Im not Trolling on you guys, I just think its refreshing to see words above the two syllable range. LuAnn in my opinion went a little far on the White. Looks more like a high dressed mime.
wiselad almost 13 years ago
first time I saw and heard about “steampunk fashion and life” was in an episode of “Castle”
paul courry almost 13 years ago
In response to the first question, steampunk is both a genre of music and of science fiction. I would not be surprised if it is a separate genre in more fields as well.
vldazzle almost 13 years ago
I dislike when there is a costume event and some people make no effort! It really ruins the total effect. There are always things to be had in resale shops (I saw in the news that even the Goodwill stores have costume suggestions now).
vldazzle almost 13 years ago
All 3 girls look great, and I especially love Luanns coat!
ReaderLady almost 13 years ago
My dh and I went to a Renn Faire a few weeks ago. He dressed steampunk and went as a time-traveler (I was in my usual peasant dress — my steampunk outfit isn’t ready yet). We got pictures of several others who were dressed in steampunk outfits. It was GREAT!Oh, and he’s 60 as well.
vldazzle almost 13 years ago
I don’t go to Renn Faires because I can’t take my bird, but I play in SCA. I even have lovely turned pointed shoes of leather with embroidery and pearls. They are heavenly comfortable!
merrihart almost 13 years ago
it’s a literary genre…alternate earth, Victorian and steam powered weapons.
stoshk almost 13 years ago
I love Steampunk! Not so much the fashion, but for me it’s the architecture and mods to furniture and tech (such as laptops). Don’t know if references and links are allowed here, but CBS Sunday Morning was supposed to do a Steampunk story this morning (haven’t watched the DVR yet to see it). Other online references are the Steampunk Workshop (http://steampunkworkshop.com/), Steampunk Lab (http://www.steampunklab.com/) and the Complete Steampunker (http://www.squidoo.com/the-complete-steampunker).
Kirk Sinclair almost 13 years ago
Greg’s bow to Halloween.
Comic Minister Premium Member almost 13 years ago
I love Luann’s makeup!
yuggib almost 13 years ago
They don’t? News to me! I would imagine that you are no longer “young” enough to be included in the genre of todays music. Don’t feel alone. I am old also (lit. and fig.), do not like what is called music today, and find myself yearning for the good old days of “real” rock and roll. As another cartoon character says to his son (“Curtis” is not carried on gocomics. WHY!!!), and mine said to me (and your’s said to you…and yours…and yours…) “TURN THAT CRAP OFF!” Just remember, Bebop, Big Band, Frank Sinatra, etc., were “CRAP” to their parents. What goes ’round, comes ’round. Statement and question.
Callie Ray almost 13 years ago
It may be a day early, but Happy Halloween. :D
tegm almost 13 years ago
I actually quite like Luann’s costume!
Elderflower almost 13 years ago
dang! Where were you BEFORE I went to a halloween party.
Actually, I find steampunk quite intriguing too. First time I saw it, without realizing I saw it, was on StarTrek Next Generation – the two parter where Data’s head gets separated from his body, and to put him back together, they ultimately meet Mark Twain, and Guinan. The aliens who dressed in period costume qualify, I think, as steampunk.
been there almost 13 years ago
Nothing to say to day. My days wee just as bad
Kathe almost 13 years ago
I knew nothing about steampunk until I saw outfits and backgrounds offered on POGO.com in the mini mall where you can dress your mini-me in this genre. Now I have learned even more from the posts on this cartoon. It’s very interesting….I like it.I will find the bands mentioned and listen to the music. Thanks so much for information everyone!
imbaldeagle almost 13 years ago
I’d have liked to see Tiffany in steampunk. Would be nice to see her fit in with Luann’s crowd occasionally. Also would like to see the fellows’ costumes.
frogsandravens almost 13 years ago
kathe233, be sure to check out Steampunk Empire — lots of great stuff and people there.
Mordock999 almost 13 years ago
Well its REALLY good to see Delta doing something FUN for a change!
And I REALLY like the ‘Topper’ Luann is wearing. Reminds me of the ones the late Great Captain Beefheart used to wear.
Captain Beefheart.
A musician 500 years ahead of his time….,
pollypat almost 13 years ago
We saw Steam Powered Giraffe at San Diego Zoo this past summer. Those steam-powered robots made some really beautiful music! Thanks for giving them the mention, Greg. They deserve it.
ZacBSM almost 13 years ago
Finally, Bernice chose the best outfit. At the pageant, she had a grandma gown. Everyday wear, she is plain. She probably should go steampunk full time as she seems to be more fashionable in this style.
Waddling Eagle almost 13 years ago
Steampunk is much more than just music and literature. It is an entire culture. And fun, too. Take the word of a 60+ year old man….
qwerfvtgb almost 13 years ago
I love Bernice’s outfit, but it can’t compare with anything Girl Genius has.It’s not a music or a literary genre, it’s a fashion.
sjsczurek almost 13 years ago
Steampunk? Aaaah, like new wave, hip hop, all that junk…. it’s just noise. These kids today! Whatya gonna do with them?
dfowensby almost 13 years ago
i know what steam is. i also know what a punk is. heh.
Belinda Banana Ana almost 13 years ago
Wth is steampunk?Me and my friends had way better costumes than that for the Harry Potter midnight premiere.
BeniHanna6 Premium Member almost 13 years ago
I love steam punk, check out Girl Genius comics, all about steam punk.http://www.girlgeniusonline.com/comic.php?date=20021104
The Life I Draw Upon almost 13 years ago
If you haven’t seen the Steampunk remodeling of laptops and accessories, you should check it out. Brass and mahogany laptops in Victorian style.
Dry and Dusty Premium Member almost 13 years ago
The girls look GREAT!
Dry and Dusty Premium Member almost 13 years ago
From Wikipedia: “Steampunk is a sub-genre of science fiction, fantasy, alternate history, and speculative fiction that came into prominence during the 1980s and early 1990s”. . . . . Quite a bit of information there on Steampunk.
Belinda Banana Ana almost 13 years ago
Ignore mojitobaby. She thinks shes queen of the comments.
Nicolesdiamond almost 13 years ago
What I’d like to know, is how as teenagers that they have money for these awesome outfits. Dressing right in Steampunk, and Goth (thinking of Crystal) can be quite pricey.How do the manage to pay for it??
Darrell Francis Premium Member almost 13 years ago
I am attending a show next week with a steampunk theme. Neko Con in Hampton VA.
Michelle Morris almost 13 years ago
Love the costumes!
mojitobaby almost 13 years ago
It was “mean” because sherpalepisto is a troll, who started in from the moment its account was created on 10/28, which is not so coincidentally the date the regular troll-in-residence started being disciplined for a lot of homophobic posts.
I honestly don’t care if its a sockpuppet or not, but you can generally who’s here to really discuss the comic, and who’s here to take a dump on the board and on Greg Evans. I don’t give the latter a lot of leeway. Whether you do or not is up to you.
RinaFarina almost 13 years ago
Could someone describe for me what the clothing style is for steampunk? This is the first time I’ve heard the word, but, going by the cartoon, I like it.
Dalek Sec Premium Member almost 13 years ago
Nice shout out to Steam powered Giraffe!
Dry and Dusty Premium Member almost 13 years ago
I know one thing! Greg will get sick of this arguing REAL FAST, and the comments page here will disappear just like it did at Pibgorn and 9 Chickweed Lane. And I can’t understand WHY such a sweet strip as this illicites such angry comments!
ComicLaff almost 13 years ago
You know, I hate to admit it but I like the steampunk look.
wkb123123 almost 13 years ago
Warehouse 13 references the movement quite a bit…
meiraleigh almost 13 years ago
I’ve seen that band play! They’re pretty good, steampunk garb with a great sound
Droptma Styx almost 13 years ago
An early example of steampunk literature is “The Difference Engine” by Bruce Sterling and William Gibson, set in an alternative 1890’s London where Babbage perfected the mechanical computer and the Information Age came 100 years early. Think Dickens with debit cards.
greenman_Kaven almost 13 years ago
Just listened to Abney Park for the first time today, and visited the wiki on steampunk. They mentioned the video to Panic at the Disco’s “The Ballad of Mona Lisa”, which is an AWESOME song!
greenman_Kaven almost 13 years ago
And next, i’m going to listened to Steam Powered Giraffe on grooveshark.com!
greenman_Kaven almost 13 years ago
(sorry for the bad grammar above- it was a typo)
mojitobaby almost 13 years ago
Hmmm…third-grade playground namecalling? It must be clod! Er, clyde! No, seems all I hear are crickets.
Jonny B. Goode almost 13 years ago
Actually, I believe the Foglio’s giraffe was a nod to SPG, and not the other way around. Phil likes to work in nods to current events/pop culture in his strips. Steam Powered Giraffe have been busking since 2008 under that name, and the Girl Genius strip is considerably more recent, so obviously it was a sly nod to the band.
Jonny B. Goode almost 13 years ago
Well the band said, “We never saw that panel before!” Phil hasn’t replied yet but at the moment, given the date of the strip, I’m leaning toward “crazy coincidence.”
Idahands almost 13 years ago
Abney Park is OK, but Steam Powered Giraffe is GREAT. They are a San Diego based group that is innovative, new and fun. Built for all ages, their shows bring in hundreds of new fans. They are on YouTube. Great Robots, great guys. www.cavalcadium.com is their fan site. Catch them on Facebook too. You can download a couple of their songs on iTunes. Don’t miss “Honey Bee” or “Electricity Is In My Soul”.
Jonny B. Goode almost 13 years ago
I heard from Phil’s assistant today, as Phil and Kaja are traveling. She said she believed it to be entirely coincidental, although she said it was a “not-even-remarkable” coincidence considering how innately humorous giraffes are.