Nancy’s solution is unrealistic. Luann’s is better, but would have legal consequences. Frank is not contributing. Luann should just be wary of Tiffany without actually trying to throttle her physically….
Hi kenhense: Last week Tiffany STRONGLY implied that Luann was doing Naughty Things—or was tempted to do Naughty Things—online with Quill. Like show her Naughty Bits. I don’t blame Luann for wanting to strangle her.
Luann’s best bet it is to ignore Tiff and try her best to not talk to her at all. Just give very basic answers.‘Really?’“Is that so?or the Bill Cosby classic when someone is trying to pull you into an argument.So?But you’re wrong.So?.They will eventually give up.
Kill ‘em with kindness, and if THATdoesn’t work, try (poison, a pillow, an axe, a hammer — you decide).Best to just do it in your mind lest the repercussions mess up your own life and bring unhappiness to others such as Tiffany’s soul-mate.
Yikes! So Luann’s mom is one of them, huh? What is it that causes women to think they could’ve made friends with everyone back when they were in high school? It’s certainly not there when a reunion happens and Suzie-Q who pantsed her in gym class pops up!
The “kill with kindness” won’t work. It’ll just inflate Tiff’s ego more and, in Tiff’s mind, prove her accusation correct. What Luann needs to do is get the anti-bully squad Ox to help her.
Thanks all. I’ve been following Luann for several years, but usually am not on here unless there’s something I’m not “getting.” My other favorite comics are The Dinette Set and Pickles.
I agree with Louanne. and Brdshtt. She should be choked on a noose. Sometimes it does take a good rough housing to straighten someone out. I been through it in high school too.
A long time ago, it was “Father Knows Best.” Now it’s acceptable that the father is utterly incompetent. I don’t believe either is real. I am a father of two women (they’re in their 30s, now). I never felt that I was in Frank’s place, and was actually the go-to parent for relationship advice.
Mom’s not being that smart here. Killing Tiffany with kindness will do nothing for Luann but stoke the fire. Tiff has no moral core, no sense of human decency to be awakened, no conscience to be pricked; it would only reinforce in Tiffany’s mind that Luann is weak meat to be slapped around. Luann needs to be a lot more grounded and centered in her own life; an honest discussion with Quill about what’s happening would probably elicit a response like “No worries, Yank, I’d rather date a dead wombat than a bogan like Tiffany.” At that point, she’d be free enough in her own mind to ignore Tiffany’s machinations.
Tiff and Luann are just rivals and have been for a long time. every so often they get into a fight and afterwards things calm down. they should just set up a time and go at it and thus vent all the pent up hostility. at least they fight one on one and skin on skin.
I few years ago, Tiffany was so hard hit by the consequences of one of her tricks that she was deserted by all her friends and weeping. It was a rather sympathetic twist. I forget the story line that led to that point: Maybe it was when Tiff tried to manipulate herself into the lead of the school play?
TwihardBallerina over 11 years ago
This is the first time I’ve commented on a strip so soon after it came out. lol. Tiffany is a b***h and probably always will be.
kenhense over 11 years ago
We didn’t get to know that much what Tiffany said – to get Luann this worked up…
overtherainbow over 11 years ago
Ah, the Luangst.
firedome over 11 years ago
actually, luann’s vision of tiff being throttled isn’t a bad look for the egomanic airhead.
alviebird over 11 years ago
At least Frank knows he’s in over his head.
barbarasbrute over 11 years ago
I love it.
Ottodesu over 11 years ago
Brilliant!
Lyons Group, Inc. over 11 years ago
And an airheaded blonde too boot, also!
Sisyphos over 11 years ago
Nancy’s solution is unrealistic. Luann’s is better, but would have legal consequences. Frank is not contributing. Luann should just be wary of Tiffany without actually trying to throttle her physically….
Angelalex242 over 11 years ago
I’m in favor of choking.
Mordock999 over 11 years ago
Lu? Do NOT get into a FIGHT with Tiffany. The last time you Two went AT IT, She had You on the floor POUNDING the Pixels outta ya.
ekw555 over 11 years ago
“chock” ?!?
like “choke” ?
BellsAndMotley over 11 years ago
Hi kenhense: Last week Tiffany STRONGLY implied that Luann was doing Naughty Things—or was tempted to do Naughty Things—online with Quill. Like show her Naughty Bits. I don’t blame Luann for wanting to strangle her.
sleeepy2 over 11 years ago
Mom’s in fantasy land.
seanyj over 11 years ago
Take option #1 Luann!
reedkomicks Premium Member over 11 years ago
Is dad really drowning in water, or something browner?
wicky over 11 years ago
Never happen, cap’n
JoeStoppinghem Premium Member over 11 years ago
Luann’s best bet it is to ignore Tiff and try her best to not talk to her at all. Just give very basic answers.‘Really?’“Is that so?or the Bill Cosby classic when someone is trying to pull you into an argument.So?But you’re wrong.So?.They will eventually give up.
drewpamon over 11 years ago
As long as Luann is doing dirty things on the internet I bet that first scene would sell pretty well….
Darryl Heine over 11 years ago
Apologies to Homer and Bart – “WHY YOU LITTLE…” (Homer chokes Bart).
w2lj over 11 years ago
There’s another option ….. it’s called “ignore”.
ewalnut over 11 years ago
Isn’t Tiffany the one who got herself in trouble online?
David Huie Green LoveJoyAndPeace over 11 years ago
Kill ‘em with kindness, and if THATdoesn’t work, try (poison, a pillow, an axe, a hammer — you decide).Best to just do it in your mind lest the repercussions mess up your own life and bring unhappiness to others such as Tiffany’s soul-mate.
JohnRPelt over 11 years ago
Yikes! So Luann’s mom is one of them, huh? What is it that causes women to think they could’ve made friends with everyone back when they were in high school? It’s certainly not there when a reunion happens and Suzie-Q who pantsed her in gym class pops up!
noellasue over 11 years ago
I’m not getting why Luann’s dad is under water.
Dconskjk over 11 years ago
The “kill with kindness” won’t work. It’ll just inflate Tiff’s ego more and, in Tiff’s mind, prove her accusation correct. What Luann needs to do is get the anti-bully squad Ox to help her.
noellasue over 11 years ago
Thanks all. I’ve been following Luann for several years, but usually am not on here unless there’s something I’m not “getting.” My other favorite comics are The Dinette Set and Pickles.
Simon_Jester over 11 years ago
Wanna shut her up, Luann?
Ask your mom two ( maybe three ) questions.
1. “Did You have someone like Tiffany in your life when you were my age?”
2 " Is that how you dealt with her?"
And if the answer to #2 is yes…
3. “Did it work?”
That should end THAT line of reasoning, real sweet quick.
bonita.eley over 11 years ago
Show your teeth Luann – that a a nice deep growl as you approach her stiff-legged might help…at least that is what I would do.
jimbo420 over 11 years ago
ah, over his head… i thought maybe someone told him to jump in a lake!
bonita.eley over 11 years ago
Adding to my previous comment….if you can make the hair on the back of you neck stand up…thats good too.
Tinyman over 11 years ago
I agree with Louanne. and Brdshtt. She should be choked on a noose. Sometimes it does take a good rough housing to straighten someone out. I been through it in high school too.
LadyJ4444 over 11 years ago
Kill them with kindness!
TerBer over 11 years ago
I’m speechless.
Nelly55 over 11 years ago
great strip! thanks for a good laugh today Greg
mcnero over 11 years ago
no sympahty for Luann – she was trying to “wave Quill in Tiffany’s face”, and it didn’t work…. So there
Plods with ...™ over 11 years ago
I’m thinking more of a short putt. She’s too close for a driver.
Mikeyj over 11 years ago
I love the first drawing…. Tiff could use a little choking! hahaha
yangeldf over 11 years ago
Tiff pretty much called Luann a whore, I don’t think they can be friends now.
Sdechert over 11 years ago
For the first time ever I agree with Frank – the turn this strip has taken makes me want to drown myself. . .
peytie Premium Member over 11 years ago
It’s called "Nice-ifying them to death, love doing that!
Comic Minister Premium Member over 11 years ago
Frank’s sinking!
Scott S over 11 years ago
Good time for Dad to take Puddles for a nice long walk!
Gerry Lee over 11 years ago
Even if I didn’t like Tiffany, that graphic drawing of teen violence would distress me anyway. Luann, you’re no saint, that’s for sure.
curtisls87 over 11 years ago
A long time ago, it was “Father Knows Best.” Now it’s acceptable that the father is utterly incompetent. I don’t believe either is real. I am a father of two women (they’re in their 30s, now). I never felt that I was in Frank’s place, and was actually the go-to parent for relationship advice.
The Life I Draw Upon over 11 years ago
Is this the be nice to the bully and he will be your friend fantasy speech?
sarafaye over 11 years ago
Give it up, Mom. Even in an alternate universe where that is possible, Tiffany is not a person you want your daughter to be friends with.
sarafaye over 11 years ago
With Ox I don’t think it matters. His anger at bullying is more important to him than his personal preference.
billa713 over 11 years ago
AM I THE ONLY ONE DID NOT UNDERSTAND FRANK’S
DROWNING?
LONG TIME AVID READER OF LUANN.
FIRST COMIC I GO TO.
wiatr over 11 years ago
Well, this one today cracked me up!
egoeater over 11 years ago
This real made me LOL
renrod001 over 11 years ago
Alas, poor Tiffany. Very well done. Not a single word was spoken; and yet it says soo much.
The Old Wolf over 11 years ago
Mom’s not being that smart here. Killing Tiffany with kindness will do nothing for Luann but stoke the fire. Tiff has no moral core, no sense of human decency to be awakened, no conscience to be pricked; it would only reinforce in Tiffany’s mind that Luann is weak meat to be slapped around. Luann needs to be a lot more grounded and centered in her own life; an honest discussion with Quill about what’s happening would probably elicit a response like “No worries, Yank, I’d rather date a dead wombat than a bogan like Tiffany.” At that point, she’d be free enough in her own mind to ignore Tiffany’s machinations.
Mikeyj over 11 years ago
Thumbnail to my comment
paultunes over 11 years ago
Tiff and Luann are just rivals and have been for a long time. every so often they get into a fight and afterwards things calm down. they should just set up a time and go at it and thus vent all the pent up hostility. at least they fight one on one and skin on skin.
ted.hering over 11 years ago
I few years ago, Tiffany was so hard hit by the consequences of one of her tricks that she was deserted by all her friends and weeping. It was a rather sympathetic twist. I forget the story line that led to that point: Maybe it was when Tiff tried to manipulate herself into the lead of the school play?
drewpamon over 11 years ago
looks like the actual scam happened sept/oct 2007
AmyGrantfan51774 over 11 years ago
you mean choke right????
AmyGrantfan51774 over 11 years ago
wonder what’s going to happen????
Coinguy over 11 years ago
Frank should be thinking coo coo for cocoa puffs, because girls iz nutz
mechaman over 11 years ago
As a father of a now adult daughter, I know just how Frank feels … and my wife would advise the strangling!!
Aladar30 Premium Member over 9 years ago
I love it!