Luann by Greg Evans and Karen Evans for April 10, 2013
April 09, 2013
April 11, 2013
Transcript:
TJ: "Oh, man! I am SO happy for you and Toni!"
Brad: "Thanks, TJ"
TJ: "So when's the big date?"
Brad: "Not sure yet. Lots to talk over... tons of decisions..."
TJ: "Well, ONE decision is decided: your caterer!"
Predicting: Delta, Bernice, maybe Crystal, Knute, and Gunther will all be roped into being TJ’s servers. Thus forcing a dance between Gunther & Luann sense the b/f is still down under.
I think TJ will do GREAT with the catering, Quinn will be in the USA and surprise Luann just before the wedding and then we will be following Luann’s engagement and her trip down under
I hope TJ can deliver a catering as good as his logo looks; rather up-scale and swanky….Meanwhile, yes Brad, you must tell the family before they hear the news second-hand from your friends whom you’ve told first! Hugh gaffe looming….
TJ has proven, in the heat of the moment, what a true friend he really is. All you haters (Faux Real, Blue Boy, Mickeyj, Ottodesu et al) can keep on hatin’ as much as you like.
TJ should be able to live anywhere. Isn’t he rich ?? & As a caterer His employees do the work etc. He just can own it. (Xing fingers) LOL Lets get to the family ‘s reaction . Esp. Luann’s. It is her strip. isn’t it?????
Oh yeah, I agree TJ may have been somewhat of an occasional screw-up in the past (although some of his schemes came off brilliantly, like ousting Ann Awful), but wouldn’t you say he’s maybe matured, just like the whole ‘Luann’ strip?
Unless TJ’s agreeing to provide the catering pro bono, it couldn’t happen anyway. It’s the BRIDE’s family that traditiohnally pays for the reception, and the only family Toni has is a brother who makes Knute look likea workaholic
I paid all our expenses.At the time I could spare the money better than her family could and we weren’t as interested in the pagentry as sharing with those we loved
Glad to see that T.J. has grown up. A more likeable character. In fact, Greg is a master at creating believable, real characters. The only problem in my opinion is…. er….three or four frames per day!
I have just one question for Mr. Evans: Where did TJ get the capital investment funds to start his own catering business?!? Especially when just recently when he needed to work for Weenie World to make ends meet?!?!?
I think both his parents will be thrilled. It isn’t like this is shocking news. He did propose a year ago. My prediction is one of them will at least be injured while fighting a fire before the wedding.
I’ve just got a feeling that Luann is going to be the next to find out through the slip of someone’s tongue. The full surprise of BT’s announcement may/will be dampened by her inability to remain emotionally calm and keep a secret.
HAA Yes . . . Mr Greg Evans continues to weave his unpredictable web of intrigue . . .Heck I thought this was a comic strip not a mystery???Only time will tell . . . . Love it!
And the lovely Ann helped by being bad.It’s easier to rat someone out if they’ve done something wrong.
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Everyone does something wrong. We are all “Ann”. TJ should line us up and destroy us one after the other.
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Ridiculous! We are =not= all “Ann.” She was a dishonest businesswoman who cheated customers and abused her employees. Re: TJ, she ripped him off of his success and sexually harrassed him. No, Lev, we are NOT all Ann. You like to hold this up as something disgustingly rotten that TJ did, but Ann HAD TO GO. Take your hating somewhere else. Let us enjoy an arc with TJ without your crapping in the punchbowl.
“… It’s great to say oh the characters in Luann are now so mature like me, growing up and accepting life.”.You poor dear. The doctor still can’t fix what’s ailing you?
At that time the relationship was newly recovered from the break up over Dirk. Brad was wise to decline, even though his reason was fear of his mother.
While you’re right that he might be asexual, as he has never shown much interest in anyone in particular, none of your examples really holds water. Tiffany is plain unlikable once you get past the body and her willingness to show it off. Luann is his best friend’s sister. A lot of guys have better sense than to break that rule, especially since the DeGroots feel like family to him. He was only on that date because he wanted her to be able to go to her prom. It might have been a bit like kissing his own sister. The “mystery woman” thing just proves that he likes attention, not that he is opposed to special attention from someone special. As Brad’s friend, he might have just been egging him on about Diane to force him to up his game. He may or may not have thought he genuinely had a shot with Toni’s friend, after all, even Delta got excited about him when he was at school. And Ann? Please. That doesn’t even count as an example.
I’ll criticize her for it. TJ had a borderline harmless scam going. It was not really all that unfair to try to make a little profit from it. Lying about making a profit was his bad move. It was Tiffany who ballooned it up and turned it into a giant scandal. She was a horrible combination of greedy and stupid. Her lack of subtlety embarrassed a lot of people.
Faux Real over 11 years ago
2 days of TJ – let’s all think happy thoughts for Leviticus!
ShagsCA over 11 years ago
“MAAAAA…There’s supposed to be prosciutto in the pasta!”
dr_dolittle_rwc over 11 years ago
Hey! He’s a good cook! No worries… NOT!
The Old Wolf over 11 years ago
It is to be hoped that this is one engagement that TJ will be able to pull off without disaster!
Faux Real over 11 years ago
TJ has that “scathingly brilliant idea” look. NO BRAD NO!
Mikeyj over 11 years ago
Sure TJ can cook, but, it takes training to cater to large parties and weddings
Mikeyj over 11 years ago
Toni will insist on a professional and TJ will never forgive her, and work to break her and Brad up (kidding on the last part…but not the first)
Mikeyj over 11 years ago
“Lots to talk over, tons of decisions….tell the family….” (oops forgot about that part, eh Brad?)
TiffWHO over 11 years ago
Predicting: Delta, Bernice, maybe Crystal, Knute, and Gunther will all be roped into being TJ’s servers. Thus forcing a dance between Gunther & Luann sense the b/f is still down under.
Ottodesu over 11 years ago
It will all work out OK unless TJ partners up with Tiff again in another dodgy scheme to defraud someone, like they did with the fire department.
equitationgirl over 11 years ago
I think TJ will do GREAT with the catering, Quinn will be in the USA and surprise Luann just before the wedding and then we will be following Luann’s engagement and her trip down under
Faux Real over 11 years ago
Let’s enjoy the drama as Toni attempts to defuse an angry MIL refrigeration bomb. Good luck sweetie, it’s gonna’ take a long time.
JayBluE over 11 years ago
This is why I had thought this to be one of the possible “twists”…..
Sisyphos over 11 years ago
I hope TJ can deliver a catering as good as his logo looks; rather up-scale and swanky….Meanwhile, yes Brad, you must tell the family before they hear the news second-hand from your friends whom you’ve told first! Hugh gaffe looming….
horseygirl Premium Member over 11 years ago
Good! TJ deserves to be happy! Maybe TJ will hire and reform Ann Eyefull!
TELawrence over 11 years ago
Given TJ’s spotty record with Brad’s parents, would they be willing to go along with it?
Also, where is TJ going to live when Brad and Toni come back from the honeymoon?
knarfus over 11 years ago
TJ has proven, in the heat of the moment, what a true friend he really is. All you haters (Faux Real, Blue Boy, Mickeyj, Ottodesu et al) can keep on hatin’ as much as you like.
Edward White over 11 years ago
TJ should be able to live anywhere. Isn’t he rich ?? & As a caterer His employees do the work etc. He just can own it. (Xing fingers) LOL Lets get to the family ‘s reaction . Esp. Luann’s. It is her strip. isn’t it?????
Talker123 over 11 years ago
Be interesting to see if more of the backstory on TJ emerges in this story ARC.
JoeStoppinghem Premium Member over 11 years ago
Should that be, you’re caterer?.Or is it a play on your career?
knarfus over 11 years ago
@Ottodeso
Oh yeah, I agree TJ may have been somewhat of an occasional screw-up in the past (although some of his schemes came off brilliantly, like ousting Ann Awful), but wouldn’t you say he’s maybe matured, just like the whole ‘Luann’ strip?
knarfus over 11 years ago
Strewth…….*Ottodesu (apologies)
matthewmbrwn over 11 years ago
Am I the only one wondering if TJ will ever come out?
ILikeMeSomeComics over 11 years ago
Well that’s convenient…perhaps maybe….
Simon_Jester over 11 years ago
Unless TJ’s agreeing to provide the catering pro bono, it couldn’t happen anyway. It’s the BRIDE’s family that traditiohnally pays for the reception, and the only family Toni has is a brother who makes Knute look likea workaholic
Mordock999 over 11 years ago
UHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!
(Okay, TRYING to be NICE)
ARGGGGGGGGGGGHH!!
(I’m Tryin’ Really, REALLY HARD)
YEEEEEEEEEEEOW!!!!!
(GASP, WHEEZE)
Okay. OKAY!
WHO is gonna PAY for this “CATERING”??
NOT Toni’s Dad who is DEAD.
Hey I got an idea TJ: Make Your Catering Brad and Toni’s Wedding Gift! Problem Solved!
(GAG)
…., I- NEED- COFFEE….,
PMark over 11 years ago
Hey,
As long as he isn’t practicing his schemes as Best Man, I’m good.
And he is good at food. So there is a good chance it will work out.
David Huie Green AmericaIsGreatItHasUs over 11 years ago
You know he’ll do right by his friend.
knarfus over 11 years ago
@Levecticus
TJ’s “schemes” were only ever aimed at those who thoroughly deserved it…………kinda like a modern Lone Ranger, wouldn’t you say?
knarfus over 11 years ago
D’oh! *Leviticus…..(apologies)
David Huie Green AmericaIsGreatItHasUs over 11 years ago
I paid all our expenses.At the time I could spare the money better than her family could and we weren’t as interested in the pagentry as sharing with those we loved
David Huie Green AmericaIsGreatItHasUs over 11 years ago
And the lovely Ann helped by being bad.It’s easier to rat someone out if they’ve done something wrong.
tubgrape over 11 years ago
Glad to see that T.J. has grown up. A more likeable character. In fact, Greg is a master at creating believable, real characters. The only problem in my opinion is…. er….three or four frames per day!
terek over 11 years ago
I have just one question for Mr. Evans: Where did TJ get the capital investment funds to start his own catering business?!? Especially when just recently when he needed to work for Weenie World to make ends meet?!?!?
PMark over 11 years ago
TJ has a trust fund set up by his father. He didn’t go to work at Weenie World for the money. He went there to destroy Ann Eiffel.
housepianist over 11 years ago
And if you need a pianist for your wedding, I’m the one to contact! :-)
dblbaraje over 11 years ago
Can someone tell me what happened to Toni’s parents?? Still waiting for Mom’s reaction!
egag21 over 11 years ago
I think both his parents will be thrilled. It isn’t like this is shocking news. He did propose a year ago. My prediction is one of them will at least be injured while fighting a fire before the wedding.
PMark over 11 years ago
Do you remember this strip less than a month ago?
Here’s proof positive from 2004 that Toni was right.
Faux Real over 11 years ago
I’ve just got a feeling that Luann is going to be the next to find out through the slip of someone’s tongue. The full surprise of BT’s announcement may/will be dampened by her inability to remain emotionally calm and keep a secret.
NorCalChuck over 11 years ago
HAA Yes . . . Mr Greg Evans continues to weave his unpredictable web of intrigue . . .Heck I thought this was a comic strip not a mystery???Only time will tell . . . . Love it!
Faux Real over 11 years ago
We seem to agree that Nancy’s reaction is going to be the one to watch, but I wonder how Shannon is going to take the news?
Faux Real over 11 years ago
Sounds like someone’s been around that entrepreneurial block before. Those numbers are close to spot on.
overtherainbow over 11 years ago
And the lovely Ann helped by being bad.It’s easier to rat someone out if they’ve done something wrong.
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Everyone does something wrong. We are all “Ann”. TJ should line us up and destroy us one after the other.
*
Ridiculous! We are =not= all “Ann.” She was a dishonest businesswoman who cheated customers and abused her employees. Re: TJ, she ripped him off of his success and sexually harrassed him. No, Lev, we are NOT all Ann. You like to hold this up as something disgustingly rotten that TJ did, but Ann HAD TO GO. Take your hating somewhere else. Let us enjoy an arc with TJ without your crapping in the punchbowl.
Faux Real over 11 years ago
“… It’s great to say oh the characters in Luann are now so mature like me, growing up and accepting life.”.You poor dear. The doctor still can’t fix what’s ailing you?
Mordock999 over 11 years ago
Ah, You “TJ Apologists”.
(Sigh)
Oh well. I’m SURE about a century ago there were some folks who thought that Adolph kid was just a little “misunderstood” too.
RobinHood2013 over 11 years ago
TJ sounds like a used car salesman, doesn’t he?
cupertino jay over 11 years ago
hilarity ensures.
PMark over 11 years ago
It turns out that CafeTJ is an idea that TJ has had for awhile. Here are two strips from TJ’s shortlived “Meals for Firefighters” scam from 2007:
Faux Real over 11 years ago
“Otherwise there might be some posters that have no idea who you are talking about.”.Too late.
Oops! I thought you said ‘what’.
sarafaye over 11 years ago
I don’t recall the corner cutting, but he did charge them way more than he said he would.
sarafaye over 11 years ago
A project he’s excited about might make him want to keep it clean.
sarafaye over 11 years ago
At that time the relationship was newly recovered from the break up over Dirk. Brad was wise to decline, even though his reason was fear of his mother.
sarafaye over 11 years ago
While you’re right that he might be asexual, as he has never shown much interest in anyone in particular, none of your examples really holds water. Tiffany is plain unlikable once you get past the body and her willingness to show it off. Luann is his best friend’s sister. A lot of guys have better sense than to break that rule, especially since the DeGroots feel like family to him. He was only on that date because he wanted her to be able to go to her prom. It might have been a bit like kissing his own sister. The “mystery woman” thing just proves that he likes attention, not that he is opposed to special attention from someone special. As Brad’s friend, he might have just been egging him on about Diane to force him to up his game. He may or may not have thought he genuinely had a shot with Toni’s friend, after all, even Delta got excited about him when he was at school. And Ann? Please. That doesn’t even count as an example.
sarafaye over 11 years ago
Getting caught is not the same as paying a consequence. He always gets caught, he never gets punished.
I actually like TJ, I just would not trust him as far as I could spit a rat. I have a few friends like this in real life.
Angelalex242 over 11 years ago
TJ is, like I said, the guy you want if you need to sell something. Particularly if you override his sales.
He is not the guy you want the rest of the time.
ACTIVIST1234 over 11 years ago
Hey, Mordock— Congratulations on your coffee abstinence! (I couldn’t have made it a week). Abstinence takes a great deal of strength and self-control.
schmid13 over 11 years ago
nice list
AmyGrantfan51774 over 11 years ago
geez when is the DeGroots going to find out????!!!!…the suspense is killing me!!!!!!!!!!!!!
AmyGrantfan51774 over 11 years ago
oops that should be when are the DeGroots going to find out???
sarafaye over 11 years ago
I’ll criticize her for it. TJ had a borderline harmless scam going. It was not really all that unfair to try to make a little profit from it. Lying about making a profit was his bad move. It was Tiffany who ballooned it up and turned it into a giant scandal. She was a horrible combination of greedy and stupid. Her lack of subtlety embarrassed a lot of people.
Mikeyj over 11 years ago
Lev isn’t a troll, trolls never make valid points, while he does; sometimes he can be troll-like but, mostly he makes good intelligent posts
Tracy King over 11 years ago
if he gets us all worked up for this wedding then he kills Toni in a fire he is going to get some really nasty letters!