Luann by Greg Evans and Karen Evans for September 14, 2013
Transcript:
Bernice: "I'm really interested in counseling and I hope to be good at it someday. Is there anything I should know? Any tips?" Miss Phelps: "Tea. Delicate jasmine is ideal for mornings. Earl Gray's uplift is perfect for afternoons. But no tea after 3 or you won't sleep" Bernice: "Tea will make me a good counselor?" Miss Phelps: "What? No! Being a good listener!"
JayBluE almost 11 years ago
“Shields Up!”or “I Can’t Hear You With All This Tea”
JayBluE almost 11 years ago
Red Alert Teas…. “Don’t let stress cling on… with Red Alert, it’s as good as gone”… “Try the #! Tea, and you’ll soon be in your own space….”… J.L.Pickurd Brewing Co…. – Tripper Teaware… “Don’t let stress knock on your door!… Relax with tea brewed in the finest wares from Santa Monica…”
barbarasbrute almost 11 years ago
What’s the big deal about being the 1st poster? To me, it seems like it’s just screaming “I HAVE NO LIFE, SO I’LL KEEP CHECKING EVERY 2 SECONDS FOR THE FOR THE NEW STRIP TO BE POSTED.” I seriously doubt if anyone would here bother doing that. Not even the Dim Wit.
barbarasbrute almost 11 years ago
Ooops, meant to say anyone here would have bothered doing that.
Mordock999 Premium Member almost 11 years ago
WHAT?!!? No COFFEE????
THIS Is an OUTRAGE!!!!!
ATTICA, ATTICA!!!!!
Angelalex242 almost 11 years ago
Bernice is getting a wonderful laundry list of things to never do.
live2read almost 11 years ago
Yeah, I was kind of hoping for that myself, but Greg Evans has a very low opinion of school counselors, so as long as he feels that way, we’ll never see anything redeeming about Ms. Phelps.
ShagsCA almost 11 years ago
Wake me up when the arc is over…
Mikeyj almost 11 years ago
I hope we get back to the terrific trio next week (Brad Toni & Shannon), the last few weeks have been subpar for this strip.
JayBluE almost 11 years ago
I would like to think that this is just the “gag a day” thing, here… the irony of Phelps answering the question in the third panel, after not listening in the other two… I’d also like to think that Miss Phelps was just “going through the motions” of her enjoying her tea, to help her de-stress…. maybe she called Bernice in when it was a break in the day for her (not counting lunch)… Well, that is what I am thinking….
kenhense almost 11 years ago
Greg – Come on – We’re ready for something funny…
evergrey almost 11 years ago
Tenure. Tenure will make it not matter, apparently.
Barbara McKibben almost 11 years ago
I think it is about time that Miss Phelps has a redeeming moment. Haven’t we had enough of dissing teachers, even Mr Fogerty is put down, and hey, are there only two teachers in Pitts HS? Also I am really tired if Bernice’s arrogant, angry, smart ass attitude. If I had known a kid like her in school I would have avoided her like the plague. It is very hard to believe that she has any friends with her constant put downs and snide comments. I know i know, i am not being a good heart but this arc is not funny.
Sisyphos almost 11 years ago
If Margo were a pusher for some tea company, such as Twinings, her comments might carry some weight. As it is, they are just the personal opinions of a flopped (Greg’s editorial comment in panel 3, not mine) counselor.Jasmine is okay for the mornings, I guess, though I think of it as more a Special Occasion tea; for afternoonsies, I prefer Lapsang Souchong….
milania almost 11 years ago
Yup!Love the wolf, BTW!
Metal maiden almost 11 years ago
Phelps is one blasted idiot.
gileshead almost 11 years ago
I don’t know. Greg wants his characters to grow. I’m looking forward to seeing Bernice as a bona-fide school counselor in twenty years.
schmid13 almost 11 years ago
Fathergod you are on it! This strip IS Phelps redemption. She is modeling the first best trait of any counselor (got it this time!). Listening. And being centered and calm (the tea). I think Evans will show her crazy like a fox, wait and see. After my disappointments of late with Tif, some character has to show some dimension and hidden, but essential strengths.
sjsczurek almost 11 years ago
Listen to her, Bernice. When your time comes and you have the job, you WILL need tea!
TORAD_07 almost 11 years ago
I think Greg/Karen were trying to “buffoon up” Ms. Phelps a little. And when Bernice called her on it, she got defensive. I’d really like to know where Greg/Karen are going with her (Phelps). It doesn’t seem to be looking good for her as a GC mentor.
Donny Wallace II almost 11 years ago
Hey I’m sorry for some of my comments being over the top and semi-inappropriate, especially for a family strip. As for this arc: Listening is a key in life but Evans seems to split his strip between the exaggerated and the more realistic. And maybe Mrs. Phelps is based on someone from his real life. Maybe Bern won’t go into counseling now or be determined to be a lot better at the field- learn by example. Who knows? As stated many times already Brad’s potential family is a good arc to look forward too now… And who knows what will happen with TJ? That is a major ?
ACTIVIST1234 almost 11 years ago
“Bernice, luv ya girl, really do, but you are going to have to make some changes. First, that headband has to go. You have worn it since 03-02-92, and by now it has to be getting dirty. Next, go to a salon, a good one, and do something with your hair.”*Levi – Breaking News! Bernice is learning to be a counselor, not a model for Teen magazine.*Yes, these are jokes about Ms. Phelps. But note that Bernice is sitting up straight and looking at Ms. Phelps in the eye. Perhaps after rolling her eyes in disgust, Bern is actually listening & learning.*BTW, it’s gross to drink tea with the bag still in the cup. I learned first semester in college to put the bag on a spoon and wrap the string around the bag/spoon to squeeze the bag dry. It then can be calmly deposited on the saucer.
Radical-Knight almost 11 years ago
Tip One: Good listening!Tip Two: No inappropriate laughing!
Donny Wallace II almost 11 years ago
As for Bern’s hair- obviously that is now her signature look like the scribble on Charile Brown’s forehead. It is probably meant to stay the same until she moves to a new phase of life. But it’s Evansverse so I can’t say on developments…
YatInExile almost 11 years ago
Always listen to Ms. Phelps. And whatever she says to do, you do something else.
Donny Wallace II almost 11 years ago
Iam:No flop-house sponsoring the strip this week?
Hoodude almost 11 years ago
..how many to change a bulb..
TORAD_07 almost 11 years ago
The point of this journey may be that Bernice comes to the conclusion that the position of being a school counselor is beneath her and she needs to consider other career choices.
ISTR Bernice having a negative image of Phelps (if not GC in general) prior to her interview for the position. Makes me wonder why she went through with it though, when she discovered Ms. Phelps would be her mentor.
kasasaian almost 11 years ago
Yoy guys are missing the point! Being a good “listener” is probably the most important function of a counselor!
ohyeah537 almost 11 years ago
ZZZZzzzzzzzzzzzz…. What about the Aussie???? I thought he was supposed to be back for the beginning of the school year… What about Brad and Toni and their wedding? What about TJ and his food truck? Anything would be better than this!
angeldscoobydoo Premium Member almost 11 years ago
Miss Phelps needs to follow her own advice a bit more.
lightenup Premium Member almost 11 years ago
I hope she has a bathroom nearby.
Barbara McKibben almost 11 years ago
Thanks forgot about her.
Jadearon almost 11 years ago
Cuckoo, cuckoo…someone needs to retire….
ErikN almost 11 years ago
Once Evans turns against a character, he will twist logic to avoid a shot at redemption. Ask Tiffany.
BeerCitySue almost 11 years ago
I’d like to know what happened to Quill? He was hoping to do his senior year in the USA, and I haven’t heard anything! Did I miss something?
overtherainbow almost 11 years ago
Crystal Lite, or Crystal Lynn.
boldyuma almost 11 years ago
Ms Phelps..please come with these two nice men..They have a home for you and some medication..
JayBluE almost 11 years ago
Exactly! That’s what I keep saying!… before me, it was other posters being first… and for a long time, it was JellyBelly… come to think of it, haven’t seen them post in a long time… hope they’re okay!…
JayBluE almost 11 years ago
Wesley_B :
for those of you wondering what Crystal’s surname is; I’m surprised that you’ve not figured it out. It’s clear to me. There’s a pun in there. Think about it. Her name is Crystal Clear.^ JPW: Others have suggested surnames for her on this board. Some posters have quipped that her full name might be Crystal Blue Persuasion or Crystal Lake.
Myself, I surmised that might be Crystal Chantelle Lear.
^^Personally, I like Crystal Blue (without any Persuasion)… Crystal Chantelle Lear is a great pun though, and a great signal to her being and feeling classy and sort of above others… Lev’s is also good, and some others, as well!
JayBluE almost 11 years ago
"Knott N. Idiot” ^Her great aunt has a berry farm?
JayBluE almost 11 years ago
“Next Window, Please »”^That’s the name of every Bank Teller, Municipal Clerk and Customer Service rep in town! Strange coincidence!
JayBluE almost 11 years ago
Crystal Lake…..
JayBluE almost 11 years ago
Ernest and Julio Gallo? ^With a side of Jack Daniels Baby Back Ribs….
ORMouseworks almost 11 years ago
“…but the Mrs. and I had been finishing up our move into our new digs…”Hoping you and the Mrs. enjoy your new home… ;)
JayBluE almost 11 years ago
50 Shades of Earl Grey?
I wish I’d thought of that! And I’ll bet Iam does, too.^Actually, I considered it, but I didn’t know if it would be taken in a “family friendly” way, given the contents of the book…. so I left it alone… Personally, if I could have turned it into something other than the book, I would have… but the Mrs. and I had been finishing up our move into our new digs (which we are extremely fond of!) and I didn’t get to let too much really “brew” (another thing I was considering, along with tease/teas…. The Captain Picard “Ear Grey Tea… hot” thing jumped out at me first, so I went with that..) Of course, the words do cleverly play out well, to Ashburn’s credit!
ORMouseworks almost 11 years ago
I wish Greg would flesh out Ms. Phelps…then she wouldn’t come across as such a dummy. Drink relaxing tea, but put your entire focus on Bernice and not on yourself. Oh, and I really like Lemon Lift tea…helps me wake up in the morning… ;)
ORMouseworks almost 11 years ago
“…or least the Luann board:’ Constant Comment’” Hahaha! :)
overtherainbow almost 11 years ago
Crystal Shippe
overtherainbow almost 11 years ago
Crystal Gaye Zingh
JayBluE almost 11 years ago
Ha ha ha ha!!!!…
imbaldeagle almost 11 years ago
Since Crystal brings out the image of Elvira and the mystical “Crystal Metaphysical Properties and Crystal Healing Meanings”, it seems that her last name is most probably – Ball.
JayBluE almost 11 years ago
Wow… great wordplay!…
overtherainbow almost 11 years ago
But how about “Crystal I. Zingh”?
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Sweet!
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How about Crystal I. Zaytion?
overtherainbow almost 11 years ago
“I” standing for Imogene, probably.
MAC45 almost 11 years ago
My high school guidance counselor (Mr. T. BOYLAN) guided me to my greatest profession. Recently retired from MI6.
DevilDog2001 Premium Member over 5 years ago
Irony.
Rose686 11 months ago
Bernice, I recently did a major in Sociology and your major psychology as my minor.