Not unusual for strong-willed kids to challenge adult authority when it interferes with something the child wants. I agree that Luann is using brilliant child psychology dealing with this very normal kind of behavior from a child who can be bratty at times. That is a good foundation for Shannon’s future personality development. See I didn’t use foible for those persnickety types. (lol)
Shannon’s approach was wrong in the first frame though she is “attempting to learn the rules”. The second frame is Luann explaining to Shannon in her terms. The third, well… a little show off of adult privilege?
Shannon’s height appears diminished for the purpose of today’s cartoon. She appears only 3 feet tall – or not much more than half Luann’s height. A 6-7 year old should be closer to 4 feet.
Today’s strip is odd. Luann has never treated Shannon like this and Shannon has always loved spending time with Luann. I wonder if Greg actually wrote today’s comic. The drawing seems a little different too.
This reminds me of “Provocative Therapy”, the controversial technique developed by the late Frank Farrelly. Some people are naturals at this, and Luann is one of them.
too much psycho-babble people! Remember how we keep saying that the Sunday strips are unconnected to the dailies? Well, same goes here for Shannon’s behavior; it has no connection with anything going on other than setting up today’s Sunday laugh.
Templo S.U.D. over 5 years ago
a cat/kitten fight over cookies and maturity
Cheapskate0 over 5 years ago
And people think Shannon is the brat?
DaJellyBelly over 5 years ago
The old saying is: “Many a truth is said in jest.” And today’s strip has a lot of truth about some people’s natures!
Dreamdeer over 5 years ago
Well, that settles the question of whether or not Shannon gets whatever she demands. Obviously not.
Darsan54 Premium Member over 5 years ago
Hey, works for me.
Chrisdiaz801 over 5 years ago
You’re just taller, Luann.
jagedlo over 5 years ago
Some might beg to differ, Luann!
Brdshtt Premium Member over 5 years ago
Brad would give her a cookie.
Joe1962 over 5 years ago
Shannon has Luann on the ropes.
David Huie Green LoveJoyAndPeace over 5 years ago
“I hate you, Mr. Green.”
“No, you don’t. You love me. Everybody loves me. You’re just ashamed to admit it, but that’s okay, I love you too.”
Years later they told my beloved, “I love Mr. Green. Everybody loved Mr. Green and he loved us.”
(Brainwashing works. Oh, by the way, I love all of you. (Don’t stop when you’re on a roll.))
howtheduck over 5 years ago
Watch out Luann! Shannon bites!
PoodleGroomer over 5 years ago
Adults buy and own the cookies. Buy and own the cookies and become the adult.
sallymargaret over 5 years ago
Luann is mirroring Shannon’s behavior to her. Sheer genius. Luann is gifted in this regard.
Aladar30 Premium Member over 5 years ago
I totally agree with Luann. Especially about eating the cookie to make Shannon understand who is the boss
gnmnrbl over 5 years ago
I’m shocked this sunday comic didn’t end with “i know you are but what am i…i know you are but what am i..” hahaha
luann1212 over 5 years ago
Not unusual for strong-willed kids to challenge adult authority when it interferes with something the child wants. I agree that Luann is using brilliant child psychology dealing with this very normal kind of behavior from a child who can be bratty at times. That is a good foundation for Shannon’s future personality development. See I didn’t use foible for those persnickety types. (lol)
Tyge over 5 years ago
Just a little tête-à-tête. :o)
JudyHendrickson over 5 years ago
really!!! some teenagers are the worst brats!!
Thorby over 5 years ago
Shannon could ALWAYS be told " If you feel that way, we’ll call your dad. Try that on him."
Fiammata over 5 years ago
Nope.
Mordock999 Premium Member over 5 years ago
Oh LEAVE Luann ALONE, People!
Her House, Her Cookies: Her Rules! And it’s high time SOMEBODY, introduced this kid to “rules.”
At least Luann didn’t use the “Because I’m BIGGER than You!” Defense…….., :)
maxiesmom2 Premium Member over 5 years ago
For all the Shannon haters out there, this one’s for you.
mjb515 over 5 years ago
Time spent, Shannon.
Airman over 5 years ago
I agree. “Phhpt.”
mountainclimber over 5 years ago
Childhood obesity is burgeoning.
PCSirius96 over 5 years ago
Indifference is worse than hate. At least Luann cares. :)
Margo Premium Member over 5 years ago
If Shannon had said, “ May I please have a cookie”, she probably would have gotten one, instead of what she did say.
Pohka over 5 years ago
Shannon’s approach was wrong in the first frame though she is “attempting to learn the rules”. The second frame is Luann explaining to Shannon in her terms. The third, well… a little show off of adult privilege?
WaywardWind over 5 years ago
I like Shannon the way Mr. Wilson like Dennis.
jackianne1020 over 5 years ago
Now I want a cookie.
STACEY MARSHALL Premium Member over 5 years ago
Seven gazillion bizillion gumtigillion pentillion centillion google-plex infinity-cubed etc.
Pointspread over 5 years ago
At least someone will call a brat a brat.
cyndefrizzell over 5 years ago
I think she is
royhoward over 5 years ago
no more Shannon
kenhense over 5 years ago
Shannon’s height appears diminished for the purpose of today’s cartoon. She appears only 3 feet tall – or not much more than half Luann’s height. A 6-7 year old should be closer to 4 feet.
locake over 5 years ago
Today’s strip is odd. Luann has never treated Shannon like this and Shannon has always loved spending time with Luann. I wonder if Greg actually wrote today’s comic. The drawing seems a little different too.
kenhense over 5 years ago
Speaking of adult behavior – go in and clean up the mess you brought in from camping, Ms DeGroot.
Eric S over 5 years ago
and she has a stupid haircut too!
Willow Mt Lyon over 5 years ago
You’re being mean, Luann!
David Rickard Premium Member over 5 years ago
What makes an adult ? Opinions vary; it’s either the years or the mileage.
kenhense over 5 years ago
Still wondering if Luann gets paid for watching Shannon. Maybe sometimes yes and sometimes just for being part of the family.
sallymargaret over 5 years ago
This reminds me of “Provocative Therapy”, the controversial technique developed by the late Frank Farrelly. Some people are naturals at this, and Luann is one of them.
majobis. over 5 years ago
I want to see if Jack and Luann develop more. Maybe its smooching time for Jack and Luann
chris_weaver over 5 years ago
Oh, yeah, well I’m rubber and you’re glue!
Schrodinger's Dog over 5 years ago
too much psycho-babble people! Remember how we keep saying that the Sunday strips are unconnected to the dailies? Well, same goes here for Shannon’s behavior; it has no connection with anything going on other than setting up today’s Sunday laugh.
rrsltx over 5 years ago
Um, so much for an adult setting an example. Lulu has a long way to go towards adulthood and maturity.
Sisyphos over 5 years ago
And the judges’ decision… rum-a-tum-tum DA Dum!
Luann wins! By the narrowest of margins, less than half a point!
(Luann isn’t behaving all that admirably, but basically I am happy to see it getting stuck to Shannon.)
Airman over 5 years ago
Say goodnight, Shannon.
31768 over 5 years ago
A “gumptigilion” I like that.
Nick Danger over 5 years ago
It’s not about “who is the adult” it’s about who owns the cookies (although, that is really Luann’s parents, so…)
Code the Enforcer over 5 years ago
As Toddler-Type-Titans Lock Horns!! :)
rgcviper over 1 year ago
A gumptillion, huh? By chance, any relation to Forrest?