Luann by Greg Evans and Karen Evans for April 30, 2021

good call, Gunther: just leave the girls’ argument when they’re trying to help you

The chair is listening!

Bernice is right-on this time. However Gunther has left the building.

Tomorrow, Bets returns seeking Gun to announce her unending love. Whereas the three girls will have a gab fest through Saturday about inane love remedies.

Reading today’s Luann Again she had more on the ball back then.

When I say Luann is sure acting stupid people tell me to STFU and GTFO. When other people observe that Luann is acting like an idiot people go, Yup, yup yup! Makes me fell like Bernice, a prophet hated in their own land.

Gunther has to be feeling pretty awful to skip out on Luann and Bernice. Just think, Gunther used to worship the ground Luann walked on back in the day….and and now he splits while she and Bernice are (in their own clueless way) trying to help him. Things sure have changed!

I’m glad Gunther decided to leave. Now I hope Luann leaves, and Bernice can proclaim her wisdom to the counter staff at Wienie World…

Time to call Uber.

¿Es decir que Bernice aún no está lista para aceptar que está enamorada de Jack, ni mucho menos para decírselo, y que va a temporizar el momento exacto que que ambas cosas ocurran?

Being that she’s a wannabe therapist, Bernice didn’t seem too concerned with how or what Gunther was feeling.

So does anyone think Bets will abruptly return to Wienie World and apologize to Gunther in the Saturday Strip?

Gunther did the right thing.

Bernice is right about the timing thing. Luann you are clueless or just plain stupid.

Gunther. SIT and listen. You could pick up a lot tips and learn. The girls are arguing, true, but they are hashing it out, making points across. It is true. Is there a right time to say the L word? How do you know it’s the right time? Might help Gunther how little he actually knows Bets. Might help him realize he said it just to distract her from the Tiff rant which might explain why he blurted it out. Personally, I don’t think it is love. Gunther is just frustrated Bets was not present with him – she was elsewhere else with Tiff at McMansion. He blurted the L word to get her attention and bring her to the present. It backfired on him – she asked for space and left. If you stay and listen, the girls might bring you home to that point. Ignore the yelling and listen to the words.

Bernice, the time was right for Gunther to say it. Whether it was time for Bets to hear it doesn’t really matter. If the feeling wasn’t mutual, Bets could have politely said, “Thank you.” However, it caught her off guard. She was wrong to leave Gunther stranded, but it is okay to give herself time to think about it. She can choose to end the relationship or to stay and let the relationship grow. Luann, that is a silly question to ask of Gunther and a bit nosy, too. I agree with Luann in her continued conversation with Bernice.

I’m glad Gunther left. Smart move on his part.

And Bernice is wrong again, as usual. It isn’t just about the timing although that is a factor, but the important question is: Does Gunther really love Bets? Or, as someone suggested the other day, is it just infatuation?

@linus82 Is Bernice making an argument relating to Gun and Bets? OR! To her and Jack!

Have either experienced love?

I think Gunther is observing something and I think I know what it might be. Wait and see.

Bernice has no real experience with love to be giving advice

Our heroines, ladies and gentlemen.

Right now, Gunther probably really really really hates girls.

Not helping, girls.

When it comes to these two, it appears Gunther’s exodus timing was just right.

Gunther, don’t listen to Tweedledum’s lack of experience.

Now look what you two have done. I hope Gunth doesn’t Simp and run after Bets.

I hope Bern writes a book someday so I can not read it.

The girls probably do want to help but when Bern talks about timing, now is not the time for Gunther to deal with Luann and Bernice. Smart move to take off Gunnie! The truth is that Bernice has little to know actual experience dealing with the issue at hand besides a bunch of academic knowledge that she got from sophomore level psychology texts. Luann also has little experience about how to deal with the situation at hand besides the fact that she realized that Quill and her were not destined to be a couple as he had much different and broader aspirations. In retrospect it is too bad Gunther did not stay over at Tiff’s place and had dinner over there. After the delicious meal maybe the guys could have arranged to knock back a few shots of one of Casa Tiff’s top shelf selections and reflected upon the day that was. The day definitely went south for our man Gunther, have to feel for him but again I am glad that he bolted on ladies as they argue and discount Gunther as they try to “one up” one another. Now its an Uber or a walk to the gulag where he can have a chat with Les and Punk….. I guess the only way things can get worse for Gunther is if it starts to rain cats and dogs. BTW, really petty and below average move by Bets, she should have at least dropped him off at the gulag and then told him she needed some “space” which is not a walk in closet Luann!

Hope Gun isn’t running off to find Bets

I wouldn’t be surprised if Bets returns, tears streaming down her face, and apologizes to Gunther. All while Luann and Bernice are still squabbling between themselves, LOL.

Good for him.

Eye contact, pupil dilation, intimate proximity, playful touching gestures, enthusiastically laughing at one’s jokes even when they’re dumb…

Yep, somebody called it yesterday. Gunther said “Bump this”, and he split.

And………………..Gunther’s outta there. But………….where will he go? Maybe to see Les. Probably get better advice from him, lol

Right now, Gunther absolutely doesn’t need to be involved in the philosophical debate of Bernice and Luann. I’m sorry for him. Maybe outside he will meet Bets who is waiting for him to apologize and talk♡. Maybe he will walk away, alone. But the questions are true and will haunt him. Do he love Bets? Do she love him? Is it his fault because he said it at the wrong time? What will he do?

The real deal is that both L and B and too busy giving advice and not listening. Unsolicited advice is … well… unsolicited.

Luann is the LAST person who should be giving out romantic advice.

Gunther made the right move, except now he’s going to go home to Les, who’s just going to say “I told you so!”

Ah, Bernice expects men to be mindreaders.

OK, Bernice…let’s go with that for a sec. So what’s he supposed to do, “Hey Bets, are you ready for me to say I love you? Mind you, I’m not saying it per se, just checking if your sensitivities are ready for the utterance.” Good lawd is she gonna be a fun one to be around. Read a couple Psych books, having NEVER been in a relationship, and suddenly she’s an expert.

Gunther just made the best move. Leave. Bets at least owes him an explanation. Which she may or may never give. Predicting a weak phone call stating we’re done, a soft rejection for Gunther’s sake. Or some other reason why she left…maybe that triggered a fear that she had due to all the bad guys she been with in the past? Question is where will he go now? What will he do next?

Gunther may have made a mistake, but at least he realized it quickly and mitigated the annoyance by getting out of Dodge. Gunther may be a nerd, but he’s not a nincompoop!

Angry shrew Bernice who has never been in love or even had a boyfriend is infuriated that people question her authority on this subject. After all she did read a paragraph about it in a psych book.

Gunther probably feels like jumping off a bridge right about now…

So much could have been done this week as far as progressing this arc and instead we got these 2 yahoos bickering.

A great comedy skit the last two days.

Luann, OBSERVE Gunther’s TIMING for leaving means that he would LOVE a little peace and quiet. Between Bets, Luann, and Bernice, maybe Gunther will go on a sabbatical on dating for a while.

Good call Gunth. Now open your Uber app, go home, and hit the books.

I don’t go back , I say what i think or feel and move on . For the the most part anyway .

Ladies, ladies, please. You’re both pretty.

Buh Byeee!

Gunther really doesn’t care about your personal issues.

I love the way Bernice is telling Luann that a person knows when the right time to talk about love is by being observant, and Luann answers ‘observant of what?’ and meanwhile NEITHER of them have noticed the empty chair where Gunther was sitting…

Hopefully, Gunther will be able to get some counseling….from somebody else…

A lot of comments mention “Uber”. Here in Ottawa, they just moved in, ignored all of the licensing and regulations that taxis have to follow, and called themselves a “technology company”. The result was the decimation of real taxis and the safety they provide. I understand why people use Uber, but I feel sorry for taxi drivers whose licenses were devalued, and whose jobs disappeared. I’m also disappointed that our city did not choose to enforce their own rules, or at least compensate the valid taxi drivers and their industry.

Gunther left them to their argument. By the time they realized he was gone, one of the cashiers came over to tell them they were closing and had to leave.

Luann is not wrong here….

I don’t understand why GnK brought Luann and Bernice in from stage right. It seems like these last three strips have simply been fillers to stretch the arc out.

Ever notice how Berns facial expression when someone disagrees with her? Two words for Luann put Bern on the defensive and opened up the anger… It’s difficult to have a conversation with someone like that.

Seems to me, many folks have lost the meaning of what it is to “follow” a comic strip! You read the thing, for enjoyment, for the humor, the pleasure of looking into a fictional world, where it’s obvious that the players are are just inked creations after all. It’s part of the story line, the plot arc of the comic strips “universe” for a character to psychoanalyse the other, but why do folks have the need to play psychologist with an obviously fictional character???? Makes one wonder what does or doesn’t go on in some of the lives of the fans.

Bernice, reel it in. No need for such an ugly temperament. This trait is so immature. Does SHE need counseling?

Exit … stage right!

I feel bad for Gunther. he REALLY needs to find new friends.

Neither of these two are helping. Time for Gunther to hit the road. Maybe talk to Les?

Y’know, Luann and Bernice reminds me of my own parents. I ask a SIMPLE question or make a SIMPLE observation, and they were at each other’s throats! Sure am glad I moved out when I did.

…of the fact that Gunther has left!

Does anybody in this comment section remember Bets being told by Gunther of being in love with her? The Saturday strip had Bets eating all the French fries and Gunther storming off to get more? Whiskey Tango Foxtrot.

Wow – being around Bernice would be like walking on eggshells 24/7. The least little thing and she rips into someone like a maniac. Always so self righteous and judgmental. Instead of helping Gunther this turned into a therapy session for Luann. Only problem is the therapist is aggressive and hostile.

Gunther just wants to be with anybody. The first girl that shows him any attention he’ll be out buying an engagement ring. Heck, he followed Rosa all the way to Peru just to be dumped by her. I think Gunther’s best bet is to go to Mrs. Horner and ask her for some hook ups with her friend’s granddaughters.

Dude, today’s strip got totally ratioed…

So, as usual, we just leave the problem and Gunther hanging.

Gunther I think is catching a bus or calling Les for a ride. Not a good day for him.

lame

So who will Gunther go to for advice? Les? Nancy? Ox??

That Gunth is now seeking his space.

Smart move, Gunther!

Seriously neither are qualified to give relationship advice. Hahaha!

Gunther only has two true loves:Rosa or TiffanyEverybody else is a non-starter

Poor Gunther.

Borenice has a LOT to learn about her choice of major.

It hit me last night that Gunnar is picking women just like his dear old mom— controlling to the point of abuse. That child needs therapy, STAT!

Tomorrow will be the Saturday strip. I’m still wondering whether the conclusion for this week at least will be for Gunther to walk into the parking lot and find Bets in her car waiting for him. Either some sort of resolution would then happen or hints of one to come in the following week.

It is a bad idea to say I Love You the first time when the person is very angry. Other than that, I wouldn’t want to “time” when to say that to someone I’d been dating a while. Usually you say those words when you have that feeling towards them. I don’t see how Gunther could feel any “love” towards Bets after she ranted for a long time.

Luann and Bernice do not realize that Gunther is stranded and needs a ride home. He said that Bets left but they haven’t figured out that she was his ride. They probably think Gunther has his car in the parking lot. They will be surprised to see him walking tomorrow.

Bernice sure likes pushing her luck considering her current living situation kinda depends on staying friends with Luanne. She’s been a pretty lousy friend to her the entire time they’ve been living together so far

This may end with the “timing issue”. Based on Bet’s obsession with social media, she probably wants the first “I love you” to somehow look spontaneous for her TikTok feed and Gunther ruined it with his timing.

Lu, you don’t time love, but you gotta love time. Whatever that means.

Saturday’s arc stretching curve ball:

From the parking lot.

Panel 1: Tiffany is there and offers a ride.

Panel 2: Gunther is getting into Tiffany’s car.

Panel 3: The exact same moment seen from the perspective of inside Bets’s car. We see the back of Bets’s head, and her eyes in the rearview mirror.

(1) Luann is correct you don’t time love.(2) Bernice is wrong Bing observant. (3) Luann is correct Of What.

Yikes…I’d have left the table, too.

Agree with Bernice timing is important.

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Interesting interplay today….. some opinions:

1. It is interesting that IMO both Bernice and Luann are correct… but neither is able to see the aspect in which they are correct with each other.

2. In my opinion, Bernice is spot on in that the “timing” of the proclaiming of love for another person is important. It may not have been the best time for Gunther to proclaim his love for Bets when they were in Weenie World with Bets feeling very emotionally angry.

3. However, also in my opinion, Luann is also spot on that you “do not time love”. The love Gunther feels (felt, but hopefully still feels) for Bets had to have occurred at some point PRIOR to buying a second order of fries at Weenie World. His love for Bets arose in him at some earlier point.

4. So, while the “information” from both Bernice and Luann is accurate…. THEIR OWN timing and delivery of this information is not particularly helpful for Gunther. His focus is elsewhere. Gunther was probably wise to disengage from the conversation.

The humor today of both Bernice and Luann…. where neither of them displays the gift of OBSERVANCE of whom they are interacting with…. is rather philosophically profound. From their own words…. Bernice KNOWS being observant of others emotions and actions is important, but she does not do it here…. and Luann ASKS what to be observant about… while both Luann and Bernice are missing the opportunity to be emotionally observant today.

I think this was a wonderfully creative interplay that Greg produced today!

But… big question…. did Gunther a) simply leave to go walk home or call an Uber, b) did he perhaps see that Bets had returned to the parking lot and went to talk with her, or c) something else?

Interesting. Bernice is going with IF he should have told her. It is too late for IF. Bern if you wanted to help, don’t focus on the past for this, focus on the now. Now that you told her, what do you do. He doesn’t need armchair quarterbacking right now, he needs to focus on his and Bets relationship. And Bern, how do you know about love. You couldn’t even talk to Jack. Given the two, LuAnn might actually be helpful. Do you love Bets. How do you feel. Bern is trying to be logical, Luann is trying to be emotional.

“…of when people cut and run.”

I have no idea what they’re saying, but i had a good laugh, and that my friends, is all I need.

Sick of that phony harpy. Bring back Rosa!!!!

Need to make a correction on my observation. I have a conclusion I have been hinting at responding to, or coming right out and saying but sharp eyed commentators would have a valid correction to make. Gunther appeared to be looking toward something in Panel three of yesterday’s panels in Panel 3 specifically, but in the chair he was gone in panel 3 and the panels were all Bern and Lu arguing, as only they do, while in Panel 3 the chair was empty. Leaving the basis that he saw Bets, and that he never heard the argument in today’s comic. We should find out tonight.

Excuse me, bartender. My doctor says I must drink at least six of these each hour!

Years ago, the Car Guys – Click and Clack, the Tappet Brothers – pondered the question: do two people who don’t know what they’re talking about, know more or less than one person who doesn’t know what they’re talking about?

I’d say that these two are an argument for the latter.

Yup, Gunther got fed up and called a Uber. Good move.

I’m just going to ignore the comments and enjoy these strips because they’re FUNNY!

Wish Bernice would change her major

Good choice, Gunther. Leave these two to bicker while you’re in misery. Go home. Talk to your mom.

I never thought I’d say this but Luanne ( the girl, not the strip) is really becoming annoying. I think maybe having Bernice living with her has put them too close for comfort. I know I have some friends that the bit of distance between us has kept the friendship healthy.

Comment count will be lower today.

Like the sea retreating from the shore before the tsunami hits.

Everyone is waiting for tomorrow.

My oh my. Those two will argue about anything, wouldn’t they? They’re more like an old married couple arguing about how blue the sky is than two besties…

Worse outcome of the night: tomorrow’s comic features Guth waking up next to Les, both with big smiles on their faces, and they go off to live happy lives as Punk’s new mommy and daddy. Or maybe that would be a good thing for both of them?

Bernice’s question is for Bets, I think. I’m with Luann this time as far as timing. However, neither is observant enough to see Gunther leave!

Gunther took Bill Anderson’s advice and decided to Get While The Gettin’s Good. Smart move.

And … Gunther is Out of there.

—In Praise (?) of the Unobservant. It’s a klnd of obvious thing, except to Luann, who has eyes but does not see…. .

Gunther only mentioned that he loved Bets to try to explain to her why he would never take sides against her. Timing had nothing to do with it.

Bernice trying to be a psychoanalyst when she’s still in training is as stupid as it would have been if I had tried to translate German and Russian books in my first couple of years at college.

Luann is overreacting to Bernice’s “know-it-all” attitude, but is not helping the situation at all.

As several have already said, Gunther needs peace and quiet. Even if he has to be alone to get them. I don’t know that he needs to talk to anybody at all right now.

If Bets shows up acting contrite for her behavior, or for ditching him, I will fall out of my chair in a dead faint. (But it’s okay…I have a rug underneath the desk and chair.)

Just waiting to see what tomorrow brings!

It’s a danged shame that Gunthie is missing all of this fine womansplaining. Maybe it’ll still be in progress when he shows up again.

Irony so thick you need a pirate sword to cut it…