Yep. Figured it would be portrayed as totally unexpected, uncharacteristic behavior from the perennially underachieving Luann. Apparently so above and beyond her normal behavior that her parents are joking that there must be something wrong with her. Meanwhile, she is one-upped by her alleged BFF again. Oh well.
Using 911 as the punchline on 9/11? I hope that was an innocent mistake on the Evans’ part. Because if that was intentional that’d be about as tasteful as the end of the movie “Remember Me.”
The house must have been very dusty for anyone to notice. I don’t think anyone ever has said that they have noticed when I dusted. People notice if there is a lot of dust, but they never notice when the dust is gone.
So FRANK knows Bernice and is not surprised and NANCY was? I have the feeling Nancy was playing the girls, feigning an assumption that Luann did that and not Bernice. It is Nancy who knows Bernice better of the two DeGroots parents and yet Frank was not surprised? Yep. Good acting, Nancy. Now, the 911? Nah. Luann got jealous and competed with Bernice for her mother’s attention. Maybe call an Advice Hotline?
Luann should drop out of school and join the Navy, then go back to college on the G.I. Bill. She needs to be whipped into shape and going into the service would do it.
except the difference here is , Bernice is doing it as a way of earning her keep and also out of kindness. Luann is doing it expecting something in return. Luann is still an immature selfish flake.
I suspect Greg Evans is still sore that his original plan to have Brad and Toni get married on an earlier anniversary of 9/11 caused such a kerfuffle that he had to back off. So today he references the date, without explicitly mentioning it.
All I can think of with Frank’s punchline is the new emergency phone number from “The IT Crowd,” but I think Greg would have some difficulty fitting all that in a small balloon…
Today I am going to watch old Turner Classic movies and turn off the 911 stuff. Yes – I’m patriotic and love America, but I just don’t want to see it anymore. I’ll bet others felt the same about Pearl Harbor in 1961.
First off, what is with it with the town of Pitts. Is There are only three places for jobs in the whole town, The Fuse ( since nearly all named people from LuAnns graduation class works there ), work at a university/community college or with the local fire department. And second, a 911 dad joke on 9-11 … its still too soon Frank.
the good thing (so far…. fingers crossed) is that Nancy is no longer dwelling on feeling old, turning 50 or thinking that she has to stop working at the Fuse because of the comments of teen and 20 somethings. Some of the best arcs have featured her at the Fuse.
This whole story arc about Luann and Bernice doing chores is stretching credibility. The parents are supposed to pin rose petals on these two grown women because they’ve helped a bit around the house? What are they, ten years old?
It’s too sad – This started with Luann making the suggestion to do stuff because she wanted to help Nancy, not to make money – just helping, then they made Bernice the hero, then it deteriorated into Luann trying to get money, and it finishes up with her dad making a snide comment about her. Nice.
She will once you drink the coffee, Frank. For all the disrespect she got from you two today, I have no doubt she used the toilet cleaner on those mugs!
lvlax over 3 years ago
Sorry, Brdshtt… You snooze, you lose. LOL
AnyFace over 3 years ago
Ouch. ✨
lvlax over 3 years ago
911… What is your emergency?
jr1234 over 3 years ago
Better if Luann would just clean and keep her room clean all the time.
Joe1962 over 3 years ago
Frank with the punchline of the week!!!!
beb01 over 3 years ago
Good ol’ Frank DeGroot… slams his daughter sight unseen.
luann1212 over 3 years ago
Managing to mention 9/11 in text, the punchline, on 9/11. Pretty adroit.
Joe1962 over 3 years ago
In Frank defense he is actually correct.
Crann Bethadh over 3 years ago
Yep. Figured it would be portrayed as totally unexpected, uncharacteristic behavior from the perennially underachieving Luann. Apparently so above and beyond her normal behavior that her parents are joking that there must be something wrong with her. Meanwhile, she is one-upped by her alleged BFF again. Oh well.
ronaldspence over 3 years ago
Weird they would make a 911 joke on 9/11…
Cheapskate0 over 3 years ago
Lamest 911 tribute ever.
oddhumor over 3 years ago
Using 911 as the punchline on 9/11? I hope that was an innocent mistake on the Evans’ part. Because if that was intentional that’d be about as tasteful as the end of the movie “Remember Me.”
Asharah over 3 years ago
Sarcasm like that is why more kids don’t voluntarily do chores
sallymargret over 3 years ago
Why can’t they simply appreciate what Luann has done instead of making wise cracks?
sallymargret over 3 years ago
I’d LOVE to see Frank scrub a toilet now and then.
Rhetorical_Question over 3 years ago
Luann has a very long history of avoiding house chores. Redemption is rarely seen. Luann is not hopeless, just blooming slowly.
Mordock999 Premium Member over 3 years ago
No “angry” Nancy.
Bernice and Luann both did good deeds.
Frank is pleased.
Nancy is pleased.
Luann doesn’t hate Bernice for “showing” her up.
And Frank is about to enjoy a cup of COFFEE.
A pretty good way to end an arc, don’t you think?
So, what’s next?
We find out who Tiff’s new roommate is?
Gunther meets Bets’ “weird” family to his everlasting regret?Brad and Toni get a split second alone before you-know-who shows up? :-)
Willow Mt Lyon over 3 years ago
The house must have been very dusty for anyone to notice. I don’t think anyone ever has said that they have noticed when I dusted. People notice if there is a lot of dust, but they never notice when the dust is gone.
capricorn9th over 3 years ago
So FRANK knows Bernice and is not surprised and NANCY was? I have the feeling Nancy was playing the girls, feigning an assumption that Luann did that and not Bernice. It is Nancy who knows Bernice better of the two DeGroots parents and yet Frank was not surprised? Yep. Good acting, Nancy. Now, the 911? Nah. Luann got jealous and competed with Bernice for her mother’s attention. Maybe call an Advice Hotline?
Aladar30 Premium Member over 3 years ago
They both are aware of Luann’s work and are happy with it. I adore this!
charlenelin1201 over 3 years ago
As a rule or etiquette, I think you should stay away from other people’s paperwork as a matter of privacy.
Johnnyrico over 3 years ago
Luann should drop out of school and join the Navy, then go back to college on the G.I. Bill. She needs to be whipped into shape and going into the service would do it.
STACEY MARSHALL Premium Member over 3 years ago
Luann has been replaced by an alien imposter!
Decepticomic over 3 years ago
Well, that killed some time. Next time: The Tournament Arc.
leighabc123 over 3 years ago
Luann must be lazy and havent cleaned anything in 30 Luann years!
Tyge over 3 years ago
Yea verily. Doth this portend a sea change in the DeGroot household?
PeterPirate over 3 years ago
Well, better to remember 9/11 in some fashion than not remember it at all.
E Pluribus Unum,
rklynch over 3 years ago
Haha. Frank.
Ellis97 over 3 years ago
You think Luann’s parents would be a least slightly grateful for her doing some work.
Caldonia over 3 years ago
Is Frank snarking that what Luann did was illegal, or that she needs to be committed? Wow, Frank, you’re hilarious.
illuminare over 3 years ago
except the difference here is , Bernice is doing it as a way of earning her keep and also out of kindness. Luann is doing it expecting something in return. Luann is still an immature selfish flake.
tcayer over 3 years ago
Like any man in the world would notice that the place had been dusted.
seismic-2 Premium Member over 3 years ago
I suspect Greg Evans is still sore that his original plan to have Brad and Toni get married on an earlier anniversary of 9/11 caused such a kerfuffle that he had to back off. So today he references the date, without explicitly mentioning it.
USlackr Premium Member over 3 years ago
Calling 911 might just get you Brad. how would that help?
Croooow! over 3 years ago
All I can think of with Frank’s punchline is the new emergency phone number from “The IT Crowd,” but I think Greg would have some difficulty fitting all that in a small balloon…
dv1093 over 3 years ago
Today I am going to watch old Turner Classic movies and turn off the 911 stuff. Yes – I’m patriotic and love America, but I just don’t want to see it anymore. I’ll bet others felt the same about Pearl Harbor in 1961.
DG over 3 years ago
First off, what is with it with the town of Pitts. Is There are only three places for jobs in the whole town, The Fuse ( since nearly all named people from LuAnns graduation class works there ), work at a university/community college or with the local fire department. And second, a 911 dad joke on 9-11 … its still too soon Frank.
Petemejia77 over 3 years ago
He’s calling the weed!
Terminal Frost Premium Member over 3 years ago
FIRST OFF, THANK YOU ALL who expressed a happy anniversary to me. Very kind indeed.*
Now to those who are upset about the so called 911 reference in today’s strip:
HOW about saving your self-righteous indignation for something that really matters. like being pissed off at the terrorists instead of Greg.
RSH over 3 years ago
the good thing (so far…. fingers crossed) is that Nancy is no longer dwelling on feeling old, turning 50 or thinking that she has to stop working at the Fuse because of the comments of teen and 20 somethings. Some of the best arcs have featured her at the Fuse.
Call me Ishmael over 3 years ago
Of course it’s coincidence. The strip is planned weeks in advance. If you want to get upset, Texas is a much more appropriate target.
jfikse Premium Member over 3 years ago
This whole story arc about Luann and Bernice doing chores is stretching credibility. The parents are supposed to pin rose petals on these two grown women because they’ve helped a bit around the house? What are they, ten years old?
mfought over 3 years ago
Jesus Christ,hope that didn’t offend any Christians,actually I don’t care let’s see how could i offend muslims oh wait there all crazy can’t do that
Sisyphos over 3 years ago
I understand what you are saying, Frank. I, too, find it hard to take in that Luann did some work!
comic reader 22 over 3 years ago
It’s too sad – This started with Luann making the suggestion to do stuff because she wanted to help Nancy, not to make money – just helping, then they made Bernice the hero, then it deteriorated into Luann trying to get money, and it finishes up with her dad making a snide comment about her. Nice.
Airman over 3 years ago
Speaking of terrorists, coming Sunday: the Devil’s own worst nightmare.
Tyge over 3 years ago
Dear GnK. Why don’t y’all have Frank & Nancy have a serious conversation about what’s happening with your two resident BFFs???
CoreyTaylor1 over 3 years ago
She will once you drink the coffee, Frank. For all the disrespect she got from you two today, I have no doubt she used the toilet cleaner on those mugs!
198.23.5.11 over 3 years ago
And Frank packs a suitcase,convinced he’s in the wrong house.
David Huie Green LoveJoyAndPeace over 3 years ago
“Is she sick??”
Ceeg22 Premium Member over 3 years ago
I understand not giving her any sort of special reward for doing some work around the house, but mocking her is counter productive