I think Vale is done, and gone for good as he should be. He was an oafish, unappealing guest in Luann’s recurring tutoring gig, like a rest stop along a freeway. Not recyclable, one time use, do not litter, toss him in the basket and move on.
After imagining Van Gogh’s diary, Luann wants to remember her own diary. I was writing a diary, rereading it is one of the most boring/sad things for me. But maybe it will be different for Luann. Maybe this will push her to change her life, to start writing a novel, to have a dream to fulfill♡!
This looks to be a classic strip from the old days. BFFs Luann and Bernice together in the DeGroot household. Bernice initiating a conversation and Bernice making a wisecrack.
Given the content of the tape recorder this might wind up being an interesting sequence. In the dim past Luann recorded some of her secret desires and concerns on that tape recorder. Especially about Aaron Hill, Gunther Burger and Tiffany Farrell.
Uh-oh. I’m worried this could be the end of the comic strip – she may go into a flashback loop starting from the beginning and then it will be reruns for eternity.
Cassette tapes held 60/90 minutes-30/45 minutes on each side so if she did not record over older tapes and used the recorder for “years” she should also have a box of 50+ tapes. Also to be of any use she would have had to record the date of the entry and the tape counter number to be able to listen to that date’s entry. Antique?? If she is still 20 she likely was using it only a few years ago.
That Leann was actually cleaning her room is the biggest shock. Wonder how many years that cassette player was missing. If more than a year, I would say that it is likely that the batteries leaked, making it unusable
Looks like the veil closed on Vale. If Vale was recording on a tape recorder rather than his phone, I could see the connection with this, but not. I really hoped there was a point to that arc. :-/
Oh look at that: surprising absolutely nobody (nobody with any knowledge of how the character and strip operate, that is), Bernice abandoned her muse makeover and has reset to factory settings once again, having experienced no lasting growth or change.
At this point it is her word against his. He can always say she gave him the answers freely. She can argue the point but she risks getting in trouble herself. If she does eventually catch on to what he did perhaps she can shame him into coming clean about the assignment. But I doubt it! Vale is pretty sneaky.
I remember a few strips of Luann recording her diary that way. Don’t think they used that plot device in decades her. Also, I remember tape recorders like that. Will it even work?
I see Bern’s already back to dressing like normal. Did Nil confront her about it behind the scenes while we were treated to a week of Luann’s tutoring sesh?
I’m wondering if the combination of thinking about a diary and having a recorder will “click” in Luann’s mind. I won’t even try to predict yea or nay. As far as Bernice and Nil, I’m under the impression that they are no longer a couple? They were breaking up when Nil mentioned the Muse and Bernice went wacko. Perhaps I’m wrong…I guess time (or people with better mories) will tell!
AnyFace over 2 years ago
Flashback Time? ✨
Templo S.U.D. over 2 years ago
Indeed, Bernice. Luann cleaning her room which she never does?
C over 2 years ago
She knows how to clean?
lvlax over 2 years ago
I think I was right! =)
Looks like it’s a 2 week arc..
I hope Vale will get his comeuppance !beb01 over 2 years ago
Luann and Tiffany must ahop at the same store since both have been wearing the same button style of dress and blouse.
Scarlet Shimmer over 2 years ago
Ooo, a trip thru the archives. This might be fun.
rwebs over 2 years ago
A nice segue that gets us away from the Vale arc and into a more interesting view into Luann and her past diary postings.
luann1212 over 2 years ago
The diary ought to lead to something new, although we used to see her recording her diary in that self-same recorder.
Mordock999 Premium Member over 2 years ago
I hope Luann took the batteries out of that tape recorder, as probably hasn’t been used in years.
So.
Who will Luann reminisce about?
Aaron Hill?
Miguel?
Stuart the Lifeguard?
Elwood Druitt?
Bern’s brother Ben York back in the day?
Rhetorical_Question over 2 years ago
Wow!
linus82 over 2 years ago
Did Luann spend so much time without cleaning? I hope the cassette tape where she recorded her diary is not dirty.
Joe1962 over 2 years ago
If Luann is cleaning her room she must have a special guy coming.
capricorn9th over 2 years ago
Our Luann is growing up! She’s cleaning without being asked!
Wilde Bill over 2 years ago
“Yeah, I’m as shocked as you are.”
Kymberleigh over 2 years ago
I was surprised too, Bernice.
Airman over 2 years ago
I think Vale is done, and gone for good as he should be. He was an oafish, unappealing guest in Luann’s recurring tutoring gig, like a rest stop along a freeway. Not recyclable, one time use, do not litter, toss him in the basket and move on.
Bedrock over 2 years ago
Bern can write upside down rather well.
ronaldspence over 2 years ago
i was hoping the topic would shift but to no a-Vale!
Susan00100 over 2 years ago
Betcha Frank and Nancy made her clean her room on threat of eviction.
But now, we get to learn her innermost secrets (heh, heh, heh)!!
Brdshtt Premium Member over 2 years ago
Now, Luann has found her cassette recorder so she can record her tutoring sessions. That way, she can listen to them and possibly do better than Vale.
“I can plagiarize my own stuff!”
Aladar30 Premium Member over 2 years ago
After imagining Van Gogh’s diary, Luann wants to remember her own diary. I was writing a diary, rereading it is one of the most boring/sad things for me. But maybe it will be different for Luann. Maybe this will push her to change her life, to start writing a novel, to have a dream to fulfill♡!
GirlGeek Premium Member over 2 years ago
Wow she was cleaning her room
Tyge over 2 years ago
This looks to be a classic strip from the old days. BFFs Luann and Bernice together in the DeGroot household. Bernice initiating a conversation and Bernice making a wisecrack.
Given the content of the tape recorder this might wind up being an interesting sequence. In the dim past Luann recorded some of her secret desires and concerns on that tape recorder. Especially about Aaron Hill, Gunther Burger and Tiffany Farrell.
comic reader 22 over 2 years ago
Now THAT’S funny!!
Johnnyrico over 2 years ago
“Cleaning my room”….. I think I’m going to have a heart attack…
Amina Rush over 2 years ago
Uh-oh. I’m worried this could be the end of the comic strip – she may go into a flashback loop starting from the beginning and then it will be reruns for eternity.
ctolson over 2 years ago
I’m as shocked as Bernice!
OneTime59 over 2 years ago
Bernice’s Muse phase seems to have dissipated rather quickly.
kingbrlee Premium Member over 2 years ago
I’ll bet Luann will get in trouble for giving Vale too much help in writing his diary.
Chris over 2 years ago
even I’m surprised, write this day down. :D
Ellis97 over 2 years ago
I’ve always wanted a tape recorder.
scottartist creator over 2 years ago
For how many decades was Luann actually supposed to have been teen?
And why does a cassette deck look as flat as a tablet?
Shield Maiden over 2 years ago
D’oh! I didn’t make the connection until now between Luann’s old-style recorder and last week’s cheating student’s cell.
WilliamVollmer over 2 years ago
It does happen OCCASIONALLY Bernice.
MuddyUSA Premium Member over 2 years ago
A sharp turn to…………….???
Gen.Flashman over 2 years ago
Cassette tapes held 60/90 minutes-30/45 minutes on each side so if she did not record over older tapes and used the recorder for “years” she should also have a box of 50+ tapes. Also to be of any use she would have had to record the date of the entry and the tape counter number to be able to listen to that date’s entry. Antique?? If she is still 20 she likely was using it only a few years ago.
Wubbie over 2 years ago
I fear a “retro” story line coming on.
jimboklein over 2 years ago
I still have a cassette recorder that looks just like that. Haven’t used it in decades.
timbob2313 Premium Member over 2 years ago
That Leann was actually cleaning her room is the biggest shock. Wonder how many years that cassette player was missing. If more than a year, I would say that it is likely that the batteries leaked, making it unusable
hoffquotes2 over 2 years ago
Looks like we’ll be getting retro strips for a while as memories
The Quiet One over 2 years ago
Your room must have been very messy.
YorkGirl Premium Member over 2 years ago
Looks like the veil closed on Vale. If Vale was recording on a tape recorder rather than his phone, I could see the connection with this, but not. I really hoped there was a point to that arc. :-/
locake over 2 years ago
I actually laughed at today’s strip. Bernice is not being snarky. She really is surprised that Luann cleaned her room.
mindjob over 2 years ago
Had one for 30 years. Tried to use it recently, but the belts had corroded and it was useless.
Realimaginary1 Premium Member over 2 years ago
I remember the Reel-to-Reel tape deck. If Luann had that, it would be an antique, a nice one for that matter!
BJShipley1 over 2 years ago
Oh look at that: surprising absolutely nobody (nobody with any knowledge of how the character and strip operate, that is), Bernice abandoned her muse makeover and has reset to factory settings once again, having experienced no lasting growth or change.
SUDCC-IV-CS over 2 years ago
I am surprised that “Luann” is starring again in the comic-strip named after her, for a 2nd consecutive week!
eladee AKA Wally over 2 years ago
At this point it is her word against his. He can always say she gave him the answers freely. She can argue the point but she risks getting in trouble herself. If she does eventually catch on to what he did perhaps she can shame him into coming clean about the assignment. But I doubt it! Vale is pretty sneaky.
Frank Farkel over 2 years ago
So, play the tape. Luann probably says something in her diary that irritates Bern so much the friendship ends. Momentarily.
198.23.5.11 over 2 years ago
Old tapes will contain embarrassing old mush;and Don Rickles insults about Tiffany
BluNova over 2 years ago
Typical Bernice.
Otis Rufus Driftwood over 2 years ago
I remember a few strips of Luann recording her diary that way. Don’t think they used that plot device in decades her. Also, I remember tape recorders like that. Will it even work?
MT Wallet over 2 years ago
I have one of those. Several, in fact. The one from radio Shack which looked nice broke. The others from KMart still worked last time I checked.
catmother1964 over 2 years ago
Maybe she will record herself as a Tutor and discover what is going on.
ElyseLaura over 2 years ago
I see Bern’s already back to dressing like normal. Did Nil confront her about it behind the scenes while we were treated to a week of Luann’s tutoring sesh?
Sisyphos over 2 years ago
Bernie’s reaction may have been slow in coming, but (panel 2) it is the appropriate reaction!
eced52 over 2 years ago
Keep up Bernice, keep up
finnygirl Premium Member over 2 years ago
I’m wondering if the combination of thinking about a diary and having a recorder will “click” in Luann’s mind. I won’t even try to predict yea or nay. As far as Bernice and Nil, I’m under the impression that they are no longer a couple? They were breaking up when Nil mentioned the Muse and Bernice went wacko. Perhaps I’m wrong…I guess time (or people with better mories) will tell!
David Huie Green LoveJoyAndPeace over 2 years ago
“Won’t wonders never cease!”
Flotboat over 2 years ago
My favorite comic after Pickles. Long time since Luann had a boyfriend, maybe TJ?