Where was he living that he couldn’t find room to set up his recording equipment (a booth being optional. And why does it sound like TJ will be evicted to make room from the original Jonah and Shannon?
Toni wants a little one around. But she hasn’t encountered the 0-to-2-years-old part of the kid-raising game. Not as much fun but lots of work and little sleep.
I’m guessing that dad and daughter will return ere long from couch surfing at Rudy’s to drop daughter off at Brad & Toni’s again but WITH a new puppy in tow! (Ya heard it here first!)
While Jonah doesn’t appear deliberately disingenuous, his fully-packed vehicle does indicate planning that he never even hinted at to his helpful sister and her husband who have provided stable home care for his daughter. One might infer that he is avoiding an overdue discussion about responsible childrearing and schooling for Shannon. He is close to being reported to Child Protective Services for lack of responsible parental planning. If followed accurately, this would not really be an entertaining story arc.
Couch surfing means they are homeless and relying on friends. Just how soon does he need this room for work?If he made good money, then he should be able to rent an adequate home pronto.
I’m beginning to wonder if we are in the middle of a major reconstruction of “Luann.” This current story line seems to be going on forever, and with Jonah apparently homeless there seems a strongly likelihood that he will move in with Brad and Ton,i with TJ given the boot. At which point the series will be 100% tales of Shannon..
What puts me in this mood was a story that Greg got the idea for “Luann” while acting the antics of his then 9 year old daughter. For some reason while preparing the strip for syndication he up-aged Luann to 13. But his fascination with the demonic Shannon suggests that he remains obsessed with that 9 year old. He’s push the original 4 year old Shannon to 6 years old. This past month has seem her turned into a model child suitable for a newspaper strip. And considering that neither Greg or Karen can come up with interesting stories for Luann, or even Tiffany or Bets suggests all the old cast is heading for the Memory Hole while Shannon reigns.
Rudy, the Glove maker? He once made gloves for circus clowns. When they wouldn’t pay him up front his wife said “Rudy, don’t take your gloves to Clowns”.
Shannon’s dream of having a puppy could come true soon, Nice! But I think she’ll miss her dear aunt and uncle over time. I wonder if Jonah will find a house on the same street as his sister or far, far away. It’s easy to see that Toni and Brad will miss Shannon terribly. Maybe that could be what finally pushes them to try to have kids.
The final panel is rather densely packed. Those who foresaw/champion B&T adopting Shannon get some new fuel for their argument. Kids and puppies need stability above all but the basics of air, food, water and shelter.
Classic misdirection play! Puppies or stability? Their own desire to have a child, while perhaps realizing this is what they want? So many ways this can fly.
what is it with Jonah that when he makes a good decision, he then takes a step back. One, why pack up all your stuff when you don’t even know where you’re moving to? Two, wouldn’t couch surfing at Brad and Toni’s be better than you both doing it at Rudy’s, even if his dog just had puppies. At least at Brad and TOni’s, Shannon has her own room
Shannon’s hair looks longer. Must have been a LONG conversation between daily strips.At this rate, the next time we see Shannon, she’ll be a full-grown teenager, like when Luann grew up overnight about 25 years ago (and shocked everyone at the start of school).
Judging from the looks of that car, Shannon will have to ride on the roof.
Shannon haters—-well,it’s time for the main cast to go back to college.And instead of Shannon you’ll get Miss Peanut Whistle Botox Queen, straight from her win at the Arkansas Okra Festival
Jonah and Shannon are quickly heading toward being a homeless family. His cell phone won’t be working soon, they’ll be staying with friends when possible and sometimes sleeping in the car. He’ll make it all into a big adventure, and talk about how they’re going to stick together through thick and thin. The house with the puppies helped him seal the deal.
So he just moved all of his stuff out of his place without having another place lined up?? I’m guessing this comic does not acknowledge current rent prices just like they didn’t add the pandemic to the storyline.
This makes no sense. (1) Isn’t Shannon old enough to need to be in school? (2) Who packs up their belongings in a car to move to nowhere? Unless they are evicted? (3) Who couch surfs with a young kid in tow (who is this Rudy)? (4) Why has Jonah suddenly decided to not dump his daughter with Brad & Toni?
When you have children, they could have any of the qualities of any of you extended gene pool. The genius brother with the wonderful personality, or the drug addict with emotional problems. My parents had 11 kids, all turned out with different qualities. Toni could easily have a child with the disposition of Jonah.
chassimmons Premium Member 16 days ago
Empty nesters before they had any nestlings.
9thCapricorn 16 days ago
Rudy sounds like a shady person…
David Huie Green AmericaIsGreatItHasUs 16 days ago
“Puppies!”
californiamonty 16 days ago
We? Couch surfing? And a number of commenters here don’t like my idea of an open adoption where Brad and Toni legally become Shannon’s parents.
diazch408 16 days ago
Jonah is a odd fish. I would adopt Shannon.
mort b. 16 days ago
Where were they living before? In a cardboard box?
GirlGeek Premium Member 16 days ago
A normal parent would have planned this out ahead of time
beb01 16 days ago
Where was he living that he couldn’t find room to set up his recording equipment (a booth being optional. And why does it sound like TJ will be evicted to make room from the original Jonah and Shannon?
Enter.Name.Here 16 days ago
Toni wants a little one around. But she hasn’t encountered the 0-to-2-years-old part of the kid-raising game. Not as much fun but lots of work and little sleep.
(P.S… All worth it in good time.)
Mordock999 Premium Member 16 days ago
Gee.
Where does Jonah and Shan stay where there’s no room for “voice acting?”
The Van?
A cardboard box?
A nearby underpass?
lvlax 16 days ago
Wait… he has all his belongings in his car and he doesn’t even have a new place? WTH?
I find it hard to believe ALL of his stuff could even fit in his car too.
How come we’ve never heard of Rudy before? Looks like he’s had more options than just Toni & Brad after all.
epicatt2- 16 days ago
I’m guessing that dad and daughter will return ere long from couch surfing at Rudy’s to drop daughter off at Brad & Toni’s again but WITH a new puppy in tow! (Ya heard it here first!)
Wilkins068 16 days ago
Oh Joy!!
kenhense 16 days ago
Toni wants to help awfully bad. It’s time for Toni to have her own kid.
ProclaimLiberty 16 days ago
While Jonah doesn’t appear deliberately disingenuous, his fully-packed vehicle does indicate planning that he never even hinted at to his helpful sister and her husband who have provided stable home care for his daughter. One might infer that he is avoiding an overdue discussion about responsible childrearing and schooling for Shannon. He is close to being reported to Child Protective Services for lack of responsible parental planning. If followed accurately, this would not really be an entertaining story arc.
French Persons Premium Member 16 days ago
That license plate should read: DOSHBAG
alasko 16 days ago
License plate “ACK2R” Hawk tuah?
Wilkins068 16 days ago
Waitaminute – izzat Tiffany sitting in the back right?
Ruth Brown 16 days ago
Couch surfing means they are homeless and relying on friends. Just how soon does he need this room for work?If he made good money, then he should be able to rent an adequate home pronto.
daDoctah1 16 days ago
Yes, puppies. Call it a win-win situation.
snsurone76 16 days ago
If Rudy lives nearby, maybe Shannon could still hang out with Kim—providing her b!tch mother doesn’t interfere.
snsurone76 16 days ago
Does Jonah actually believe that he’s imposed on Brad and Toni long enough concerning the care of HIS daughter? Can’t believe he’s grown up that much!
beb01 16 days ago
I’m beginning to wonder if we are in the middle of a major reconstruction of “Luann.” This current story line seems to be going on forever, and with Jonah apparently homeless there seems a strongly likelihood that he will move in with Brad and Ton,i with TJ given the boot. At which point the series will be 100% tales of Shannon..
What puts me in this mood was a story that Greg got the idea for “Luann” while acting the antics of his then 9 year old daughter. For some reason while preparing the strip for syndication he up-aged Luann to 13. But his fascination with the demonic Shannon suggests that he remains obsessed with that 9 year old. He’s push the original 4 year old Shannon to 6 years old. This past month has seem her turned into a model child suitable for a newspaper strip. And considering that neither Greg or Karen can come up with interesting stories for Luann, or even Tiffany or Bets suggests all the old cast is heading for the Memory Hole while Shannon reigns.
But, Sheesh! I hope I’m wrong.
Original_Baskingshark 16 days ago
Jonah’s car appears to have no door and no front (which should be visible between his legs). It also has an old British license plate for some reason…
OneTime59 16 days ago
Shannon is cool with anywhere as long as there are puppies.
Bernedoodle 16 days ago
Rudy, the Glove maker? He once made gloves for circus clowns. When they wouldn’t pay him up front his wife said “Rudy, don’t take your gloves to Clowns”.
tstuarta1 16 days ago
I feel that the name of this comic should be changed from Luann to Shannon.
Ellis97 16 days ago
Brad and Toni are really gonna miss Shannon.
Pointspread 16 days ago
In the last panel Toni was ready to keep enabling her brother.
Aladar30 Premium Member 16 days ago
Shannon’s dream of having a puppy could come true soon, Nice! But I think she’ll miss her dear aunt and uncle over time. I wonder if Jonah will find a house on the same street as his sister or far, far away. It’s easy to see that Toni and Brad will miss Shannon terribly. Maybe that could be what finally pushes them to try to have kids.
StoicLion1973 16 days ago
I see where this is going. Heck, Toph Bei Fong, Ray Charles and Geordi La Forge can see where this is going….
Old Tarf Premium Member 16 days ago
This goes on, and on, and on.
mrsdonaldson 16 days ago
No more Shannon? At least, now Toni and Brad realize they’re ready and willing to be parents. Coming soon, pregnant Toni!
Anon4242 16 days ago
Looks like Mr. Stability is at it again. So, Jonah and Shannon are basically homeless.
Lord Hearteater 16 days ago
The final panel is rather densely packed. Those who foresaw/champion B&T adopting Shannon get some new fuel for their argument. Kids and puppies need stability above all but the basics of air, food, water and shelter.
Tom_Tildrum 16 days ago
Where is Shannon supposed to sit if the back seat is full?
DawnQuinn1 16 days ago
Jonah is the shady one. Won’t be long before Shannon is back with Brad and Toni. Seems she has lived longer with them than with her own father.
ridenslide65 16 days ago
Couch surfing with a young daughter? C’mon man.
ctolson 16 days ago
Well, Greg didn’t have anuone acknowledge Shannon’s cards/posters. Shame shame. no wonder she gets bratty – lack of attention.
Goshen 16 days ago
Rudy! Rudy! Rudy!
elbow macaroni 16 days ago
Child neglect.
comic reader 22 16 days ago
OMG TONI!!!!! Can you be any more of a doormat?
comic reader 22 16 days ago
The truth will out – Jonah has no new job, Jonah got kicked out of his apartment.
luann1212 16 days ago
Classic misdirection play! Puppies or stability? Their own desire to have a child, while perhaps realizing this is what they want? So many ways this can fly.
WilliamVollmer 16 days ago
what is it with Jonah that when he makes a good decision, he then takes a step back. One, why pack up all your stuff when you don’t even know where you’re moving to? Two, wouldn’t couch surfing at Brad and Toni’s be better than you both doing it at Rudy’s, even if his dog just had puppies. At least at Brad and TOni’s, Shannon has her own room
anaditz 16 days ago
Shannon’s hair looks longer. Must have been a LONG conversation between daily strips.At this rate, the next time we see Shannon, she’ll be a full-grown teenager, like when Luann grew up overnight about 25 years ago (and shocked everyone at the start of school).
Toshmanii 16 days ago
did someone say “puppies”? gotta handful for ya…
Cheapskate0 16 days ago
Writing Shannon out of the script?
rickmac1937 Premium Member 16 days ago
Finally the little drat is gone
tcayer 16 days ago
A Kia Soul doesn’t hold that much…
YorkGirl Premium Member 16 days ago
Toni, let it rest! Your brother has taken the initiative, let him. Nice colorization today. Love the vest!
GaryCooper 16 days ago
Puppies!
leighabc123 16 days ago
3 days left! Will Toni and Brad fight to get Shannon to stay with them? Or will they finally enjoy peace and quiet?
sid w 16 days ago
Am I the only one who thinks it strange that he would make himself (and his daughter) homeless while he looks for a new place?
DaBump Premium Member 16 days ago
Aw, Toni and Brad were really starting to like being ersatz parents.
becida 16 days ago
It looks like there is another option/offer on a place to stay coming..
[Unnamed Reader - bddb15] 16 days ago
Sounds to me like Dad is embracing being just that. Let’s give him a chance to excel & let B & T have their own.
Lord King Wazmo Premium Member 16 days ago
OK, shut up, Toni, SHUT UP. Hold your breath and don’t say a word, the brat’s almost gone….
Lord King Wazmo Premium Member 16 days ago
Oh, by the way, I’ve done voice work, you don’t need an extra room, moron, you do it in your bedroom. Sheesh.
BJShipley1 16 days ago
It’d be darkly amusing if Jonah stops contacting his sister altogether now that he no longer needs her help.
rbullfogg 16 days ago
And we’re wondering WHY this little one is the way she is!!!????
jpooch99 16 days ago
Thank god somebody else will have to raise that deadbeat’s brat for a while!
nightflight 16 days ago
The drawing is top notch, but the story line writer has totally lost direction and needs a compass. What is this obsession with Shannon?
dadlivonia 16 days ago
What could possibly go wrong?
KEA 16 days ago
thrown over for puppies – the indignity
[Unnamed Reader - 14b4ce] 16 days ago
Judging from the looks of that car, Shannon will have to ride on the roof.
Shannon haters—-well,it’s time for the main cast to go back to college.And instead of Shannon you’ll get Miss Peanut Whistle Botox Queen, straight from her win at the Arkansas Okra Festival
Grey Forest 16 days ago
Homeless with a child like her! With any kid for that matter.
The Quiet One 16 days ago
No Jonah. Just No. Shannon should stay with Brad and Toni until you find a place. A child should not be “couch surfing”.
kjeffus 15 days ago
Bullet dodged.
Asharah 15 days ago
Message here, Shannon may love Brad & Toni, but she will always choose her Daddy first.
pearlyqim 15 days ago
Loser!!
smsrt 15 days ago
Could they really be in the same family… or the same universe?
rasputin's horoscope 15 days ago
Look! Over there! Isn’t that a shark in the back of the Jonah’s car?
lnrokr55 15 days ago
Brad and Toni are disappointed, and probably surprised that they are disappointed. Gee, I wonder where this could lead! …… Gotcha! ;-)
locake 15 days ago
So who is Rudy and how well does Jonah know him? Shannon seems to know a lot about Rudy. Hope he is a good influence on the family.
Saurischia 15 days ago
Jonah. The perfect argument for birth control.
mindjob 15 days ago
Puppies trump anything else known to kids
Uncle Bob 15 days ago
Mean Mom is still lurking in the shadows…
trudyconley Premium Member 15 days ago
Translation, he got evicted for non payment and a “buddy” is “helping.” I doubt there actually is a voice job. That poor kid.
French Persons Premium Member 15 days ago
Isn’t it nice how Jonah consistently talks over Brad and Toni?
w2lj 15 days ago
Toni is starting to realize that having kids isn’t what she feared it would be.
Caldonia 15 days ago
Jonah is so perfectly dressed for the Ren Fest.
artmer 15 days ago
Tbf, it’s hard to compete with new puppies.
JonnyT 15 days ago
Get what you want out of one person and then move on. The apple didn’t fall far from that tree, did she?
comic reader 22 15 days ago
Jonah and Shannon are quickly heading toward being a homeless family. His cell phone won’t be working soon, they’ll be staying with friends when possible and sometimes sleeping in the car. He’ll make it all into a big adventure, and talk about how they’re going to stick together through thick and thin. The house with the puppies helped him seal the deal.
HodgeElmwood 15 days ago
So he just moved all of his stuff out of his place without having another place lined up?? I’m guessing this comic does not acknowledge current rent prices just like they didn’t add the pandemic to the storyline.
Doneaver 15 days ago
I have to wonder about her school situation, where does she go on a regular basis.
kittysquared Premium Member 15 days ago
This makes no sense. (1) Isn’t Shannon old enough to need to be in school? (2) Who packs up their belongings in a car to move to nowhere? Unless they are evicted? (3) Who couch surfs with a young kid in tow (who is this Rudy)? (4) Why has Jonah suddenly decided to not dump his daughter with Brad & Toni?
Otis Rufus Driftwood 15 days ago
Is Toni afraid Jonah won’t need her as much any longer? I’d say they both need to move on.
Kr-perry Premium Member 15 days ago
as the Cinderella song goes “Don’t know what you’ve got til’ it’s gone.”
olds_cool63 15 days ago
He’s a BUM.
spikelovesmusic 15 days ago
“Better think of your future / creating problems in town / Ah ah ah ah Rudy! / A Message to you, Rudy!”
Joe1962 Premium Member 15 days ago
Couch surfing is not a way to raise your child.
BuckarooDave 15 days ago
Cowabunga, dude!
wreck it ralph 15 days ago
Noah should just tell the truth that he got evicted because he got behind on his rent and is now homeless and there was no voice acting job
Sanspareil 15 days ago
At least his name isn’t Slim!
baskate_2000 15 days ago
Uh oh, puppy alert!
locake 14 days ago
When you have children, they could have any of the qualities of any of you extended gene pool. The genius brother with the wonderful personality, or the drug addict with emotional problems. My parents had 11 kids, all turned out with different qualities. Toni could easily have a child with the disposition of Jonah.