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1. almost 10 years ago on Luann

   Gunther spent some months in Peru with Rosa. Surely they had some (or a lot of) time alone together. Gunther might have left the US as a reluctant virgin. Rosa has shown herself to be assertive in going after something she wants. It wouldn’t surprise me if Gunther was no longer a virgin when he returned. Being a gentleman, he’d not talk about it.

   Tiffany is an aggressive flirt but I’ve seen nothing to indicate that she is sexually active. Quite the opposite, in fact. I doubt that she’d be so aggressively needy were she getting regular sex.

   (It’s just a comic strip, dummy! OK, I get that. However, it is an indication of the Evans’ genius that the characters have become “real” to a lot of us.)

   What I’d love to see: Panel #1: They look into each others’ eyes. Panel #2: They kiss. Panel #3: Blackout.

   I know; it ain’t gonna happen. But still…

2. over 11 years ago on Luann

   I’m becoming (slightly) interested in the character Tiffany.

   For whatever reason, I’ve gotten the impression that Tiffany really believes most of the stuff she presents about herself. At least on the outside. If Quill’s forthrightness cracks that delusional shell and rub her nose in reality, it could be shattering. Maybe not. Probably not. However, possible results could be depression/withdrawal, severe anti-social behavior, personality flip (i.e. resulting in neediness) or even the beginning of maturation. Yeah, she could, maybe, start to grow up. Hidden amongst all the fluff that is Tiffany are some good things. (Look at Gunther’s makeover.)

   But, this is a COMIC strip. That limits her possible changes – if any – to ‘G’ rated behavior. Or maybe PG13.

   As @dfowensby said above, I’d like to see a little more ‘grit’ in this strip. No, that doesn’t mean Luann should get pregnant, but perhaps Tiffany could have a scare and use that as a springboard for a little more depth in the strip as well as Tiffany.

3. over 13 years ago on The Meaning of Lila

   Let’s try to get the right thing done. Wa all know “Lila” is a good (funny, thoughtful, challenging and relevant) strip.

   Without putting down other strips, I think “Lila” is among the very best. Yet many papers don’t carry it. A letter-writing campaign isn’t out of line – it’s a good idea. (FYI, I’ve never met JWF, though I’d like to.)

   Denver Post, Akron Beacon Journal, Cleveland Plain Dealer and others: Please run “Lila”. PLEASE!

4. over 13 years ago on The Meaning of Lila

   OK folks! Let’s try to get the right thing done. “Lila” is a good (funny, thoughtful, challenging and relevant) strip. Without putting down other strips, I think “Lila” is among the very best. Yet many papers don’t carry it. A letter-writing campaign isn’t out of line – it’s a good idea. (FYI, I’ve never met JWF, though I’d like to.)

   Listen up, Denver Post, Cleveland Plain Dealer, Akron Beacon Journal and others: Please run “Lila” Please!

   (I’m gonna repeat this appeal occasionally. Let’s DO something!)

5. over 13 years ago on Luann

   Just wondering… I’ve never seen TJ with a girl. Is it possible he’s “in the closet?”

   Please don’t get all bent, folks. This is just a question.

   Personally, I think it would be a great addition to the strip. One of the reasons I like it is that it manages to have some depth while still remaining fairly light in tone. I think having a gay character would enhance (and complicate!) the strip. Brad would find himself re-examining his positions as would the other characters. (Toni would, as always, be cool.) BTW, if I’m wrong about TJ, sorry. Ignore previous transmission.