Luann by Greg Evans and Karen Evans for January 09, 2013

AHA, her first move at getting into his house to find the tapes.

Knowing how she thinks, this will end up in a sexual harassment case.

What? What! Blew all his fuses.

seems a con loves a con

GASP! I joked about this a couple times (when I wasn’t joking about TJ getting with Brad or Jonah), but I never expected Greg to do this for real!… I know an earlier strip mentions TJ having a girlfriend at some point (when he was discussing abstinence with Luann, he mentioned a girl named Rosa… I’m sure it’s a different Rosa than the one who’s currently dating Gunther, or that would be creepy). But this is the first time we’ve ever seen him get kissed by or kiss anybody, male or female. … I wonder if this is part of Ann’s manipulation or if she is genuinely horny and figures she’s fired anyway. Either way, it should be interesting. Also, Lev, TJ looks shocked in the last panel, but not scared. … I think Ann and TJ will make out for a little while. Then, Ann will use the opportunity to get the cell phone from TJ and erase the newest recording before TJ can save it to his computer. Maybe she can manipulate him into bringing her to his house, and she can delete the recordings off his computer.

Look out TJ! Ms Awful is scheming to get the gizmo AGAIN!

I confess I didn’t see that coming…

I kind of want Ann to turn out to be TJ’s long-lost half-sibling. But, I’m probably in the minority.

Uh-oh. Do I sense blackmail coming from Ann?

Ann just couldn’t resist TJ’s cute smile in the second panel.

Her last chance to keep her job is to seduce him. She feels that she has nothing to lose.

This cannot possibly end well.

Her look in the second frame tells a bigger story than her action in the third.

Two words…. Fan Service

Atta Girl!

Now, while he’s CONFUSED: SINK Your FANGS right into that Slimeball’s Neck!!!

TOTAL fanservice! Yay! This is =great=!! Grab his lapels, yank him in close, and kiss the s**t out of him, Ann, you evil beeyotch. TJ, shove her away, wipe the lipstick off your face, and CHECK YOUR PHONE!!

There is a slight chance that she in not scheming here. Maybe his actions have genuinely turned her on.

Think “Taming of the Shrew.” So now Ann’s got the hots for the guy who outmaneuvered her. But she’s still a snake in the grass. Don’t get suckered in, TJ.

Whatever will the customers be thinking? Like that guy TJ was helping at the counter when Ann slipped the phone back into his pocket? Maybe he’s at his table taking video of the drama and is going to post it on YouTube. Or maybe he’s an investigator from Corporate and they’re both going to get fired. TJ wouldn’t care, of course, and he’d laugh all the way home.

Weird that Ann does a lot of her crazy crap out in the dining room of the restaurant. She should have had TJ in the office to fire him. And then she could have had him over her desk, darn it. Lack of planning ahead there, Annie.

You’re replying to Brdshtt’s comment:

OK, TJ, here’s your chance to poke some fun at her…^^Or just “poke” her, period

Hmmm…. Is this just a way to get to his phone? Is she actually showing passion for the guy? (As one reader commented, people who like to con, tend to admire anyone who can out-con them); of course, if this is a sincere kiss, then once again, Ann (Who once tried to seduce Bernice), shows herself as a real COUGAR! (Seeing that she must be somewhere in her late 20s at the least (maybe early 30s), and TJ is about 21)

I think the look on TJ’s face is surprise and confused. I believe that Ann did this for that reason, I believe that she is planning the sexual harassment bit. Or maybe she thinks her feminine wiles will convince TJ in to a different strategy.I myself don’t think TJ is getting into the lip service tho.

“Can TJ thaw the ice Queen’s heart?”“Is TJ being led into a “tender trap”?"“Will Ann and TJ play the “hide the cel phone” game?"“Or will Annie the Cougar devour TJ whole, and spit out the bones?”“Find out tomorrow, same Weenie time, same Weenie channel!!!”

I wish I’d had an uber-hot boss like her, come on to me, when I was that age! ;)

I suspected for a while this would happen “if you can’t beat them… join them”

Annie — you’re a woman of negotiable virtue, eh?

I think she’s planning a paternity suit.

o.0

I’ve been expecting this for several months, actually. About time! Can you say “Cougar?” ;)

It was about a time to end couple of previous syrupy arcs.

Now we have a real situation. Greg shows that he can, if he wants.

I literally, really truly ruly gasped out loud.If I was told this I would not believe it.I cannot remember the last time I saw a comic that surprised me so much.

YES! ’bout time!

Agree with some comments- Annie is turned on by his superior conning………………or NOT! .She is absolutely, positively 100% not to be trusted. Ever.

Re LRR:The crowd I run with would say that part is the place to start.

Shilly boy.

snap

Otto, either you have become Patrick McDonnell’s favorite cat or you are just shilly-shallying around. OMG, what if TJ is not receptive to Ann’s bold move? Will assertions of his gayness fly?

THANK you TJ, for getting me out of this silly little diner…………

<3 <3 <3

Well…that escalated quickly.

Otto, a cat that lishps is hard to forget. Are you telling me that Mutts is not on your comics radar? Where have you been, on an island with Ricardo Montalban?

So – NOW, the “spider BITES” !!!

I think TJ has met his match.

In MOST states, you MAY be ‘fired’ – but (due to Workmans comp laws), as long as you’re “on the clock”, you are a WORKING employee. – His ‘termination’ would not ‘take effect’ until he signed or punched off the timeclock..Right now, he’s STILL an “employee” – with some VERY damning evidence !

Well, I think she really likes him bc there is something alluring about a challenge to certain people and Ann is one of them.

tap it now TJ while you can,,,,, oh and dont forget to record it

Annie and TJ – as an “item” ?? — NEVER happen! (Why Sarge?).Annie likes the “Cowgirl” position … where SHE finishes FIRST and comes out ON TOP !

… I mean, there’s been PLENTY of time that she COULD have used to plan a seduction (even on Brad!) – but DIDN’T ! – As far as I can tell, she doesn’t WANT “her own anything” in HER life, when she can RUIN OTHERS lives. .{But, that kiss WAS a “hottie”! – I gotta go, grab a cold shower while T.J. uses the mouthwash!}

Birds of a feather….

So, do we think this is Ann’s giving into the UST that has simmered sincek TJ arrived? Or is she looking for an excuse to get into his house and erase the evidence?

Is that a recorder in your pocket or are you glad to see me?

hey T.J, dont fall for it. she is just trying to trick you. remember, dont fall for it….

You’re replying to Brdshtt’s comment:

“Or will Annie the Cougar devour TJ whole, and spit out the bones?”

…

Reminds me of that “Little Red Riding Hood” story where the wolf corners Red and says, “I’m going to eat you now!” And Red replies (in a British accent) “Are you going to eat me whole?” And the wolf replies, “Nah, I spit that part out…”^^You called what I said in my previous post gross??? LOL

Sexual harrassment! Annie kooties! Yuck! Sue! Sue! Sue! But knowing TJ’s reptuation, he’ll slip her some tongue.

He is fired so now she can make out with him. If she kissed him while he worked for her she would in in trouble. Then again if those two get together the whole city is in trouble.

Sorry Ann but TJ only has eyes for himself.

TJ is going to fall for her. They’ll start dating by next week!

I have never seen that expression on TJs face before.

Women are ALWAYS manipulators. He should stick to getting her fired. Erect all necessary walls.

Cute. Maybe Annie is having a moment a true admiration for a superior con. But this does not absolve her of guilt, past, present, or future. Keep your guard up and your powder dry, TJ.

Either she wants to get into his house to erase the recordings, or his slyness really turns her on. The third possibility is that she wears poison lipstick like that Batman villain.

ew.

Yup, a good storyline.We don’t know if she’s impressed or going to plan B..Hope this one plays out without any interruptions.OK, limited interruptions, Greg had to keep the readers pulled in.

That’s an appraising look in panel #2. “What does it take to shake this guy up?” “I’ve tried threats, anger, scorn, domination, competition, and every other type of scheme to demoralize him, but he still has the upper hand.” “Hey, I know, why didn’t I see this before – he can’t stand romance!”

Sneaky TJ, Anne will now call you Master.

Looks more like the kiss of death…

Who didn’t see that coming? Their playful banter was laden with unresolved sexual tension.

I think that she just finally met someone she can look up to as an equal. This could be the beginning of something special.

I saw this coming..

Its very difficult for a boss to claim to have been sexually by an employee. Heck even blackmail wouldn’t apply in this case since he’s not asking for anything of any value for his silence.

Although didn’t she try this same move to get his phone last week?

He is so shocked he will quit and she wins.

Makes me wonder if they follow the same pattern he’s going to have a sex tape to finish off the recordings with.

Is this Ann’s last resort? To get TJ in the sack in order to save her job?

Danger, danger, danger!

I don’t believe she got her management job based soely on her talent. There is a REASON she is always wearing a low cut top and a miniskirt. This move is just standard plybook material for her.

Maybe the next line will be, “I’m going to miss you”?

I think it’s just her way of saying “well played” and goodbye. I see her resigning and leaving in tomorrow’s strip.

Ann has found the Man of Her Dreams!!! Oh Boy TJ don’t turn your back on her. :)

I think most of us were waiting for this. I like to think that AE is calling for a truce. TJ’s prospects for True Romance aren’t very good in this case – nevertheless it’s time for TJ to grow a pair and plunge into the icy water.

Oh no!

Question, Guys: If TJ gets “excited” (as most surprised young men would), will he reasonably be able to back away?

*I mean physically as well as emotionally. They both know the kiss is only a ploy, but could a young, surprised man resist?

Oh My Gosh— if AE quits, TJ will be a HERO! Especially to Bernice! TJ & Bernice— now there’s a pair.

To cool us all off – Tomorrow Greg will jump to Mr Fogarty and Ms Phelps.

Uh-Oh

Hit it & quit

they are 2 of a kind

Eww & uh oh!

I think TJ is about to invent a new weenie at weenie world.

She could be turned on because she has met her match. Or, and more likely, she is trying to win the game.

Ron Burgundy holding a glass Boy, That escalated quickly!

Gotta hand it to Greg Evans, this arc could now go in a dozen directions. Bravo!

well that was unexpected, but will tj’s response be?

Anne does have a great rack and Brad too much of a gentleman (insert WUSS).

I think they always had chemistry and she just gave in to her true feelings, not that the games won’t continue . . .

Her last attempt to grab the phone and delete the recording from “today” and try to get around the one saved at home from the other time. She didn’t kiss him to distract him but to physically get close enough to grab the phone.

WOW! Ann Eiffel, You’re a… Well I don’t want to say the word, because I’m trying to keep a nice environment here. O:-)

Tsk,tsk,tsk. This is the price we pay for voluntarily living in a surveilance society. You never know when someone is watching you or recording everything you say. However,I think Ann is truly attracted to TJ and has been all along. This will be interesting.

She’s going to say that he kissed her and file a sexual harassment countersuit.

And there it is folks. About dang time.

I like your idea!

Maybe AE is thinking that she’s met her match – and together they have everything needed to create a killer business. Maybe TJ will wind up personally successful – including a girlfriend. My impression is that TJ is 21 or older – and that AE may still be under 30. I’ll end the vision with them sitting side by side having a beer in a bar – TJ has his hand on her leg (and maybe no underwear around).

Well it’s about time! I saw this coming ever since TJ went to work for Ann. It was the only way it could end.

Is it for real, or is it just a ploy? Either way, it’s going to be great fun watching this arc play itself out.

Good show, Greg Evans!

Shall I say, they deserve each other? :-)

Here we go with Mr. Evan’s silly adolescent fantasies again--That pretty much sums it up.

You’re replying to Dave53’s comment:

same time period, but German teacher in a mini, who had a habit of sitting on the front edge of her desk. ah memories…^^For me, it was my 7th gr English teacher, a hot blonde with a perfect body and gorgeous face who wore minis and actually sat on the corner of my desk (First row, right side, I got a daily eyeful of her magnificent legs); I can tell you that I never left that class without a smile ;)

Amazingly, I saw her last fall and damn, she must be in her late 60s or early 70s but, she could pass for 40, she’s still gorgeous!!!

Gunther-Rosa, Luann-Quill, now TJ-AE, who next? Knute?

“Get away from me Ann, I’m gay” The “hasn’t a clue”

Ann says “That’s okay, I am too”

One thing is for absolute certain; if Ann’s goal was to wipe that annoying smile off TJ’s face, she has succeeded.

Has TJ ever been without that smirk? This has got to be a first.

She gets the phone, deletes the recording. He informs her he has phoned the recording home and therefore has a copy there.

Nah, I vote for:*Panel 1: Still shocked*Panel 2: Neutral. *Panel 3: Fully into it.

I think we’ll see TJ talking to Brad tomorrow, how he won’t be able to take revenge on AE because he was fired and that she planted a kiss on him and he really kind of liked it.

This will probably end up at Brad/TJ’s home because Greg did emphasize he save the file at HOME.

Some people actually respect those who can well and truly beat them at their own game. And in fiction at least, this can lead to romance.And then there’s Ann Eiffel, who has to have something hidden up her manipulative sleeve anyway.

Great, now she’s gonna try to steal his keys.

Don’t give in to the befuddlement of THE KISS TJ, your stronger……… I hope :0

Yes! Thank you Greg Evans for giving me the plot point that I was hoping for. Ann is the hottest cartoon character since Daisy Mae of Li’l Abner! She’s not naughty, she’s only drawn that way.

Once again, TJ looks shocked in the last panel, not scared. Might not be scared of women after all. Still could be gay, though.

Well, crap!

I saw this coming way back when TJ first took the job. It was inevitable. Greg Evans had to hook TJ up with someone. Ann Eiffel makes the perfect match for him. They are both connivers. They are both manipulators. They are both conners. They are a matched set..Will it all be rosy and light? Hardly! You can’t change a leopard’s spots. They will both be constantly trying to outmaneuver, outwit, and outsmart the other. Sparks will fly..It’s going to be fun, folks! Sit back and enjoy it. Bring popcorn! :-)

Brad said it best exactly one week ago,

“Uh-oh. You got a little love/hate thing goin’ on there, TJ?”

so she’s doing the same move all over again? how well did flirting with him work out the first time, Ann?

and whats with the second panel where they stare at each other

Notice that Ann is not so fond of TJ that they have close body contact. Just close enough for a distracting kiss while she plunges the knife into his back with her left hand. No wonder he is shocked.

“I think it is called assessment”No, for TJ, it’s gloating..For Ann, it’s “Go to Plan K”

She sure thinks fast . . . didn’t take her long to formulate her plan.

You’re replying to Leviticus’s comment:

“Get away from me Ann, I’m gay” The “hasn’t a clue”Ann says “That’s okay, I am too”.TJ is not gay, he is fearful of women. Ann has shown indications of being bi. That is as good a reason for TJ to hook up with her as any.^^First part: I agree totally LevSecond part: “indications”? She was more than just “indicating”, when she tried to seduce Bernice ;)

there is a picture of her on spirit day wearing one of the cheerleader’s outfits.^^Sorry, but, you have to prove it…scan that pic, then email it to me at…….. ;)

Isn’t this about the point where the robot circles about, arms failing, screaming “DANGER!!” “DANGER!!”

Whoa! Did NOT see that one coming!

Ah, the nuclear option!

“We’re kind of on the same track… From my earlier post”Yeah, I agree – But nobody else seems to have considered the possibility of her insane violence. In this day of suicidal shootings, it’s understandable that somebody like Ann may go crazy in an effort to get revenge.

I hadn’t thought of that. What I thought was, she just pulled out the secret weapon .. now it gets interestin’.

I have a suspicion that Ann has never been in a real relationship with anyone, and this is not the start of one. She is using her last trick in the bag ..

Whoa! This is her last gambit: Freak him out!

She’s got black lipstick, she is totally in Black Widow mode. If she feels anything for TJ (i.e., he’s turned her on), it’s nothing compared to her desire to destroy him now. Well…if this were a superhero comic, that’s what would be going on. Still, I can’t believe she’s throwing in the towel with the smooch. I think she’s trying to get his phone again. It’d be monotonous of her, but what else can she do? Pull her Uzi out of her bosom and blast away? Only a couple hours until we find out, if we’re lucky and Greg doesn’t skip to a different arc.

Yuck!! Let’s hope that doesn’t work!!

What is her nassty left handses doing, my preciousss?

Of course, it could be sincere. Maybe all TJ’s manuevering made her a little too wet in the panties to resist him any further. Of course, there’s no love here…they aren’t capable of it at this point, but there could be enough lust to crossbreed them…which might possibly create an evil Tom Hopkins…able to sell anything to anybody, with no soul to hold him back.

OMGOSH! This is getting soooooooooo good!

Haven’t heard that one in years!!! You must be as old as me! LOL.

Okay I am older than you as per your year book so that joke about spitting out is even older than you probably knew, LOL again.

What he always did with the hot babes!

Wtf???

I know, Ann is Evil. But see TJ surprised is priceless !