Luann by Greg Evans and Karen Evans for October 04, 2018

oh, boy

If the “buns are warm” is supposed to be some kind of double-entendre, I am having a difficult time making it work. If “buns” means the traditional slang term for “butt”, then why would greeting Tiffany at the door warm Les’ butt?

Leslie was just trying to be helpful.

This is getting disgusting.

Just for “fun,” check this out. Go back a re-read the start of this Arc.

Now start here:

https://www.gocomics.com/luann/2009/08/24

Remember that little cockroach Elwood? Now take a close look at this:

https://www.gocomics.com/luann/2009/08/26

and This:

https://www.gocomics.com/luann/2009/08/27

Look familiar? Same sleazy slicked back hair. Same cocky attitude. Same “I have no competition!” Le$ is Elwood plus 3 feet and minus the drawl. Heck, he’s probably related to Ann Eiffel, too.

Other than that, the only thing that has changed is the names. Le$ for Elwood, Tiffany for Luann. The only common denominator is Gunther. EVERY gal he’s gone after he’s had a “rival,” to content with. Aaron Hill, Quill, Elwood, and now Le$, TWICE.

I’m Sorry, But this “Gunther as a Loser, that HAS to compete with every guy on the planet?” Not Fair.

Oh. And if that is indeed Tiffany at the door, Le$ is gonna pull a FAST one.

Buns? He must be making hamburgers or sloppy joes. I’m afraid Tiffany will decline because they are such a low-class kind of meal. She will order something and have it delivered. And tell Les he will wait til 8 for his turn. But then, since Gunther is running late trying to finish shaving, Les will take advantage of the alone time with Tiffany such as telling him that Gunther is not home and whiz her away from the house and go on a real date. Gunther will walk out of the bathroom to an empty house.

Run Tiffany run until these two yahoo’s grow up!!!

Please! Please! I make humble supplications to the Ubergods of Toonverse; The Walterzz of Dizzney and Lantzz, the Frizz of Freleng and all demigods open to our pleas! In your most gracious generosity and mercy.

SPARE US FROM MORE OF THIS UNHOLY TORTURE (Anguished face)

Well few seemed to agree with my stubble comment, but it woulda been preferable than whatever Les is growing at the bottom of his chin…

So Gunther won’t know that Tiffany went right into Les’s room. Gunther will run out furiously placing fork, salad fork, napkin…

Tiffany is not going to let either of those two yokels check to see if her buns are warm.

@capricorn9th: You’ve forgotten all that pizza that Tiffany ate, all by herself, while hiding out in her dorm room and mourning the loss of her father’s undivided attention. Someone who is willing to consume vast quantities of delivery pizza is unlikely to turn away from burgers…

How much longer is this weak story line going to take???????

Les’s buns aren’t what’s warm.

I’m sure Les will check thoroughly.

Coming up next, the sound of Two deflated balloonheads!

Hurry, Gunther, or “the buns” will be hot and cross too!

It’s Gunther’s mother and father in law. Or Luann. That’s my prediction. Wanna bet?

I think there will be a surprise here, which either will lead the arc to a conclusion, or transition we all might be surprised (Rosa for example, or someone else unexpected) or just Tiffany arriving early. Knowing our sad princess (her dad substitutes money other than for love, which most daughters would prefer, love and affirmation for daddy) likes the big entrance my money is on it not being her yet, if at all. Notice that Les got his shaver back, and Gunther is using a razor?

Oh, I get it now. This is supposed to be one of those “Odd Couple” sitcom-type setups where two guys who are different get in farcical situations but end up…learning from each other or something?

Has Biff here seen Tiffany in her current Husky Configuration yet? (I don’t care enough to comb through old strips.) If not, my guess is that he’s gonna be upset that she no longer meets his standards, says something dumb, then Duckie will swoop in and…get to talk to her for a few minutes before she goes off and lands that pile of beef Luann’s been dreaming of sharing a chocolate malt with while one of those beat groups plays on the jukebox.

They’re a little big and doughy tho…

Ah, youth: the days of torture and screw ups.

but are the dates hot?

I suspect Tiffany’s are the buns Les refers to.

Les needs to get rid of that rubbish beard

Insecure, neurotic mama’s boy vs cocky, conceited wannabe over shallow, self absorbed princess=wtaf!?(what the actual…..)

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I am very unfortunately….. utterly tired and annoyed by Gunther. I am also tired and annoyed by Les as well. This arc in particular has simply become frustrating to me. Usually I am able to find at least one if not many things to appreciate and like in all the various arcs…. but for me, personally, this arc is just not enjoyable (to me).

Several things about today just frustrate:

1. How did it come to be that Les was able to BE READY and here we see Gunther now adopting a whole new realm of shaving products compared to yesterday and he his hardly any farther along in his “readiness” than he was at the beginning of the week?

2. If Gunther grew his peach fuzz (aka “stubble”) to try to look “trendy” and “cooler” than before… why at the last possible moment did he suddenly decide to shave off the peach fuzz and go back to skin-faced Gunther? Some may suggest Les “goaded” him into it… but that is a foolish reason to make a last minute decision that keeps you from getting ready.

3. Among the young, college aged crowd in my neck of the woods, the “hipster” style full-beard and mustache is far more common than the “stubble” look… ESPECIALLY amongst the Guntherish students who are science/math/engineering focused. I would rather have had Greg try that on Gunther and allow his personality to potentially develop in a POSITIVE way…. rather than have further symbolic regression back to the old Gunther which seems to be Greg’s choice for Gunther at the moment.

So now we know what Les’ secret fetish is… his online moniker must be “Sir Mix-a-lot”…

OMG! I almost spit the morning coffee into my laptop. Awesome way to start the day. Boy’s being boys.

Is Gunther really going to make a guest wait outside while he finishes grooming? That is so rude, especially since he is expecting Tiffany.

It will be someone that Gunther does not want to see now. So of course Les will invite them in.

Irma’s dropping o ff some homemade buns as a treat for the boys.

Gunther seems so tense. What this appointment is for him? Does he have something important to say to his friend Tiffany?

Still no one’s called it. Greg should consider a second career in designing amusement rides that twist and turn in the dark.

@Sheriff: Shannon starting ‘trick or treat’ early?

Les will answer the door and tell Tiffany that Gunther is not home. He will then whisk her away for a romantic dinner for two. Or he’ll just tell her that Gunther isn’t feeling well, and take her out for some burgers and fries.

“Sabouteur de Force”

“Expect-ator Sport”

“Dinner Is Reserved!”

“Don’t Slide On The Plate!”

“Chef ‘Boy-Oh-Boy!’ "

“Keep Off The Fois-Gras!”

or

“Kitchen Conned-fidential”

G man is losing the last vestige of his manhood.

ah well, so much for him.

Les is Never going to Leave them alone

I need a whole new rib cage laughing at this best ever

I can’t believe these two are living together. I guess neither has money to live elsewhere. That’s a shame for us readers.

If we have to take this childish rivalry seriously: then, just finish shaving, Gunther, and don’t worry about Leslie or anything else you cannot control….

someone get the boy a subscription to The Shave Club

is that an old fashioned double edge blade razor? Lord, I used to use one of them back in the 70’s !

How did Mr. “Attention to Detail” Gunther manage to screw up his timing for getting ready? That is not like him!

Between the times of door bell ringings, Gunther has magically switched from electrical razor that he snatched from Les to safety razor and shaving creme.