Let’s see….first Luann goes up to a complete stranger and addresses her by what seems to be her nickname, provoking the date to ask, “Do I know you?” Then Luann says to Gunther, “You ‘re dating Bets?”, further provoking Bets. Then Luann tells Gunther’s date, “Gunther and I were fooling around in his bedroom one night”, provoking Gunther. Then Luann tells Bets that Gunther rooms with Les, (not Luann’s place to tell.) Then Luann calls Gunther a “sweet dweeb.”, which is not a flattering thing to say. Gunther has to tell Luann and her tribe to go away, and they do, but they stare at Gunther and Bets from across the room. So Gunther and Bets have to leave to go to Taco Town. Then Luann intrudes some more, texting Gunther about his date, with instructions to “CALL ME…me…me…me…me always ME. Did I leave anything out? Of course I did. Luann has her hands all over Gunther for two cartoon strips. If anyone thinks this is not deliberate…..And Gunther fell into the trap.
Gunther’s only maybe excuse is that he hasn’t been on enough dates to know good dating etiquette – or to have thought it through. And that kids who grew up in the cell phone era – and Gunther sorta is one – think nothing of whipping out their phones at any old time. But I’m not saying those are good excuses, and I’m willing to bet that Bets doesnt even want to hear them!
And there you have it ladies and gentlemen! Gunther was indeed STUPID enough to actually CALL Luann and STILL be on the phone when Bets returns!
Sheesh! THIS marks the second time that I really, Really, REALLY want to SLAP Gunther upside his numb skull! (The first time is when he STUPIDLY invited Tiffany over to his mom’s dinner and exposed her to Les)
Go ahead Gunther. Be a Boy Scout and tell Bets the truth. Then watch her yell at you before leaving you sitting alone at the table, “Genius.”
I just realized the irony of this situation. Gunther meeting Bets happened because Pru told LuAnn to get off her phone, and visit with Gunther face to face. Now he out socializing. And she is back to pestering him on the phone.
Gunther, what are you doing? Why did you call Luann in the middle of your date with Bets? Couldn’t you just call her later? I mean, seriously??? Are you that naive Ah….yes, you are. Nevermind.
This is so over it is not funny, Thanx Lukhann. We’ll never forget this. And Gunther, you’re your own worst enemy. You deserve what’s about to happen here. I can see someone beaming outta there really quick soon. Get ready, Scotty
I have no idea at all why Greg is handling the intro of Bets in this manner. She is a well-drawn character. We’ve been given some insight into her personality. She has indications of being a match up for Gunther; interest-wise. So far she exhibits much the behavior of Gunther. Imagine, for instance, the opposite scenario. Gunther goes to Gets place for the meet and greet, Bets’ friends are the ones to give her grief. I would imagine that Gunther’s reactions would have been almost identical to Bets’, in the current scenario. So why is Greg making this first date so problem prone???
I think Bets will say in the date and in the future. She could be the one. She could be a one. My guess, for now, is that she and Gunther are going to sit down and have a heart-to-heart discussion about what all this means and where their “us” is going. Perhaps the Luann behaviors exhibited so far will be resolved for us readers.
There is a major plot development that that has been (suspiciously? deliberately?) left hanging for months. At the time it elicited several comments and much speculation; some of which was dire. And that was Tara’s mysterious disappearance for several days. Mysterious enough that Luann and Jack wondered about it. Tara’s explanation was a complete blow off. Many speculated that the disappearance was related to the wild party that she and Luann attended and that Luann bailed out of with the help of Jack.
In fact, the whole school, chem class arc has been pointedly avoided. Did Greg and Karen runout of steam with this part of the strip? Also left hanging: Why did Tara suddenly appear sitting between Jack and Luann in class? It never happened before – even at the monster truck event. What happened to the offer to proctor the class? And what about the creepy new TA with “eyes” for Luann. Did the #MeToo zeitgeist cause the direction of the arc? Or did it poison it?
Someday we will return to Pitts CC. It will be interesting to see where it picks up. Will it return to the chem class milieu? Or a whole new class scene? Will the disappearance incident be resolved, ignored, or continued?
Gunther should tell Bets that he got a text from Luann shouting “CALL ME!!! “ which sounded urgent to him. It could have been an emergency. Then he should say, “Maybe we should call it a night. I can’t play defense all night.”. If she goes so be it. If she stays there may be some chemistry.
“My Mom! I shouldn’t be talking to my Mom when I’m on a date. " Gunther has lied before, he should do it here. Do NOT tell Bets he is talking to Luann in the middle of his date.
Soooo… Bets has made it clear she abhors liars and cheats. After the disaster at the Fuse, now comes Luann putting Gunther immediately in a situation where, on the fly, has to decide whether to lie or not, and if he lies, even though they are on a first date, this could lead to suspicions of cheater in Bets mind. And why is Luann calling DURING the date? It leaves the strong impression she is really interested in Gunther, putting him in the trickbag, whichever way it goes. Is Luannverse, through Luann having malevolent intent reaching out, or just being a lunkhead? I am hoping Bets puts up with this, and Gunther gets a chance to have a serious date and hopefully future with someone not in Luannverse, but I have my doubts now.
Gunther is doing the “The Right Thing To Do” impulse/reflex in his own mind!
We’ve ALL done it from time to time! Immediately answer a phone – or respond to a text, right THEN – or ‘call right back’ just because you may (or may not) have been told that you HAVE to! That’s all! While there are times one needs to, I’ve done at times and regretted it, TRUST me!
But, I will say this. And it doesn’t really apply to the Star Trek theme here (although there is an oblique connection here)! And …
Paraphrasing what Bets will likely say next: “Gunther!! You got some ’SPLAINING to do!!” :)
Someone mentioned above a curious point: Of all these characters, NONE are in a relationship , i.e.: a steady boy / girl friend. That’s VERY peculiar for this age group. There should be at least ONE couple … and no, Crystal and Knute don’t count!
I’m not really the jealous type nor have I ever been, and I kind of like getting to meet a person’s friends/tribe (bit of an extrovert &I find I can tell a lot about a person from whom they choose to hang out with, plus it seems awful mean to make someone choose between a romantic interest and their friends/family.) But maybey Bets is looking for something more traditional romantic for dating, that’s really a personal choice, so I can’t really hate on Luann & co for being insensitive. They just have their own ideas on romance – more miniature golf group stuff that quiet dinner for two. I’ll take miniature golf myself.
I hope that this comic doesn’t devolve into Betts leaving Gunther because of a misunderstanding. I really don’t want it to fall into that kind of trope. I know that the comic’s protagonists aren’t supposed to be in long term relationships, but Luann’s brother is essentially in one. Let Gunther have this one.
Geez this is Three Stooges. Luann said, “I meant later when you get home.” OK. “But…How’s it going?” As far as Luann knows, Bets is sitting right there. What a dumb thing to ask in that situation. I guess the thing is that Luann is all excited about Gunther’s date because she has nothing going on for herself. And everybody seems addicted to their phones…
It would be funny to find out that Bets went to the restroom to make a phone call. But it’s really disappointing that Gunther dutifully calls Luann right back in the middle of date. Gunther is sorta amoeba like: poke – respond – poke – respond. Gunther is not suited for the dating scene. He’s best off if some woman chains him up – he can study/work and run home to her from then on.
TRYING SO VERY HARD TO PUT A POSITIVE SPIN ON THIS
……. Perhaps….. just perhaps….. Gunther’s foolish behavior today, and all the rough panels from last week….. maybe…… just maybe…. seems a bit hard to believe though…. but maybe…… this is Greg’s attempt to get every possible fault he can think of about Gunther….. on the table immediately …. so as to then have Bets somehow like him anyway…. and all of his issues will never have to be mentioned to her again?!?!?
I would like the above to be so….. but I sincerely think this idea is only a damn pipe dream.
Just so you’ll all know, I’ll be standing in the throwing booth at the local carnival…be sure to bring your biggest bricks in the hopes that one of them will knock some sense into me after the huge boner I pulled today…
I just knew from yesterday’s strip that in today’s strip Gunther would get caught by Bets coming back from the bathroom while talking to Luanne. Some things are just that predictable. I wouldn’t be surprised if a lot of others thought the same.
aw jeez…… can it really be that G&K would take Gunther this far in finding a soul mate and then derail the whole affair over petty behaviors (lack of self control) on the part of both Gunther and Luann. Mord would say YES and that he has predicted the whole thing. The shred of hope that I cling to is that Bets will give Gunther a sharp lecture on proper dating etiquette; Gunther will apologize profusely and the outing will proceed as planned, albeit tainted.
Wouldn’t it be nice if Bets works professionally with young adults with Asperger’s, and she recognizes it in Gunther and gets him properly diagnosed and into a program to help him? As frustrated as we (the readers) are with his behavior and his bad choices, he (possibly) can’t help it. He’s not an idiot. He reacts inappropriately to almost any social situation he’s in. His (s)mother and his “friends” from high school have been oblivious to his real problem so they made fun of him, or imposed on him with no pushback. And Gunther would just take it until he’d explode, because he can’t articulate his feelings or say “no” to them. Could be a win-win all around! G & K can use this as a PSA for Asperger’s Awareness.
I do think Gunther has some level of autism. All the unusual escapes he immerses himself in: Star Trek, sewing, the toys of his childhood, Christmas displays…
Bets, who are you? Date site revealed a girl with an overbite who was into Star Trek. College girl? Majoring in pre-med, pre-law, philosophy, drama? Not in college? Runs an on line dating service?
Namrepus over 5 years ago
Credit card company. They’re always trying to get me to sign up.
Templo S.U.D. over 5 years ago
oh, this is perfect timing
someguy3 over 5 years ago
Loo. Ser. WHAT is wrong with people these days…. It might be funny if it weren’t so true.
Cheapskate0 over 5 years ago
Oh, that this arc had ended a week ago.
Dog, you called it: Gunther is too stupid to not call Luann in the middle of a date.
And I don’t care: Even if she is in the loo, it’s still the middle of a date.
Now, it looks more like the end.
The remaining question: Is Bets a “plot device,” as many asked yesterday, or will she turn her attention to someone else in the cast?
At this point, I don’t think Bets deserves anyone in this cast!
DaJellyBelly over 5 years ago
I cannot believe that Gunther is that naive or stupid by immediately calling Luann. I hope that Bets doesn’t quash their date for tonight!
Lord Hearteater over 5 years ago
My smugness grows. Lu has FEELINGS for the G-man, but has not completely come to grips with them, yet.
sallymargaret over 5 years ago
Let’s see….first Luann goes up to a complete stranger and addresses her by what seems to be her nickname, provoking the date to ask, “Do I know you?” Then Luann says to Gunther, “You ‘re dating Bets?”, further provoking Bets. Then Luann tells Gunther’s date, “Gunther and I were fooling around in his bedroom one night”, provoking Gunther. Then Luann tells Bets that Gunther rooms with Les, (not Luann’s place to tell.) Then Luann calls Gunther a “sweet dweeb.”, which is not a flattering thing to say. Gunther has to tell Luann and her tribe to go away, and they do, but they stare at Gunther and Bets from across the room. So Gunther and Bets have to leave to go to Taco Town. Then Luann intrudes some more, texting Gunther about his date, with instructions to “CALL ME…me…me…me…me always ME. Did I leave anything out? Of course I did. Luann has her hands all over Gunther for two cartoon strips. If anyone thinks this is not deliberate…..And Gunther fell into the trap.
AnyFace over 5 years ago
The third panel bears a marked resemblance to the panel which introduced ‘Bets’ in the first place. ✨❤️✨
SactoSylvia over 5 years ago
Gunther’s only maybe excuse is that he hasn’t been on enough dates to know good dating etiquette – or to have thought it through. And that kids who grew up in the cell phone era – and Gunther sorta is one – think nothing of whipping out their phones at any old time. But I’m not saying those are good excuses, and I’m willing to bet that Bets doesnt even want to hear them!
Mordock999 Premium Member over 5 years ago
And there you have it ladies and gentlemen! Gunther was indeed STUPID enough to actually CALL Luann and STILL be on the phone when Bets returns!
Sheesh! THIS marks the second time that I really, Really, REALLY want to SLAP Gunther upside his numb skull! (The first time is when he STUPIDLY invited Tiffany over to his mom’s dinner and exposed her to Les)
Go ahead Gunther. Be a Boy Scout and tell Bets the truth. Then watch her yell at you before leaving you sitting alone at the table, “Genius.”
I swear, I think I’ll start rooting for Ox!
AnyFace over 5 years ago
Enter.Name.Here over 5 years ago
Luann might mess this up. Nose OUT, girl.
AnyFace over 5 years ago
Among Soap Opera fans, there’s an old saying …
“Timing is Everything.”
Odds are Bets missed out on the preamble in Panel #2. ✨ericbrower over 5 years ago
I just realized the irony of this situation. Gunther meeting Bets happened because Pru told LuAnn to get off her phone, and visit with Gunther face to face. Now he out socializing. And she is back to pestering him on the phone.
AnyFace over 5 years ago
Best Play:
Don’t lie.
Tell the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth. ✨sallymargaret over 5 years ago
If you shouldn’t be talking with her, don’t do it. Never cll her again.
dolphin over 5 years ago
Gunther should tell the truth to set himself free. Lying in an effort to maintain a clean image would probably backfire on him.
SJhapamama over 5 years ago
Noooooooooooo!!
ct0760 over 5 years ago
OMG Luann! GTFO and leave Gunther alone
GOGOPOWERANGERS over 5 years ago
TELL HER THE TRUTH LUANN IS A BUSYBODY
R.J.C. over 5 years ago
Gunther, what are you doing? Why did you call Luann in the middle of your date with Bets? Couldn’t you just call her later? I mean, seriously??? Are you that naive Ah….yes, you are. Nevermind.
BJShipley1 over 5 years ago
Oh look at that: the plot twist that literally everybody saw coming.
notbornyesterday over 5 years ago
poor naïve Gunther…he’s about to get a lesson in “Dating Etiquette 101”.
Brdshtt Premium Member over 5 years ago
I have heard of someone putting their foot in their mouth, this is putting one’s foot in their brain.
Chopped Fowl over 5 years ago
Well, Gunther, there is officially no hope for you ….
Troglodyte over 5 years ago
You who, Bets!
Need coffee over 5 years ago
In the style of Kirk saying Khaaaan…
Guntherrrrrrr!!!!!!!
And in the word of Homer Simpson: “D’oh!”
GirlGeek Premium Member over 5 years ago
This is getting so painful. Please move on to Tiffany
bradcroissant Premium Member over 5 years ago
Do you have relatives in Gold Canyon?
31768 over 5 years ago
This is so over it is not funny, Thanx Lukhann. We’ll never forget this. And Gunther, you’re your own worst enemy. You deserve what’s about to happen here. I can see someone beaming outta there really quick soon. Get ready, Scotty
Aladar30 Premium Member over 5 years ago
Gunther has misinterpreted the text. Is a Jealousy Storm coming?
sueb1863 over 5 years ago
Oh, sheesh, he really WAS stupid enough to call Luann while his date was going on!
Have fun explaining this, you dolt.
Barry1941 over 5 years ago
TURN OFF THE DARN PHONE. I do not understand people that have to be connected all the time.
electricpostcard over 5 years ago
As predicted. Lunann better have a life jacket for him ready. Cause the Titanic is sinking fast. Bye bye Bets.
PatrickIngram over 5 years ago
Meh, somehow it will work itself out. It always does….
mjb515 over 5 years ago
Moron. At best you should have just texted Luann to bug off
Pointspread over 5 years ago
Well Gunther Luann played you good, and you fell for it.
Ignatz Premium Member over 5 years ago
AAAANNND….
Gunther is a moron.
coffeemom88 over 5 years ago
I call this one, “The Trouble with Luann” who, at this moment, is about as bothersome as tribbles.
rrsltx over 5 years ago
Date over. Congrats Lulu for being a meddlesome yenta and also to Gunthie for not having the sense to turn off his phone.
Decius Premium Member over 5 years ago
Ahh the irony! Gunther finally meets someone as uptight, obsessive and prudish as himself. Think he’ll learn — or is this his perfect woman?
Tyge over 5 years ago
I have no idea at all why Greg is handling the intro of Bets in this manner. She is a well-drawn character. We’ve been given some insight into her personality. She has indications of being a match up for Gunther; interest-wise. So far she exhibits much the behavior of Gunther. Imagine, for instance, the opposite scenario. Gunther goes to Gets place for the meet and greet, Bets’ friends are the ones to give her grief. I would imagine that Gunther’s reactions would have been almost identical to Bets’, in the current scenario. So why is Greg making this first date so problem prone???
I think Bets will say in the date and in the future. She could be the one. She could be a one. My guess, for now, is that she and Gunther are going to sit down and have a heart-to-heart discussion about what all this means and where their “us” is going. Perhaps the Luann behaviors exhibited so far will be resolved for us readers.
dblbaraje over 5 years ago
At first meeting, Bets seems like a sincere sweet girl looking for a good relationship. She doesn’t deserve this rudeness by Luann or Gunther.
LarryMonroe1 over 5 years ago
Bets is gonna get tired of this crap and nonsense in a big hurry.
Airman over 5 years ago
Frustrating. But, too much work has gone into the drawing of the character Bets, so she won’t just disappear out door, never to return.
Tyge over 5 years ago
Now for something completely different:
There is a major plot development that that has been (suspiciously? deliberately?) left hanging for months. At the time it elicited several comments and much speculation; some of which was dire. And that was Tara’s mysterious disappearance for several days. Mysterious enough that Luann and Jack wondered about it. Tara’s explanation was a complete blow off. Many speculated that the disappearance was related to the wild party that she and Luann attended and that Luann bailed out of with the help of Jack.
In fact, the whole school, chem class arc has been pointedly avoided. Did Greg and Karen runout of steam with this part of the strip? Also left hanging: Why did Tara suddenly appear sitting between Jack and Luann in class? It never happened before – even at the monster truck event. What happened to the offer to proctor the class? And what about the creepy new TA with “eyes” for Luann. Did the #MeToo zeitgeist cause the direction of the arc? Or did it poison it?
Someday we will return to Pitts CC. It will be interesting to see where it picks up. Will it return to the chem class milieu? Or a whole new class scene? Will the disappearance incident be resolved, ignored, or continued?
Inquiring minds are inquiring! :o)
chris_weaver over 5 years ago
Nothing to worry about, Bets – just me and Luann talking about you behind your back!
Bernedoodle over 5 years ago
Gunther should tell Bets that he got a text from Luann shouting “CALL ME!!! “ which sounded urgent to him. It could have been an emergency. Then he should say, “Maybe we should call it a night. I can’t play defense all night.”. If she goes so be it. If she stays there may be some chemistry.
Pipe Tobacco Premium Member over 5 years ago
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Gunther is being utterly annoying and stupid at the moment.
Luann should not have texted him to call her.
This situation is back to being just a big bunch of frustration.
eladee AKA Wally over 5 years ago
He is DOOMED!
phileaux over 5 years ago
Dude?! Try this new thing all the kids are doing TEXTING.Turn. Off. Your. Phone.
Prescott_Philosopher over 5 years ago
Dang. The strip is irritating again.
majobis. over 5 years ago
Bets is cute for the guy. I hope she stays around for a while. Maybe a double date with Luann and Jack (wait that could be so wrong)
ladyhawk89 over 5 years ago
Get out, Bets!!! Run! This is already a dysfunctional relationship!
locake over 5 years ago
“My Mom! I shouldn’t be talking to my Mom when I’m on a date. " Gunther has lied before, he should do it here. Do NOT tell Bets he is talking to Luann in the middle of his date.
wantcomicsnow over 5 years ago
And once again Gunthy does the wrong thing. Surprise, surprise. (NOT!)
This dude is so clueless I’m surprised his mommy lets him leave the house without a keeper.
luann1212 over 5 years ago
Soooo… Bets has made it clear she abhors liars and cheats. After the disaster at the Fuse, now comes Luann putting Gunther immediately in a situation where, on the fly, has to decide whether to lie or not, and if he lies, even though they are on a first date, this could lead to suspicions of cheater in Bets mind. And why is Luann calling DURING the date? It leaves the strong impression she is really interested in Gunther, putting him in the trickbag, whichever way it goes. Is Luannverse, through Luann having malevolent intent reaching out, or just being a lunkhead? I am hoping Bets puts up with this, and Gunther gets a chance to have a serious date and hopefully future with someone not in Luannverse, but I have my doubts now.
swanridge over 5 years ago
The captain, of course. Truth is, that we’ve been sent to your planet to study you.
WCraft Premium Member over 5 years ago
Bets: Pull that Tri-corder off your hip and hack his phone.
aldorod over 5 years ago
Luann, Queen of Spock-blocking!
Terminal Frost Premium Member over 5 years ago
Bets asked a question. I say tell the truth and even show her the texts.
Terminal Frost Premium Member over 5 years ago
WHY he called at the moment is not even important. WHAT happened is.
Terminal Frost Premium Member over 5 years ago
The one thing she did hear was, " I should not even be talking to you right now," or words to that effect.
Code the Enforcer over 5 years ago
Gunther is doing the “The Right Thing To Do” impulse/reflex in his own mind!
We’ve ALL done it from time to time! Immediately answer a phone – or respond to a text, right THEN – or ‘call right back’ just because you may (or may not) have been told that you HAVE to! That’s all! While there are times one needs to, I’ve done at times and regretted it, TRUST me!
But, I will say this. And it doesn’t really apply to the Star Trek theme here (although there is an oblique connection here)! And …
Paraphrasing what Bets will likely say next: “Gunther!! You got some ’SPLAINING to do!!” :)
kunddog over 5 years ago
luann is so out of her own comic that she’s now calling in her parts
ForrestOverin over 5 years ago
“Oh, Hi, Bets— I’m talking to Luann. She called to apologize for being such a twit earlier. RIGHT, LUANN??? "
ronnishac2000 over 5 years ago
Does she not know she is messing up his date or is she rethinking that missed kiss?
Schrodinger's Dog over 5 years ago
Someone mentioned above a curious point: Of all these characters, NONE are in a relationship , i.e.: a steady boy / girl friend. That’s VERY peculiar for this age group. There should be at least ONE couple … and no, Crystal and Knute don’t count!
mjselling over 5 years ago
where’s this going?
astahl2003 over 5 years ago
I’m not really the jealous type nor have I ever been, and I kind of like getting to meet a person’s friends/tribe (bit of an extrovert &I find I can tell a lot about a person from whom they choose to hang out with, plus it seems awful mean to make someone choose between a romantic interest and their friends/family.) But maybey Bets is looking for something more traditional romantic for dating, that’s really a personal choice, so I can’t really hate on Luann & co for being insensitive. They just have their own ideas on romance – more miniature golf group stuff that quiet dinner for two. I’ll take miniature golf myself.
nomomaniacs over 5 years ago
At least it’s not his mother.
JNOLO over 5 years ago
I hope that this comic doesn’t devolve into Betts leaving Gunther because of a misunderstanding. I really don’t want it to fall into that kind of trope. I know that the comic’s protagonists aren’t supposed to be in long term relationships, but Luann’s brother is essentially in one. Let Gunther have this one.
David Huie Green LoveJoyAndPeace over 5 years ago
Phone off!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!?!????!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Code the Enforcer over 5 years ago
“Hailing frequencies closed, Captain.” (we can ONLY hope, now)…
David Rickard Premium Member over 5 years ago
Gunther: Do you want to die a virgin?
kenhense over 5 years ago
Geez this is Three Stooges. Luann said, “I meant later when you get home.” OK. “But…How’s it going?” As far as Luann knows, Bets is sitting right there. What a dumb thing to ask in that situation. I guess the thing is that Luann is all excited about Gunther’s date because she has nothing going on for herself. And everybody seems addicted to their phones…
kenhense over 5 years ago
It would be funny to find out that Bets went to the restroom to make a phone call. But it’s really disappointing that Gunther dutifully calls Luann right back in the middle of date. Gunther is sorta amoeba like: poke – respond – poke – respond. Gunther is not suited for the dating scene. He’s best off if some woman chains him up – he can study/work and run home to her from then on.
KurtisMerrill over 5 years ago
Sadly, I’m not confident Bets is going to stick around for very long. She’s got the red shirt on, after all…
Joe1962 over 5 years ago
Luann you need to back off and let Gunther have some fun.
timbob2313 Premium Member over 5 years ago
Luann is going to be a busybody, sticking her 2 cents in wanted or not. and a gossip
Pipe Tobacco Premium Member over 5 years ago
TRYING SO VERY HARD TO PUT A POSITIVE SPIN ON THIS
……. Perhaps….. just perhaps….. Gunther’s foolish behavior today, and all the rough panels from last week….. maybe…… just maybe…. seems a bit hard to believe though…. but maybe…… this is Greg’s attempt to get every possible fault he can think of about Gunther….. on the table immediately …. so as to then have Bets somehow like him anyway…. and all of his issues will never have to be mentioned to her again?!?!?
I would like the above to be so….. but I sincerely think this idea is only a damn pipe dream.
JPuzzleWhiz over 5 years ago
Just so you’ll all know, I’ll be standing in the throwing booth at the local carnival…be sure to bring your biggest bricks in the hopes that one of them will knock some sense into me after the huge boner I pulled today…
Airman over 5 years ago
This is only Thursday. By Saturday they’ll be making out in some empty transporter mock-up room.
RSH over 5 years ago
AAUUUGGHHH… I can’t take it anymore.
Mordock999 Premium Member over 5 years ago
Bets? When it comes to Gunther, You have to remember one important thing:
“If you wanna be Gunth’s Lover,”
“FIRST You gotta ‘Know’ Gunth’s Friends!”
“Few things last forever,”
“But Friendship NEVER Ends!” – Spice Girls “Wannabe”
stez2003 over 5 years ago
Way to go Luann. Mess it up for Gunther.
bakana over 5 years ago
Caught!
BlitzMcD over 5 years ago
Based on the evidence at hand so far, it looks like Gunther is in danger of lousing this up.
davetb1956 over 5 years ago
I just knew from yesterday’s strip that in today’s strip Gunther would get caught by Bets coming back from the bathroom while talking to Luanne. Some things are just that predictable. I wouldn’t be surprised if a lot of others thought the same.
RSH over 5 years ago
aw jeez…… can it really be that G&K would take Gunther this far in finding a soul mate and then derail the whole affair over petty behaviors (lack of self control) on the part of both Gunther and Luann. Mord would say YES and that he has predicted the whole thing. The shred of hope that I cling to is that Bets will give Gunther a sharp lecture on proper dating etiquette; Gunther will apologize profusely and the outing will proceed as planned, albeit tainted.
Sisyphos over 5 years ago
Luann, it is becoming impossible to like you!
Gunther is on the verge of losing again. Can he pull his behind out of the fire before Bets gives up on him?
ZeMastor over 5 years ago
Wouldn’t it be nice if Bets works professionally with young adults with Asperger’s, and she recognizes it in Gunther and gets him properly diagnosed and into a program to help him? As frustrated as we (the readers) are with his behavior and his bad choices, he (possibly) can’t help it. He’s not an idiot. He reacts inappropriately to almost any social situation he’s in. His (s)mother and his “friends” from high school have been oblivious to his real problem so they made fun of him, or imposed on him with no pushback. And Gunther would just take it until he’d explode, because he can’t articulate his feelings or say “no” to them. Could be a win-win all around! G & K can use this as a PSA for Asperger’s Awareness.
kenhense over 5 years ago
I do think Gunther has some level of autism. All the unusual escapes he immerses himself in: Star Trek, sewing, the toys of his childhood, Christmas displays…
DSTERepairman over 5 years ago
With a friend like Luann, who needs a rival like Les???
Airman over 5 years ago
Bets, who are you? Date site revealed a girl with an overbite who was into Star Trek. College girl? Majoring in pre-med, pre-law, philosophy, drama? Not in college? Runs an on line dating service?
Ceeg22 Premium Member over 5 years ago
The question is, why did you call?