Luann by Greg Evans and Karen Evans for June 26, 2019

Even I -a guy - at times feel uncomfortable as I handle “intimate apparel” given to the donation trailer I work at.

Wait, Wait, WAIT. Just Wait just a DARN minute. Is THIS, is the SAME ‘Gunther’ that designed Luann’s “Sexy Witch” Costume Lo these many years ago?

https://www.gocomics.com/luann/2008/10/28

If So. what the H3LL Happened??

(SIGH) You Know? No matter WHAT happens the rest of this week. I’m going to PRETEND like today NEVER HAPPENED.

Locake? Have at it. You WIN this round………, :(

If he can’t handle a mannequin, how in the world is he going to handle Bets?

Gunther is gonna turn into Rorschach, isn’t he.

God forbid he passes out handling panties! It’s time for Gunther to learn how!And I like Bets for that task!

She might end up modeling the lingerie yet.

I’d tell him to grow a pair, but he clearly wouldn’t have any use for them.

This arc could go downhill fast – most of us don’t want to think Gunther is hopeless. I want to see Bets slowly walk over to Gunther, hold his arm and guide him gently to place the lingerie where it needs to go. Then she could tell Gunther to get to work on the rest of the pieces.

I’ve sold stuff on eBay before and she’s doing it all backwards …

1. Take pictures. 2. Download pictures from camera to computer. 3. Write descriptions while looking at actual picture that will be uploaded to eBay. 4. Upload everything to eBay, one listing at a time.

The way she’s going about this, it will be a miracle if any of the descriptions match the pictures in the listings.

Oh, grow up, Gunther! You’re being pathetic.

Everyone has tasks that they hate, are embarrassed by or simply detest, but, those tasks don’t get done unless you suck it up and get at it. Time to step up Gunther and be ‘The Man’.

Last week, everybody was speculating Bets’ alleged ‘possessive jealousy ’ over the insecure thought of Gunther taking pictures of Tiffany’s lingerie. Doesn’t look like she’s worrying anymore. And as for all you naysayers before; you should have had more faith in Gun’s ‘natural wimpiness’.

Sigh. . . I think Gunther would be better suited for life as a monk. If he can’t handle women’s underwear now, how’s he going to handle his wedding night or any other time he might have sex with a woman?

Gunther, you idiot. Use that mannequin and the time to LEARN and PRACTICE on how to remove lingerie! Open your eyes and see that the right leg band is in the wrong place! This is a golden opportunity for you to get comfortable with a woman’s body on a fake one.

Just think of it as hot, skimpy, sexy clothing – now, isn’t that better?

“Gift wrap”. Exactly.

LOL, the third panel is hilarious!! His expression is so funny, I can’t stop laughing!!

And yet he has no trouble hanging out with a completely naked mannequin torso.

Take your lingerie ornaments and decorate your mannequin Christmas tree. See, it’s easy.

Okay, okay, the points been made; Gunther’s extremely confused about his sexuality, he’s an emotional cripple, and probably has deep seated, repressed homosexual tendencies, thanks very much Mom. Let’s move on. How’s that camping trip going? Oh, if Gunther can’t stand touching a woman’s intimates, how will he ever be able to touch a woman intimately? Next plot line. Gunther see’s a shrink. Which he really needs to do.

Oh, its GAY PRIDE WEEK; perfect time for Gunther to come out of the closet.

Bets is thinking of it as OJT. Practice will get you a better gig, Gun.

This is getting tiresome. Must he forever look like a goof-ball when it comes to women?

Gun, man up!!

Bets has green earrings to match the logo on her shirt. Gunther needs yellow earrings to match the logo on his shirt.

Can you imagine what would happen if Gunther got that piece of clothing on the mannequin, and the mannequin suddenly fell over on him? Heavens!

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Giving him the benefit of the doubt, he is probably reacting that way because he has discovered that Bets thinks it is cute. That Gunther is indeed a sly dog…

I think Bets is getting a little tired of Gunther’s reaction, she is setting up a relationship that he has difficulty handling. React to her Gunther like she wants you too, you are to repressed so far.

Gun! You’re a self-taught Tailor! Seriously?!

If anything, pretend you’re prepping outfits for cosplay.

Gunther, what are you? Eight years old?

This is stupid. He’s a costume designer. He’s handled making bosoms, crotches, and buttocks in his costumes for both women and men, as we have all seen thru the years. This is completely out of character for him to have this much trouble.

Stop the pretense.

I love you Gunther. You are the symbol of all the shy people who want to love others but are blocked. I’m happy for your existence.

Yeah, that’ll sell.

“Ew! Ew! Ew!”

WTF? It’s like he repulsed. What will he do the first time? Call mama for guidance? Jeez.

Is there ANYONE here who still thinks Gunther has ever touched a naked woman?? NO, JUST NO!

Ok, now he’s annoying me.

Hey, “Gun” – you’ve had a girlfriend before… remember? This isn’t exactly uncharted territory for you. OMG, you’re acting like you still believe girls can give you “cooties.” “Man up,” dude.

Any Women here who still find Gunther’s behavior cute?? NOT ME.

Gunnie has the right way of looking at them in P2. Gift wrap in every sense of the word!

This is starting out like a Judith Kranz novel. I wonder if it will continue as one!?!? :o)

GIFT WRAP!?!?!? Bwaaaaa, haaaaaa haaaaaaaa!!!!! Gotta remember that one!

lol

Gunther has been so timid, even for him, that this arc has to end with a real surge of unexpected romance.

If he doesn’t normally handle… uh… these things, then why does he have a female mannequin?

I LIKE gift wrap. Now when is my birthday, Xmas, etc?

Luann has been explicitly “exposed” to Gunther, Jack and Nils au natural. There’s also some difference of opinion re Quill.

There’s some difference of opinion about Rosa’s “exposure” and Gunther certainly acts as if it never happened.

Come on Greg! It’s Gunny’s explicit turn!

Above, Mordy says today, even he wants to “slap” Gun.

As usual, notbornyesterday and others take today as proof Gun is gay.

As for me, the only thing I can say is, I agree with another Mordy statement, that today should never have happened!

OH PULLEEZE. Holy crap Gunther. JUST tell her you never slept with anyone. You are totally prudish, and you are amazed she is the least bit interested in you. Then let her explain the how and the why. In ANY WAY NECESSARY. Yes i said that. Enough is enough. There is no shame in being a virgin. But if you intend to be in a relationship, even Sheldon Cooper had sex. More than once.

Too far-fetched. Even a shy, naive college guy who remains a virgin would not act like this. He’d at least know how the lingerie is worn.

GIFT WRAP?! Can’t wait to use that phrase.

What about his time in Peru? How could he not have grown up a bit there?

Hey. I think I’ve figured it out. What’s really going on here with a “repressed” Gunther. This whole thing is a “stall.” A cheap comic strip delaying tactic trick leading up to the climatic ending.

I mean look. If Gunther hadn’t gone “Wuss-City,” We’d have two or three days of Gunny and Bets taking pictures. BORING, right? So instead we get an RIDICULOUSLY uncomfortable Gunther, “for laughs.” Bets will no doubt try to calm him down by the end of the week. How? I suspect by telling him he’s cute and rewarding him with a very passionate kiss. Probably by the end of the week. And THAT is when Les or whoever, shows up to interrupt.

I’m not trying to tell G&K their business, but IMHO, INSTEAD of Gunther turning into a seven year old, it sure would have been NICE to have spent the last couple Strips with Bets getting Gunther to tell her more about Tiffany. Or better still, Bets talking about herself. That way, We could have learned a bit MORE of HER back story.

At ANY rate, I hope this arc is the LAST time we see Gunther like THIS. G&K, you gave Gunny a stunning Girlfriend. THANK You. Now PLEASE let him start “Manning Up.”

Exactly right. “Gift wrap”.

Gunther is anxious? No surprise. He will get over it in a hilarity ensues way.. Bets will help. She is part of the reason, here is the sexiest GF who really likes him, and he clearly has repressed desire for, while he is dealing with intimate attire, which only magnifies his repressed desire. So obvious. Being around Bets long enough should either help him, in more ways than one.

Gift wrap. I love it.

Oh for gawd’s sake, Gunther.

This never happened

And now … ‘Down to business’!! ;)

looks like Gun needs practice putting them on and taking them off.

great to have it gift wrapped!

I would think he would be over this shyness after spending time in south America. he came back as a mature adult but it looks like he resorted back to the old Gunther.

Gunthie acts like the lingerie and/or the mannequin is is going to hurt him. I’m surprised he didn’t hang the thong around the mannequin’s neck. Bets is going to have to redo everything.

G&K are once again affirming my faith in that I suspect that they intend to do away with Gun!

Last week, I said they were shaking my faith; this week, they have restored that faith. This has turned into an arc that even Gun ’s most dedicated fans are coming to detest him.

Instead of a grimace he should be blushing

“Gift wrap” is good

Omg Gunther, youre not 10 years old, are we sure his parts have descended?

Ok this had a sudden weird turn. Gunth goes from horny young man to being weird. Not cool.

You will be able handle it as you get older.

Wimp!

I’m optimistic Gunther will live through this and they will laugh about it sometime down the road. Brad was a dork for a long time. Most men are dorky when it comes to intimate stuff, most survive and eventually thrive. Of course, their evolution kills the particular story line.

Is Gunther a enuch ?!!!! lol

Gun is showing some sense of humor amongst his discomfort. I expect him to soon exclaim,“Hey, this is fun!”

Gift wrap….I like that….

Well, we now know that GnK is not going to have Gunther become a Gynecologist.

“Decoration. Or an ornament, or gift wrap.” Yes, Gunther….yes it is.

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(sigh)

Gunther’s trepidation about intimacy appears to know no bounds at this moment. I mean…. hell, in theory Gunther has worked with the mannequin before…… and it was *NAKED !!!!!!!!!* …. but now that he has to put a piece of material on the mannequin….. just…. ugh.

Truth be told….. I am ok with Gunther wanting or not wanting any sort of intimacy at this time…. he can participate…. or he can refrain…. both are legitimate choices. BUT… a designer/seamstress/sewing person…. which Gunther has been shown to be on several occasions…. who becomes squeamish touching a mannequin with a piece of cloth because he is thinking about touching a real human form with lingerie….. that is… just overly silly.

I mentioned that lingerie is like gift wrap yesterday.

Can we move on from this ‘story’. Get it sold and move on. He’s uncomfortable, the girls like each other and they are dating. Done and Done. Moving on.

Someday people will understand that traditional/conservative values (virginity by choice, waiting for marriage) is NOT a sign of “an emotional cripple, [or…] deep seated, repressed homosexual tendencies” (notbornyesterday’s words, not mine). It is about time the traditionalists get the same respect everyone else is demanding. Live and let live. What happens OR DOESN’T HAPPEN in the bedroom is nobody’s business.

Decoration, ornament or gift wrap? Yes to all three, if handled properly.

“Man up?” “MAN UP??” Why would Greg and Karen wreck a good reputation?

This could be an instance where Les arriving might be a positive thing. Remember back on February 14, 2014, when Les started to hit on Rosa by asking her to the prom when Gunther couldn’t get it out of first gear? Gunther threw off all his inhibitions by laying his claim and gave Rosa a toe curling kiss. The artwork for that kiss was more than the grand finale at a huge fireworks show. Now, using that same formula, if Les were to walk in and try to pull the same thing, Gunther might just leave a set of lip prints on Bets that would leave black and blue marks. C’mon home, Les…

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https://www.gocomics.com/luann/2014/02/14

It’s more important that he learns to take it off!

“Gift Wrap”…. “Right, so you get the mannequin all set up and THEN we can talk about unwrapping YOUR gift!”

I’m a big Gunther fan, but this is getting tedious. The payoff had better be worth it.

Gun hasn’t figured out that almost All of women’s clothing is worn for Ornament.

It’s Fabric “Jewelry”.

Gift Wrap is the Perfect description for Lingerie, Gun.

Come to think of it, look at Gunther in the first panel of this strip:

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https://www.gocomics.com/luann/2014/02/15

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What happened to him since?

Juneau, I just checked out those Feb 2014 strips, and there’s this one tiny little detail everyone has overlooked:

On 15-Feb-14, after the kiss, Rosa announces the trip to Peru.

The trip that was supposed to be Gunther getting written out of the strip!

Which is exactly where I think we are heading this week!

Well, it was just a rhetorical question ;-)

This has gone from a little bit humorous to downright pathetic. Please. What year is this supposed to be? And how OLD is Gun supposed to be? And didn’t he make some sexy costume for Luann a while back? He wasn’t all wimpy about THAT.

As I said before in a reply to someone——-Gunthie looks like he’s expecting one of the aliens from the “Alien” movies to come ripping out of the mannequin. :D

I’m glad to see they are finally getting to work, I think Bets deliberately assigned the task of dressing and undressing the plastic model to Gunther to give him some practice before doing it on a real person, like learning how to give mouth-to-mouth resuscitation on the “resusci annie” (sp) before applying it to a live (or not so live) human. But yes, Gunther is overeacting to the point of being ridiculous.

I wonder if some paper didn´t publist this strip for being too risqué. Based on comments here about other strips in the past, it is possible.

Perfect time and place to get some practice, Gunth…

Don’t write Gunther off yet. He did call it “gift wrap”!!!!

Could be worse, Gunther. Be thankful it’s not a Brazilian bikini. They’re thinner than dental floss.

This seems really bogus to me. I kept everybody at arms length – or more – until I was 22 but once I found somebody (now my wife) I related to it was not awkward at all.

Okay this is silly.

I go with gift wrap.

‘m hoping that Gunther’s ridiculous reaction is because, subconsciously he’s attempting to deal with his attraction to Bets and his discomfort is a form of transference – he’s seeing the mannequin and imagining that it’s Bets; he’s visiualing a level of intimacy that he’s not quite ready for. Well, that’s my rationalization, anyway.

Grow som nads Gunther. You are no Gun.

I’m an expert at taking them off, not as much experience at putting them back on the wearer.

I can see how a single, girlfriendless most of the time, Momma’s Boy might feel uncomfortable handling a black G-string panty and dressing a mannequin with it. But this is ridiculous, Gunther.

Good grief, boy. You now have an official girlfriend, Bets. Act like a man, even if you have to approach it as if you were literally acting the role of a man!

He’s just gun-shy and his gun is locked.

And as the mood dissipates, Gunther bumbles his way back to safe harbor. Only Bets can save the day by grabbing Gunther and showing him what for.

Ok … I know its only a comic strip… But this deal with the character Gunther being such a nerd borderlines in the ridiculous.

I’ve always thought of it as “gift wrap” too, Gun.