Unfortunately I must immediately rescind those kudos for a terrible cover up. 1) Do you really expect anyone to believe that you wrote “To my Darling Tom” on the wrong picture and taped it to the back of your photo frame accidentally? 2) If you did then why wouldn’t you upon seeing that you made a mistake tell Tom and go get the other picture? 3) That 180 mood switch from oops to anger Is way too exaggerated and obvious. And pointing fingers while saying I don’t have to answer to you? Really? A dog wouldn’t miss the bright red in that flag.
But GIANT kudos to Tom here. Clenched fists, narrowed eyes, curt unfriendly answer. He’s not entertaining her impressively bad cover, not even for a nanosecond. Maybe he is a lawyer……
Uh huh… cars only come with ONE KEY and people don’t put the spare car keys in their houses…nope…
So, upon fetching the spare key for Ann, Tom asks her, “So where exactly is that current ultrasound, Ann dear? And who did you say was your obstetrician?”
Ann!! Are those lame arsed excuses the BEST you can do? Well here’s some more:
1) “Oh Boo, Hoo, Hoo, Tom! The Dog ate Mt sonogram!!”
2) “Les? I dunno know a Les! I swear Tom, I’ve never saw this worthless punk, Uh I MEAN, this young man before in my life!!”
3) “Oh Tom, Darling! I’ve never been good at starting something and I was just overwhelmed by the experience! Oh Boo, Hoo, Whatever!”
4) “April Fool!”
5) “Oh Tom, darling, I swear to Gaw, I thought turkeys could Fly!” (Old WKRP reference)
Ann? Take a good look. For this is as close as the four of you are ever going to get to being a “family.”
And Tom? Be sure you get your engagement ring, confiscate Ann’s designer duds, and cut up Ann’s credit cards right there and now, before you THROW her out the front door like Uncle Phil used to throw Jazz, on the “Fresh Prince if Bel-Air.”
She lost the battle when she said “WAIT!” part way through her “explanation”. Pretty obvious to all (especially Tom) that she is scrambling for a way out … and boy, is it fun watching her try to think on her little high-heeled feet. (By the way, Annie, that’s the real reason why your feet were hurting last week.)
“No, Ann. Only to me.” Remember those words, Ms. Eiffel, because they are the beginning of your end.
Luann and Tiffany were little school-age girls when Luann began, and they were drawn with a kids round-ish faces and eyes that were disproportionately large for their heads. Greg slimmed their faces and added “makeup” as Th eh got older, but still vestiges of their little girl origins remained. Newer characters, introduced at an older age, don’t have these exaggerated features. So in the last panel, we have four characters drawn in three distinct styles: Tiffany (still very cartoonish), Ann And Les (in a cleaner, spare but still cartoonish style) and Tom (with the most “realistic” features, he looks like he stepped off of a 50’s-60’s advertisement).
It’s a little disconcerting to see the three styles side-by-side like that. I guess in a way it also demonstrates the “evolution” of the comic strip over time, from a gag-a-day format that probably appealed equally to kids and adults, to a soap opera format that probably doesn’t have many young readers, in part requires a fair bit of patience.
I don’t think Ann will easily wiggle out of this, Templo. Not if we take Tom’s apparently developing frown in the 3rd panel into consideration.Interesting how pat it seems that Ann has the ‘real’ ultrasound in her car with the keys locked inside. (Bet Tom has a spare set.)And after giving that keys-locked-in-car excuse Ann without a beat immediately turns on Tiff and Les. But Tom’s reply in the 3rd panel perhaps portends Ann’s undoing!I, for one, am eager to see where this goes.
Ann’s best bet would have been to tell Tiffany & Les that this is personal business and she needs to discuss with Tom alone. Much harder to pull Tom’s heartstrings in front of two prosecutors.
Yes, Ann, go get a new one, as Les said. Let’s see the new baby’s ultrasound. And good redirect, Ann…you realized how ridiculous you sound, claiming the ‘new’ ultrasound is in your car and you accidentally left it in your locked door…and immediately called on the kids about not having to answer to them. Looks like Tom caught your attempt at redirecting. Tom heard what Les said so I hope he will tell Ann he will accompany her to her next obstetrics appointment to meet his baby in person directly on the machine.
Do you think she is pregnant and planted the wrong one on purpose, knowing this is how Tiff would react, just to discredit her and further create a wedge between Tiff and her dad?
“Well Les, just because your mother won’t be part of this family, there’s no reason a fine young man like you should feel unwelcome around here. Right, Tiffany?”
Ann: "Oh Tom, darling, don’t you see that I love you so much, that I am willing to offer up my smoking hot body to incubate the son that you have always wanted. I want to please and pleasure you so much that I convinced myself that I was already with child. Come to me tonight; we shall drink our fill of love until morning. Oh Rhett!!! Don’t leave me! Where shall I go? What shall I do? " TOm: “Frankly,my dear I don’t give a dam!” Ann: “Oh fiddle dee dee. I’ll think of someway to get you back. After all, tomorrow is another day!”
Is the blood FINALLY pumping uphill to into Tom’s brain? And not downward into…well lets not go there but its pretty obvious what Tom’s been thinking with.
Like almost inevitably, as most frauds and manipulators will, Ann overplayed her hand…. Ann had an engagement ring without being or pretending, to be pregnant. Too bad for Ann that she made such a poor choice in a housekeeper. OTOH, what if she is pregnant ? Don’t count Ann out yet; it ain’t over till its over.
Oooooh! “No, Ann. Only to me” I love it!! Not what I expected. But she’ll still try to weasel her way back into his heart somehow. I just hope he’s really seen the light and doesn’t fall for her lies.I also love how much we’re all so invested in this comic strip! Such harmless fun and a great way to take our minds off of the outside world;-/)
This is very close to the scenario I posted last Saturday. And well I thought It might not ever happen, it looks like it could. Now all Les and Tiff have to do is bring up the Souffle scam. Although I don’t think Les they will say the police are on their way.
Let’s see if Tom will actually dump her, or if the fact that he has Jello for brains will lead him to marry her immediately. Nothing would surprise me.
Tiff looks slimmer. Ann’s skirt is dreadfully short for a pregnant lady of (how many years?). And such a tiny waist for someone who is several months pregnant, right? The real question is can she snooker “Tommy” into believing some hare-brained excuse/reason for the debacle?
One post was made about Ann overplaying her hand since she had the engagement ring. In retrospect, the ultrasound picture was her probably her backup plan in case she didn’t get the engagement ring. Once she got the engagement ring, the picture would be put away and never be brought out. Just a lucky break for Tiffany that she stumbled on to it and caused the change in Ann’s plan.
Tiffany usually doesn’t come out to well. Could this be a change for the good, her schemings never worked out. Also, she never has had a friend until Les came around. Maybe even a little romance. We know that Les is interested.
I hope he’s coming to his senses, but “Tommy” can still be snowed. Remember Ann Awful is a professional con artist. They have ways of getting a mark back in line, even when it looks like the jig is up. She’ll find the right emotional lever to pull. That is what they do.
Note in the last frame Tom calls her Ann, in the July eleven strip, Tom called her Annie. Also notice in the first frame Tom’s hands are balled into fists.
A part of me is wondering if we’ve all given Ann way too much credit over the years.
Granted, she’s been able to pull off pretty big schemes before, but it mostly came from manipulating strangers (managing at Weenie World, the Souffle Lingerie customers, etc.), but if she’s met with a long-term opponent (TJ, Mr. Gray helping Les, and now Tiffany) then she actually tends to get the rug pulled out from her spectacularly by leaving a pretty big blind spot open for them to exploit.
Ann should’ve factored this in: she knows Les works at the Fuse, and she knows Tiffany works at the Fuse. The possibility should’ve crossed her mind that that Les and Tiffany would’ve compared notes about her horrible behavior at some point, or she was hopelessly optimistic about neither of them crossing paths.
Don’t get me wrong, seeing her finally be torn down from this current scheme is delicious, but I feel like even in the “evil mastermind” department that Ann’s just a poser.
Ann is trying to get out of this mess by changing the subject. Classic misdirection. Fortunately, Tom, for now, seems to still be focused on the mess in question.
You know, I’ll bet Ann has no trouble fishing her keys out of her purse and driving away with a squeal of tires. In fact, I can see GnK’s art work for that strip even now.
…and it’s only Tuesday! This sure looks like a setup for Ann to be squealing tires out of the strip on Saturday, but it still leaves plenty of twist and turn room for a complete change of direction before then.
Loving it so much! Let’s have a major Ann Eiffel crash and burn! If this turns around I’m just going to wonder if there is really any justice in the world. Although I do have to admit I’ve seen many women who have conned their way all through life, never working, living on welfare, using men, family and friends to always get what they want, so is it time for Ann to move on to her next victim? I’m sure she has met Toms boss…..
Finally, she shows up! And talk about backpedaling! Right on, Scarlet! And, as I said yesterday, it’s all about Tom. He was made the fool, he was lied to, his indignation is apparent. Now, will we hear closing arguments? Will Tom impose punishment, banishment? I’m almost sure there will be tears in Ann’s part. Geez, I hope he doesn’t fold, forgive and take her back! Will her past frauds be discussed or forgotten in the rush to get rid of her? I like the way this seems to be going….so far! ;-D
(1) I believe Ann does have to answer to both Les and Tiff, in addition to Tom. That ultrasound image is also in Les’s possession, given to him by Ann as a keepsake; it belongs to both him and her; she is mis-using it (to say the least). It is natural and right for him to intervene. Tiff is Tom’s flesh and blood daughter who is looking out for the wellbeing and happiness of her father whom she thinks is being deceived (in a big way).
(2) Ann is clearly acknowledging that the ultrasound is not of any baby she is or is not currently carrying, and it hard to believe that she picked it by mistake given that she and Tom were looking at it for several minutes on the day they returned from their trip while she said nothing.
(3) It is also hard not to notice a 38 year old woman dressed like a 9th grader (operating mentally at that level too) and a 19 year old girl dressed modestly (but tastefully). I think Tiff has matured much through all of this and would not revert back to any previous ways if Ann were to leave the mansion.
Unless I missed it, I am surprised no one suggested Tom have the kids run to get a test or two from the store while he waits with Ann, and have her take the test when they get back. If she is that far along as the ultrasound would show, there is no way for a false negative to happen.
So, is Tom going to be a Dad and pay attention to what his daughter is telling him, or will he cave in again to his slick side-piece’s slimy come-ons? I still think that by Friday (maybe Saturday) he’ll be wrapped around Ann’s finger again.
Just the 20-some year difference in how “Ultrasounds” are processed would have been the big clue. They don’t look the same or feel the same. Year 2000 vs. year 2020.
Ann is being uncharacteristically stupid here. But then it’s uncharacteristically stupid of her to leave the ultrasound taped to the back of a picture frame and then tell Tiffany to clean, which presents an excellent chance that she’ll find it.
Why didn’t she just put the ultrasound in a drawer or somewhere hidden so she’d only bring it out if she had to?
1) Obviously, it looks like Ann’s goose is cooked at this point. BUT , might she still be able to wriggle out of this and turn the tides in her favor? Things in her favor….. at least until this point, Tom has been a rather “low wattage bulb” relative to his awareness of Annie’s ways. It appears he has wizened up a bit… but, he may still be susceptible to other charms she may possess still.
2) Now looking at this as it is currently…. Ann made a big mistake here when the ultrasound was first uncovered. When Tiffany first showed the ultrasound…. Ann and Tom were already engaged…. Ann could have/should have realized quickly that a fake pregnancy scenario would be very easy to discover, and she could have instead (if she had thought quickly enough) said at that time…. “Hey, you have ruined my surprise, Tiff. Not particularly nice of you, but my dear, rugged Tommie …. I had this to give you… This is my ultrasound of my son from 20 years ago, butI really want the two of us to get an ultrasound of our own baby…. what do you say?” or something akin to that. Then she would have been off scot-free since she was already engaged.
3) Even though most are predicting a long-term exit for Ann at this point… to me, I am still doubtful. The other times she disappeared for a long time, it seemed more reasonable for the story and more logical an ending. To me, here, it seems an exit would leave too damn many loose ends… so I am still of the camp that things she will weasel her way out of this somehow.
The truth will out. Knowing Ann, she’ll try to turn her feminine wiles on Tom, but I doubt he’ll be taken in again. It’s funny—years back, Tiffany could easily have grown up to become like Ann, but her own growth and maturity this last year have made her a better person, IMO.
But look on the bright side. It took Ann E. to create a tough environment for Tiffany to learn some good life lessons and to mature into a insightful, caring young woman.
But I left it in my car, and locked my keys in my car, and when I went to get the spare keys, accidently flushed them down the toilet, so I got my phone to call a locksmith, but the phone was dead, and I went to charge my phone, but the charger had been shorted out by a lightning storm, and…
I can’t say I’m impressed with Ann “keeping her cool”, she’s a grifter and a con woman. She’s going to try all her tricks before it’s over I’m sure. Now all we need is Uncle Al to stop by with his bombshell, a lawsuit against her from all her lingerie customers AND Souffle Lingerie. That should bring it full circle and get rid of her for good, or 5-20 anyhow…lol
Watching Ann’s composure unravel is so satisfying to watch it has to be fattening. She was exiled to Japan after her reign of terror at the bookstore, hopefully she’s banished to Antarctica after this stunt, ice queen that she is. (Poor penguins.)
Well, Ann seems to be on her way out, just as soon as she can find her spare car key. If all the rest of the Luann cast wanted to give her a “going-away-present” they could insist she take Shannon with her. Then we could all go back to finding the perfect fiance for Luann and wondering when Toni is going to get pregnant and will it be a boy or a girl? Perhaps Zebo could have an affair with Tara or that cheerleader in the Hall A gang. Bring back hilarity!
Well, as for the sudden switch from “silly me” to “God rot the lot of you” isn’t out of character for a sociopath. In some ways, Tom’s stance is odder; desperate rationalizations to avoid a dreaded truth wouldn’t be out of line.
The most priceless part (to me) is Les with his straight forward and so obvious solution to Ann’s little silly mistake “..so get the new one..” (and your problem will be solved)…Ann couldn’t see how foolishly she painted herself into that corner.
I do feel sorry for Tom. He might not have been the best dad in the world, but Tiffany loves him, and would have put up with Ann if she continued to make him happy.
Maybe the car is already packed and this is her cue to go out (to the car) to retrieve the newer image (while the three of them wait) and then not return. She makes a quick stop at the ATM. She crosses the Nevada state line, heading to Vegas where she could score a good paying job. Having taken as much as she can from the mansion and Tom’s accounts, she would have plenty resources to live well on; she starts a new life. And a new spin-off strip about the life of Ann Eiffel begins!
Ann has told so many lies I would be amazed if anyone can tell when she is telling the truth. And why in the world would a pregnant lady wear a miniskirt?
Well, now… It appears Ann’s free ride is finally coming to an end. Tom Farrell is finally seeing Ann for who she is. And I hope that he will order Ann to pack her bags and leave.
The best part is, since the staff had been fired, Ann will have to carry her bags by herself. How demeaning…
Actually… She does have to answer to Tiffany and Les. Tiffany cares for the well-being of her father, and Les’ ultrasound is being used in an act of fraud.
But, I do like how Tom is taking control of this situation.
We’re on the cusp here. I hope Tommy can maintain some backbone as Annie tries to weasel her way out. If, on the other hand, he caves to her seductive blandishments, we’ll be back at Square One….
Holy cow, 656 comments. That’s up there in the Brad and Toni wedding range. And some people want to banish Ann forever? She is a click magnet! She’ll be home long enough for a villain to be needed again.
The Electrician over 4 years ago
You got some ‘splainin’ to do here.
Templo S.U.D. over 4 years ago
Oh, how Ann’s tables are turning. Does she have another trick up her sleeve to worm out of this?
kaffekup over 4 years ago
Good for you, Tom! She’s already knee deep in bs.
Space_Owl on GoComics over 4 years ago
She’s trying all her tricks. Not working this time Ann.
Fantasychamp14 over 4 years ago
You know the little rat is caught when the rat resorts to flimsy excuses and sudden, wild accusations.
wantcomicsnow over 4 years ago
Good call to all the people who said Ann would claim that Tiff and Les were lying, trying to come between her and Tom. Looks like you were spot on.
anna over 4 years ago
I like what I read here… so far! WHY do we have to wait 24 hours to read the next day’s strip?
Prescott_Philosopher over 4 years ago
Well, Tom (the worm) turns.
PaulLeckner over 4 years ago
Once the guilty are caught, they usually lash out at those whom accuse them. Watch Perry Mason.
Scarlet Shimmer over 4 years ago
Unfortunately I must immediately rescind those kudos for a terrible cover up. 1) Do you really expect anyone to believe that you wrote “To my Darling Tom” on the wrong picture and taped it to the back of your photo frame accidentally? 2) If you did then why wouldn’t you upon seeing that you made a mistake tell Tom and go get the other picture? 3) That 180 mood switch from oops to anger Is way too exaggerated and obvious. And pointing fingers while saying I don’t have to answer to you? Really? A dog wouldn’t miss the bright red in that flag.
But GIANT kudos to Tom here. Clenched fists, narrowed eyes, curt unfriendly answer. He’s not entertaining her impressively bad cover, not even for a nanosecond. Maybe he is a lawyer……
Ps: Is it just me or is Tiff looking slimmer?
AnyFace over 4 years ago
Someone finally stepping up. ✨
ZeMastor over 4 years ago
“It’s in my car and I locked my keys inside….”
Uh huh… cars only come with ONE KEY and people don’t put the spare car keys in their houses…nope…
So, upon fetching the spare key for Ann, Tom asks her, “So where exactly is that current ultrasound, Ann dear? And who did you say was your obstetrician?”
bytebot-gocomics over 4 years ago
So when is the link on this page titled “Who is Ann Eiffel?” going to be deleted or at least changed to “Who was Ann Eiffel?”
howtheduck over 4 years ago
Is it my imagination or is the pattern on Ann’s blouse changing in every panel?
fairportfan over 4 years ago
Pretty sure Tiff’s daddy inherited his money – no way he’s smart enough to make all that much on his own.
CynthiaLeigh over 4 years ago
Tommy?
PeterPirate over 4 years ago
Down goes Frazier!Down goes Frazier!
Mordock999 Premium Member over 4 years ago
Ann!! Are those lame arsed excuses the BEST you can do? Well here’s some more:
1) “Oh Boo, Hoo, Hoo, Tom! The Dog ate Mt sonogram!!”
2) “Les? I dunno know a Les! I swear Tom, I’ve never saw this worthless punk, Uh I MEAN, this young man before in my life!!”
3) “Oh Tom, Darling! I’ve never been good at starting something and I was just overwhelmed by the experience! Oh Boo, Hoo, Whatever!”
4) “April Fool!”
5) “Oh Tom, darling, I swear to Gaw, I thought turkeys could Fly!” (Old WKRP reference)
Ann? Take a good look. For this is as close as the four of you are ever going to get to being a “family.”
And Tom? Be sure you get your engagement ring, confiscate Ann’s designer duds, and cut up Ann’s credit cards right there and now, before you THROW her out the front door like Uncle Phil used to throw Jazz, on the “Fresh Prince if Bel-Air.”
ct0760 over 4 years ago
Finally
Kymberleigh over 4 years ago
She lost the battle when she said “WAIT!” part way through her “explanation”. Pretty obvious to all (especially Tom) that she is scrambling for a way out … and boy, is it fun watching her try to think on her little high-heeled feet. (By the way, Annie, that’s the real reason why your feet were hurting last week.)
“No, Ann. Only to me.” Remember those words, Ms. Eiffel, because they are the beginning of your end.
luann1212 over 4 years ago
Tide’s turning apparently, is it to early to speculate what might be the aftermath of Ann’s demise
Argythree over 4 years ago
Still crossing my fingers that Ann doesn’t dance her way out of this. She’s fast on her feet, though…
SactoSylvia over 4 years ago
Luann and Tiffany were little school-age girls when Luann began, and they were drawn with a kids round-ish faces and eyes that were disproportionately large for their heads. Greg slimmed their faces and added “makeup” as Th eh got older, but still vestiges of their little girl origins remained. Newer characters, introduced at an older age, don’t have these exaggerated features. So in the last panel, we have four characters drawn in three distinct styles: Tiffany (still very cartoonish), Ann And Les (in a cleaner, spare but still cartoonish style) and Tom (with the most “realistic” features, he looks like he stepped off of a 50’s-60’s advertisement).
It’s a little disconcerting to see the three styles side-by-side like that. I guess in a way it also demonstrates the “evolution” of the comic strip over time, from a gag-a-day format that probably appealed equally to kids and adults, to a soap opera format that probably doesn’t have many young readers, in part requires a fair bit of patience.
jmworacle over 4 years ago
Dun dun dah!
BJShipley1 over 4 years ago
Fingers crossed that this is the beginning of the end for Ann….
JohnCrawford1 over 4 years ago
Tom with clenched fists?? Ann’s really stepped in it this time!
epicatt2- over 4 years ago
I don’t think Ann will easily wiggle out of this, Templo. Not if we take Tom’s apparently developing frown in the 3rd panel into consideration.Interesting how pat it seems that Ann has the ‘real’ ultrasound in her car with the keys locked inside. (Bet Tom has a spare set.)And after giving that keys-locked-in-car excuse Ann without a beat immediately turns on Tiff and Les. But Tom’s reply in the 3rd panel perhaps portends Ann’s undoing!I, for one, am eager to see where this goes.
Brdshtt Premium Member over 4 years ago
Tommy – boy’s light bulb just turned on. Time to kick up the wattage there, Tommy!
overtherainbow over 4 years ago
OMG, I actually called something! re: mixing up the ultrasounds. Drinks on me, people!
suv2000 over 4 years ago
Skanky Doodle is going down
kenhense over 4 years ago
Ann’s best bet would have been to tell Tiffany & Les that this is personal business and she needs to discuss with Tom alone. Much harder to pull Tom’s heartstrings in front of two prosecutors.
Joe1962 over 4 years ago
It’s going down folks. Actually it’s best with Tiff and Les out of the room.
Arbitrary over 4 years ago
Good lord the man is capable of rational thought and doesn’t immediately buy into crap because he’s lovesick. The madness continues!
harkherp over 4 years ago
Tom has an awfully small head!
capricorn9th over 4 years ago
Yes, Ann, go get a new one, as Les said. Let’s see the new baby’s ultrasound. And good redirect, Ann…you realized how ridiculous you sound, claiming the ‘new’ ultrasound is in your car and you accidentally left it in your locked door…and immediately called on the kids about not having to answer to them. Looks like Tom caught your attempt at redirecting. Tom heard what Les said so I hope he will tell Ann he will accompany her to her next obstetrics appointment to meet his baby in person directly on the machine.
SHIVA over 4 years ago
Let the bloodletting begin!!!
exarmyofficer over 4 years ago
BUSTED!
ACTIVIST1234 over 4 years ago
Seems too easy. Bet she continues finding a way to wiggle out of this. I wonder,
SQUIRREL!
Squirrels are too cute, aren’t they, dear? Now let’s not be late for the opera.
ACTIVIST1234 over 4 years ago
And it does look like Tiff burned calories running the victory lap.
David Huie Green LoveJoyAndPeace over 4 years ago
Bluster has its limits.
PoppleKCB over 4 years ago
Do you think she is pregnant and planted the wrong one on purpose, knowing this is how Tiff would react, just to discredit her and further create a wedge between Tiff and her dad?
LeftHanded over 4 years ago
“Well Les, just because your mother won’t be part of this family, there’s no reason a fine young man like you should feel unwelcome around here. Right, Tiffany?”
Homeboy1865 over 4 years ago
Ann: "Oh Tom, darling, don’t you see that I love you so much, that I am willing to offer up my smoking hot body to incubate the son that you have always wanted. I want to please and pleasure you so much that I convinced myself that I was already with child. Come to me tonight; we shall drink our fill of love until morning. Oh Rhett!!! Don’t leave me! Where shall I go? What shall I do? " TOm: “Frankly,my dear I don’t give a dam!” Ann: “Oh fiddle dee dee. I’ll think of someway to get you back. After all, tomorrow is another day!”
Brian G Premium Member over 4 years ago
When you have seen the light, you begin to understand the darkness.
Asharah over 4 years ago
Did Tiffany remember to pick up a home pregnancy test? Just make sure somebody watches when Ann takes it.
lavatube over 4 years ago
And then the dream sequence ends and Tiff wakes up with a crick in her neck from sleeping on the yoga mat.
seanyj over 4 years ago
Let the lies begin
Uncle Kenny over 4 years ago
Comeuppance.
BabyBlue over 4 years ago
Well that was satisfying! And it’s only Monday. Hope the trend continues.
rekam Premium Member over 4 years ago
Waiting for Ann to throw herself at Tom, begging for mercy.
seanyj over 4 years ago
Another one of Ann’s scams comes tumbling down.
notbornyesterday over 4 years ago
Is the blood FINALLY pumping uphill to into Tom’s brain? And not downward into…well lets not go there but its pretty obvious what Tom’s been thinking with.
notbornyesterday over 4 years ago
Like almost inevitably, as most frauds and manipulators will, Ann overplayed her hand…. Ann had an engagement ring without being or pretending, to be pregnant. Too bad for Ann that she made such a poor choice in a housekeeper. OTOH, what if she is pregnant ? Don’t count Ann out yet; it ain’t over till its over.
notbornyesterday over 4 years ago
Oh yeah, the old “I locked my keys in my car” bit; well, I’m sure the auto club or a locksmith will be on the , like, pronto.
GOGOPOWERANGERS over 4 years ago
This feel so anti-climatic this is the way they are getting rid of Ann Aweful it not a great as the other 2 times
Queen Wolfen over 4 years ago
Wow, this is working out better than I had feared it would.
Denver Reader Premium Member over 4 years ago
Amazed she admitted it was Les. She may still get out of it.
Turnhandle over 4 years ago
Oooooh! “No, Ann. Only to me” I love it!! Not what I expected. But she’ll still try to weasel her way back into his heart somehow. I just hope he’s really seen the light and doesn’t fall for her lies.I also love how much we’re all so invested in this comic strip! Such harmless fun and a great way to take our minds off of the outside world;-/)
RabbitHole over 4 years ago
This is very close to the scenario I posted last Saturday. And well I thought It might not ever happen, it looks like it could. Now all Les and Tiff have to do is bring up the Souffle scam. Although I don’t think Les they will say the police are on their way.
Caldonia over 4 years ago
Let’s see if Tom will actually dump her, or if the fact that he has Jello for brains will lead him to marry her immediately. Nothing would surprise me.
dlkrueger33 over 4 years ago
Tiff looks slimmer. Ann’s skirt is dreadfully short for a pregnant lady of (how many years?). And such a tiny waist for someone who is several months pregnant, right? The real question is can she snooker “Tommy” into believing some hare-brained excuse/reason for the debacle?
OneTime59 over 4 years ago
“only to me”. tomorrow will be interesting to find out what tom’s question will be.
RabbitHole over 4 years ago
One post was made about Ann overplaying her hand since she had the engagement ring. In retrospect, the ultrasound picture was her probably her backup plan in case she didn’t get the engagement ring. Once she got the engagement ring, the picture would be put away and never be brought out. Just a lucky break for Tiffany that she stumbled on to it and caused the change in Ann’s plan.
stealth694 over 4 years ago
Sounds like Anne’s Life of Luxury is ending.
Pet over 4 years ago
CAUGHT!
And yes Scarlett, Tiff IS looking slimmer! :))
eujeste over 4 years ago
Tiffany has a very self-satisfied look. Almost smug, I’d say.
well-i-never over 4 years ago
Well, I know I feel sorry for her. (Insert “not” here)
Wizard of Ahz-no relation over 4 years ago
as I said yesterday, she doesn’t have a fall back.
wingnutsrus over 4 years ago
It’s weird how much Ann reminds me of Shannon when she’s pointing that finger.
imagenesis over 4 years ago
I like the fact that Tom looks like he means business here. Let’s hope he does!
Call me Ishmael over 4 years ago
The stink of desperation rises…
Aladar30 Premium Member over 4 years ago
This really looks like the end of Ann and Tom’s love. Sigh… They were such a beautiful couple♡. I’m sad now
David Wolfson Premium Member over 4 years ago
Wow, this has been a long time coming.
MelissaHintz2 over 4 years ago
You don’t get an ultrasound of a baby that formed with a waistline like that, Ann.
Thorby over 4 years ago
BUSTED!!!!
Fiammata over 4 years ago
Way too much buildup for such an anticlimactic showdown. Such a long time in coming. This is a letdown.
reedkomicks Premium Member over 4 years ago
Commenters seem absolutely lighthearted on this remarkable day!
Cuckooman Premium Member over 4 years ago
Ann, if you thought you already had the right ultrasound in the first place, how do you know it’s also in your car?
JRobinson Premium Member over 4 years ago
Well, huh — that was easy. You’d think an experienced sociopath like Ann would know all about backstopping her lies. Has she lost a step?
joefearsnothing over 4 years ago
…..“and you can start right now!”
CreativeChef over 4 years ago
Tiffany usually doesn’t come out to well. Could this be a change for the good, her schemings never worked out. Also, she never has had a friend until Les came around. Maybe even a little romance. We know that Les is interested.
Frank Farkel Premium Member over 4 years ago
It ain’t over til it’s over. Yogi Berra
Tyge over 4 years ago
This is still an intermediate strip. Wait for it… Waaaiiittt fooorrr iiittt….
Tyge over 4 years ago
Let the hammer fall Greg. Enough already!
Jaymi Cee Premium Member over 4 years ago
I hope he’s coming to his senses, but “Tommy” can still be snowed. Remember Ann Awful is a professional con artist. They have ways of getting a mark back in line, even when it looks like the jig is up. She’ll find the right emotional lever to pull. That is what they do.
jonesbeltone over 4 years ago
Do we have a “slimming” Tiffany?
Prescott_Philosopher over 4 years ago
Note in the last frame Tom calls her Ann, in the July eleven strip, Tom called her Annie. Also notice in the first frame Tom’s hands are balled into fists.
mangapackrat over 4 years ago
A part of me is wondering if we’ve all given Ann way too much credit over the years.
Granted, she’s been able to pull off pretty big schemes before, but it mostly came from manipulating strangers (managing at Weenie World, the Souffle Lingerie customers, etc.), but if she’s met with a long-term opponent (TJ, Mr. Gray helping Les, and now Tiffany) then she actually tends to get the rug pulled out from her spectacularly by leaving a pretty big blind spot open for them to exploit.
Ann should’ve factored this in: she knows Les works at the Fuse, and she knows Tiffany works at the Fuse. The possibility should’ve crossed her mind that that Les and Tiffany would’ve compared notes about her horrible behavior at some point, or she was hopelessly optimistic about neither of them crossing paths.
Don’t get me wrong, seeing her finally be torn down from this current scheme is delicious, but I feel like even in the “evil mastermind” department that Ann’s just a poser.
comicboyz over 4 years ago
YEAH!!!!
Ellis97 over 4 years ago
Mistake nothing. Ann Eiffel, you are the most rotten, despicable, sleazy human being that anyone had the misfortune to know.
Mary Sullivan Premium Member over 4 years ago
Is this really going to happen? I can’t wait!
Willow Mt Lyon over 4 years ago
Trying to buy time, huh Ann? Trying to take the focus away from yourself? It isn’t working.
Lopdee over 4 years ago
Yes, Tiff is regaining her confidence and her life.
jrankin1959 over 4 years ago
gulp!
preacherman Premium Member over 4 years ago
Ann is trying to get out of this mess by changing the subject. Classic misdirection. Fortunately, Tom, for now, seems to still be focused on the mess in question.
Prescott_Philosopher over 4 years ago
You know, I’ll bet Ann has no trouble fishing her keys out of her purse and driving away with a squeal of tires. In fact, I can see GnK’s art work for that strip even now.
Lord Hearteater over 4 years ago
…and it’s only Tuesday! This sure looks like a setup for Ann to be squealing tires out of the strip on Saturday, but it still leaves plenty of twist and turn room for a complete change of direction before then.
comic reader 22 over 4 years ago
Loving it so much! Let’s have a major Ann Eiffel crash and burn! If this turns around I’m just going to wonder if there is really any justice in the world. Although I do have to admit I’ve seen many women who have conned their way all through life, never working, living on welfare, using men, family and friends to always get what they want, so is it time for Ann to move on to her next victim? I’m sure she has met Toms boss…..
YorkGirl Premium Member over 4 years ago
Finally, she shows up! And talk about backpedaling! Right on, Scarlet! And, as I said yesterday, it’s all about Tom. He was made the fool, he was lied to, his indignation is apparent. Now, will we hear closing arguments? Will Tom impose punishment, banishment? I’m almost sure there will be tears in Ann’s part. Geez, I hope he doesn’t fold, forgive and take her back! Will her past frauds be discussed or forgotten in the rush to get rid of her? I like the way this seems to be going….so far! ;-D
laurasohn11 over 4 years ago
I think Ann is officially screwed again
lillianjohnson2002 over 4 years ago
Locked the keys in the car? I’m not a locksmith but I got a brick .
RSH over 4 years ago
(1) I believe Ann does have to answer to both Les and Tiff, in addition to Tom. That ultrasound image is also in Les’s possession, given to him by Ann as a keepsake; it belongs to both him and her; she is mis-using it (to say the least). It is natural and right for him to intervene. Tiff is Tom’s flesh and blood daughter who is looking out for the wellbeing and happiness of her father whom she thinks is being deceived (in a big way).
(2) Ann is clearly acknowledging that the ultrasound is not of any baby she is or is not currently carrying, and it hard to believe that she picked it by mistake given that she and Tom were looking at it for several minutes on the day they returned from their trip while she said nothing.
(3) It is also hard not to notice a 38 year old woman dressed like a 9th grader (operating mentally at that level too) and a 19 year old girl dressed modestly (but tastefully). I think Tiff has matured much through all of this and would not revert back to any previous ways if Ann were to leave the mansion.
Markov Da Robot over 4 years ago
Yes! Go Tom, go Tom, go Tom!!!!!!!
David Norton Premium Member over 4 years ago
Today is Bastille Day. “Off with her head!!”
lmleonard1999 over 4 years ago
Unless I missed it, I am surprised no one suggested Tom have the kids run to get a test or two from the store while he waits with Ann, and have her take the test when they get back. If she is that far along as the ultrasound would show, there is no way for a false negative to happen.
D.E.N. over 4 years ago
So, is Tom going to be a Dad and pay attention to what his daughter is telling him, or will he cave in again to his slick side-piece’s slimy come-ons? I still think that by Friday (maybe Saturday) he’ll be wrapped around Ann’s finger again.
Code the Enforcer over 4 years ago
“I would. But it’s in my car …and … and I locked my keys in -”
Ahhh, yes! That is what is known as a NOT PREGNANT Pause !! ;)
irisj728 over 4 years ago
Pregnant or not, I don’t think Tom will kick her to the curb… he really seems to love her and doesn’t want to be alone
My3Cats Premium Member over 4 years ago
Since everybody wants to get rid of Ann, how about pairing her with Dirk?
candor1230 over 4 years ago
Just the 20-some year difference in how “Ultrasounds” are processed would have been the big clue. They don’t look the same or feel the same. Year 2000 vs. year 2020.
rikkiTikki Premium Member over 4 years ago
The drawing of Tom is in a much more realistic style than the rest of the cast..seems strange.
sueb1863 over 4 years ago
Ann is being uncharacteristically stupid here. But then it’s uncharacteristically stupid of her to leave the ultrasound taped to the back of a picture frame and then tell Tiffany to clean, which presents an excellent chance that she’ll find it.
Why didn’t she just put the ultrasound in a drawer or somewhere hidden so she’d only bring it out if she had to?
drewpamon over 4 years ago
Tiffany’s weight fluctuates based on her mood
drewpamon over 4 years ago
Tiffany’s weight fluctuates based on her mood
Dragongourd Premium Member over 4 years ago
Tom doesn’t seem surprised about Les. Did I miss the strip where he learned about him>
DebraSalitra over 4 years ago
Boy, Ann really looks like Shannon in the last panel.
wantcomicsnow over 4 years ago
Someone commented that Tom should cut up all Ann’s credit cards before she leaves.
Better idea would be for him to cancel all the cards, claiming they were stolen, then have new one’s issued in his name only!
And it would really be funny if Ann didn’t know this, and tried to use the old cards.
Pipe Tobacco Premium Member over 4 years ago
5
Again, a variety of thoughts:
1) Obviously, it looks like Ann’s goose is cooked at this point. BUT , might she still be able to wriggle out of this and turn the tides in her favor? Things in her favor….. at least until this point, Tom has been a rather “low wattage bulb” relative to his awareness of Annie’s ways. It appears he has wizened up a bit… but, he may still be susceptible to other charms she may possess still.
2) Now looking at this as it is currently…. Ann made a big mistake here when the ultrasound was first uncovered. When Tiffany first showed the ultrasound…. Ann and Tom were already engaged…. Ann could have/should have realized quickly that a fake pregnancy scenario would be very easy to discover, and she could have instead (if she had thought quickly enough) said at that time…. “Hey, you have ruined my surprise, Tiff. Not particularly nice of you, but my dear, rugged Tommie …. I had this to give you… This is my ultrasound of my son from 20 years ago, butI really want the two of us to get an ultrasound of our own baby…. what do you say?” or something akin to that. Then she would have been off scot-free since she was already engaged.
3) Even though most are predicting a long-term exit for Ann at this point… to me, I am still doubtful. The other times she disappeared for a long time, it seemed more reasonable for the story and more logical an ending. To me, here, it seems an exit would leave too damn many loose ends… so I am still of the camp that things she will weasel her way out of this somehow.
Cincoflex over 4 years ago
The truth will out. Knowing Ann, she’ll try to turn her feminine wiles on Tom, but I doubt he’ll be taken in again. It’s funny—years back, Tiffany could easily have grown up to become like Ann, but her own growth and maturity this last year have made her a better person, IMO.
chuck_sa over 4 years ago
Beware of anyone that attempts to separate you from those you love. That’s always step one.
Tha_Hype over 4 years ago
Dun, dun, duuuuuuuun!!! LOL! LOVE IT! GET HER!! Lets see how Squirmy McSquirmason tries to squirm her way out of this one. :)
dlaemmerhirt999 over 4 years ago
It’s about dang time he finds out what a monster Ann is!!! No idea why it took so long.
LeighBurton over 4 years ago
Will Ann escape this one unharmed again like The Brown Hornet? We have 4 days to find out!
sjames6011 over 4 years ago
Hats off to Greg…. this story was good enough for husband and me to read the last four days together. … and we do have other interests!
sjames6011 over 4 years ago
But look on the bright side. It took Ann E. to create a tough environment for Tiffany to learn some good life lessons and to mature into a insightful, caring young woman.
STACEY MARSHALL Premium Member over 4 years ago
But I left it in my car, and locked my keys in my car, and when I went to get the spare keys, accidently flushed them down the toilet, so I got my phone to call a locksmith, but the phone was dead, and I went to charge my phone, but the charger had been shorted out by a lightning storm, and…
Andrew Sleeth over 4 years ago
Yowza! Ann, if Tom doesn’t want to help you make fake babies, I’ll gladly pitch in.
rklynch over 4 years ago
“It’s in my car”…. How lame. That just shows ya that ol’ Ann Eiffel, evil that she is, isn’t exactly a criminal mastermind..
GreenGirl over 4 years ago
Ann is a classic sociopath. She can lie effortlessly and switch emotions as needed to sway people. They are way more prevalent than you think.
gloriabeckley over 4 years ago
One Trip to the Doctor. What is the Doctor’s name Ann? They have copies . How about a prenatal check up Ann?
funnyg1rl over 4 years ago
I can’t say I’m impressed with Ann “keeping her cool”, she’s a grifter and a con woman. She’s going to try all her tricks before it’s over I’m sure. Now all we need is Uncle Al to stop by with his bombshell, a lawsuit against her from all her lingerie customers AND Souffle Lingerie. That should bring it full circle and get rid of her for good, or 5-20 anyhow…lol
sbwertz over 4 years ago
About time. I’m SOOO ready to see the end of this character.
Schrodinger's Dog over 4 years ago
I like Tiffany’s “Oh, really?” look in the last panel.
bigal666 over 4 years ago
I’ll be darned. Tom grew a set.
Croooow! over 4 years ago
Watching Ann’s composure unravel is so satisfying to watch it has to be fattening. She was exiled to Japan after her reign of terror at the bookstore, hopefully she’s banished to Antarctica after this stunt, ice queen that she is. (Poor penguins.)
Airman over 4 years ago
These two ladies remind me of some banks I’ve used. Tiffany, you go in and check out the assets. Ann is more like a drive through window.
KellyChase over 4 years ago
Oh please let this be the end of Ann Awful.
locake over 4 years ago
I’m not going to celebrate until Ann has moved out of the mansion and Tom has ended his relationship with her. We are a long way from that.
Maddie Premium Member over 4 years ago
I really really hope this is the end of Ann Eiffel. I really really really don’t like the conniving bi@$&
bloodykate over 4 years ago
Now it’s getting good!
limarick over 4 years ago
Oh good. Tom actually has a set of cajones. I was starting to wonder.
BlueKnight1966 over 4 years ago
BUSTED! :)
Doctor Go over 4 years ago
Rabbit test!
At least call the obstetricians office.
Doctor Go over 4 years ago
Les: “Mr. Tiff’s dad, would you be interested in adopting me?”
Petersenbus over 4 years ago
Well, Ann seems to be on her way out, just as soon as she can find her spare car key. If all the rest of the Luann cast wanted to give her a “going-away-present” they could insist she take Shannon with her. Then we could all go back to finding the perfect fiance for Luann and wondering when Toni is going to get pregnant and will it be a boy or a girl? Perhaps Zebo could have an affair with Tara or that cheerleader in the Hall A gang. Bring back hilarity!
AndrewSihler over 4 years ago
Well, as for the sudden switch from “silly me” to “God rot the lot of you” isn’t out of character for a sociopath. In some ways, Tom’s stance is odder; desperate rationalizations to avoid a dreaded truth wouldn’t be out of line.
And yes, Tiffany is looking slimmer.
Moonkey Premium Member over 4 years ago
What car? I am guessing it’s in Tom’s name, and he might be kind enough to call her a cab. IF she goes quietly.
RSH over 4 years ago
The most priceless part (to me) is Les with his straight forward and so obvious solution to Ann’s little silly mistake “..so get the new one..” (and your problem will be solved)…Ann couldn’t see how foolishly she painted herself into that corner.
DG over 4 years ago
This seems to easy.
Johnnyrico over 4 years ago
“Locked my keys inside”….. Really?
RDT64 Premium Member over 4 years ago
Please Oh PLEASE let this train wreck be total for her…
Wlly Blly over 4 years ago
I do feel sorry for Tom. He might not have been the best dad in the world, but Tiffany loves him, and would have put up with Ann if she continued to make him happy.
PhoenixHocking over 4 years ago
Oh, please. Please, please, please don’t let this turn sour! Don’t let Ann win. Please. I’m begging you.
Argythree over 4 years ago
Maybe we should start a ‘GoFundMe’ page to convince the Evanses to send Ann packing?
RSH over 4 years ago
Maybe the car is already packed and this is her cue to go out (to the car) to retrieve the newer image (while the three of them wait) and then not return. She makes a quick stop at the ATM. She crosses the Nevada state line, heading to Vegas where she could score a good paying job. Having taken as much as she can from the mansion and Tom’s accounts, she would have plenty resources to live well on; she starts a new life. And a new spin-off strip about the life of Ann Eiffel begins!
fix-n-fly over 4 years ago
Ann has told so many lies I would be amazed if anyone can tell when she is telling the truth. And why in the world would a pregnant lady wear a miniskirt?
Dragoncat over 4 years ago
Well, now… It appears Ann’s free ride is finally coming to an end. Tom Farrell is finally seeing Ann for who she is. And I hope that he will order Ann to pack her bags and leave.
The best part is, since the staff had been fired, Ann will have to carry her bags by herself. How demeaning…
Dragoncat over 4 years ago
Actually… She does have to answer to Tiffany and Les. Tiffany cares for the well-being of her father, and Les’ ultrasound is being used in an act of fraud.
But, I do like how Tom is taking control of this situation.
RC5 over 4 years ago
Seasoned scammer
prunes666 over 4 years ago
Do I hear “Weenie World” a-callin?
mohler.angela over 4 years ago
Finally, Ann is going down.
Otis Rufus Driftwood over 4 years ago
Will we FINALLY see Ann gone for good? (Fingers and toes crossed.)
bakana over 4 years ago
So, that car is Never going to be unlocked, ever again.
It will sit there in the driveway until it becomes an Antique.
Sisyphos over 4 years ago
We’re on the cusp here. I hope Tommy can maintain some backbone as Annie tries to weasel her way out. If, on the other hand, he caves to her seductive blandishments, we’ll be back at Square One….
electricpostcard over 4 years ago
When it all hits the fan we’ll see what’s left. One insanely silly mistake or “Busted in the act”.
tutibug5 over 4 years ago
LAWYER Tom: “Ann -raise your right hand -do you swear to tell the truth the whole truth and nothing but the truth”?
Ann: ahhhhhh …i’m out of her!!
desperado10mm over 4 years ago
Meanwhile Luann and puddles are sitting on the bed in a cluttered room.
desperado10mm over 4 years ago
Greg will never let Tif win.
lindz.coop Premium Member over 4 years ago
Finally.
JaimeCauntay1 over 4 years ago
I have a bad feeling that tomorrow, we will read that yet again Ann wins.
Miles VanDelay over 4 years ago
Holy cow, 656 comments. That’s up there in the Brad and Toni wedding range. And some people want to banish Ann forever? She is a click magnet! She’ll be home long enough for a villain to be needed again.