“Oh, for Pete’s Sake”. Is this something the young people are still saying these days? It seems like something that was said by the generation before mine.
So this is “wild, crazy” fun? Seriously, Luann needs to get out more and I don;t mean to the dog park! And the way Luann is dressed up you would think she was looking for Mr. Goodbar." But the worst is that this is a Sunday strip. Luann says/does something stupid and Bernice snarks. We have end the heat-death of the Luannaverse.
Wait a minute here. After all these years, Luann didn’t know that Puddles had never been taught how to play fetch? This arc ain’t starting off very well.
“It was fun when I was a young pup, but I’ve matured, Luann. Whereas you… But I’m not judging you. I put too much work in training you. Any failing on your part is partly my fault — plus, you’re just a human and less is expected.”
“Is this seat taken? Wait, the symposium on Jungian psychology? Really? I’m fascinated with the relationship between Jung and Freud, and what role the psychology driving their own differing views on the structure of the mind played in their eventual mutual animus. What did you think of Kaufmann’s treatise?”
Now I wonder who Luann is going to meet on the other side of that fetch? She happens to be very fetching herself, not plain. Her opposite friend is perhaps plain but wait there’s more that might involve them both in gasp romance? Jake, Ben? Both? Or neither? The answer is nigh.
No comment for today’s strip. I’ll just wait to see how this plays out. We do know that someone will turn up at the park. Just going to sit back and be surprised. It is up to you Greg.
Our dogs had taught us many things, actually they had many people trained to give them a treat when they came to our home. Miss them so much, they were such good boys and my moms girl when I inherited her.
Face it, Luann…. Bernice is a serious student. My sister had a college roommate who was the same way. My sis always wanted to go out. Her roommate was a real home-body who spent hours studying. They lived in the same dorm room for only one semester.
Notice a smiling Puddles’ little stub of a tail wagging hard in the 3rd panel. He thinks “..wow! toast at 6 am, encouraging words at 2 pm… I like this..”
@sue: Bernice met Jack before, when she and Luann went bowling with Jack and Nil (and Jack broke Luann’s foot with a bowling ball). Bernice was not impressed with Jack at that time, so why would she suddenly be interested in him? Just to make Luann jealous? But Luann didn’t act jealous when Jack hit on someone at the dog park while she was there with Jack, so it doesn’t seem like Luann is that interested in Jack. Or maybe ( something no one here seems to realize), Luann has started to grow past her high school self, and is no longer constantly jealous if a man she is interested in also interests some other woman? Nah, can’t be….
That dog is 200 years old. By now, it’s obvious Puddles doesn’t fetch. He and Bernice just want to enjoy the outdoors. Luann can fetch. I had a dog who taught people to fetch, too.
I hope the entire week is not at the dog park. Take Puddles and the books home…go out for lunch….meet a couple of cute guys…do something FUN this week.
and of course in the next strip the ball will roll near Jack or some other guy and the same drawn out tired plotline of Luanns shamless flirting and immature attitude will commence.
I totally get it! I had a dog who would just look at me like, “What? You threw it away. YOU go get it.” Or more likely, they would run after it, sniff it, and then go explore something else. I got lots of exercise, though. The dog, not so much.
I am predicting a studious, but not nerdy fellow showing up for Bernice (maybe a surprise re-emergence of Piro?!?) and a nerdier but athletic, outdoorsy type showing up for Luann (perhaps a runner?). That would be kind of interesting for an end of Summer arc…. but probably only a pipe dream.
I was pet-sitting for a Labrador Retriever and a Siamese cat. The cat and dog sat side-by-side expectantly, until I noticed the tennis ball at the dog’s feet. I threw the ball. They both dashed after it. The Siamese stopped at the top of the stairs as the dog careered down the steps. The dog grabbed the ball and dashed back up the stairs, with the Siamese joining him just to time for the two to arrive together in their original positions. I laughed so hard, I couldn’t throw the ball again for five minutes.
Namrepus about 4 years ago
Puddles just showed her who’s the b…
Templo S.U.D. about 4 years ago
Bernice seems to be having loads of fun.
Mordock999 Premium Member about 4 years ago
And speaking of “Pete.”
Luann OR Bernice running into some Guy in 3…2…1…, ;)
AnyFace about 4 years ago
Enter Jack in five … four … three … two … ✨
Rhetorical_Question about 4 years ago
Oh, for Pete’s Sake yawn —> Luann, you go fetch
howtheduck about 4 years ago
“Oh, for Pete’s Sake”. Is this something the young people are still saying these days? It seems like something that was said by the generation before mine.
beb01 about 4 years ago
So this is “wild, crazy” fun? Seriously, Luann needs to get out more and I don;t mean to the dog park! And the way Luann is dressed up you would think she was looking for Mr. Goodbar." But the worst is that this is a Sunday strip. Luann says/does something stupid and Bernice snarks. We have end the heat-death of the Luannaverse.
Z-bert about 4 years ago
Less exciting than I thought it would be.
ACTIVIST1234 about 4 years ago
Maybe both Bern and Pud are bored, but at least Luann is having a ball!
ACTIVIST1234 about 4 years ago
Jack and his nameless mutt will add some excitement.
Joe1962 about 4 years ago
Puddles just Luann who’s the boss.
Airman about 4 years ago
Run, Luann, run. Your biological clock won’t stay on snooze alarm forever.
capricorn9th about 4 years ago
Yup….tomorrow will see a guy sit next to Puddles upon observing Bernice reading heavy stuff in middle of a dog park and becomes intrigued.
Prescott_Philosopher about 4 years ago
Wait a minute here. After all these years, Luann didn’t know that Puddles had never been taught how to play fetch? This arc ain’t starting off very well.
David Huie Green LoveJoyAndPeace about 4 years ago
“It was fun when I was a young pup, but I’ve matured, Luann. Whereas you… But I’m not judging you. I put too much work in training you. Any failing on your part is partly my fault — plus, you’re just a human and less is expected.”
someguy3 about 4 years ago
“Is this seat taken? Wait, the symposium on Jungian psychology? Really? I’m fascinated with the relationship between Jung and Freud, and what role the psychology driving their own differing views on the structure of the mind played in their eventual mutual animus. What did you think of Kaufmann’s treatise?”
kenhense about 4 years ago
I think Luann is trying to wear a man catcher assembly. I wouldn’t yawn. But again Puddles is not lonely…
Robin Harwood about 4 years ago
You threw it away. You want it now, you go and get it.
luann1212 about 4 years ago
Now I wonder who Luann is going to meet on the other side of that fetch? She happens to be very fetching herself, not plain. Her opposite friend is perhaps plain but wait there’s more that might involve them both in gasp romance? Jake, Ben? Both? Or neither? The answer is nigh.
Brdshtt Premium Member about 4 years ago
See, Luann – that is the way your mom feels when she asks you to clean up your room.
The Electrician about 4 years ago
Now if he could teach her to rollover, catch a frissbe in her mouth and not chase cars, I’d say we are getting somewhere.
stillfickled Premium Member about 4 years ago
Puddles is no dummy.
JCB about 4 years ago
This looks quite familiar.
pekelopan Premium Member about 4 years ago
No comment for today’s strip. I’ll just wait to see how this plays out. We do know that someone will turn up at the park. Just going to sit back and be surprised. It is up to you Greg.
dadoctah about 4 years ago
Anyone else here old enough to remember Bob Williams and Louie the Wonder Dog?
https://youtu.be/jH5JvkoEzXM
PeterPirate about 4 years ago
Erm…… How old is Puddles?
whenlifewassimpler about 4 years ago
Very impressive Puddles…….
sueb1863 about 4 years ago
Jack’s going to show up, hit it off with Bernice, and Luann is going to be left in the dust battling feelings of jealousy and anger.
kingbrlee Premium Member about 4 years ago
Let’s see……… what hot guys dog gets the Ball.
seanyj about 4 years ago
Puddles says he’s too old for this.
ForrestOverin about 4 years ago
They’re playing ‘fetch’, alright… Good girl, Luann! Good fetch!
Ellis97 about 4 years ago
Awww he’s so cute.
maxiesmom2 Premium Member about 4 years ago
Our dogs had taught us many things, actually they had many people trained to give them a treat when they came to our home. Miss them so much, they were such good boys and my moms girl when I inherited her.
Major Matt Mason Premium Member about 4 years ago
Puddles, like Poochie, is the brains of the outfit.
Call me Ishmael about 4 years ago
Bring back Jack.
Aladar30 Premium Member about 4 years ago
Puddles seem so proud on how well he trained Luann to fetch♡. Even Bernice is impressed. This is one of the reasons I love dogs.
Wubbie about 4 years ago
I always thought that Puddles was the smartest entity in the De Groot house.
davecat about 4 years ago
He’s got her trained . . .
Johnnyrico about 4 years ago
Face it, Luann…. Bernice is a serious student. My sister had a college roommate who was the same way. My sis always wanted to go out. Her roommate was a real home-body who spent hours studying. They lived in the same dorm room for only one semester.
Sisyphos about 4 years ago
Puddles has Luann well trained by now (as Bernie observes). Whom shall she meet whilst ball-retrieving?
RSH about 4 years ago
what if Jack and Max show up with Kaylie and her dog?
RSH about 4 years ago
Notice a smiling Puddles’ little stub of a tail wagging hard in the 3rd panel. He thinks “..wow! toast at 6 am, encouraging words at 2 pm… I like this..”
jamesamber29 about 4 years ago
I’m with Bernice on this. I don’t have a dog but reading in the park is relaxing and sometimes you do see cute scenes.
contralto2b about 4 years ago
He fetches as well as some cats.
PCSirius96 about 4 years ago
I recall Luann was 13 when she got Puddles. How old is she now, so that would make Pud how old?
Argythree about 4 years ago
@sue: Bernice met Jack before, when she and Luann went bowling with Jack and Nil (and Jack broke Luann’s foot with a bowling ball). Bernice was not impressed with Jack at that time, so why would she suddenly be interested in him? Just to make Luann jealous? But Luann didn’t act jealous when Jack hit on someone at the dog park while she was there with Jack, so it doesn’t seem like Luann is that interested in Jack. Or maybe ( something no one here seems to realize), Luann has started to grow past her high school self, and is no longer constantly jealous if a man she is interested in also interests some other woman? Nah, can’t be….
eladee AKA Wally about 4 years ago
I am enjoying a little break from Tiffany and her drama too.
Tyge about 4 years ago
Leave Pete out of this.
Tyge about 4 years ago
Now who do we suppose Luann will meet when she finds the ball? Hmmmm…?
MitmanArt about 4 years ago
Where’s Jack these days?
Moonkey Premium Member about 4 years ago
That dog is 200 years old. By now, it’s obvious Puddles doesn’t fetch. He and Bernice just want to enjoy the outdoors. Luann can fetch. I had a dog who taught people to fetch, too.
Willow Mt Lyon about 4 years ago
Puddles is a Bassett hound. What can you expect from him? They like to lounge, not lunge.
Tyge about 4 years ago
Everybody around her is acting like they expect Bluto The Terrible to show up!
Or Barnacle Bill The Sailor! Does anyone remember the original (unvulgar) version?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WHxTwjnTE-E
ctolson about 4 years ago
Puddles has the right idea not just for todays strip but for when they move on from this arc.
donwestonmysteries about 4 years ago
This is how I learned to fetch.
tutibug5 about 4 years ago
I hope the entire week is not at the dog park. Take Puddles and the books home…go out for lunch….meet a couple of cute guys…do something FUN this week.
STACEY MARSHALL Premium Member about 4 years ago
Puddles teaches Luann to fetch.
illuminare about 4 years ago
and of course in the next strip the ball will roll near Jack or some other guy and the same drawn out tired plotline of Luanns shamless flirting and immature attitude will commence.
notbornyesterday about 4 years ago
Let’s see, you have a dog that’s too lazy to even get off the bench and sniff other dog’s asses? Maybe it’s time for a new dog.
BJShipley1 about 4 years ago
I love how Luann’s Attract-A-Guy outfit features mom shorts.
Code the Enforcer about 4 years ago
Lessee here … Luann doesn’t pick things up (looking at her room) … Puddles doesn’t pick things up!
It appears the dog has learned from the ‘master’!! :)
PhoenixHocking about 4 years ago
I totally get it! I had a dog who would just look at me like, “What? You threw it away. YOU go get it.” Or more likely, they would run after it, sniff it, and then go explore something else. I got lots of exercise, though. The dog, not so much.
Pipe Tobacco Premium Member about 4 years ago
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I am predicting a studious, but not nerdy fellow showing up for Bernice (maybe a surprise re-emergence of Piro?!?) and a nerdier but athletic, outdoorsy type showing up for Luann (perhaps a runner?). That would be kind of interesting for an end of Summer arc…. but probably only a pipe dream.
mistercatworks about 4 years ago
I was pet-sitting for a Labrador Retriever and a Siamese cat. The cat and dog sat side-by-side expectantly, until I noticed the tennis ball at the dog’s feet. I threw the ball. They both dashed after it. The Siamese stopped at the top of the stairs as the dog careered down the steps. The dog grabbed the ball and dashed back up the stairs, with the Siamese joining him just to time for the two to arrive together in their original positions. I laughed so hard, I couldn’t throw the ball again for five minutes.
Homeboy1865 about 4 years ago
I know Puddles, I’m yawning too. Puddles is wishing he had a book. Let’s hope something exciting happens tomorrow.
Dr. Caligari about 4 years ago
Luann is a lefty.
bakana about 4 years ago
Puddles has Luann so well trained.
Schrodinger's Dog about 4 years ago
tomorrow: Puddles gets Luann to sit, shake, and roll over! :-/
SactoSylvia about 4 years ago
If the weather in Pittsville is anything like the weather in the rest of California… record high temps… I don’t blame Puddles a bit!