So typical of Bernice. Getting her nose all out of joint, upset and judgmental, over something that is basically none of her business. (And this was even before the dog park comment implicated Jack.)
Who knew? Luann is GOOD at lying. But Bernice knows Luann hence why she was hanging around the door. Dog park? I think most of us assume it’s Jack. Unless she met a guy there while visiting with Jack and doesn’t want Bernice to know.
I think it was 1212 yesterday who strongly suggested that this was not going to be a romantic interest for Luann. And today’s installment does nothing to discredit his conjecture.
The absolute total history of Jack and Luann has been one of nothing-here-move-on. That’s what makes this sound like a real prank – knowing that Bernice has feelings for Jack, Luann may now be jacking with Bernice’s feelings.
Worst case scenario: It really was Jack in the room last night.
This would put Luann at the bottom of the pile, to me, at least. Along with Jack.
One: I expect better behavior out of both of them.
Two: As 1212 said yesterday, where’s the buildup? This would be “out of nowhere.”
Three: I would think that this episode alone would make Luann the least likable character in the entire strip.
Along with Jack, if he was jerk enough to go along with it.
Jeez, about being pranked, this is not about Bernice being pranked or an RA or nosy. It is as clear as a bell the readers are being led somewhere and the dog park is very intriguing. I thought by the way that it was interesting that Puddles seemed so nonchalant in the room. Could the possible person be someone he is familiar with? Jack? Wasn’t Tara at the dog park at one point as well? The game is afoot, which is the story, and this will very likely be more than a one week arc however it ends.
My window screen is located indoor. Anyway, is Bernice going change into Street clothes? But wait a minute, it’s not possible for Luann to change into Street clothes within 30 minutes! Luann is doing a setup to trick Bernice!
3rd Panel: In no way is that the face of a pal of Luann’s. That is the face of a judgmental busy body looking to trap an opponent in an indiscretion. I guess the writers have decided to move Bernice into Ann’s old spot in the cast.
It’s a safe bet that Bernice will be observing the dog park in 30. It doesn’t matter if Bernice catches Luann coloring outside the lines or if this is an elaborate set up to get her to meet Jack. What does matter is that Bernice would be acting like a treacherous fink towards her best friend.
Has all the makings of a 1940’s black and white, French spy movie. Rendezvous at dawn, a quick tryst among the trees, and coffee and croissants in the shadows . All the while, Bernice in a trench coat, collar turned up. and beret pulled low, observes from a distance. But, alas, no breakfast and the sight of those croissants, gets her stomach to growling and she is discovered.
So if Luann is pulling an elaborate prank, is her goal to lure Bernice to the dog park in order to get her to admit her infatuation with Jack? Or is she trying to set Bern up with Jack? Or with Nil? Or with Ryder? Or to get her to a surprise birthday party (retconning from the strip of 2014/03/26, where Bern’s birthday was established as being in September)?
Or is there some backstory for “No. I haven’t told anyone.” that’s completely unrelated to whatever was or wasn’t going on in Luann’s bedroom during the night? Or is whatever you imagine Bern is thinking now really true? Or …?
Curious minds want to know, but curious minds will have to wait. What to do? What to do? Whine? Or sit back and savor the suspense? It’s your choice.
It’s not a prank — it’s a set-up! There was nobody in the room last night, Luann was method acting when she opened the window, removed the screen, and yelled “Call me!” to no one but Mother Nature. She also did NOT just call Jack or anyone else.
Everything Bernice heard was Luann stage whispering. Luann realized that if she could hear Bernice talking in her sleep, then Bernice would also be able to hear her — and a plot was hatched! Bernice will try and be sneaky by following Luann, totally oblivious to the fact that she is being led to the park. And Jack is completely unaware of all this as well. This is just Luann going to extreme lengths to play matchmaker. Will it work or will it blow up in Luann’s face? Or, will it blow up at first but then somehow work out anyway? Hmmm…
History is full of people who belong together but need a little outside push to make it happen. This isn’t necessarily a bad move on Luann’s part.
Good thing Bernice bought Arte Johnson’s old WWII German soldier outfit, round glasses, cigarette, and helmet from the old “Laugh – In” show along with the bush for hiding. Come to think of it, she already wore most of it on the night she, as RA, violated the rules and let Piro stay the night in her dorm.
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“Verrry interestink, but schtupid…” -Volfgang Halper/Dormenführer
Let me say this: if this is about some elaborate prank by Luann and possibly Jack, or of its about Jack it’s incredibly cruel given Luann’s knowledge of Bernice’s fascination with him, and I don’t think, in spite of unjustified judgment about her, that this is what the story is about. And all the mean spirits about Bernice being nosy, or in somebody’s booty call business is silly beyond belief as well. If she is being pranked wouldn’t she be curious? Not that I believe that is really the story here. I mean jeez if either of the prevailing theories are carried to there logical conclusions both of our main characters BFF’s are comic human carrion. Now I might be wrong, and if so I will fess up, but I the mean girls theories are way off here.
The obvious thing to do is not the best thing to do here.
That is, Bernice going to the dog park in “30” to find out “who.”
Why? Well, several good reasons:
1) If Bernice goes to the dog park finds that it’s Jack, what could she do about it. NOTHING, that’s what.
2) Or worse, Bernice goes to park, finds it’s Jack, but finds out that she’s the “victim” of some stupid prank. The solution? DON’T play along. Never play along. “Non Co-Operation.” It kills the prank. It’s also quite effective in stopping those annoying “surprise parties,” once and for all. Sooner or later, the “planners” get the message and give up.
So go back to sleep, Bernice. Or get up and fix Pancakes or something. And if Frank and Nancy ask Lu where “she’s going in such a hurry” say nothing.
Say nothing until Luann is out door.
And then say with a knowing smirk:
“I did hear something about Luann meeting someone at the dog park in 30 minutes. And do you know what? Had the strangest dream last night! I could have sworn I heard Luann talking to someone on her bedroom this morning! I got so concerned, I checked on her to see if something was wrong! Seems that The screen fell LOUDLY out of her window for no apparent reason and woke me up! Silly Me, right? Well I gotta run! Toodles!”
Plant a seed. And let Frank and Nancy do the “dirty work.”
One more thing. This “Nerds as Eternal Victims” bit has gone on long enough. Bernice? You and Gunny have triple digit high IQs. Maybe it’s time you (And him) used that vast intellect, added a dash of mischief, and playfully pranked your “friends” for change.
Maybe Luann has been looking after someone else’s dog overnight. They came to pick the dog up that morning and she handed it through the window to somebody, probably Jack. Now she’s going to meet him at the dog park.
It could be an elaborate plan by Jack and LuAnn to get Bern to the dog park for some reason, maybe a prank but perhaps to hook Luann up with Jack. My hypothesis of Tara is still plausible but the “Meet me in the dog park in 30” kind of torpedoes it but Luann could be meeting anyone there: Jack, Ben, Tara even Dez…..
If it is a ploy by Luann though, I would be surprised about Luann as I did not think she could set it up so well by recognizing Bern can hear through the wall and then hook her with the “see you in 30 at the dog park” line. We know Bern is going to follow Luann, no way she goes back to bed….. I considered nobody was visiting Luann a total set up but she somebody was in the room with her as on Monday she was giving the phone hand signal to whoever left…..I have a feeling this will be unresolved on Saturday, we will probably see Bern hiding behind a bush and then see her eyes pop out of her head when she sees who Luann meets but we will likely wait……..
Screens are put on the interior side of a window. That’s so someone from outside can’t remove them to get into the window. Not that a screen would really stop a burglar, but that’s how they are installed. I am not expecting this whole story to be much of anything. Time for Bernice to get back behind her garbage can!
Hmmm…last time we saw Jack at the park, he was doing a fitness workout while trying to convince Luann she should start a fitness program. Lots of people work out early in the morning, so what if he succeeded in talking her into it? Just sayin.’
If it’s a prank it’s ridiculous. I don’t think it is a prank. Still betting on Tara. The dog park is just meant to make us believe it’s Jake but this wouldn’t make much sense. Not as a secret romance, and nor as a secret guest in need for a place to spend the night.
Of course, considering the lingerie scam story, we can expect anything from the authors even if it makes absolutely no sense.
I don’t think Bernice is going to appreciate being pranked if that’s what’s going on. But if it is to get Bernice and Jack together, we’ll have Luann once again being the meddling busybody she is so famous for. I hope so, I love it when they depict what an annoying individual she is.
I think Luann knows Bernice is being a snoop and is doing it on purpose. Still though, Bernice needs to mind her own business , this isnt the dorms Ms Busybody.
What’d be funny is if it’s NOT Jack, but Bernice continues to think it might have been, to the point of confronting Jack about it … and her feelings for him come tumbling out.
FINALLY THE DRAMA CAN BEGIN!!!!! HOORAY!!!!!I Dunno if the person is Jack, someone else Luann met at the dog park or some friend who just knows she goes to the park often. But I kinda hope Bernice will secretly follow Luann. Or simply openly telling her that she wants to go with her. This may be the greatest prove for the friendship between Bernice and Luann!
I don’t think Jack and Luann are involved. BUT if they were there would be nothing wrong with that. Jack has no idea Bernice is interested in him. Luann suspects that Bernice is attracted to Jack but B won’t do anything about it. So Jack and Luann are both free to date each other.
Seems like a lot of work to set up Bernice, from the alarm clock going off, the whispering and removal of screen, then the date at the dog park? Luann knows Bernice is inquisitive and will probably hear, and go to the park. If this isn’t a setup, I’m stumped as to who it is, that she can’t tell anyone including her parents or friend. I didn’t think Jack was interested in Bernice enough to go along with a stunt like this. Scratching my head on this one!
Just for fun I’m going to go in an entirely different direction than everyone else and say Luann is seeing that Australian guy again. Didn’t he stay in the States for college?
She hasn’t told anyone? Is she going to tell others? What is it? Is she engaged? I don’t see a ring, but if she isn’t ready to tell others, she might not want to wear it right away.
Or, maybe she’s trying to fool Bernice. Could it be a prank? What about a con, but with friendly intent?
She hasn’t told anyone? Is she going to tell others? What is it? Is she engaged? I don’t see a ring, but if she isn’t ready to tell others, she might not want to wear it right away.
Or, maybe she’s trying to fool Bernice. Could it be a prank? What about a con, but with friendly intent?
I am pretty confident at this point Luann is setting Bernice up. There has been an on going theme in the strip lately of everyone feels Bernice needs, forgive the crudity, to get laid.
Can we all agree this is way more interesting then Bernice stressing over having dinner with her family for what seemed like 42 weeks of strips? While a prank would be funny, him actually being in her room would be a nice launch into a Luann arc. I mean she is the title character, right?
So, like many others suggest, this seems like a well-developed prank by Luann. The elaborate nature of the window screen being removed etc. has me wonder that if this is indeed a prank, if Jack actually did or did not come over. I am thinking perhaps this may simply have been Luann (perhaps scheming with Jack, perhaps just Luann thinking solo) taking the screen out as a set up for her loud talking in the earlier part of this week to arouse Bernice’s suspicions.
So, now it looks like Luann will meet Jack at the dog park with puddles. Will Bernice sneak over there too? Or will she feel guilt/remorse or just hesitancy and perhaps not go? I am suspecting she will go. Next…. will Luann ACTUALLY go to the dog park as suggested, or will she perhaps go somewhere else so that there is just a “random” meeting of Jack and Bernice together?
Interesting possibilities. Saturday should be entertaining.
Luann knows Bernice can hear her on the phone “now” but how did Luann know Bern would overhear her before, when she was supposed to be asleep? Was she being loud enough on purpose to wake her up? Seems too contrived. I’m going to be disappointed if Luann is trying to set up Bern and Jack. Bern is dreadful and Jack is a good guy. I’d much rather Luann has a secret boyfriend.
And as has already been mentioned, why would Luann call the mystery person when texting is obvious? Luann did say to mystery person to call her, but we didn’t “hear” the phone ring. Still, secrets are best kept to text.
I’m just puzzled as to why it would have to be Jack at the dog park. Other people that Luann knows can go there, too. But I’d be happy with anybody, excluding Tara, whom I don’t like at all. :-D
Templo S.U.D. almost 4 years ago
Dog park… sounds like talking to Jack.
jaydogg187 almost 4 years ago
Let me guess: it’s not what it sounds like.
Tyge almost 4 years ago
Well now I’m leaning with those that are thinking Bernice is being PRANKED!
But I think it is us that are being pranked!
JD'Huntsville'AL almost 4 years ago
Yeah, Luann, except screens go on the OUTSIDE of a window, so it should have fallen into the yard.
And Your Point Would Be almost 4 years ago
So typical of Bernice. Getting her nose all out of joint, upset and judgmental, over something that is basically none of her business. (And this was even before the dog park comment implicated Jack.)
Joe1962 almost 4 years ago
Bernice needs to stay out of other people business.
Cheapskate0 almost 4 years ago
Still not certain that any body was in the room last night.
Possibilities of a prank just went up with today’s installment.
For all we know, nothing went on last night.
But the prank now is Luann calling (or pretending to call?) Jack-in-the-dog-park.
Terminal Frost Premium Member almost 4 years ago
For all those who were talking about the open window, you can see that the glass part is closed.
capricorn9th almost 4 years ago
Who knew? Luann is GOOD at lying. But Bernice knows Luann hence why she was hanging around the door. Dog park? I think most of us assume it’s Jack. Unless she met a guy there while visiting with Jack and doesn’t want Bernice to know.
Cheapskate0 almost 4 years ago
I think it was 1212 yesterday who strongly suggested that this was not going to be a romantic interest for Luann. And today’s installment does nothing to discredit his conjecture.
The absolute total history of Jack and Luann has been one of nothing-here-move-on. That’s what makes this sound like a real prank – knowing that Bernice has feelings for Jack, Luann may now be jacking with Bernice’s feelings.
Worst case scenario: It really was Jack in the room last night.
This would put Luann at the bottom of the pile, to me, at least. Along with Jack.
One: I expect better behavior out of both of them.
Two: As 1212 said yesterday, where’s the buildup? This would be “out of nowhere.”
Three: I would think that this episode alone would make Luann the least likable character in the entire strip.
Along with Jack, if he was jerk enough to go along with it.
luann1212 almost 4 years ago
Jeez, about being pranked, this is not about Bernice being pranked or an RA or nosy. It is as clear as a bell the readers are being led somewhere and the dog park is very intriguing. I thought by the way that it was interesting that Puddles seemed so nonchalant in the room. Could the possible person be someone he is familiar with? Jack? Wasn’t Tara at the dog park at one point as well? The game is afoot, which is the story, and this will very likely be more than a one week arc however it ends.
Rhetorical_Question almost 4 years ago
My window screen is located indoor. Anyway, is Bernice going change into Street clothes? But wait a minute, it’s not possible for Luann to change into Street clothes within 30 minutes! Luann is doing a setup to trick Bernice!
Scott Stevenson almost 4 years ago
Maybe my house is weird, but if any of my screens fell off, they wouldn’t fall into the room-they’d fall outside.
kenhense almost 4 years ago
Seems like Luann and Jack are trying to lure Bern to the dog park. Maybe Jack is ready to ask Bern on a date.
Wilde Bill almost 4 years ago
I think Luann is planning a surprise party for Bernice.
bytebot-gocomics almost 4 years ago
3rd Panel: In no way is that the face of a pal of Luann’s. That is the face of a judgmental busy body looking to trap an opponent in an indiscretion. I guess the writers have decided to move Bernice into Ann’s old spot in the cast.
It’s a safe bet that Bernice will be observing the dog park in 30. It doesn’t matter if Bernice catches Luann coloring outside the lines or if this is an elaborate set up to get her to meet Jack. What does matter is that Bernice would be acting like a treacherous fink towards her best friend.
wantcomicsnow almost 4 years ago
Look at Miss Sourpuss Bernice’s face in the third panel.
I’ve said it before, and I’ll say it again. Kick her to the curb, Luann. You can find a better friend.
Airman almost 4 years ago
Has all the makings of a 1940’s black and white, French spy movie. Rendezvous at dawn, a quick tryst among the trees, and coffee and croissants in the shadows . All the while, Bernice in a trench coat, collar turned up. and beret pulled low, observes from a distance. But, alas, no breakfast and the sight of those croissants, gets her stomach to growling and she is discovered.
outonalimb almost 4 years ago
So if Luann is pulling an elaborate prank, is her goal to lure Bernice to the dog park in order to get her to admit her infatuation with Jack? Or is she trying to set Bern up with Jack? Or with Nil? Or with Ryder? Or to get her to a surprise birthday party (retconning from the strip of 2014/03/26, where Bern’s birthday was established as being in September)?
Or is there some backstory for “No. I haven’t told anyone.” that’s completely unrelated to whatever was or wasn’t going on in Luann’s bedroom during the night? Or is whatever you imagine Bern is thinking now really true? Or …?
Curious minds want to know, but curious minds will have to wait. What to do? What to do? Whine? Or sit back and savor the suspense? It’s your choice.
Rhetorical_Question almost 4 years ago
Cliffhanger on Saturday? Or being pranked by Greg?
Tyge almost 4 years ago
Just a thought! Come on Greg! This isn’t just another Bernice Jack-in-the-dog-park dream!?!?
That would be really cheesy!
Rhetorical_Question almost 4 years ago
“When you have eliminated the impossible, whatever remains, however improbable, must be the truth?” — Arthur Conan Doyle
artsyguy65 almost 4 years ago
It’s not a prank — it’s a set-up! There was nobody in the room last night, Luann was method acting when she opened the window, removed the screen, and yelled “Call me!” to no one but Mother Nature. She also did NOT just call Jack or anyone else.
Everything Bernice heard was Luann stage whispering. Luann realized that if she could hear Bernice talking in her sleep, then Bernice would also be able to hear her — and a plot was hatched! Bernice will try and be sneaky by following Luann, totally oblivious to the fact that she is being led to the park. And Jack is completely unaware of all this as well. This is just Luann going to extreme lengths to play matchmaker. Will it work or will it blow up in Luann’s face? Or, will it blow up at first but then somehow work out anyway? Hmmm…
History is full of people who belong together but need a little outside push to make it happen. This isn’t necessarily a bad move on Luann’s part.
Brdshtt Premium Member almost 4 years ago
Good thing Bernice bought Arte Johnson’s old WWII German soldier outfit, round glasses, cigarette, and helmet from the old “Laugh – In” show along with the bush for hiding. Come to think of it, she already wore most of it on the night she, as RA, violated the rules and let Piro stay the night in her dorm.
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“Verrry interestink, but schtupid…” -Volfgang Halper/Dormenführer
linus82 almost 4 years ago
Parece ser que Luann planea que Bernice, impulsada por la curiosidad, la siga al parque para que tenga un encuentro romántico con Jack.
luann1212 almost 4 years ago
Let me say this: if this is about some elaborate prank by Luann and possibly Jack, or of its about Jack it’s incredibly cruel given Luann’s knowledge of Bernice’s fascination with him, and I don’t think, in spite of unjustified judgment about her, that this is what the story is about. And all the mean spirits about Bernice being nosy, or in somebody’s booty call business is silly beyond belief as well. If she is being pranked wouldn’t she be curious? Not that I believe that is really the story here. I mean jeez if either of the prevailing theories are carried to there logical conclusions both of our main characters BFF’s are comic human carrion. Now I might be wrong, and if so I will fess up, but I the mean girls theories are way off here.
Mordock999 Premium Member almost 4 years ago
The obvious thing to do is not the best thing to do here.
That is, Bernice going to the dog park in “30” to find out “who.”
Why? Well, several good reasons:
1) If Bernice goes to the dog park finds that it’s Jack, what could she do about it. NOTHING, that’s what.
2) Or worse, Bernice goes to park, finds it’s Jack, but finds out that she’s the “victim” of some stupid prank. The solution? DON’T play along. Never play along. “Non Co-Operation.” It kills the prank. It’s also quite effective in stopping those annoying “surprise parties,” once and for all. Sooner or later, the “planners” get the message and give up.
So go back to sleep, Bernice. Or get up and fix Pancakes or something. And if Frank and Nancy ask Lu where “she’s going in such a hurry” say nothing.
Say nothing until Luann is out door.
And then say with a knowing smirk:
“I did hear something about Luann meeting someone at the dog park in 30 minutes. And do you know what? Had the strangest dream last night! I could have sworn I heard Luann talking to someone on her bedroom this morning! I got so concerned, I checked on her to see if something was wrong! Seems that The screen fell LOUDLY out of her window for no apparent reason and woke me up! Silly Me, right? Well I gotta run! Toodles!”
Plant a seed. And let Frank and Nancy do the “dirty work.”
One more thing. This “Nerds as Eternal Victims” bit has gone on long enough. Bernice? You and Gunny have triple digit high IQs. Maybe it’s time you (And him) used that vast intellect, added a dash of mischief, and playfully pranked your “friends” for change.
Nothing like a little “harmless fun,” right?
That’s what your “friends” are always saying. ;)Roy G Biv almost 4 years ago
From a bystander’s perspective -
a) Nothing that Luann is doing or saying has any plausible explanation in Luanniverse
b) The resolution of story arcs is usually more un-dramatic than anyone can imagine.
Ol’ Roy is still holding out for all this being a dream by Bernice.
Troglodyte almost 4 years ago
Seems to be a ruse to get Bernice to the dog park in 30…just in time for the “surprise”, whatever that is.
sueb1863 almost 4 years ago
Maybe Luann has been looking after someone else’s dog overnight. They came to pick the dog up that morning and she handed it through the window to somebody, probably Jack. Now she’s going to meet him at the dog park.
Just a guess.
JonGoss almost 4 years ago
Fun fact: In Europe, most windows on homes don’t have screens. They have a special display section in hardware stores to add them as DIY. It’s a trip.
TampaFanatic1 almost 4 years ago
It could be an elaborate plan by Jack and LuAnn to get Bern to the dog park for some reason, maybe a prank but perhaps to hook Luann up with Jack. My hypothesis of Tara is still plausible but the “Meet me in the dog park in 30” kind of torpedoes it but Luann could be meeting anyone there: Jack, Ben, Tara even Dez…..
If it is a ploy by Luann though, I would be surprised about Luann as I did not think she could set it up so well by recognizing Bern can hear through the wall and then hook her with the “see you in 30 at the dog park” line. We know Bern is going to follow Luann, no way she goes back to bed….. I considered nobody was visiting Luann a total set up but she somebody was in the room with her as on Monday she was giving the phone hand signal to whoever left…..I have a feeling this will be unresolved on Saturday, we will probably see Bern hiding behind a bush and then see her eyes pop out of her head when she sees who Luann meets but we will likely wait……..comic reader 22 almost 4 years ago
Screens are put on the interior side of a window. That’s so someone from outside can’t remove them to get into the window. Not that a screen would really stop a burglar, but that’s how they are installed. I am not expecting this whole story to be much of anything. Time for Bernice to get back behind her garbage can!
Johnnyrico almost 4 years ago
Time to go sleuthing, “Sherlock”…
LeighBurton almost 4 years ago
Bernice, mind your own business! Luann is a grown woman!
Barrelmaker13 Premium Member almost 4 years ago
Hmmm…last time we saw Jack at the park, he was doing a fitness workout while trying to convince Luann she should start a fitness program. Lots of people work out early in the morning, so what if he succeeded in talking her into it? Just sayin.’
STACEY MARSHALL Premium Member almost 4 years ago
MeThinks that Sherlock Bernice Holmes will be tailing Luann to the park.
buer almost 4 years ago
If it’s a prank it’s ridiculous. I don’t think it is a prank. Still betting on Tara. The dog park is just meant to make us believe it’s Jake but this wouldn’t make much sense. Not as a secret romance, and nor as a secret guest in need for a place to spend the night.
Of course, considering the lingerie scam story, we can expect anything from the authors even if it makes absolutely no sense.
ttuerff almost 4 years ago
Jack and LuAnn are planning something nice for Bernie. Period.
6foot6 almost 4 years ago
this is going to turn out to be something like a surprise party for Bernice, isn’t it.
Perplexed almost 4 years ago
So, is hilarity ensuing yet?
CreativeChef almost 4 years ago
Bernice you are being played and you deserve it
coffeemom88 almost 4 years ago
I wonder if Luann is trying to set up Jack and Bernice, by leveraging B’s natural curiosity and RA frame of mind? If so, more power to her!
Ellis97 almost 4 years ago
Don’t you try to get away with it, Luann. Bernice is no fool and she’s going to figure out what secrets you’re keeping from her.
comic reader 22 almost 4 years ago
I don’t think Bernice is going to appreciate being pranked if that’s what’s going on. But if it is to get Bernice and Jack together, we’ll have Luann once again being the meddling busybody she is so famous for. I hope so, I love it when they depict what an annoying individual she is.
illuminare almost 4 years ago
I think Luann knows Bernice is being a snoop and is doing it on purpose. Still though, Bernice needs to mind her own business , this isnt the dorms Ms Busybody.
RSH almost 4 years ago
Lying about the screen (it would seem) is the red flag;
PeterPirate almost 4 years ago
OK, well, I’m going to go with the “ruse” idea. Luann is trying to get Jack and Bernice together.
For that matter, there’s no evidence that Jack was ever there at all.
Schrodinger's Dog almost 4 years ago
What’d be funny is if it’s NOT Jack, but Bernice continues to think it might have been, to the point of confronting Jack about it … and her feelings for him come tumbling out.
Aladar30 Premium Member almost 4 years ago
FINALLY THE DRAMA CAN BEGIN!!!!! HOORAY!!!!!I Dunno if the person is Jack, someone else Luann met at the dog park or some friend who just knows she goes to the park often. But I kinda hope Bernice will secretly follow Luann. Or simply openly telling her that she wants to go with her. This may be the greatest prove for the friendship between Bernice and Luann!
Michael G. almost 4 years ago
This situation screams for gaslighting.
MuddyUSA Premium Member almost 4 years ago
First panel, the pooches eyes tell a story!
locake almost 4 years ago
I don’t think Jack and Luann are involved. BUT if they were there would be nothing wrong with that. Jack has no idea Bernice is interested in him. Luann suspects that Bernice is attracted to Jack but B won’t do anything about it. So Jack and Luann are both free to date each other.
YorkGirl Premium Member almost 4 years ago
Seems like a lot of work to set up Bernice, from the alarm clock going off, the whispering and removal of screen, then the date at the dog park? Luann knows Bernice is inquisitive and will probably hear, and go to the park. If this isn’t a setup, I’m stumped as to who it is, that she can’t tell anyone including her parents or friend. I didn’t think Jack was interested in Bernice enough to go along with a stunt like this. Scratching my head on this one!
notinksanymore almost 4 years ago
Just for fun I’m going to go in an entirely different direction than everyone else and say Luann is seeing that Australian guy again. Didn’t he stay in the States for college?
ZBicyclist Premium Member almost 4 years ago
Some crossover action with the dog park in Night Vale? https://nightvale.fandom.com/wiki/The_Dog_Park
pearlyqim almost 4 years ago
Intriguing. I don’t know what is going on, but I’m sure it is not what Bernice is thinking.
OldIndy almost 4 years ago
Gotta admit, this arc has created some anticipation…from Bernice and the readers.
swanridge almost 4 years ago
But these aren’t casement windows, they’re either double hung or single hung style.
ForrestOverin almost 4 years ago
It’s okay, Bernice! Frank and Nancy know about it and accept that Luann is sexually active. What makes that such a problem for you?
ForrestOverin almost 4 years ago
Now do something stupid like show up at the dog park in 20 minutes, Bernice.
Jogger2 almost 4 years ago
She hasn’t told anyone? Is she going to tell others? What is it? Is she engaged? I don’t see a ring, but if she isn’t ready to tell others, she might not want to wear it right away.
Or, maybe she’s trying to fool Bernice. Could it be a prank? What about a con, but with friendly intent?
Jogger2 almost 4 years ago
She hasn’t told anyone? Is she going to tell others? What is it? Is she engaged? I don’t see a ring, but if she isn’t ready to tell others, she might not want to wear it right away.
Or, maybe she’s trying to fool Bernice. Could it be a prank? What about a con, but with friendly intent?
CaptB almost 4 years ago
I am pretty confident at this point Luann is setting Bernice up. There has been an on going theme in the strip lately of everyone feels Bernice needs, forgive the crudity, to get laid.
alexius23 almost 4 years ago
Plot to get Bernice to the park to hook up with Jack
dlaemmerhirt999 almost 4 years ago
I KNEW it was Jack!!! He’s hunky, a sweetheart, and he loves dogs. What’s not to like?!?
brick10 almost 4 years ago
One of the most intriguing story arcs in some time.
jandaloft almost 4 years ago
Well there goes the cat theory out the window!
JohnSheldon almost 4 years ago
At least the author is keeping all entertained guessing what’s going on?
Loki McMuffin almost 4 years ago
Can we all agree this is way more interesting then Bernice stressing over having dinner with her family for what seemed like 42 weeks of strips? While a prank would be funny, him actually being in her room would be a nice launch into a Luann arc. I mean she is the title character, right?
JohnSheldon almost 4 years ago
Hmm, perhaps it’s a surprise birthday for Bernice?
EasyEight almost 4 years ago
Luanne is setting up Bernice to meet her love in the park. It’s pretty obvious.
bob-droid12 almost 4 years ago
Now I’m thinking this is a complicated plan to get Bernice to hang out with Jack.
ScretWitch almost 4 years ago
I’m guessing, meeting Jack for secret workouts where no one is watching?
dbradway1 almost 4 years ago
I think Luann is pulling Bernice’s chain.
tutibug5 almost 4 years ago
Do you think Saturday’s comic will be Bernice waking up and saying …“well that was a weird dream” ??
All the dinosaurs feared the T-Rex almost 4 years ago
WHO IS IT?!
StoicLion1973 almost 4 years ago
What teenager calls when they can text/ chat?
shamest Premium Member almost 4 years ago
Luann is a adult and someone else is nosey plus judgey
Callie Ray almost 4 years ago
Luann, what is going on here?
bobw2012 almost 4 years ago
Jack
cactusjack99 Premium Member almost 4 years ago
Ok Greg, now you’ve got pretty much the whole country reading this now, lotta pressure on you here, best not goof it up! We all watchin!
RSH almost 4 years ago
Whatever it is that Luann hasn’t told anyone is not connected (explicitly) to the the dog park.
Sisyphos almost 4 years ago
Go to your room, Bernie! It’s none of your dang business!
Roy G Biv almost 4 years ago
30 minutes to get dressed and ready to go out AND get to the dog park? Knowing Luann, it’d take her that long to put the screen back in the window.
Pipe Tobacco Premium Member almost 4 years ago
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Interpretation time:
So, like many others suggest, this seems like a well-developed prank by Luann. The elaborate nature of the window screen being removed etc. has me wonder that if this is indeed a prank, if Jack actually did or did not come over. I am thinking perhaps this may simply have been Luann (perhaps scheming with Jack, perhaps just Luann thinking solo) taking the screen out as a set up for her loud talking in the earlier part of this week to arouse Bernice’s suspicions.
So, now it looks like Luann will meet Jack at the dog park with puddles. Will Bernice sneak over there too? Or will she feel guilt/remorse or just hesitancy and perhaps not go? I am suspecting she will go. Next…. will Luann ACTUALLY go to the dog park as suggested, or will she perhaps go somewhere else so that there is just a “random” meeting of Jack and Bernice together?
Interesting possibilities. Saturday should be entertaining.
naninparis almost 4 years ago
Given how easy it is to hear a hushed conversation outside of Luann’s room, a night of passion would have been loud!
DM2860 almost 4 years ago
Luann has never been ready to be anywhere in 30 minutes in her life.
rrsltx almost 4 years ago
This looks to me like a set up to bait Bernice into going to the dog park to see what’s going on, only to find Jack there.
PhoenixHocking almost 4 years ago
Okay, now I know it’s a prank. Either that, or it’s a ruse to get Bern and Jack together.
PhoenixHocking almost 4 years ago
Maybe it’s Bernice’s birthday and Lu has set up a surprise party for her at the dog park.
Night-Gaunt49[Bozo is Boffo] almost 4 years ago
“The Case of the Mysterious Falling Screen” can Bernice solve the mystery?
Wlly Blly almost 4 years ago
It’s none of Bernice’s business anyway.
Yakety Sax almost 4 years ago
The plot thickens………..
kittysquared Premium Member almost 4 years ago
Luann knows Bernice can hear her on the phone “now” but how did Luann know Bern would overhear her before, when she was supposed to be asleep? Was she being loud enough on purpose to wake her up? Seems too contrived. I’m going to be disappointed if Luann is trying to set up Bern and Jack. Bern is dreadful and Jack is a good guy. I’d much rather Luann has a secret boyfriend.
kittysquared Premium Member almost 4 years ago
And as has already been mentioned, why would Luann call the mystery person when texting is obvious? Luann did say to mystery person to call her, but we didn’t “hear” the phone ring. Still, secrets are best kept to text.
finnygirl Premium Member almost 4 years ago
I’m just puzzled as to why it would have to be Jack at the dog park. Other people that Luann knows can go there, too. But I’d be happy with anybody, excluding Tara, whom I don’t like at all. :-D
Susan00100 almost 4 years ago
Where is today’s strip?