Luann by Greg Evans and Karen Evans for May 16, 2021

did anybody get all that? because Toni certainly did not

Just how long has Brad been married to fail THAT IQ test?

LOL

Married Couple discussion Avoid it, it’s a trap!

Well, she hadn’t,,, until now.

I was married to a nag for a while. Then she broke her leg, and I had to shoot her.

Don’t ask the question if you might not like the answer. It puts the person on the spot.

Gee Whiz, kids.

You guys are wasting a rare, golden “Shannon-Free,” moment arguing over minutiae.

Be smart and Lie, Brad.

Then get “busy,” before your worthless brother-in-law darkens your doorstep, baring HIS “burden.”

Yay! Toni and Brad are back. A nice break from the crappy story arcs.

Una chica como Toni no puede ser molesta aunque intente serlo

DANGER Will Robinson! Abort! Abort!

This is a variation of the “Not now, I’ve got a headache,” excuse for not having sex, and Brad will be the blame.

Finally we get to see Toni and Brad without having to see Shannon too.

Next time, kiss her as your response and tell her about………

Classic trap.

Deniability is always the best option…

You had to fall for it Brad! SUCKER!

BTW. Nicely played Toni.

Brad – Toni’s just ******* with you…

File under “Does this make my butt look big?”

If i was Brad, in panel two when toni asked again and again for clarity, i would have said “asked and answered.”

It’s a trap!-Admiral Ackbar

Brad, you’ve already lost. There is no right answer that will remove the thought in her brain.

Seems to me that Toni and Brad had a conversation about nagging a few years ago:

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https://www.gocomics.com/luann/2013/12/02

She can nag me all day long. She’s a hot meal ticket

“No, dear, those pants don’t make your butt look big.” Oh, wait.

Toni: " I want the truth."

Brad: “you can’t handle the truth.”

Brad, panel four: “What time is it now?”

NOW!

Brad really stepped in it.

Stick to your “No” Brad

See! No matter what you say, to appease the opposite sex, as soon as you are “a wee bit” truthful, they take affront on your comment.

Yes, I am a guy.

Oh, Brad fell into the classic trap. If she asks if she looks fat in some article of clothing, he should just flee the state.

“And I never, never nag!”

“What, never?”

“No, never!”

“What, never?"

“Well, hardly ever!”

That’s one of those questions where the best answer is to go and hide behind the sofa for a while……

Poor Brad. Over time this can only get worse.

Too hot to be a nag.

Toni nagged until she got the response she really wanted. Instigator.

“…Now?”

Maybe she was about to criticize him for grating the cheese right on the counter top, and not on a cutting board, like civilized people do. Then, she thought that might be nagging, hence her question. Why else would a question pop up like that, other than, perhaps, wondering why he painted the wall in such a crazy pattern?

Is this one of those questions people ask but don’t want the answer?

https://www.gocomics.com/overthehedge/2021/05/16?ct=v&cti=2276459

Right now!

Brad should have recognized that trap a mile away.

Poor Brad, just couldn’t make it to the finish line.

Geez. Like a bad sitcom up in here.

Don’t mind me. I just wanted to start a fight so i could be mad at you and I had to manufacture it from nothing. But don’t worry the make up sex will be awesome.

How about now?

Hugo Matuschek: Don’t let me influence you. I want your opinion, your honest opinion. — Pirovich disappears faster than the Flash

Brad broke rule A, keep your mouth shut, rule B refer to rule A.

This is one of those load question situations. Greg need to change the subject awhile back and definitely after the Never? “Hey, want to go do go do something spicy?”

Spaghetti and cheddar cheese?

You can’t win, Brad!

Like, NOW, for instance! Let it drop, Toni!

What happened to TJ?? Brad and Toni are attempting to cook mac and cheese without a mix! I hope TJ is okay.

How hard is it to answer her question ONE time and then change the subject? You can always answer with a question. Try saying “why do you ask?” Or something similar. You don’t need to reply to the exact question she asked, just find out what is behind her question.

I have a sudden urge to hear the classic signature single by the Halos…..

" To nag, or not to nag. That is the question. "

(That question being, ’ WHEN ??!!) … :)

One aspect of this strip is the depth of its cast…yet, there are still long ago characters that I miss

Why the provocation, Toni? Don’t want the truth, don’t keep asking the question!

Toni you never did nag until now especially after you force Brad to say you are sometimes.

Nice knowing you, Brad; it’s a good thing Toni looks great in black…

Whoops! Brad should have stopped while he was ahead!

Poor Brad. This is one he can’t win.

Poor Brad.

right now!

Brad obviously still needs to learn that wives are very good with “trapping” questions.

So…Is this the new version of “do I look fat?” We have an understanding of never asking a question you really don’t want the honest answer to. lol

If she’s a wife, then she …

GnK:

Do these strips make the comic look bland?

Classic marriage 101 Brad, you find a way to not answer the question so that what Toni really feels maybe a little guilty about is confirmed. Don’t confirm, it’s a trap!! You can still escape (temporarily) but you need to put that charm, “honey, you help me remember things I forget all the time and I appreciate the help, love you so much” type thing. Misdirection, it works, trust me. (lol) Sunday foible BJ, classic, except a much younger couple. Oh, for those of you who express such doubt in the strip: HILARITY ENSUES!!

“If Not Now, WHEN?”

“Can We Get Pasta This Question?”

“Grate Expectations”

“Cheese, Louise!”

“Use Your Noodle(s)”

“Stirring Up Trouble”

Yes, Toni you are a nag. And Brad have to deal with it?

Too late, Brad. Now you’ve put your foot in it!

Now…..

I’m always happy to see Brad and Toni enjoy their successful marriage and careers.

Toni: “Am I a nag?”

Brad: “No.”

Toni: “What’s that supposed to mean?”

It’s a trap!

I honestly can’t remember an instance of Toni nagging, maybe if she did her brother wouldn’t be such a deadbeat dad

NOW, Toni!!!

Oh, I’ll bet you are right!

Lol! Not until now, you haven’t been nagging! She and Lucy over at Peanuts must be having personal problems! ;-)

Never give up until you get the answer you don’t want.

That was funny…and kind of typical..Lol

Greg’s just trying to resurrect an old oudated pair of jokes (nagging wife; illogical wife). Putting it in Toni’s mouth seems forced.

I like outdated jokes. Greg has always been a fan of running jokes and character tropes.

It’s okay, Brad. You were foredoomed from the start. There is no way to end that line of inquiry safely!

Brad and Toni could easily have their own strip.

Just now.

Well, when you start to worry that you might have a Bad Habit …

Now.

Have Brad and Toni learned how to cook? Because it certainly looks like they have in today’s strip.

You’re nagging now

you were a nag when you were born and you still are so shutup toni

That which does not kill you makes your dinner.

Uh… Like now, Toni?

Everyone nags occasionally. My wife used to nag me about once every two or three years. I felt pretty fortunate. (Actually with all of her issues, weaknesses, and strengths, I felt like I won the wife lottery.)

Yep he walked right into that one…

a classic rookie mistake

When do I nag? Now!

Next line “Well just now” running out the door for burger.