And once again the Sunday comic goes for the low-hanging fruit. Is Luann ever gonna outgrow the immature “But I don’t wanna clean my room” gag that Evans keeps doing?
How come no one complains about Jeremy in ‘Zits’ when his room stays messy AND he dumps a year’s worth of dirty dishes in the kitchen and expects his mother to take care of that? How come no one complains when Chip in ‘Hi and Lois’ never cleans his room? Oh, wait. They’re GUYS. So it’s perfectly okay…
Interesting to see how Bernice appears to be there just to have fun watching Luann’s attempt while Puddles appears to be genuinely supporting her and saddened by her failure. Bernice is really a sister!
My wife listens to a lot of romance novels (audio books for the blind).
I have come to summarize them as follows:
„Happiness“ is defined as the woman getting her way.
„Unhappiness“ is the woman not getting her way.
Therefore, at the end, the woman finally gets her way.
Z.B.: Most Amish romances feature an Amish woman falling for a non-Amish man (also called Englisher). The entire novel then revolves around how she wants to remain Amish, but she still wants him!
Her sacrifices include the near constant threats of „shunning“ (an ever present danger for the Amish) and often being disowned by her family.
His sacrifices include, well, pretty much giving up everything 20th century to become an Amish farmer in order to marry her.
Almost invariably (at least among my wife’s favorite authors), the HEA is, yes, the boy joins the Amish church and marries her.
THUS, the woman gets her way – stays Amish and gets the boy.
Sorry for the long and bloated example. But when I read Luann’s comment today, that’s exactly what I thought: Luann can be happy only if she gets her way.
And Nancy said, to the effect, „No, you’re not going to be happy today!“
Honestly, the running joke about Luann’s dirty room is getting old. She’s an adult now, for crying out loud! There are plenty of potential punch lines around adults living in their parents’ home. She ought to have more responsibilities than her own room by now.
we’ve seen many panels with pictures of Luann’s messy room but i would say that the only real turn-off is the food dishes (not returned to the kitchen and washed). this means that Luann has assorted 6 legged friends, i.e. cockroaches and ants that keep her company.
After all the complaints about Luann’s immaturity, I am not so sure Greg and Karen are listening. Luann’s messy room is not amusing. Why don’t we ever see her working or going to class anymore?
I am really baffled by people thinking that the Luann comic might end soon. If there’s some evidence of this, I must have missed it. Of course, it’s fine to speculate “What if”, but I have difficulty doing so when there’s no reason to, such as some hint that the strip will end.
lvlax over 3 years ago
Since we’re all waiting for Monday’s comic, I thought I’d ask for people’s opinions on this subject. (It was briefly discussed on Tuesday)
If the comic strip LUANN were to come to end shortly, would you want Luann to…
A) End up with her 1st love Aaron Hill?
B) End up with Quill?
C) End up with someone else or someone new that she meets?
D) Stay Single?
Thanks!
Templo S.U.D. over 3 years ago
impressive indeed
Namrepus over 3 years ago
If Pinocchio said “My nose will grow now,” would it grow or not grow?
linus82 over 3 years ago
Un impresionante desorden merece una impresionante limpieza
live2read over 3 years ago
She sounds like Chrissy Snow on Three’s Company.
seanyj over 3 years ago
I hope Gunther dumps Bets on Monday!
Rhetorical_Question over 3 years ago
It would hilarious if Tiffany’s father shows up.
Rhetorical_Question over 3 years ago
Luann is twenty years old and can’t clean her room.
beb01 over 3 years ago
A no-Shannon Sunday! What a twist is what I would be saying if this weren’t another “clean your room” strip.
Willow Mt Lyon over 3 years ago
Being a little girl again. Right, Luann?
kenhense over 3 years ago
Is Luann regressing or the writers…
Mordock999 Premium Member over 3 years ago
Maybe if Luann moved out, got a job and stayed in a place on her own, that she had to pay for and maintain, then maybe she’d take better care of it.
BJShipley1 over 3 years ago
And once again the Sunday comic goes for the low-hanging fruit. Is Luann ever gonna outgrow the immature “But I don’t wanna clean my room” gag that Evans keeps doing?
howtheduck over 3 years ago
Luann should remember the famous saying, “When momma’s not happy, nobody’s happy.”
Argythree over 3 years ago
How come no one complains about Jeremy in ‘Zits’ when his room stays messy AND he dumps a year’s worth of dirty dishes in the kitchen and expects his mother to take care of that? How come no one complains when Chip in ‘Hi and Lois’ never cleans his room? Oh, wait. They’re GUYS. So it’s perfectly okay…
Johnnyrico over 3 years ago
I saw that coming a mile away…
ronaldspence over 3 years ago
Maybe an arc about Luann sometime soon?
Caldonia over 3 years ago
Cleaning her room would make her unhappy? First world problems.
dadoctah over 3 years ago
Pharrell she ain’t.
Brdshtt Premium Member over 3 years ago
A small Kubota tractor would take care of that mess quickly. Everyone happy, including the local Kubota dealer.
Sanspareil over 3 years ago
Luann should end up wherever she wants or with whomever she wants!
bobstonejr53 over 3 years ago
C
jamessveta over 3 years ago
A college student being told they have to clean their room? She still seems immature for her age.
Aladar30 Premium Member over 3 years ago
Interesting to see how Bernice appears to be there just to have fun watching Luann’s attempt while Puddles appears to be genuinely supporting her and saddened by her failure. Bernice is really a sister!
Fontessa over 3 years ago
Time for the Girls to get their own place.
Ellis97 over 3 years ago
Luann, you can be so insensitive.
Decepticomic over 3 years ago
Parents should support their kid’s dream of living in filth, gradually becoming more and more disgusting until they become a toxic mess.
lisfnord over 3 years ago
For cryin’ out loud Luann, you’re an adult. Clean your d@mn room
Cheapskate0 over 3 years ago
(If my wife sees this, she’ll kill me)
My wife listens to a lot of romance novels (audio books for the blind).
I have come to summarize them as follows:
„Happiness“ is defined as the woman getting her way.
„Unhappiness“ is the woman not getting her way.
Therefore, at the end, the woman finally gets her way.
Z.B.: Most Amish romances feature an Amish woman falling for a non-Amish man (also called Englisher). The entire novel then revolves around how she wants to remain Amish, but she still wants him!
Her sacrifices include the near constant threats of „shunning“ (an ever present danger for the Amish) and often being disowned by her family.
His sacrifices include, well, pretty much giving up everything 20th century to become an Amish farmer in order to marry her.
Almost invariably (at least among my wife’s favorite authors), the HEA is, yes, the boy joins the Amish church and marries her.
THUS, the woman gets her way – stays Amish and gets the boy.
Sorry for the long and bloated example. But when I read Luann’s comment today, that’s exactly what I thought: Luann can be happy only if she gets her way.
And Nancy said, to the effect, „No, you’re not going to be happy today!“
Holilubillkori Premium Member over 3 years ago
#TEAMNANCY…LOL
DoloresJ.Nurss over 3 years ago
Honestly, the running joke about Luann’s dirty room is getting old. She’s an adult now, for crying out loud! There are plenty of potential punch lines around adults living in their parents’ home. She ought to have more responsibilities than her own room by now.
unca jim over 3 years ago
Is there no BOTTOM on the barrel of “Clean your room, teen-ager” jokes?? Jeeeez !!
CynthiaLeigh over 3 years ago
Was Bernice in the military or does she just naturally stand “at ease”?
Joe1962 over 3 years ago
Very impressive Luann.
BlitzMcD over 3 years ago
About time she learned some responsibility.
RSH over 3 years ago
we’ve seen many panels with pictures of Luann’s messy room but i would say that the only real turn-off is the food dishes (not returned to the kitchen and washed). this means that Luann has assorted 6 legged friends, i.e. cockroaches and ants that keep her company.
donwestonmysteries over 3 years ago
Mom’s Unhappy. So is Luann. Bernice is kinda smiling.
AndrewSihler over 3 years ago
Has Luann been immersing herself in Anselm’s ontological proof?
Willow Mt Lyon over 3 years ago
After all the complaints about Luann’s immaturity, I am not so sure Greg and Karen are listening. Luann’s messy room is not amusing. Why don’t we ever see her working or going to class anymore?
Willow Mt Lyon over 3 years ago
C
JPuzzleWhiz over 3 years ago
Hey, Nancy — be glad that Luann didn’t choose THIS method of “cleaning”:
https://www.creators.com/read/one-big-happy
DanielDrummond over 3 years ago
Meanwhile, Gunther is STILL trying to make sense of Bet’s last statement, and Tiffany continues to hope she will get to avoid refunding Bets’ money.
Schrodinger's Dog over 3 years ago
Will Gunther “buy” Bets’ explanation? Or will he tell her off tomorrow?
stay tooned !!!1
Sisyphos over 3 years ago
Luann, you lazy, wretched excuse for a daughter, just clean your room (and that includes cleaning out Bernie, your snarky enabler)! Comply!
finnygirl Premium Member over 3 years ago
I am really baffled by people thinking that the Luann comic might end soon. If there’s some evidence of this, I must have missed it. Of course, it’s fine to speculate “What if”, but I have difficulty doing so when there’s no reason to, such as some hint that the strip will end.
Doctor Go over 3 years ago
“Run rings around you logically!”