I’m pleased to see this theme continued. Once more dare we hope that this dialogue of BFFs with ageing parents will yield interesting insights and further bind these two “ageing” friends?
“Thus my maturity”?? Part of maturity and wisdom is MODESTY. Kids at that age that THINK they are mature more often than not are making fools of themselves.
There’s nothing certain in life, except death, taxes and Bernice.
But be of good cheer, Luann.
There’s a 50-50 chance that “Ms. Harpie” will announce that she’s returning to the dorm by the end of this arc. And if so, it’ll be a DOUBLE bonus if that happens because she’ll be once again tormenting your former arch-nemesis, Twit. I MEAN Tiff.
And if she doesn’t? Don’t fret.
Just get all into her business concerning her and Nil, 24/7.
By the time she gets a bellyful of your constant prying, she’ll be Begging to go back to the dorm.
There’s no reason why B would jump to the conclusion that LU2 feels responsible for Nancy thinking of herself as old and worn out. Sure hope B changes her major soon…
Luann, your mom only feels that because of those two nasty teenage girls. Help her see it – how those girls manipulated her into feeling old. She is not old. Yes, she is older and her stamina is not the same but she is not old and she needs to ignore those bratty coeds that come in at The Fuse. Some parents don’t raise their kids right or those girls just like to put people down so they feel superior. Maybe you can teach her a few comebacks for those nasty buggers. Oh, wait, you don’t snark. Have Bernice teach her the art of snarking.
I did not get married until I was 33 (we techno – nerds can sometimes be hard to unload on someone), my son was born when I was 39, and my daughter, who is 17, was born when I was almost 47. I used to think about her being 13 when I was 60…
Is it just me or is Luanns shirt pattern look like that of static, except instead of black and white, it’s black and green. Green could be viewed as a symbol of Luann’s jealousy and the black is about her indecisive attitude. Plus it seems like no matter what other characters are dealing with, when they tell Luann for advise; luann consistently makes their problems about her.
Whoa. The future therapist, ladies and gentlemen! See, this is why they had Bernice move in, so we can have more hilarious moments like these (sarcasm).
Curious that after having Ben in collage the Halpers must have waited 20 years before having another child. Perhaps Bernice’s parents are rich enough to retire ahead of social security. But no they could not afford to even pay for Bernice’s dorm room when her RA pay was cut. So they much be near 62, the earliest you can retire and collect Social Security. It’s call it 60. Bernice is about 20, so she was born when her mother was 40. But wait, Ben is how much older than Bernice. More than 5 years but less than 10? So Ben was born when Mrs, Haper was 30-35 years old but they were too young or too poor to care for him.
All I wanted to say was that being raised as if an only child does not make Bernice more mature, But how could Bernice be born late in her parents life when she has a brother that not that much older than her,
Also, is this the week Luann finally realizes she has been wasting her life by staring out windows and to get out and do something?
Boy there is a lot to munch on in a Lu/Bern arc from snark to generational perspective, to family birth order dynamics; right now its just dryly humorous. Await further development.
Yeah, either Ben is very young looking for his age (and also was during his army days), or Luanniverse time is being weirder than usual. But what’s a little plot hole to us Luannatics? We survived Shannon changing from being Toni’s cousin to being her niece, and we’ll get though this, too.
This isn’t the first time Bernice give me the feeling she envy Luann for having young and cool parents. The way she uses the age of her parents as the reason for her assumed maturity is so wrong it becomes hilarious! I hope that talking with Bernice Luann can find a way to help Nancy feel better, but the premises are low… Probably, I can no longer see Bernice’s advices as useful. It’s kinda sad.
As I’ve said before, when I met my wife as a teen, her parents seemed ancient to me. Now, 40 years later, I’m older than they were then, and I don’t feel old.
I think I hurt myself rolling my eyes at Bernice’s “that’s my maturity” claim. Being stuck-up and being mature are two separate things. Maybe she should find another trash can to cower behind.
Oh for goodness sake. The dynamic between Luann and Bernice has been going on since Day One! Get over it people. The dynamic has been successful for decades and GnK are not about to mess that up. So sit back and enjoy it.
It amazes me that no one on here seems capable of recognizing a joke. People who have been friends since childhood do that sort of thing with each other. You all must be so much fun at parties. Everything is mean and an insult.
I still think they are all being so rude, talking about Nancy at 50 like she’s over the hill, when all that happened was she got tired at work, and the tired at work could have been because it’s WORK, duh. Add to it Tiffany slacking off at waitressing and you have Nancy doing everything. Fire Tiffany. Hire good help for their abilities. Nancy only hired Tiffany out of pity, anyway. She had to know the girl doesn’t know how to work.
Bernice is so self-righteous, and the conclusions she jumps to are always delivered as “insight from the psychology student” but are actually meant as put-downs on Luann. What a peach! I’m always amazed at how incredibly entitled and self absorbed the characters in this strip are. Hint hint – the answer to Mom feeling tired is called “helping out”.
No, Luann doesn’t feel responsible; she feels concerned. I do too. I’m worried that Nancy is allowing these teenies and twentysomethings to dictate her life and work; that she may think she has to stop working at the Fuse just because of their comments.
Did Nancy tell Luann about her experiences that day at the Fuse? I’m not sure Nancy feels old and worn out. I think she’s more worried that others would perceive her that way. It’s those kids who made fun of her and then Tif and TJ’s comments that wore her out.
My parents had me late too. Sometimes it can be a little stressful that my parents are old enough to be my grandparents, and that I’m now caring for both of them in their old age while I’m in my early 30s, but at the same time, I’m grateful for everything, because they exposed me to a whole other generation of entertainment (TV, movies, music, and the like) that is FAR better to watch and listen to than most of the garbage that mainstream entertainment produces today.
Templo S.U.D. about 3 years ago
My parents had my older brother and me kind of late: brother came 8½ years after the marriage and I came the following year.
lvlax about 3 years ago
Bernice can’t help herself. Always has to be snarky.
AnyFace about 3 years ago
Is this new information? ✨
Tyge about 3 years ago
I’m pleased to see this theme continued. Once more dare we hope that this dialogue of BFFs with ageing parents will yield interesting insights and further bind these two “ageing” friends?
Dreamdeer about 3 years ago
Oh how immature we were when we first thought of ourselves as mature!
montylc2001 about 3 years ago
“Thus my maturity”?? Part of maturity and wisdom is MODESTY. Kids at that age that THINK they are mature more often than not are making fools of themselves.
Busrayne about 3 years ago
Gotta love Bernice – always there to make Luann feel even worse.
montylc2001 about 3 years ago
Ok…who or what is “sideswiped”?
lvlax about 3 years ago
Wow! Luann is actually wearing a top with a pattern and not just a drab single color. Karen must be reading the comments. =-O
Mordock999 Premium Member about 3 years ago
“Snark, Snark, Snark,” Bernice.
There’s nothing certain in life, except death, taxes and Bernice.
But be of good cheer, Luann.
There’s a 50-50 chance that “Ms. Harpie” will announce that she’s returning to the dorm by the end of this arc. And if so, it’ll be a DOUBLE bonus if that happens because she’ll be once again tormenting your former arch-nemesis, Twit. I MEAN Tiff.
And if she doesn’t? Don’t fret.
Just get all into her business concerning her and Nil, 24/7.
By the time she gets a bellyful of your constant prying, she’ll be Begging to go back to the dorm.
Win-Win. :)
Argythree about 3 years ago
There’s no reason why B would jump to the conclusion that LU2 feels responsible for Nancy thinking of herself as old and worn out. Sure hope B changes her major soon…
capricorn9th about 3 years ago
Luann, your mom only feels that because of those two nasty teenage girls. Help her see it – how those girls manipulated her into feeling old. She is not old. Yes, she is older and her stamina is not the same but she is not old and she needs to ignore those bratty coeds that come in at The Fuse. Some parents don’t raise their kids right or those girls just like to put people down so they feel superior. Maybe you can teach her a few comebacks for those nasty buggers. Oh, wait, you don’t snark. Have Bernice teach her the art of snarking.
Brdshtt Premium Member about 3 years ago
I did not get married until I was 33 (we techno – nerds can sometimes be hard to unload on someone), my son was born when I was 39, and my daughter, who is 17, was born when I was almost 47. I used to think about her being 13 when I was 60…
.
All, in all, everything has worked out OK.
Joe1962 about 3 years ago
Bernice is not a bully she just loves to test the waters and see if can find any fish.
gnmnrbl about 3 years ago
Is it just me or is Luanns shirt pattern look like that of static, except instead of black and white, it’s black and green. Green could be viewed as a symbol of Luann’s jealousy and the black is about her indecisive attitude. Plus it seems like no matter what other characters are dealing with, when they tell Luann for advise; luann consistently makes their problems about her.
Caldonia about 3 years ago
Whoa. The future therapist, ladies and gentlemen! See, this is why they had Bernice move in, so we can have more hilarious moments like these (sarcasm).
Willow Mt Lyon about 3 years ago
I don’t think that has much to do with it, Bernice, and I don’t think you are more mature than Luann.
beb01 about 3 years ago
Curious that after having Ben in collage the Halpers must have waited 20 years before having another child. Perhaps Bernice’s parents are rich enough to retire ahead of social security. But no they could not afford to even pay for Bernice’s dorm room when her RA pay was cut. So they much be near 62, the earliest you can retire and collect Social Security. It’s call it 60. Bernice is about 20, so she was born when her mother was 40. But wait, Ben is how much older than Bernice. More than 5 years but less than 10? So Ben was born when Mrs, Haper was 30-35 years old but they were too young or too poor to care for him.
All I wanted to say was that being raised as if an only child does not make Bernice more mature, But how could Bernice be born late in her parents life when she has a brother that not that much older than her,
Also, is this the week Luann finally realizes she has been wasting her life by staring out windows and to get out and do something?
luann1212 about 3 years ago
Boy there is a lot to munch on in a Lu/Bern arc from snark to generational perspective, to family birth order dynamics; right now its just dryly humorous. Await further development.
jaydogg187 about 3 years ago
911? Emergency! I got a burn victim here and she’s in bad shape!
outonalimb about 3 years ago
Yeah, either Ben is very young looking for his age (and also was during his army days), or Luanniverse time is being weirder than usual. But what’s a little plot hole to us Luannatics? We survived Shannon changing from being Toni’s cousin to being her niece, and we’ll get though this, too.
kenhense about 3 years ago
A little knowledge is a dangerous thing.
And Your Point Would Be about 3 years ago
Interesting color work on Luann’s blouse.
Aladar30 Premium Member about 3 years ago
This isn’t the first time Bernice give me the feeling she envy Luann for having young and cool parents. The way she uses the age of her parents as the reason for her assumed maturity is so wrong it becomes hilarious! I hope that talking with Bernice Luann can find a way to help Nancy feel better, but the premises are low… Probably, I can no longer see Bernice’s advices as useful. It’s kinda sad.
BigDaveGlass about 3 years ago
Share the blame with your brother…..
cdillon85 about 3 years ago
My wife has a sign on the fridge: Sarcasm is just one free service we offer. My sister Jessica is the same.
LawrenceS about 3 years ago
Trying to recall Bernice actually being shown as mature. Can’t recall any… Am I getting old?
pekelopan Premium Member about 3 years ago
This would be a good time for Toni to have a baby. Then Nancy will really be granny but in a good way.
sueb1863 about 3 years ago
Isn’t the new college year starting about now? Don’t they have anything else to do but sit around?
Decepticomic about 3 years ago
Bernice sucks. She’s as mature as farting in a crowded elevator and half as pleasant.
hildigunnurr Premium Member about 3 years ago
If Luann’s folks had her early, they must have been teenagers when Brad was born!
tremaine53 about 3 years ago
Bernice? You’re mistaking “arrogance” for “maturity”.
Johnnyrico about 3 years ago
Can’t leave the snark alone just once, can we Bern?
Ellis97 about 3 years ago
Bernice, why do you always need to be such a drag and a guilt tripper?
fuzzmoz about 3 years ago
What’s happening, Bernice? Things not going well with you and Nil?
leighabc123 about 3 years ago
Bernice! You put your foot in your mouth again!
Jeffin Premium Member about 3 years ago
She’s so old, you baroque her.
wtepps about 3 years ago
Thus, Bernice once again proves to me, why she is my least favorite character. She has to be the smartest person in the room.
Vilyehm about 3 years ago
Bernice:
All wet theories.
Get your all wet theories right here.
Guaranteed to be all wet or your next theory free.
“Full of it. Full of it. Full of it.”
tcayer about 3 years ago
As I’ve said before, when I met my wife as a teen, her parents seemed ancient to me. Now, 40 years later, I’m older than they were then, and I don’t feel old.
drewpamon about 3 years ago
Wouldn’t it be awesome to go to a therapist that was more interested in dunking on you than helping you?
BJShipley1 about 3 years ago
I think I hurt myself rolling my eyes at Bernice’s “that’s my maturity” claim. Being stuck-up and being mature are two separate things. Maybe she should find another trash can to cower behind.
Tyge about 3 years ago
Oh for goodness sake. The dynamic between Luann and Bernice has been going on since Day One! Get over it people. The dynamic has been successful for decades and GnK are not about to mess that up. So sit back and enjoy it.
Dempsey about 3 years ago
It amazes me that no one on here seems capable of recognizing a joke. People who have been friends since childhood do that sort of thing with each other. You all must be so much fun at parties. Everything is mean and an insult.
comic reader 22 about 3 years ago
I still think they are all being so rude, talking about Nancy at 50 like she’s over the hill, when all that happened was she got tired at work, and the tired at work could have been because it’s WORK, duh. Add to it Tiffany slacking off at waitressing and you have Nancy doing everything. Fire Tiffany. Hire good help for their abilities. Nancy only hired Tiffany out of pity, anyway. She had to know the girl doesn’t know how to work.
Need coffee about 3 years ago
That’s not snark, that’s just mean. Snark is funny.
locake about 3 years ago
Bernice thinks she is more mature because her parents were older when she was born? That makes NO sense at all.
comic reader 22 about 3 years ago
Bernice is so self-righteous, and the conclusions she jumps to are always delivered as “insight from the psychology student” but are actually meant as put-downs on Luann. What a peach! I’m always amazed at how incredibly entitled and self absorbed the characters in this strip are. Hint hint – the answer to Mom feeling tired is called “helping out”.
JPuzzleWhiz about 3 years ago
Does God like people who claim to “hate spunk”?
“Lou Grant” is about to find out.
R. I. P. Edward Asner.
huew about 3 years ago
Today’s Luann Againn is the same scene. They haven’t changed a bit after all these years.
percheronhitch6 about 3 years ago
With friends like Bernice, who needs stomach flu?
reedkomicks Premium Member about 3 years ago
Make no mistake, these two are buds forever.
198.23.5.11 about 3 years ago
Thus my maturity.THUS MY MATURITY?
Somebody put those “Gaga Over Zane” strips within easy reach and we can see howmature she is.
DG about 3 years ago
There is no way these two would still be friends.
RSH about 3 years ago
No, Luann doesn’t feel responsible; she feels concerned. I do too. I’m worried that Nancy is allowing these teenies and twentysomethings to dictate her life and work; that she may think she has to stop working at the Fuse just because of their comments.
daddo52 about 3 years ago
Actually she and Brad share equal volumes of guilt.
pchemcat about 3 years ago
Bernice is such a waste of oxygen.
Sailor46 USN 65-95 about 3 years ago
I have a theory that parents age at a 2-1 ration during their kids teenage years. At least it felt like it.
RSH about 3 years ago
Did Nancy tell Luann about her experiences that day at the Fuse? I’m not sure Nancy feels old and worn out. I think she’s more worried that others would perceive her that way. It’s those kids who made fun of her and then Tif and TJ’s comments that wore her out.
STACEY MARSHALL Premium Member about 3 years ago
Brad has to share the blame!
w16521 about 3 years ago
I know this comic is for laughs. But its time Greg Evans have Luann stand up to Bernice’s snobbishness and snarkiness.
eladee AKA Wally about 3 years ago
Berniece’s parents having her late in life has no bearing whatsoever on her supposed maturity. That’s why I think her remark is tongue in cheek.
Sisyphos about 3 years ago
Luann does bear joint responsibility with Brad. But whereas he has grown up and matured, Luann has not and is still an irritant to Nancy.
Grow up, Luann!
PeterPirate about 3 years ago
Time for Bernice to give Luann advice for a change.
See how the turntables.
Otis Rufus Driftwood about 3 years ago
Luann is why Nancy is old. I’m with you Bernice.
J. Scarbrough about 3 years ago
My parents had me late too. Sometimes it can be a little stressful that my parents are old enough to be my grandparents, and that I’m now caring for both of them in their old age while I’m in my early 30s, but at the same time, I’m grateful for everything, because they exposed me to a whole other generation of entertainment (TV, movies, music, and the like) that is FAR better to watch and listen to than most of the garbage that mainstream entertainment produces today.