Looks like the essay reading will be coming up next. I’m guessing something will happen during their readings… maybe he sees Bernice?
Bets and Gunther would be wise to be there. It’s a no-brainer for her to go live at the Fair, and show her fans all the fun attractions… maybe even some cosplay?
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I still think they ALL should go to Mooney Uni. It would make for far more exciting story arcs.. just like when they all went to the same HS.
I’m sure that Bernice would love to hear, and put her interpretation of the words “performance anxiety” and Luanne, and then go full gossip about “the situation”.After all, she IS a ‘trained’ counselor, read, gossip.
They’re doing “a reading” together? I guess I was mistaken I thought that Luann and Piro were doing separate readings. So will he be reciting lines from his story about his troubled childhood while Luann makes inappropriately humorous asides to punctuate the trauma?
Even Dez immediately thought Piro and Luann were together, but Piro doesn’t seem to think so. Actually, Piro seems to feel inferior to Luann, probably due to her ability to talk with everyone and to make them laugh. He’s afraid to make a bad impression compared to her. Maybe he’s even afraid to disappointing her ruining their reading! As complicated as it is, I love to see how much he thinks highly of Luann, but he needs to overcome this fear. Maybe Dez will be able to advise him about what to do, or to get him to talk to Luann about this, or maybe being able to finally explain himself to Bernice would give him the necessary calm.
Oops, Dez. I wonder how much of his story mentions Bernice. If she’s there, will she be touched, embarrassed or angry (with herself?). Make a full pot of tea; everyone will need some! =8>o
Dez is great at getting Walt/Piro to relax a bit, and the drawing of their conversation is excellent, especially if Walt/Piro’s facial expressions are closely observed. I’m referring to panel 3, particularly, after the performance anxiety crack in Panel 2 (IMHO, the punch line panel actually), Walt/Piro seems to have a serious expression suddenly, which portends, what? If anything?
How does he keep the perfect star in his hair? He would have to spray the hair around it every day and Piro does not seem like the type to do that much daily work.
I wonder if Piro has some kind of drug problem. He always looks kind of strung out and he looks a little rougher than he did back when he was crashing in Dez and Berniece’s dorm room. Maybe that’s why everyone keeps waving Luann off.
Overall I have grown comfortable with both Pitt CC and Moony U as constructs here. I figure eventually someday all or many of the Pitt CC folks will find there way to Moony U.
Overall, I wish more classroom focused panels would be shown. They have generally been quite enjoyable. Unfortunately, the lion’s share of these classroom arcs have only examined Pitt CC classrooms. I like them, but would also enjoy some more Moony U. ones.
As far as Piro and Dez today….. I am taking it more at face value…. banter and dialogue….. nothing much else….. but perhaps segueing into a more substantial set of panels tomorrow.
lvlax over 1 year ago
Piro… there’s a pill for that! lol
Looks like the essay reading will be coming up next. I’m guessing something will happen during their readings… maybe he sees Bernice?
Bets and Gunther would be wise to be there. It’s a no-brainer for her to go live at the Fair, and show her fans all the fun attractions… maybe even some cosplay?
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I still think they ALL should go to Mooney Uni. It would make for far more exciting story arcs.. just like when they all went to the same HS.
J. Scarbrough over 1 year ago
So what’s going on here? Are we still on the dorm drama? Are we back to Luann and Piro? What’s up?
beb01 over 1 year ago
Wasn’t expecting that double entendre. Kudos Greg.
Doneaver over 1 year ago
Dez is reconnecting with Piro, Piro knows he can talk with Dez.
Rhetorical_Question over 1 year ago
Dez has the right tea?
ronaldspence over 1 year ago
what do they sell at Daddy’s Joes? Coffee stand?
BabyBlue over 1 year ago
I think what Piro needs is a nice, calming cup of tea.
Argythree over 1 year ago
“Performance anxiety” means one thing to Dez and another to Piro! As someone else says, ‘Hilarity ensues’…
Joe1962 over 1 year ago
It’s good to see Dez talking to Piro and explaining what he scared of and how Dez can help him.
kenhense over 1 year ago
Well Dang! Dez tried to take the conversation somewhere interesting – but noooo…
Wilkins068 over 1 year ago
“Dez, I just can’t get up in front of a crowd”
nightflight over 1 year ago
Is that a motherly, “hon” Dez is using with Piro, or the hint of a more personal interest?
Mordock999 Premium Member over 1 year ago
Now, this couple right here today, is the perfect match. ;-)
mort b. over 1 year ago
Why do i still follow this?
blunebottle over 1 year ago
Dez cares about people. Not so self-centered as a majority of the characters. Knute tended that way, too.
priyansh.jeziel over 1 year ago
I’m sure that Bernice would love to hear, and put her interpretation of the words “performance anxiety” and Luanne, and then go full gossip about “the situation”.After all, she IS a ‘trained’ counselor, read, gossip.
snsurone76 over 1 year ago
Piro, just imagine that the entire audience is stark naked. Either you’ll laugh or throw up.
ACTIVIST1234 over 1 year ago
Well, we’ve had PG strips before.
Amina Rush over 1 year ago
As Luann said yesterday, “Nothing’s up”.
OneTime59 over 1 year ago
puns and double-meanings are becoming third-frame routines to conclude each day’s strip
Tyge over 1 year ago
So what are we to take away from this strip? Piro can open up to Dez? Dez “sees” something between Piro and Luann? An attraction?
Perhaps it’s laying the groundwork for more revelations from Piro!
Caldonia over 1 year ago
That reading could be hilarious. Hang in there! Have some of that magic tea!
WilliamVollmer over 1 year ago
Was Dez goiing there when Piro mentioned “performance issues” with Luann? I think one of her teas hels with that.
Ellis97 over 1 year ago
Guess he’s not used to speaking in front of a crowd.
Johnnyrico over 1 year ago
Is Dez…. Actually… Like 40 years old or something?
Rockabore over 1 year ago
They’re doing “a reading” together? I guess I was mistaken I thought that Luann and Piro were doing separate readings. So will he be reciting lines from his story about his troubled childhood while Luann makes inappropriately humorous asides to punctuate the trauma?
Wizard of Ahz-no relation over 1 year ago
interesting that dez knows luann-they don’t go to the same school and only share a handful of acquaintances.
Aladar30 Premium Member over 1 year ago
Even Dez immediately thought Piro and Luann were together, but Piro doesn’t seem to think so. Actually, Piro seems to feel inferior to Luann, probably due to her ability to talk with everyone and to make them laugh. He’s afraid to make a bad impression compared to her. Maybe he’s even afraid to disappointing her ruining their reading! As complicated as it is, I love to see how much he thinks highly of Luann, but he needs to overcome this fear. Maybe Dez will be able to advise him about what to do, or to get him to talk to Luann about this, or maybe being able to finally explain himself to Bernice would give him the necessary calm.
Ignatz Premium Member over 1 year ago
Piro has stage fright?
ctolson over 1 year ago
Give him some calming tea.
Rauderi over 1 year ago
Whoa Dez, easy! If you’re thinking what I think you’re thinking, you might need to balance out your Svadhisthana chakra.
calliarcale over 1 year ago
Reading on stage is scary! And no, pretending the audience is naked does not actually help.
Droptma Styx over 1 year ago
OK, sometimes I’m not the most observant guy. When did Karen Evans finally start getting a credit?
Serial Pedant over 1 year ago
We told him and we told him,about those little blue pills:Viagra KILLS!
YorkGirl Premium Member over 1 year ago
Oops, Dez. I wonder how much of his story mentions Bernice. If she’s there, will she be touched, embarrassed or angry (with herself?). Make a full pot of tea; everyone will need some! =8>o
luann1212 over 1 year ago
Dez is great at getting Walt/Piro to relax a bit, and the drawing of their conversation is excellent, especially if Walt/Piro’s facial expressions are closely observed. I’m referring to panel 3, particularly, after the performance anxiety crack in Panel 2 (IMHO, the punch line panel actually), Walt/Piro seems to have a serious expression suddenly, which portends, what? If anything?
StackableContainers over 1 year ago
Dez doesn’t know Luann well if she thinks there is a possibility of sex with Piro…or anyone…ever.
locake over 1 year ago
How does he keep the perfect star in his hair? He would have to spray the hair around it every day and Piro does not seem like the type to do that much daily work.
mindjob over 1 year ago
His reading will be darker than Edgar Allen Poe
MuddyUSA Premium Member over 1 year ago
Piro time to a grow a pair!
snowedin, now known as Missy's mom over 1 year ago
They’re talking about different things together.
David Huie Green LoveJoyAndPeace over 1 year ago
“I wouldn’t want to disappoint her.”
198.23.5.11 over 1 year ago
Papa Dionne once had performance anxiety,but he got over it.
pls50 over 1 year ago
she will have something to take away his anxiety..
yoda1234 over 1 year ago
Time for the Tea to work its magic…
comic reader 22 over 1 year ago
Dez and Prio make a good couple!
rob over 1 year ago
Luann is still “innocent” by all accounts, not sure who the Evan’s will give her as Don Henley says “The End of the Innocence”
AndrewSihler over 1 year ago
It’s cute that Dez misunderstands Piro. Woman of the world, Dez.
The Quiet One over 1 year ago
Not that kind of performance anxiety Dez.
RSH over 1 year ago
Poor Piro, everyone here (even Dez) is trying to pair him with some girl; he doesn’t want this, it seems. He just wants to get his sea legs (in life).
Angry Indeed Premium Member over 1 year ago
Performance anxiety, Luann. I bet she thought Luann and Piro were a thing! ;-p
jmclaughlinvt over 1 year ago
She is like Deanna Troi
eladee AKA Wally over 1 year ago
I wonder if Piro has some kind of drug problem. He always looks kind of strung out and he looks a little rougher than he did back when he was crashing in Dez and Berniece’s dorm room. Maybe that’s why everyone keeps waving Luann off.
Rhetorical_Question over 1 year ago
Tea leaf reading? ❤️ ❤️ ❤️
Pipe Tobacco Premium Member over 1 year ago
Overall I have grown comfortable with both Pitt CC and Moony U as constructs here. I figure eventually someday all or many of the Pitt CC folks will find there way to Moony U.
Overall, I wish more classroom focused panels would be shown. They have generally been quite enjoyable. Unfortunately, the lion’s share of these classroom arcs have only examined Pitt CC classrooms. I like them, but would also enjoy some more Moony U. ones.
As far as Piro and Dez today….. I am taking it more at face value…. banter and dialogue….. nothing much else….. but perhaps segueing into a more substantial set of panels tomorrow.
Sisyphos over 1 year ago
“Stage fright” might have been a more readily understood idiom, Piro. But I guess “performance anxiety” has more humor value for the Evanses….
Night-Gaunt49[Bozo is Boffo] over 1 year ago
Well did that reference change meaning.
Templo S.U.D. over 1 year ago
hang in there, Walt… perhaps Dez’s special tea will calm you down