Wow stef is major paranoid. I’d bet stef is willing to cancel her previous engagements to move in with tiffany and kip in order to keep an eye on them.
Pretty easy to understand why Tom decided to build that pool house like this and what he used it for… It still difficult to understand why Stef allows her boyfriend to stay there for the summer. It’s s clear that she’s afraid that he will be unfaithful and does not hide that she don’t trust Tiffany at all. What kind of weird relationship these two have!? What does Stef want to prove by letting Kip be the summer bodyguard for Tiffany? That she trusts him, even if in the strangest way possible? Cant wait for see what disaster will happens. Maybe nothing will happen between Tiffany and Kip, but Stef will becomes more and more paranoid about it, calling every 5 minutes and ending up running back for see what they are doing. That would be kinda fun.
Actually, I could see Steph’s point of view. The big thing is that you can have no control over the actions of others. If Kip moving in is a deal-breaker for her, she should simply state that she is not comfortable with the arrangement and cannot remain in the relationship were he to move in. Her current actions are a clear indicator that Kip she views Kip more as a resource than as a relationship.
This is what happens when G&K have to stretch a story to Saturday – monotonous BS over and over and over. The situation was interesting at first but now it’s become tiresome and boring. They always just keep yammering on and on about the same subject and progressively making it more and more stupid. They should buy a farm so they could actually flog a real mule and stop this peculiar habit in their comic strip.
In my opinion there is an extra lady there, what does it seem like to the gentleman to throw away that extra lady, like throwing away a bad habit and we all know which one he should throw away!
No mention of dad’s beefed up security system yet. Tiff could mention that she would have Kip try to test or challenge the security system by going from point A to point B without being detected. See if that would help (sarcasm) the conversation.
X-ray vision? At that distance, even if Tiff were to leave her blinds open, Kip would need telescopic vision (or, a decent pair of binoculars) to see anything. Tif, I know you want a house mate for the summer, but at the rate Steff is going, the only way to appease her is for her to forget her summer plans, and, move in with Kip in the pool house for the summer. Are you so desperate for a summer house mate that you’d put up with what they did in the privacy room back at the quad, with (if it’s even possible) MORE frequency.
Stef, just tell him it’s a deal-breaker! This griping has gone on long enough. Being fair, it is kind of a nonsensical thing for a boyfriend to do. Kip should realize that it’s making his girlfriend uncomfortable and ease off with the gaslighting. Most partners would have concern over potential infidelity. We also know it’s not a preposterous assumption cause Kip and Tiff have been flirting.
At this point, Kip’s making me kind of hope the idea I had yesterday about Stef canceling Miss Yams and imposing herself is the case just to punish Tiffany and Kip for even suggesting the idea; but then I realize dealing with the love triangle is more of a punishment for the readers since this “gripe-gaslight-gripe” thing (where nobody gets anywhere with trying to plead their case) is tiresome and this is all before anyone has even moved in with Tiffany…
Let’s review the timeline here. Kip is the one who initially offered to “room” with Tiff for the summer and not with reservations either; he did so with enthusiasm which now reveals how possessive, insecure and manipulative Steffie really is. To her Kip is like a dog on a leash. “Owning” him is her sole sense of identity; she probably doesn’t have any other friends and certainly not any women friends. Kip stays with her because of the “benefits”; I think he also feels a little protective and sees her as this lonely southern belle marooned on a large liberal California campus. But as of late he’s starting to wonder if there is anything else in life. A summer free of Steffie and with a nice place to stay may have seemed like a dream but it is now turning into a nightmare. Tiff’s effort to placate are just encouraging Steffie in her detail oriented effort to manage Kip from a distance.
Tiffany should just quit talking with Stephanie. Steph does not “own” Kip though she seems to think so. That attitude alone would cause me (if I were Kip) to end the relationship with Stephanie.
Relationships without trust and faith in the other person are not really relationships IMO.
This is so funny! I love Kip’s punchlines, x-ray vision! None of those answer the question about how Kip could help her if someone broke into the manse while Tiff was there, although he is a quarterback, knew how far the distances are, and probably could make that 45 yards in 10 seconds? That might still be not enough to protect our girl. I still think this is all misdirection. What’s the best way to keep things hanky-panky less? Convince Bets and Gunther to stay in the mansion in one of the bedrooms. I think Steph has a right to be suspicious, her jealousy notwithstanding. I can see these two violating her trust, no issue, although Kip is a horndog, who really wants to be faithful, in his forebrain, you know the rational part in the cortex? All the devilish parts are deeper, he is a horndog, Tiff id attracted. Whether she wants to or not, the cheat question remains open. With Bets and Gunther around, less likely.
“one way” glass only prevents the person in a brighter area from seeing into a darker area. At night, with the lights on, they protect the privacy of the peeping Tom while making the person in the lighted room fully visible.
Good for a pool house when the people by the pool are in the sunlight.
Tiff is being very accommodating to Stef who does not seem to be appeasable. She should leave the argument to Kip and Stef, unless she is really desperate for a roommate at any cost.
This story line triggers feelings and memories for people in many scenarios. Being falsely accused and being treated like a child over a seemingly genuine concern. Both parties could have reacted differently. Kip could be more assuring, holding Stephany close and letting her know she’s the only one for him. Stephany is obviously overreacting and appears spoiled and demanding but we don’t know her backstory, what triggers her. I think that the writers did a good job since everyone seems to be able to relate somehow. It is obvious that Kip doesn’t care for Stephany, if he ever did, which could be why she’s so franticly demanding.
For those genuinely concerned about privacy, there is no such thing as a one-way window. Whichever side is brighter becomes a mirror. That means, at night, with darkness outside and light inside, people can see in. (Tinting is something else.)
The boy needs to consider this constant bird doging. If they marry, it will be 10 times worse. Dump her now, I have personal experience, Dump her and move on!
In a relationship it’s normal to have a “tiny bit” of concern especially if it’s a new relationship, but this is nuts. She obviously doesn’t trust him at all.
You would think Stef would prefer a nice pool house over a bunch of blankets hanging from the ceiling and a mat on the floor…… The whole “Privacy Hut” was rather disgusting…. Who in their right mind? Make you wonder about Kip. Guess it’s all about hormones. LOL
Can someone explain to me how anyone can be attracted to these drawings the way the Count says he is? Especially after maybe watching them grow up. (I’m not even touching the apparent transphobia.)
lvlax over 1 year ago
Get lost, Stef! Tiff can do whatever she wants. It’s HER house!
Can someone please go and push Stef in the pool?? lol
C over 1 year ago
Expert sniper
beb01 over 1 year ago
ZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZ…..
Kymberleigh over 1 year ago
Better Stef should keep her mouth shut. (And Kip’s right about how old she’s acting … and I doubt he wants an underage girlfriend …)
Asharah over 1 year ago
Kip, just dump her.
BJShipley1 over 1 year ago
Kip’s question in panel one is the biggest lampshade-hanging the strip’s done since that time Gunther pointed out that Tiffany’s hair never moves.
Joe1962 over 1 year ago
The Kipper is not to happy.
gnmnrbl over 1 year ago
Wow stef is major paranoid. I’d bet stef is willing to cancel her previous engagements to move in with tiffany and kip in order to keep an eye on them.
DaJellyBelly over 1 year ago
Kip, do yourself a favor and dump them both!!!
alasko over 1 year ago
How about the closed circuit TV?
Mordock999 Premium Member over 1 year ago
Wonder why Kip needs a place to stay for the Summer?
jmworacle over 1 year ago
Can anyone say: “Meow”?
Caldonia over 1 year ago
Gross dialogue. Thanks.
jeff_e over 1 year ago
Break. Up.
ronaldspence over 1 year ago
I wish someone would shut Stef’s “slats”
robinafox over 1 year ago
Next she’ll be ordering them not to use the pool all summer.
Amina Rush over 1 year ago
Stef is acknowledging her rival’s allure. She can’t control what will happen next.
kenhense over 1 year ago
This is ridiculous. Looking forward to more interesting arcs with the situation between Bets, Gunther, Al, Irma, etc.
Binky over 1 year ago
Can’t STAND STEFF. Tiff don’t let her dictate to you… it’s your property.┐( ͡◉ ͜ʖ ͡◉)┌ Good grief
Wilkins068 over 1 year ago
Stef to Kip: ’I’ll keep my slats open for you’
Bedrock over 1 year ago
Stef needs to keep her slats shut.
nightflight over 1 year ago
I hope to see Kip have to help two soaking wet and crazy sexy girls out of the pool.
Rhetorical_Question over 1 year ago
Stefani Bird is protecting her investment? Kip Lee is a potential NFL quarterback?
blunebottle over 1 year ago
Kip? Time to punt.
French Persons' Celebration of Peeved Harry Dinkle Premium Member over 1 year ago
Stef is always accusing Tiff of stuff.
JoeStoppinghem Premium Member over 1 year ago
Why would anyone stay with a person who doesn’t trust them?
Aladar30 Premium Member over 1 year ago
Pretty easy to understand why Tom decided to build that pool house like this and what he used it for… It still difficult to understand why Stef allows her boyfriend to stay there for the summer. It’s s clear that she’s afraid that he will be unfaithful and does not hide that she don’t trust Tiffany at all. What kind of weird relationship these two have!? What does Stef want to prove by letting Kip be the summer bodyguard for Tiffany? That she trusts him, even if in the strangest way possible? Cant wait for see what disaster will happens. Maybe nothing will happen between Tiffany and Kip, but Stef will becomes more and more paranoid about it, calling every 5 minutes and ending up running back for see what they are doing. That would be kinda fun.
The Orange Mailman over 1 year ago
The plot and dialogue seems scripted.
Ellis97 over 1 year ago
Tiffany is getting bullied in her own house.
leighabc123 over 1 year ago
If Kip doesn’t grow up and tell Stef to shut up, then he is the dumb one!
KenHelmick over 1 year ago
Actually, I could see Steph’s point of view. The big thing is that you can have no control over the actions of others. If Kip moving in is a deal-breaker for her, she should simply state that she is not comfortable with the arrangement and cannot remain in the relationship were he to move in. Her current actions are a clear indicator that Kip she views Kip more as a resource than as a relationship.
Dogtreat Premium Member over 1 year ago
Just match up Kip and Tiff and get it over with!
ExLax over 1 year ago
Lol If I got up at midnight I could be first to comment too LolMaybe during next week’s arc Lol Lol
sheilag over 1 year ago
Slats??
Just what does she mean by that?? ;-)
Wizard of Ahz-no relation over 1 year ago
we were getting the feeling kip was getting tired of steph already, this could finish it off.
STACEY MARSHALL Premium Member over 1 year ago
STAPH: YOU ARE FIRED! Hit the Road Staph, and dont’cha come back no more:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q8Tiz6INF7I
Call me Ishmael over 1 year ago
I’ll wonder why Tiff isn’t already doing the pool boy.
comic reader 22 over 1 year ago
This is what happens when G&K have to stretch a story to Saturday – monotonous BS over and over and over. The situation was interesting at first but now it’s become tiresome and boring. They always just keep yammering on and on about the same subject and progressively making it more and more stupid. They should buy a farm so they could actually flog a real mule and stop this peculiar habit in their comic strip.
Black76Manta over 1 year ago
In my opinion there is an extra lady there, what does it seem like to the gentleman to throw away that extra lady, like throwing away a bad habit and we all know which one he should throw away!
kaycstamper over 1 year ago
Sounds like this defeats the purpose of her having a roomie!
Tyge over 1 year ago
It;s a done deal! They’re just negotiating over the particulars. Can we just move on!?
Tyge over 1 year ago
One question is, “Will Karen play the Gun/Bets sneaking around after hours bed game with Kip/Tiff?”
Searsportguy over 1 year ago
No mention of dad’s beefed up security system yet. Tiff could mention that she would have Kip try to test or challenge the security system by going from point A to point B without being detected. See if that would help (sarcasm) the conversation.
Ken Otwell over 1 year ago
Come on – we all secretly know that Stef is right… Kip and Tiff will have their moment.
timzsixty9 over 1 year ago
I like Kip’s comment in the first panel….LOL!
phileaux over 1 year ago
Tiff why are you in the middle of this insecurity drama. “Kipps place, my place. Later.”
rickmac1937 Premium Member over 1 year ago
Say goodbye Stef, you’re history
Kim Roberts over 1 year ago
“Golly darn, “Shug”, however did you manage to trip over that ol’ chaise and tumble into the pool like that?"
WilliamVollmer over 1 year ago
X-ray vision? At that distance, even if Tiff were to leave her blinds open, Kip would need telescopic vision (or, a decent pair of binoculars) to see anything. Tif, I know you want a house mate for the summer, but at the rate Steff is going, the only way to appease her is for her to forget her summer plans, and, move in with Kip in the pool house for the summer. Are you so desperate for a summer house mate that you’d put up with what they did in the privacy room back at the quad, with (if it’s even possible) MORE frequency.
mindjob over 1 year ago
Nothing more tempting to a guy than open slats
Rockabore over 1 year ago
Stef, just tell him it’s a deal-breaker! This griping has gone on long enough. Being fair, it is kind of a nonsensical thing for a boyfriend to do. Kip should realize that it’s making his girlfriend uncomfortable and ease off with the gaslighting. Most partners would have concern over potential infidelity. We also know it’s not a preposterous assumption cause Kip and Tiff have been flirting.
At this point, Kip’s making me kind of hope the idea I had yesterday about Stef canceling Miss Yams and imposing herself is the case just to punish Tiffany and Kip for even suggesting the idea; but then I realize dealing with the love triangle is more of a punishment for the readers since this “gripe-gaslight-gripe” thing (where nobody gets anywhere with trying to plead their case) is tiresome and this is all before anyone has even moved in with Tiffany…
RSH over 1 year ago
Let’s review the timeline here. Kip is the one who initially offered to “room” with Tiff for the summer and not with reservations either; he did so with enthusiasm which now reveals how possessive, insecure and manipulative Steffie really is. To her Kip is like a dog on a leash. “Owning” him is her sole sense of identity; she probably doesn’t have any other friends and certainly not any women friends. Kip stays with her because of the “benefits”; I think he also feels a little protective and sees her as this lonely southern belle marooned on a large liberal California campus. But as of late he’s starting to wonder if there is anything else in life. A summer free of Steffie and with a nice place to stay may have seemed like a dream but it is now turning into a nightmare. Tiff’s effort to placate are just encouraging Steffie in her detail oriented effort to manage Kip from a distance.
Pipe Tobacco over 1 year ago
Tiffany should just quit talking with Stephanie. Steph does not “own” Kip though she seems to think so. That attitude alone would cause me (if I were Kip) to end the relationship with Stephanie.
Relationships without trust and faith in the other person are not really relationships IMO.
luann1212 over 1 year ago
This is so funny! I love Kip’s punchlines, x-ray vision! None of those answer the question about how Kip could help her if someone broke into the manse while Tiff was there, although he is a quarterback, knew how far the distances are, and probably could make that 45 yards in 10 seconds? That might still be not enough to protect our girl. I still think this is all misdirection. What’s the best way to keep things hanky-panky less? Convince Bets and Gunther to stay in the mansion in one of the bedrooms. I think Steph has a right to be suspicious, her jealousy notwithstanding. I can see these two violating her trust, no issue, although Kip is a horndog, who really wants to be faithful, in his forebrain, you know the rational part in the cortex? All the devilish parts are deeper, he is a horndog, Tiff id attracted. Whether she wants to or not, the cheat question remains open. With Bets and Gunther around, less likely.
Cincoflex over 1 year ago
Plot twist! Steff and Kip are the burglars.
GhostSong over 1 year ago
How old are these characters supposed to be again?
comic reader 22 over 1 year ago
Steffanie is perfectly qualified to interview day care providers.
locake over 1 year ago
Doesn’t Stef have a plane to catch? Those yams are not going to judge themselves.
The Quiet One over 1 year ago
Kip, dump her.
YorkGirl Premium Member over 1 year ago
This has gone from the sublime to the ridiculous. Tiffany, stop pandering to this green-eyed, bossy brat. Thirteen indeed!
preacherman Premium Member over 1 year ago
I think it might be time for Kip to leave both of them.
carrissima over 1 year ago
WHY is Kip still with her????
David Huie Green LoveJoyAndPeace over 1 year ago
What is the point of having x-ray vision if you don’t use it appropriately?
whelan_jj over 1 year ago
“one way” glass only prevents the person in a brighter area from seeing into a darker area. At night, with the lights on, they protect the privacy of the peeping Tom while making the person in the lighted room fully visible.
Good for a pool house when the people by the pool are in the sunlight.
Stewbeef over 1 year ago
Tiff is being very accommodating to Stef who does not seem to be appeasable. She should leave the argument to Kip and Stef, unless she is really desperate for a roommate at any cost.
djeisen38 over 1 year ago
I think it’s time to move on with a new story arc.
tammyspeakslife Premium Member over 1 year ago
This story line triggers feelings and memories for people in many scenarios. Being falsely accused and being treated like a child over a seemingly genuine concern. Both parties could have reacted differently. Kip could be more assuring, holding Stephany close and letting her know she’s the only one for him. Stephany is obviously overreacting and appears spoiled and demanding but we don’t know her backstory, what triggers her. I think that the writers did a good job since everyone seems to be able to relate somehow. It is obvious that Kip doesn’t care for Stephany, if he ever did, which could be why she’s so franticly demanding.
mistercatworks over 1 year ago
For those genuinely concerned about privacy, there is no such thing as a one-way window. Whichever side is brighter becomes a mirror. That means, at night, with darkness outside and light inside, people can see in. (Tinting is something else.)
dlaemmerhirt999 over 1 year ago
" . . . MY PANTS TOO!" “NOT HELPING, SHOOG!!!”
Allan CB Premium Member over 1 year ago
I thought Kip dumped Ms Insecure?
Doug K over 1 year ago
X-Ray Vision off – “Great! – That’s even super, man!”
Joe Miller over 1 year ago
The boy needs to consider this constant bird doging. If they marry, it will be 10 times worse. Dump her now, I have personal experience, Dump her and move on!
Elaine1975 over 1 year ago
In a relationship it’s normal to have a “tiny bit” of concern especially if it’s a new relationship, but this is nuts. She obviously doesn’t trust him at all.
Templo S.U.D. over 1 year ago
The girls’ arguing is getting nowhere.
Susan123 over 1 year ago
Getting pretty risque there
lawguy05 over 1 year ago
Still say he needs to DUMP HER!
Treehggr87 Premium Member over 1 year ago
Stef is the most BORING character ever
SylviaSactown over 1 year ago
You would think Stef would prefer a nice pool house over a bunch of blankets hanging from the ceiling and a mat on the floor…… The whole “Privacy Hut” was rather disgusting…. Who in their right mind? Make you wonder about Kip. Guess it’s all about hormones. LOL
HodgeElmwood over 1 year ago
If Kip had a brain, he’d call it off. WITH STEF.
nightflight over 1 year ago
Stef is not cheap, but for Kip, she practically gives it away.
pamela welch Premium Member over 1 year ago
You’re about to over-play your hand Stef
6foot6 over 1 year ago
my money is steph will move in with kip to, “Keep and eye on him”
asrialfeeple over 1 year ago
Kip, ol’ boy. Dump her.
JPuzzleWhiz over 1 year ago
“I’ll keep my x-ray vision off.”
That would be just super, man!
d;o)
STACEY MARSHALL Premium Member over 1 year ago
Kip, ditch the witch, aka the Ann Eiffel Jr.
yangeldf over 1 year ago
I’m pretty sure this relationship isn’t going to last long enough for him to stay there
JonnyT over 1 year ago
Remind me again why any of these people are friends and/or dating. None of them think very highly of one another.
Fuzzy Kombu over 1 year ago
Oh, the drama!
mjowens1985 over 1 year ago
I really wish every character in this strip would stop being 13.
Night-Gaunt49[Bozo is Boffo] over 1 year ago
Steffany’s lack of trust in her man is embarrassing. Getting to be ugly now.
tinstar over 1 year ago
Stef is one character, if I never saw again, I would be very happy. I can even tolerate T.J more than her.
gozar over 1 year ago
SLATS
Sisyphos over 1 year ago
Steffi continues to make an even greater fool of herself. Unfortunately, Kip’s sarcastic retorts go unnoticed by the dueling girls….
Caldonia over 1 year ago
Can someone explain to me how anyone can be attracted to these drawings the way the Count says he is? Especially after maybe watching them grow up. (I’m not even touching the apparent transphobia.)
Otis Rufus Driftwood over 1 year ago
That look on Kip’s face at the end . . .
Rick Smith Premium Member over 1 year ago
Oh my…
198.23.5.11 over 1 year ago
Separate barrooms…I mean,bedrooms