Luann by Greg Evans and Karen Evans for October 31, 2023

HAPPY HALLOWEEN EVERYONE!!

I still think Gunther’s costume is weak. Dahl isn’t doll. If that were okay, then he could’ve dressed up as Luann’s pool party arc.. because it was Dull. ;)

So is Luann’s chest for real.. or is she playing with Confederate money?? lol

.

I hope everyone has bought their candy for tonight.. I still need to purchase a couple bags. (it seems to have disappeared) hehe

The look on Gunther’s face is paddling?? Crap!

Say what you will about Dolly Parton, but she is truly a gem and a treasure. Here in Tennessee, she has done so much for underprivileged children in rural areas, particularly her hometown of Sevierville, because she knew what it was like to grow up in an underprivileged environment, and never lost sight of that . . . unlike our state’s (and really, our country’s) politicians who claim that know what it’s like to have to work hard to make something out of themselves, and then once they do, just dismiss the rest of us as being lazy and wanting free handouts from the government without working for it.

Yesterday Dolly, I mean Luann did not look that prominent in the balcony department.

Meanwhile I’m not sure if Tiffany really is “Curvy Barbie.” She looks a lot more like “Peekaboo Barbie.” I hope she’s wearing shorts under that dress(?).

In a way I’m relieved that The Runaway Bride has not appeared in today’s strip. Maybe if we’re luck they’ll leave her out of the party and pivot to Piro and the writing assignment next week and leave the Betscalypses to another novella.

WHAT padding?

Leave it to Ox to figure it out. I didn’t get them at all yesterday! GnK were a just a bit TOO clever on this one!

Ox understood the costumes. Tif not so much.

Finally, Ox got a thank you!

For those who felt sorry for Ox during his “experiment” with Luann…here he is, talking, because he enjoys talking with Tiffany. Theirs was a mutual lack of interest. Now when Bets shows up, she’s going to have a hard time believing that “enhanced” Luann isn’t interested in Gunther, since they came to the party together.

This panel sounds like a clever Frazz Strip?

Happy Halloween, or as retailers would say, time to get ready for Christmas!

Happy Christmas Holiday! Already got my decorations ❤️?

What happen between panel 1 were Dolly, I mean Luann is flat chested, To panel 2 wear she has padding to enhance boobs size.

Nice try, Luann but you’re not fooling anybody.

I think Tiffany missed an opportunity to dress as Tiffany from the Chucky movies. She’d honestly rock that look.

Gunther’s costume idea is weak, yeah punny and all but Roald Dahl wrote a lot of books and just putting one cover on a thing on your chest and calling yourself Roald Dahl isn’t really impressive coming from Mr. Costume designer.

Atta girl!

Good job – Lu. However I never heard of Roald Dahl or BFG. So Ox is one up on me. I have heard about BFD however.

wow..i always thought Luann’s bust was much bigger than tiffany’s, the difference is Tiffany flaunts hers to every boy she sees…luann doesn’t, she ONLY flaunts her girls to boys she REALLY likes.

Have you actually seen Dolly Parton, Tiffany?

Take it easy Luann, Tiff just wants to know, why’d ya come in here lookin’ like that?

BFG? I have one of those in my gun safe.

Well Roald Dahl is not a doll and neither is Dolly Patron. She is a living human being. Yeah, using her first name as reason to pass yourself as costuming as a doll is lame, Luann. Dahl is a dead human author. They should have come as Raggedy Ann and Andy. Anyway, I guess we will see Bets on Friday for the showdown.

I always said Ox aint dumb. He’s a lot smarter than most think he is. Some times when you’re real quiet an reserved some people wrongly think you’re dumb, slow or a big clod.

No “Padding?” Well, Yee-haw!

(A-Hem) In that get+up, Bets might not recognize Luann. So Gunny? Just Tell Bets that “lady” is your long lost cousin from Nashville.

And if that doesn’t work, (And can bet the house it WON’T) Ox should stick close.

Gunny will need him to referee.

And later, to escort him to the local E/R. ;-)

So far, Luann is the leader on the distraction meter.

Extremely similar facial profiles.

Not holding hands any longer.

Tiff is a terrible hostess.

Tiff walked right into that one!

Dunno if the idea for the costumes was Luann’s or Gunther’s. But since there’s already TJ dressed as Woody, it’s a good thing they decided to be original. The explanation was a must and I like Luann’s confidence. Like the skilled a actress she is, she totally got into her role. It would be funny if they asked her to sing something later, maybe a duo with another one of the guest. Let’s hope that Bets’ arrival will be welcomed with joy.

Tiff any is playing a game, but which I do not know. Did she invite Bets because they are friends? Why did she not warn Gunther that Bets was coming. I know Bets asked her not to, but Tiffany knew that Gunther was coming with Luann. If Tiffany was Gunther’s friend she would warn him about Bets, or not invited Bets to avoid the ugly scene that is about to happen. So is Tiffany setting up Gunther for humiliation or is she setting up Bets, who blew off staying at the Manse over summer even before Bets knew about the road trip?

You could have dressed up as another Roald Dahl book, Gunther

Touché, Luann!

Revelation today is Oxford is not just some big strong guy. We’re discovering an educational side we have not seen.

Hey Tiff…. What’s up your butt today?

What doll is Tiffany supposed to be? I’d say Barbie but she doesn’t look like Barbie.

Dalí would have been a better visual.

I fell for it …. after all these years of looking in on these folks …. I fell for it!! I really through that Bets would show today, when I shoulda knew better all along. And speaking of “padding”, I guess that all we’ll get this week, until Saturday at least, when Bets arrives “in an hour”.

anyone still have trick or treaters? we haven’t had any for 5 years.

If she’s supposed to be Dolly Parton, that is NOT too much padding.

Tiff’s a barbie-doll nighty.

Quick question! Is Mr. Potato Head considered a doll?

Seems like Gunther just noticed.

I’m thinking “too cool for school,” but Luann’s costume brings it back from the brink.

This is going to be a boring week. Bets is gonna show up at the end and next Monday, new week

Luann’s costume is so authentic and it looks great on her, too. She really went out all the way. Gunther, on the other hand, he’s just wearing a poster on his shirt. Happy Halloween from Luann and her friends.

Kudos to Ox for recognizing two artistic figures and for playing with homonyms. As for Luann….who is she fooling?

Hope Greg doesn’t end this arc just as Bets arrives.

Moose is quicker than folks give him credit for.

Pushup bras are a thing, Tiff.

Oh, my, Tiff’s baby doll outfit truly is dangerously short. Hope she has some cheerleader pants on, or thick, generous panties at least.

Buxom Luann??? Who knew?!

Padded Tiff, really!? Pot have you met kettle?

What a comment! Luann should comment on Tiffany’s bindings, wouldn’t that make a great story arc?

I’m going to dress up as a lentil, masoor Dahl

ok, if no one noticed, Ox got the literary joke.

fine, except for the fact that Roald Dahl was a proud outspoken rabid anti-semite

Oh…Dahl and dolly for a Dollaween party. Very clever. Now it makes sense.

maybe Tif and Luann can get into an argument and a bored Gunther walks off.

Jealous, Tiffany? Cute! It’s anyone’s guess as to Bets’ costume. =;-o

Looks like she underdid the padding, just saying.

Nice comeback, Lu!

Ox does not seem like the type who reads much. I’m amazed that he is familiar with Roald Dahl. I don’t think most people would understand Gunther’s costume and how it is a doll. This is really a stretch.

Regarding the authenticity of LuAnn’s costume: “I’m just drawn that way” – Jessica Rabbit.

Great party theme idea

her Dad’s feet are cold. :-/

i always loved Ms. Parton’s line: “It costs a lot of money to look this cheap!”

get those eyes up Gunther you’ll be accussed of being a sexist

Well, so much for the bonding that took place at the “not pool party”. Tiffany is back to ridiculing Luann and setting her up to be embarrassed. I’m thinking the next time that Tiffany has a crisis, Luann won’t be showing up to talk it out with her.

Wellllllll… Count ❤️ers everywhere… Classic WWA❤️D … Plumping Up the Pumpkins for the Doll-O-Ween Party. You know what Hans and Franz say on SNL… “We’re going to…CLAP… Plump… You Up” and they certainly did with a little help from Dearest Ann❤️Eiffel BFF and Co Conspirator, Victoria❤️Secret ;9. Eat your ❤️ out lowly unworthies. Speaking of plump… Tuff❤️Tiff rocks the baby doll pretty darn good, too, boy howdy. Tuff❤️Tiff is, as they say, built for comfort, not for speed. Dumpster, however, is weak sauce but what did you expect? Seductive Ann❤️Eiffel’s costume? Forget it, lowly unworthies. You’re too lowly and unworthy. BUT… still to come at the party are Hawt❤️Stef and Sexy Tattoed❤️Toni is wearing a thong bikini to show off all her skin art. Be still, The❤️Count’s ❤️, boy howdy! So Halloween. The❤️Count’s very favoritest of holidays. The❤️Count ❤️s going out and Trick or Tricking on All Hallows Eve Nite, boy howdy. Why? Because The❤️Count doesn’t even have to wear a costume. And The❤️Count so ❤️s Candy Corn and those little Milky Ways. Sooooo… lowly unworthies… The❤️Count, Countess❤️ and Lulu❤️the Wonder Cat wish you all a very happy, safe and spooky Halloween :) TTFN and… Let’s Be Safe Out There. Count…OUT!

But. What doll is Ox?

Nice on there Luann (or should I see two!)

Tiffany needs to change out of her nightie and put on her costume.

Never underestimate the power of a push-up bra …

Yes Luann, padding. You expect people to believe that your bustline is like the Grinch’s heart, and grew three sizes that day?

The Music playing>>> Somebody’s gonna hurt ❤ someone Before the night is through….gonna❤❤ come undone….There’s gonna be a heartache tonight ❤❤❤!

Tiffany I do declare, Y’all got your busters in a bind. Calm down kiddo, Luann is only playing the “Dolly part to a tee” -hee -hee

Luann might indeed be pad free. This is a rare time to see her not wearing loose fitting attire.

I like Luann’s response to Tiffany.

Interesting enough the BFG sells to a tone of a million copies a year. There have been at least 37 million copies sold so far. Also, has had both an animated and love action movie made So it’s a BIGGER deal than many realize. Just saying. I guess I’m more Gunther like then I realized (hope I did the than and then correctly, haha).

Got a way to go to match the great Miss Dolly. Nice that my beloved Tiffany noticed, though. I assume Bets will be properly impressed.

Gonna be a cat fight when Bets gets there.

I’m afraid violent science fiction has forever changed the first-glance meaning of BFG.

Padded or not, Luann’s cool retort and the expression on her face hilariously level the playing field between these two rivals . . . yet again!

Whats the matter Tiffany? You upset because people arent fawning all over you?No matter what situation she gets into just when you think she’s coming around she goes right back to her same stuck-up narcissistic self

And what happened then? Well in Whoville they say,

that Luann’s breasts grew three sizes that day.

Whatever. Let’s get to the part where Bets arrives.

“I’d of sworn the she was padded from her head down to her heel,but later in the second act, when she begun to peel,she proved that everything she had was absolutely real -she went about as fur as she could go,yes she went about as fur as she could go!” – from Oklahoma

So kind of authors to explain NICE puns to dense people like me, but who don’t get educated by comics comments. Thanks to everyone who explained it yesterday.

PS, Ox is a true friend.

HAPPY HALLOWEEN, Y’ALL.

In a direct quote from the-actual Dolly Parton, when questioned about her “authenticity”: “Honey, it costs a LOT of money, to look this-cheap!”…Unquote. ☺

Given that previous illustrations of LuAnn have never given any indication of the SIZE of her chesticles, one has to assume that her costume has been "enhanced’.Will Bets show up as the Wicked Witch of the West?

Bets will sprain HER ankle, and Gunther will carry her home piggyback

I just don’t get where they came up with these costumes – Tiffany in her too small little girl nightie, Gunther in his pretentions “I’m so smart” lame sign, and Luann dressed up as Dolly Parton…maybe Dolly Parton on the farm…doing chores…with no one around. That’s not a good Dolly Parton costume at all. Flannel shirt, jeans, boots…where is the glamorous woman we all know and love? F Grade on costumes for all of them! Is Mrs. Horner coming to the party?

Luann normally wears loose-fitting solid colors attire. Today, Luann is wearing a polka-dot shirt. A major change in attire.

She’s dressed as Dolly Parton. Of course she has padding, almost all females would need padding to look like Parton.

Gunther learned well from Bets. He knows how to stand by expressionless while the women talk.

Where has she been hiding them?

Now I get it. Thanks Ox.

Kinda hope Bets sticks around longer to provide more thrills and spills with new game in town called, “Spin the Gunther”.

I get the impression that the author of the strip felt it necessary to explain the joke.

Hey, Ox got it. And good move, Luann. The woman is a national treasure.

We only had about 15 kids. The IT guys at work are going to love all the leftover full size candy bars I bring them! BTW . . No Bets at the party yet?

I think Tiffany is wearing baby doll pajamas.

Dare i say it? Dolly-ized Luann is actually more glamorous than Tiff (even discounting her expanding pudginess)! Gunther’s costume is effective enough, though typically pedestrian. Mr. Potato Head Oxford seems to have lost some weight (or girth, anyway)….

Happy Halloween!

Preview for tomorrow: Denial is not just a river in Egypt. Head on over to Arcamax if you can’t wait.

Roald Dahl Wonderful author; horrible human being.

Booooooooooobies.

Get her, Gunt!

Les can come as Garfield, he is sarcastic enough for it, and bring Punk along as Nermal.

@lviax – Nicely done!

Oh-oh, only two golden days left until Payday. Must gonna be a pretty big one with bonuses added. Boy, I love those.

My milkshake brings all the boys to the yard