Luann by Greg Evans and Karen Evans for June 02, 2024

Good initiative, Shannon! Get those donuts!!

Who knows? We may find out she’s a better driver than Luann. ;)

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So wouldn’t they just use an App and have some donuts delivered?

See, this is what needs to happen within our current political system: at some point, somebody in the room has to grow up and act like an adult. In this case, it shouldn’t be Shannon.

Aunt Luann has some learning to do. Shannon probably learned from watching Toni before getting bored during their outing.

I thought that ws Annie Eiffel there for a sec

Luann, Shannon will con you into buying some donuts, Shannon the store does not have a app or Instacart.

Shannon: “Which way is the store?”

In some rural states the reply would be “Well, you go south until you hit Hicks road, then you….”.

(BTW… My mom grew up on a dairy ranch and learned to drive on her own at 12 years old behind the wheel of an old model T truck. My great uncle sent her out in a big empty cow field where there was nothing to hit.) ;-)

Somebody finally told the brat “no”. Toni & Brad take note.

Life can be cruller sometimes, no glazing over the facts. There’s no hole in my logic.

The kid seems to feel entitled. Crappy, little bugger.

Sure was sweet of little Shannon. Luann’s too busy to be able to go to th store an get some donuts so Shannon’s gonna go instead.

That sad moment when you run into a kid sharp enough to call your bluff.

Your little ruse didn’t work, Luann.

How did Shannon grow so much in one panel?

Shannon is destined either for greatness or disaster. Maybe both.

Someone should manufacture thousands of T-shirts with a big NO across the front. Everyone who looks after Shannon needs to get one.

Shannon as an adult:

Supervisor: Please have this report ready by 3:00 today.

Shannon: No, I won’t! Why do I have to??

Doctor or dietitian: You need to eat more fruits, vegetables, and whole grains to prevent heart disease, cancer, type 2 diabetes, etc.

Shannon: No, I don’t! I want ice cream. NOW!

Guy she likes: I’m sorry, but I can’t go out with you. I’m married (or in a relationship).

Shannon: I don’t care! I want you and I want you NOW!!

Bank or credit card company: You need to pay your bill by (fill in date) or we will add on charges.

Shannon: I’m not gonna do it because I don’t hafta!

Sounds like an exaggeration (ridiculous even), but this is what people will have to deal with if Shannon’s behavior is not corrected NOW. Like somebody once said, you (the parent) have to be willing to be unpopular with your kid so that s/he can be popular with others.

What have we done to deserve this?

Well at least the kid worked it all out instead of whining…

Actully if you look at th second picture, Shannon says the store has some donuts. Luann tells her ’That’s right! OK, bring me a glazed one.’

Shannon’s followin Luann’s instructions to th letter. Good on you Shannon

As if a little things like that is going to discourage Shannon.

You know…that “almost” worked!

Look how happy Puddles is; he knows HE’LL get a donut too!

When we were kids that age, we routinely rode our bikes several miles across town.

Boy O Boy!

Luann? You should THANK your Lucky Stars that Shannon did not know the way to Krispy Kreme!

Else, she would have driven HERSELF “to the store” and ended up taking out four mailboxes, three French Cars, Two Rose Bushes, and Les’ cat stuck in a pear tree!

Besides, don’t ya’ll have Door Dash in the quaint little Town of Pitts? And Where’s “Helpful” Bernice? Did she escape??

And on a “Health Note,” may I suggest that Sugar is the LAST thing the little Storm Trooper “needs.” ;-)

Good one. She also could have walked in covered in flour asking; “Where’s the eggs?”

Well, that’s ONE way to get Luann off her lazy butt!

This kid is gonna end up in prison.

I wonder where they live. Even when I lived in the suburbs, it was a 10 minute walk to a store.

I can honestly say I drove a car when I was only 4 or 5. Though the engine was not running at the time.

A born problem solver.

Good on Luann for staying on task.

Shannon, holding LuAnn’s cell phone, – “No problem, I just used the Door Dash App on your phone.”

I could use a donut right now.

Well, she saw a problem and came up with a solution. Better than some adults I know!

You would think Luann would know better by now than to give Shannon any ideas.

poodle bites poodle chews it

Is it my imagination, or does Shannon suddenly seem older by a couple years?

Determined lil’ one, isn’t she?

I love how Luann and Shannon interact. Luann knows how to talk to her without treating her like a child, but still using great sweetness. She explains her how things are, why they can’t have a donut and Shannon understand. In this she’s very similar to Brad, but she’s still more capable and not only thanks to the train she had in her work at the kindergarten. Then, the fact that Shannon’s reactions are unpredictable and leave her speechless is hilarious. This may have happened before Bernice arrived.

When do boarding schools start taking applications?

This is really cute but it would be more effective to tell Shannon that you get doughnuts when you’re finished your homework and you can’t do your homework and talk. The sooner you get it done the sooner you can get your donuts.

That girl is one of the most dangerous people (in fiction) I know of! In a good way, of course.

At least she still asks…

At least she asked before just getting into the car and driving.

Luann wouldn’t be so quick to make fun of Shannon’s request if she was a person who could not do those things and had to depend on others.

That brat needs an otn spanking.

puddles likes it

Shannon has some really great qualities! She has a goal and tries very hard to achieve it, even when there are many obstacles in her way. She is creative and determined. She will be fine as an adult.

She wants her donuts!

ruh roh

No Shannon, you are not driving to the store.

LOL. Laughed out loud. And for those railing on Shannon, get over yourselves and get a life…. This is a cartoon

She’ll use cinder blocks so her feet can reach the pedals

I want a jelly.

Well, it is National Doughnut Day today.

I’ve seen probably worse drivers out there.

Shannon must’ve read today’s “Day by Dave”!

“Donut ask what your sitter can do for you…”

That kinda backfired

Also keep in mind that Shannon’s dad leaves her to her own devices so she has always been self reliant, at least at home.

Shannon during the week and on Sunday too! My cup runneth over!

What a “Charmingly” monstrous…much like Calvin

Shannon is all about Shannon and what she wants; “please” and “thank-you” don’t seem to be part of her vocabulary.

My daughter did something similar when she was about 8.

Greg must love that 1940s clip art! d;o)

Today’s omitted title panel is three ladies who look like they’re from the 1940s, holding a sign that says “Luann,” while a fourth lady to the right has a circle that says “By Greg Evans” over her right shoulder.

LuAnn should adjust the seat and start the car for her. Point her toward the nearest cliff and wish her luck.

I did exactly this as a child, except I didn’t get the car keys. I was prepared to walk to the nearest store with my shoulder purse containing 12 whole pennies!

Puddles is listening to Shannon

Aww, the little girl looks so grown-up in the last panel.