Luann by Greg Evans and Karen Evans for May 14, 2024

Thank god! She’s alive!

Now get a move on guys… call 911!

Luann may end up becoming a nurse?

Wow. This gag is even older than Ms. Horner.

Luann could end up becoming an EMT.

She is alive!!! Vale calling Tara a dummy fits her.

Or a paramedic.

Isn’t there someone at the school with medical training?

SOMEBODY!!! WHAT’S THE NUMBER FOR 911?

I’m just glad that Luann gets to be the smart one today. Please G&K, don’t turn this into a dream sequence.

Luann ma have just saved Mrs. Horner’s life.

Playing that ocarina must have been too much effort for the old lady.

Whodathunk that Luann would stay calm and level headed in a crisis moment? Maybe she could be a paramedic.

I like the fact that Luann has been seen frequently in this comic strip the past several weeks. Are these people in today’s strip going to become Luann’s friends? I don’t care so much about the dorm room drama and prefer the focus be more on Luann.

OK, this level of silliness is due to this being a Luann dream, as was suggested by CatherineCreamer when we first heard “thunk.”

I mean really, do you really believe Tara is dumb enough to do what was shown here?

You should check for a carotid pulse Luann. Not a radial pulse.

Hopefully they’re not going to match Luann up with this humungous dude.

Har Har!! Luann thanked that dimbulb for callin Howdy Doody there a ‘dummy’ !

Thank you the guy next to Luann for not pushing her aside and taking over. Thank you for listening to her. You’ve saved Mrs Horner’s life by doing that.

Perhaps Luann would make a good EMT/paramedic?

Got winded and fainted?

It’s good to see Luann taking the lead in solving a serious problem. So maybe there’s hope that the Evanses don’t see her as just a ditz…

Glad to see cooler heads are prevailing.

Luann acted calmly – pulse – respiration – mindful of the fact that the ocarina winded her and probably caused the light head which put her on the floor. Next step, get the dummy out of there. He’s a freak and will get in the way.

Luann may not need to be rebranded. She’s already aware and level headed.

way to act under pressure, maybe Luann is going to be a paramedic?

IMPORTANT! This could simple fainting or a critical stroke. Greater chance of the latter if an elder.

That means the GOLDEN HOUR rule applies. CALL 911 NOW! If it IS a stroke and they can get medical attention ASAP then their chances of recovery and less tissue damage is much much better. Don’t risk delaying.

Google “Golden Hour Stroke” for more detailed information that everybody should know by heart. Please. Your loved ones someday may depend on it… and on you.

How ridiculous by Tara.

Tara doesn’t strike me as somebody who’s that dense.

Luann’s learned a few things since her bro is a firefighter/EMT

Call the medics.

Arguing while somebody is possibly DYING.

That’s “smart.”

And when someone FINALLY _does _ suggests calling for “Help,” Tara, whom I thought had more “courage under fire,” screams at the top of her lungs instead of making an easily available phone call to 911.

I really hope “help” shows up for Mrs Horner before the month is out. ;-)

L has definitely taken charge in the emergency, she’s keeping calm and people are listening to her.

You’ve gotta be kidding me! You are in college and you don’t even know basic resuscitation skills?!

Looks like Luann is destined to work in some facet of Health Care. She has good reactions and already knows what she is doing among her clueless classmates.

There was a show called World’s Dumbest. They showed videos of people being morons. One had an accident where someone is screaming: “WHAT IS THE NUMBER FOR 911!” I am not lying, LOL!!

Why is the jock taking a fruity writing class?

I think she may become an EMT and end up working with Brad and Toni.

Tara is a menace to herself and everyone around her.

Public building, send someone to get an AED. Have it ready in case things go south.

with your phone dummy, that’s funny. :D

YES! Luann just did the best thing of all — instead of saying “someone, call help,” she picked someone specific and asked them to call help. In a crisis, just asking the crowd to do a task almost guarantees it won’t happen, as everyone mills around wondering who should do it. It’s far better to pick someone and tell them specifically to do it.

Does BS stand for Bedical Soctor? :-/

Seems like everyone in the class, except Luann, and, the hulk in the letterman’s jacket, freaked out at Mrs. Horner’s collapse. Considering Tara’s history, surprised she forget to use her cell to call for help, when Luann told her to call for help.

HOORAY! Mrs Horner is alive and Luann continues to be amazing! She knows what to do and guides others. Meanwhile, Tara is panicking. She watches the scene frozen and starts screaming unable to understand what Luann asked her. Tara, who always try to avoid responsibility and just wants to have fun, doesn’t know what to do. I think this might lead Tara to reflect on her life and decide to change it. She already admire firefighters, seing Luann now might inspire her to become a paramedic, maybe together with Luann.

This is why CPR training says “point to someone and say ‘call 911’”

I said, DON’T PANIC, Tara!

This will certainly change her “brand.”

“Let’s have a beer, and talk about this.”

“FFFUUUUUUUUUUBBAAAAAAAAAAAAHHL!!!”

Luann to become a paramedic?

Luann destined to become a first responder?!? Perhaps the Firehouse gene runs in the family!

Interesting that the guy has a P on his jacket and not an M for Mooney Uni…

Well we now know Tara is not good in a tense medical situation. Many smart people aren’t. And Luann has proven on at least two separate occasions that she IS. Now, that’s a valuable asset to “fill up her slate”. If this is a career clarifying moment, as some have said, I hope she will shoot for the stars and become a doctor! She might make a good one and imagine the richness for potential arcs for many years as she takes pre med classes and then goes on to medical school.

Thank goodness they changed arcs

Glad she’s alive. Tara, really? Vale’s comment gave me a chuckle! =:-o

I agree with other posters who note that this is out of character for Tara, who is much more of a “take charge” personality.

I think the sad part of this is, all those college students standing around, and not one of them smart enough to dial 911. except for LuAnn, who is busy.

Yep, this is Luann’s calling for sure

stellan the goldfish is dead but people worried about old bitty who passed out from playing a seashell

This is the first time in a long time that Luann is the smartest character in the strip!

That dude is awfully proud of his community college letterman’s jacket. Are those even a thing, or is it just another manifestation of Greg’s apparent belief that college is just a continuation of high school?

Tara’s freaking! Hilarious!

Luann is the Hero!! Don’t mess this up for her you guys.

Luann the hero, just like it should be. See where the story’s going now, hmmm, oops, gotcha!

I don’t see how singing ‘Bad Moon Rising’ is going to help her.

I’m rooting for you, Luann. You got the situation under control.

Good job Luann.

Looks like we’re safely out of the “branding” woods. Hallelujah!

Possibly a stroke rather than a heart attack.

the Marines have a term for this… can’t use it in polite conversation

Vale, was the jock who needed help from Luann with writing a essay on famous person. on Aug 8th 2022.

I’m guessing that Brad and/or Toni will be the first responders

EMT or paramedic with the fire department—or she might join the Army and become a flight medic!!!

Life is full of surprises.

Good call Luann. Now keep her warm and raise her legs by putting pillows underneath them…..

Luann’s new romantic interest? They seem to make a good team.

Even the smart do the stupid under pressure sometimes.

Luann is being calm under fire.

Quick! Re-brand her!

Am I the only one who remembers when Luann gave CPR to Bernice (I think she bumped her head on the floor in gym class), despite the fact that Bernice was breathing and her heart was beating?

Tara is not taking it well. But she’s trying to help.

You’re supposed to tell them, Call 9-1-1. In CPR/First Aid class we were told to be specific with instructions because people often are scared and need to be given simple, straightforward directions.

“Call 000 and ask for ambulance”

Calling 911 should have been done instantly!

No need to insult Tara, idiot!

me thinks Luann has found her calling

So, Luann could become a teacher, or study medicine. Either way, her parents are going to be so proud when they hear about this.

Why does Jack look different?

Tara’s expression is drawn extremely well.

Tara, seriously, yell for help, instead of using the phone, seriously?Seriously, that body for your brain is a lot of wrapping, for so little content!