The only “good” thing about saying “yes” is that you spared yourselves from having to listen the “guilt trip” Jonah would have laid on you if you had said “no.”
As for Jonah, his “acting career” might be off to a good start.
He actually “acted” surprised when you told him you’d look after his kid. ;-)
And what happens if his career does take off? They will have to have Shannon permanently. At this rate they will have to do what one couple in a similar situation had to do: emigrate several thousand miles so that they could live their own lives with their own child.
This extended setup is making me think Lord Hearteater is right and that this will wind up being permanent. Jonah had best watch for falling pianos, or perhaps leviathans.
There is a good chance one month will become two and then four, etc…… At least Brad and Toni tricked Nancy and Frank into helping with the bait and switch yesterday; fooling Nancy and Frank into thinking for a fleeting moment they were going to be grandparents only to realize they actually agreed to help with Shannon. Now Brad and Toni did not intend a bait and switch but presumptions by Nancy and Frank made it so.
“Could ignite my career”, “Could change my whole life” I see another homeless **m living in a cardboard box in Los Angeles.But, he could be the one that Tom Petty wrote about “Into The Great Wide Open”.
I wonder if Shannon acts like such a brat because, deep down, she knows she’s unloved and unwanted by anyone? Not even Toni, who is definitely not ready to be a mother—not that I hold that against her; many people are not parent material. I’d guess that Shannon was an “oops” baby, just like another brat, April Patterson.
The dad is self centered. No mention that it will change his daughter’s life as well. Shannon will get much needed love and support from her extended family.
This NEVER turns out good. Jonah is ALWAYS " could ignite my career", but it never does. He is and always will be a deadbeat dad. BTW, just where is Shannon’s biological mother…or does Jonah know or care.
Jonah is a swine and should be sterilized before bringing another child into the world he cannot support and foists off on to relatives to support and care for. And every other Sperminator like him. Dilly! Dilly!
Bred asked a great question. I wonder if the couple Toni and Brad will come out of the experience stronger or broken. Or maybe there will be the big surprise that Shannon will be the one in crisis, feeling left aside by her father. However, the fact that Jonah didn’t ask her aunt for help despite the importance of this acting gig makes me wonder what kind of traumatic experiences he and Toni went through living with her.
If this is summer vacation, I wonder how Dez’s garden is doing? Is Tiffany hosting any pool parties? Did the cheerleader go home? Has Nil been painting? Did Tara connect with her cousin? Did Luann finish a book? Hmmmm
I’m waiting to see if the “deets” Jonah refers to include reimbursement for the expenses Brad and Toni wil incur. If not, Jonah is just a sponger, along with being an irresponsible parent. I realize “it takes a village” and all that, but Jonah should still be doing his share.
Jonah reminds me of a Lamprey Eel. Once they latch on to their prey, they suck the life out of them. Unfortunately for Toni her brother is a mid talent wannabe who is off chasing rainbows and shirking his responsibilities to his child. This will continue until Toni puts her foot down and gives him a firm NO the next time he asks them to tend Shannon. Unfortunately, Shannon would suffer the consequences of doing so.
Shannon must not spend that much time with T and B if a full month requires this much planning. She probably spends 2 or 3 nights at a time with T and B, maybe 2 or 3 times a month. Still a lot.
I honestly believe that if Toni’s going through all this trouble when it comes to meeting Shannon’s needs, maybe she should…oh I don’t know…FILE FOR FULL CUSTODY!!
What happens if he actually gets the gig? “Hey sis, can you be a doll and watch Shannon for the rest of the year? Season 1 is going to change my LIFE!!”
I’ll miss a lot of you, but the mix of small minded and mean and ignorant, as well as plain vanilla trolling has just gotten too high for me. I’m off to find another comics site.
If his career takes off, so will he. I see Brad and Toni becoming her foster or even adoptive parents (Yes, I realize this is a comic strip and not real life)
Sex therapist Dr. Ruth Westheimer at the age of 96, and, just announced, fitness guru Richard Simmons at the age of 76, just one day after his birthday.
lvlax 4 months ago
So she’ll Flip and won’t miss being around her own father for a whole month? That doesn’t speak highly of her relationship with Jonah.
Well, I hope this all works out for Toni and Brad. Will they be able to deal with sleep deprivation and all that fun stuff? We’ll soon see! =)
Mordock999 Premium Member 4 months ago
No, you CAVED, Toni.
Like you ALWAYS do.
The only “good” thing about saying “yes” is that you spared yourselves from having to listen the “guilt trip” Jonah would have laid on you if you had said “no.”
As for Jonah, his “acting career” might be off to a good start.
He actually “acted” surprised when you told him you’d look after his kid. ;-)
thayona 4 months ago
Where is the kids mother??
catchup 4 months ago
And what happens if his career does take off? They will have to have Shannon permanently. At this rate they will have to do what one couple in a similar situation had to do: emigrate several thousand miles so that they could live their own lives with their own child.
Prescott_Philosopher 4 months ago
We all know comic time is different than real time, but I REALLY hope this doesn’t mean we will have to suffer the Shannon character for a month.
cmxx 4 months ago
Here’s a free title for a song in the genre of your choice: “Talking Myself Right Back Into You For the Last Time Ever Again”.
Joe1962 4 months ago
Toni did cave easy.
Joe1962 4 months ago
Jonah is more concern about is career then, he is about Shannon.
WomanWarrior 4 months ago
Maybe Shannon will write and draw more books.
Azul0858 4 months ago
I’m hoping this sets up a move for Jonah and Shannon that gets them out of the way so Toni and Brad can start their own family.
Need coffee 4 months ago
This extended setup is making me think Lord Hearteater is right and that this will wind up being permanent. Jonah had best watch for falling pianos, or perhaps leviathans.
kenhense 4 months ago
Jonah should have been in sales as opposed to acting. He knows how to work it.
TampaFanatic1 4 months ago
There is a good chance one month will become two and then four, etc…… At least Brad and Toni tricked Nancy and Frank into helping with the bait and switch yesterday; fooling Nancy and Frank into thinking for a fleeting moment they were going to be grandparents only to realize they actually agreed to help with Shannon. Now Brad and Toni did not intend a bait and switch but presumptions by Nancy and Frank made it so.
olds_cool63 4 months ago
It will be a COMPLETE disaster and Jonah will stay away at least 3 months!
CementerAD5 4 months ago
“Could ignite my career”, “Could change my whole life” I see another homeless **m living in a cardboard box in Los Angeles.But, he could be the one that Tom Petty wrote about “Into The Great Wide Open”.
Rhetorical_Question 4 months ago
Jonah needs to compensate Toni and Brad?
snsurone76 4 months ago
I wonder if Shannon acts like such a brat because, deep down, she knows she’s unloved and unwanted by anyone? Not even Toni, who is definitely not ready to be a mother—not that I hold that against her; many people are not parent material. I’d guess that Shannon was an “oops” baby, just like another brat, April Patterson.
Vilyehm 4 months ago
Abbott and Costello routine.
Just replace the words “Niagra Falls” with “Shannon.”
wolfiiig 4 months ago
Shannon and Dad are becoming overwhelmingly tiresome. Mercy!
jmworacle 4 months ago
As much as Shannon can be a big hemorid this is benifiting her in the long run. Maybe Brad and Toni could adopt her.
French Persons Premium Member 4 months ago
Panel 1: Wouldn’t you like to just punch Jonah right in the mouth? Panel 2: Toni looks so thrilled. But she only has herself to blame. Panel 3: Yes.
kaycstamper 4 months ago
I’m amazed Brad is smiling…
rebroxanna 4 months ago
Why is he acting so surprised? It was a foregone conclusion
leighabc123 4 months ago
If Jonah’s career blows up, Shannon will be with Brad and Toni for the next 12 Luann years!
Wilkins068 4 months ago
Jonah’s gonna be actin in a coupla X rated flicks that are ripoffs of old John Wayne westerns.
‘Deep Grit’ an ‘The Devil In Miss Warwagon’
Old Tarf Premium Member 4 months ago
The dad is self centered. No mention that it will change his daughter’s life as well. Shannon will get much needed love and support from her extended family.
mourdac Premium Member 4 months ago
Maybe all prospective parents should take care of a kid first to see what they’re getting into….
Ignatz Premium Member 4 months ago
I wonder if Greg and Karen decided to have a Whole Shannon Month BECAUSE of everybody complaining about her.
DawnQuinn1 4 months ago
This NEVER turns out good. Jonah is ALWAYS " could ignite my career", but it never does. He is and always will be a deadbeat dad. BTW, just where is Shannon’s biological mother…or does Jonah know or care.
SquidGamerGal 4 months ago
Are you sure you’re doing the right thing. Cause it sounds like Mr. Dad cares more about his career than his daughter!
comic reader 22 4 months ago
Can this PLEASE be the end of the Shannon /Jonah story? At least for a few months? This has gone on way too long!!!!
Chris 4 months ago
yes… :j
chris_o42 4 months ago
Maybe Toni and Brad can set some rules and boundaries if they will have her for a month. It seems Shannon usually just runs amok.
Count Olaf Premium Member 4 months ago
Jonah is a swine and should be sterilized before bringing another child into the world he cannot support and foists off on to relatives to support and care for. And every other Sperminator like him. Dilly! Dilly!
Aladar30 Premium Member 4 months ago
Bred asked a great question. I wonder if the couple Toni and Brad will come out of the experience stronger or broken. Or maybe there will be the big surprise that Shannon will be the one in crisis, feeling left aside by her father. However, the fact that Jonah didn’t ask her aunt for help despite the importance of this acting gig makes me wonder what kind of traumatic experiences he and Toni went through living with her.
ctolson 4 months ago
A little of both .
Ellis97 4 months ago
I think it’s a little of both, Brad.
Purple People Eater 4 months ago
Toni may feel good about it, but, to quote every Star Wars movie ever, I have a bad feeling about this.
Skeptical Meg 4 months ago
I bet dollars to donuts that Shannon is now the property of “you two”. Maybe it’ll just be six months until the story plays out, or maybe forever.
bfwndtd316 4 months ago
Why are they acting like kid’s such a big Deal to keep Shannon a month when she already lives with them 80% of the time
Kaycee Lane 4 months ago
This could change Jonah’s life…. in this new life does he take 100% responsibility for Shannon, or does he not have ANY time for her at all?
baskate_2000 4 months ago
I’m wondering if his is going to segue into Toni and Brad ultimately adopting Shannon.
timzsixty9 4 months ago
First thing is to put that kid on TRANQUILIZERS!
tremaine53 4 months ago
Three Words: “You’ll Be Sorry!”
dblbaraje 4 months ago
Is this going to lead to an adoption situation?
YorkGirl Premium Member 4 months ago
If this is summer vacation, I wonder how Dez’s garden is doing? Is Tiffany hosting any pool parties? Did the cheerleader go home? Has Nil been painting? Did Tara connect with her cousin? Did Luann finish a book? Hmmmm
stealth694 4 months ago
“We will work out the Deets Later”???? MUCH LATER!
carlosrivers 4 months ago
Take her to Disney…
chrisbar9 4 months ago
I’m waiting to see if the “deets” Jonah refers to include reimbursement for the expenses Brad and Toni wil incur. If not, Jonah is just a sponger, along with being an irresponsible parent. I realize “it takes a village” and all that, but Jonah should still be doing his share.
Tim Pickard Premium Member 4 months ago
Jonah reminds me of a Lamprey Eel. Once they latch on to their prey, they suck the life out of them. Unfortunately for Toni her brother is a mid talent wannabe who is off chasing rainbows and shirking his responsibilities to his child. This will continue until Toni puts her foot down and gives him a firm NO the next time he asks them to tend Shannon. Unfortunately, Shannon would suffer the consequences of doing so.
WaywardWind 4 months ago
I can’t tell ya how much I’m looking forward to a WHOLE MONTH of Shannon. Well, I could tell ya but that kind of language would get me banned.
Cincoflex 4 months ago
I sense an arc where Toni and Brad end up adopting Shannon . . .
locake 4 months ago
Shannon must not spend that much time with T and B if a full month requires this much planning. She probably spends 2 or 3 nights at a time with T and B, maybe 2 or 3 times a month. Still a lot.
locake 4 months ago
Shannon is not staying with B and T until August. We will probably have another story until then. This one has gone on 4 weeks, at least.
Lord King Wazmo Premium Member 4 months ago
Well, the acting gig is the Stamos role on a Korean knockoff of “Full House,” so it may not be a WHOLE month.
Painted Wolf 4 months ago
Doomed. You’re doomed. It was nice knowing you…
mindjob 4 months ago
She’ll miss her friends, assuming she has any
GirlGeek Premium Member 4 months ago
I honestly believe that if Toni’s going through all this trouble when it comes to meeting Shannon’s needs, maybe she should…oh I don’t know…FILE FOR FULL CUSTODY!!
billdaviswords 4 months ago
Sigh. More of Shannon…
frs1951 4 months ago
I see an adoption coming soon.
elliel203 4 months ago
What happens if he actually gets the gig? “Hey sis, can you be a doll and watch Shannon for the rest of the year? Season 1 is going to change my LIFE!!”
percheronhitch6 4 months ago
Jonah sounds more like a fun babysitter than a parent, frankly.
tammyspeakslife Premium Member 4 months ago
Why don’t they just adopt the child?
pearlyqim 4 months ago
STUPID!!
The Quiet One 4 months ago
A little of both.
NellyTheHorse 4 months ago
I’ll miss a lot of you, but the mix of small minded and mean and ignorant, as well as plain vanilla trolling has just gotten too high for me. I’m off to find another comics site.
Be well.
CoreyTaylor1 4 months ago
Hey Jonah, why don’t you try acting like a FATHER for once!?
James Gifford Premium Member 4 months ago
I’m sort of confused, here. Hasn’t Shannon all but been living with them for some very long time while Jonah chases rainbows?
metagalaxy1970 4 months ago
Shannon needs the stability and staying with her aunt and uncle will give her exactly what she needs.
beachlvr Premium Member 4 months ago
I’m just plain sick of the Shannon thread. Ugh! I don’t care if Toni and Brad are ok with this, I’m not! Back to Luann and friends, please.
JuliaH1 4 months ago
He’s never coming back. I hope Brad and Toni realize that.
WilliamVollmer 4 months ago
So having his daughter stay with his sister, and, her hsband for a month might change Jonah’s life? It will certainly change Toni, and, Brad’s life.
KatieK 4 months ago
If his career takes off, so will he. I see Brad and Toni becoming her foster or even adoptive parents (Yes, I realize this is a comic strip and not real life)
nightflight 4 months ago
I’m afraid Luann doesn’t work here any more. Bad news. Good news, she took Bernice with her. I could use a large dose of vitamin Tiffany.
Susan123 4 months ago
Toni and Brad might as well adopt Shannon cuz that is what this is leading to.
kaffekup 4 months ago
“And if it ignites my career, you can adopt her!”
French Persons Premium Member 4 months ago
“Best yet, my girlfriend will be thrilled that Shannon won’t be around when we’re doin’ the horizontal bop!”
JPuzzleWhiz 4 months ago
R. I. P. to a pair of celebrities:
Sex therapist Dr. Ruth Westheimer at the age of 96, and, just announced, fitness guru Richard Simmons at the age of 76, just one day after his birthday.
They will be missed.
David Huie Green LoveJoyAndPeace 4 months ago
Me me me me me
HodgeElmwood 4 months ago
Toni learns she’s pregnant in three…two….
eddi-TBH 4 months ago
Both actually.
nathenleeturner 4 months ago
I really dislike Jonah.
Stregone39 4 months ago
“The Things We Do To Ourselves, We Would Never Let A Stranger Do To Us In A Million Years”.
spikelovesmusic 4 months ago
The Devil is in the deets.
frs1951 4 months ago
I see an adoption in the near future.B&T will realize that an older child will suit their busy life better.
tidewaterscot 4 months ago
Fools!
Badger Tales 3 months ago
Who’s gonna tell them that he’s never coming back?