So did Tiffany’s shout wake Dez and interrupt Kip and Stef from consummation? Will we ever learn what was so shocking? Will Bets be banned from the Gulag when this rumor gets back to Leslie, as it inevitable will?
And what were Guns’n’Bets doing that was so quiet that they plainly hear what Leslie was saying to Punk. Because when I talk to our cats I never raise my voice.
Ever notice that when someone divulges a secret which subsequently is Known To All, he’s mad at the person he told and not himself?
Once, when I was teaching a Sunday School class, I mentioned that my wife’s birthday was next week. (This was at a time she was very sensitive about her age.) One of my students asked me how old my wife would be.
Gotta feeling this arc will REALLY become complicated—and its greatest effect will be on Gunther and Bets! BTW, is that nymphomaniac listening—or is she still having climaxes?
Oh leave Bets alone, don’t kill the messenger, and stow the “Poor Les” comments.
Remember back in early 2019, when Les pounded on Gunther’s bedroom door DEMANDING to know what Gunth and Luann were “doing in there?” Knox wasn’t worried about or respecting other people’s privacy then.
Actually, Bets’ revelation could be a good thing for Les. Nature-Gal Dez, who probably talks to her plants, might appreciate a guy who talks to his beloved kitty. Les just might gain a new friend here: Dez.
The one I’d worry about is Stef, who now appears to winding down the screaming and listening intently.
Remember how quickly she posted Bets and Gun’s bureau-up last year? ;-)
I know this is a comic strip, and is meant to be humorous, but this strip depicts something that really bugs me when it happens in real life (which is way too often). Whenever someone says something along the lines of “I’m not supposed to tell you this, so don’t let it go any further”, what they’re really saying is “Somebody trusted me, but I can’t be trusted, so I want you to be trustworthy for me”. I was once with a group of friends, and one woman said “I was told this in strictest confidence, so don’t tell anybody”. I pointed out that she was violating the person’s trust who had told her. She told us anyway. Why do people do that.
I hope Dez gives Tiffany a talk about trust and not telling your friends’ secrets that will change her heart completely, otherwise the entire The Fuse staff will soon know Les’ secret. If that happens, I hope Les will be angry with Tiffany and not with Bets for telling her what she heard. Tiffany needs to learn that gossiping is wrong.
Just because I alluded to a Les-Tiff possibility does not mean an intent to speak it into existence! The giggling in the last panel does have implications.
I had roommates like that. Absolutely no consideration for others. Makes you want to explode sometimes. Dez may reach that point with Stef. And Kip bears a lot of responsibility for this situation. He is using her tolerance to benefit his relationship with Stef.
I doubt if the gossip is anything bad. Probably just something that would show Les to be a caring guy. It might embarrass him if others thought he wasn’t such a tough guy.
Stef is still doing her thing, she did not hear what Bets said to Tiffany. I doubt that Dez heard either. She is just waking up from the loud laughter.
I learned long ago not to share secrets that aren’t mine, particularly ones I learned by accident. If you have to say to a friend “okay, you have to promise not to tell anyone” then it’s you who should not be talking at the moment. I regret the chain of events that forced me to learn that lesson, as it involved breaking a confidence for no real reason. But I learned my lesson from the experience.
It appears that these girls, though years older than I was at the time, have yet to learn that lesson.
I learned my lesson about LUANN secrecy when I first got this gig. Dropping hints of future developments seemed like fun and a cool way to interact here, but it was an immature and selfish act on my part. I have occasionally drifted away from NOT doing that and usually regretted it. So, with respect to GnK and the faithful followers here, mum’s the word. Dang it.
While there actually be something Les said to Punk that is worthy of a few giggles, the vast majority of what Les says to punk ain’t that interestinig-or funny.
Poor Dez. She’s paying for a room only to sleep on the couch. In what reality would Steff still be in the Quad? She would have been kicked to the curb long ago. I know it’s a comic, but it is written to be believable. And this just isn’t.
I really hope Tiffany doesn’t use this information to make Les quit taking his cut of her tip money from when he took the dishwasher job to let her be the waitress. That would be kind of underhanded on her part, but I can see it happening.
Rhetorical_Question about 2 months ago
Disclosures about Tiffany?
live2read about 2 months ago
No sleep for poor Dez.
beb01 about 2 months ago
So did Tiffany’s shout wake Dez and interrupt Kip and Stef from consummation? Will we ever learn what was so shocking? Will Bets be banned from the Gulag when this rumor gets back to Leslie, as it inevitable will?
And what were Guns’n’Bets doing that was so quiet that they plainly hear what Leslie was saying to Punk. Because when I talk to our cats I never raise my voice.
mfought about 2 months ago
it’s not over till the fat lady sings
kenhense about 2 months ago
Asking Tiffany not to tell anyone?? You might as well put it on NBC.
Wilkins068 about 2 months ago
Poor Dez. She’s gettin it from both sides. They call that ‘Stereo’
Miles VanDelay about 2 months ago
Not even Les deserves to have his private conversations made public.
eromlig about 2 months ago
Ever notice that when someone divulges a secret which subsequently is Known To All, he’s mad at the person he told and not himself?
Once, when I was teaching a Sunday School class, I mentioned that my wife’s birthday was next week. (This was at a time she was very sensitive about her age.) One of my students asked me how old my wife would be.
“Well,” I began, “Can you keep a secret?”
She nodded vigorously.
“So can I.”
think it through about 2 months ago
It’s a cartoon, get a grip.
blunebottle about 2 months ago
Girls are nasty! (Come on, tell us what he said!)
WomanWarrior about 2 months ago
Poor Dez…she deserves better.
jmworacle about 2 months ago
Poor Dez.
French Persons Premium Member about 2 months ago
(eyeroll)
snsurone76 about 2 months ago
Gotta feeling this arc will REALLY become complicated—and its greatest effect will be on Gunther and Bets! BTW, is that nymphomaniac listening—or is she still having climaxes?
egag21 about 2 months ago
Is Dez going to lose her cool?
Mordock999 Premium Member about 2 months ago
Oh leave Bets alone, don’t kill the messenger, and stow the “Poor Les” comments.
Remember back in early 2019, when Les pounded on Gunther’s bedroom door DEMANDING to know what Gunth and Luann were “doing in there?” Knox wasn’t worried about or respecting other people’s privacy then.
Actually, Bets’ revelation could be a good thing for Les. Nature-Gal Dez, who probably talks to her plants, might appreciate a guy who talks to his beloved kitty. Les just might gain a new friend here: Dez.
The one I’d worry about is Stef, who now appears to winding down the screaming and listening intently.
Remember how quickly she posted Bets and Gun’s bureau-up last year? ;-)
Purple People Eater about 2 months ago
I know this is a comic strip, and is meant to be humorous, but this strip depicts something that really bugs me when it happens in real life (which is way too often). Whenever someone says something along the lines of “I’m not supposed to tell you this, so don’t let it go any further”, what they’re really saying is “Somebody trusted me, but I can’t be trusted, so I want you to be trustworthy for me”. I was once with a group of friends, and one woman said “I was told this in strictest confidence, so don’t tell anybody”. I pointed out that she was violating the person’s trust who had told her. She told us anyway. Why do people do that.
Aladar30 Premium Member about 2 months ago
I hope Dez gives Tiffany a talk about trust and not telling your friends’ secrets that will change her heart completely, otherwise the entire The Fuse staff will soon know Les’ secret. If that happens, I hope Les will be angry with Tiffany and not with Bets for telling her what she heard. Tiffany needs to learn that gossiping is wrong.
JonnyT about 2 months ago
Best way to keep a secret? Don’t tell anyone in the first place.
OneTime59 about 2 months ago
Dez might really be awake listening to all this.
imagenesis about 2 months ago
Hey guys, you know what I heard the other day? bs bs bs bs bs bs bs bs bs bs bs bs bs bs bs bs bs bs (making whispering sounds!) bs bs bs bs bs bs bs bs bs bs bs bs bs bs… just don’t tell anyone!
Ellis97 about 2 months ago
Never trust Tiffany with any secrets.
comic reader 22 about 2 months ago
Ok, Tiff heard it, Dez heard it, Stef heard it, that means Bets basically told EVERYONE. What a champ.
melodymucisa about 2 months ago
Poor Dez
blairleroys Premium Member about 2 months ago
What are the three fastest means of communication? 1 – telegraph. 2 – telephone. 3 – tell a woman.
m b about 2 months ago
stay safe everyone in path of Hurricane Helene, evacuate if told to do so, storm surges and rain totals are going to be life threatening (•︵•)
Lord Hearteater about 2 months ago
Just because I alluded to a Les-Tiff possibility does not mean an intent to speak it into existence! The giggling in the last panel does have implications.
baskate_2000 about 2 months ago
Don’t ever tell Tiffany anything, then ask her not to tell. That’s like putting it on social media!
ctolson about 2 months ago
Between the two conversations, Dez will wake up and think Steph was saying …. to Kippy.
RonMcCalip about 2 months ago
The three FASTEST methods of communication; 1) Telephone 2) Television 3) Tell Tiffany!
mindjob about 2 months ago
That cat is going to be really embarrassed when he finds out everybody knows
Joe1962 about 2 months ago
Bets lose lips sink ships.
Sakura Tomoe about 2 months ago
And now Dez finally has enough and moves out of the dorm and into some hippie commune.
hfelder7219 about 2 months ago
I remember when this comic used to be funny.
Wubbie about 2 months ago
I had roommates like that. Absolutely no consideration for others. Makes you want to explode sometimes. Dez may reach that point with Stef. And Kip bears a lot of responsibility for this situation. He is using her tolerance to benefit his relationship with Stef.
BJDucer about 2 months ago
My bets are on Bets stringing Tiffany on with a bit of make believe gossip :0)
Lord King Wazmo Premium Member about 2 months ago
Naked Yoga Girl needs to get up and whomp the tar out of all of them. THAT’S a comic I would enjoy.
lowelldarrell67 about 2 months ago
No good can come of this…..and Dez is waking up, I see.
aristotle835 about 2 months ago
Now things seem to be getting good.
locake about 2 months ago
I doubt if the gossip is anything bad. Probably just something that would show Les to be a caring guy. It might embarrass him if others thought he wasn’t such a tough guy.
locake about 2 months ago
Stef is still doing her thing, she did not hear what Bets said to Tiffany. I doubt that Dez heard either. She is just waking up from the loud laughter.
BJShipley1 about 2 months ago
I learned long ago not to share secrets that aren’t mine, particularly ones I learned by accident. If you have to say to a friend “okay, you have to promise not to tell anyone” then it’s you who should not be talking at the moment. I regret the chain of events that forced me to learn that lesson, as it involved breaking a confidence for no real reason. But I learned my lesson from the experience.
It appears that these girls, though years older than I was at the time, have yet to learn that lesson.
MuddyUSA Premium Member about 2 months ago
I agree with the 24 people!
[Unnamed Reader - 14b4ce] about 2 months ago
Okay,NOW who’s the noisemaker??
[Unnamed Reader - 14b4ce] about 2 months ago
Monstro knows all the best secrets. bribe him with Perrier Water and he may talk
eladee AKA Wally about 2 months ago
Dez can’t get a break! Everyone GO TO SLEEP! This means you, too, Kip.
lnrokr55 about 2 months ago
Looks like Dez could sleep through a Hurricane. I’m envious ! ;-)
MrDisco33 about 2 months ago
she’s a terrible character. what does gunther see in her
Heelboy 12 about 2 months ago
Telephone, television, TeleTiff. It’s a toss-up on which method can spread a rumor the fastest…
David Huie Green LoveJoyAndPeace about 2 months ago
Never tell a cat anything you do not want the entire world to know.
Sheriff Mordecai Premium Member about 2 months ago
I learned my lesson about LUANN secrecy when I first got this gig. Dropping hints of future developments seemed like fun and a cool way to interact here, but it was an immature and selfish act on my part. I have occasionally drifted away from NOT doing that and usually regretted it. So, with respect to GnK and the faithful followers here, mum’s the word. Dang it.
Doctor Go about 2 months ago
Lemme guess – Les says “I’m your huckleberry…”
The Quiet One about 2 months ago
Uhh, Bets was that really necessary?
WilliamVollmer about 2 months ago
While there actually be something Les said to Punk that is worthy of a few giggles, the vast majority of what Les says to punk ain’t that interestinig-or funny.
serial232 about 2 months ago
A secret is a secret when only one person knows it. When that person tells another, it is no longer a secret.
Dragoncat about 2 months ago
Dez is not going to get any sleep tonight, is she…?
4everbound2 about 2 months ago
Is Stef still faking orgazms?
ejvj about 2 months ago
I’m betting by Saturday we see a whole new side of Des.
smsrt about 2 months ago
…and so it starts.
comic reader 22 about 2 months ago
I learned a good trick. Whenever someone tells me a secret, I make myself forget it. It actually works.
kittysquared Premium Member about 2 months ago
Poor Dez. She’s paying for a room only to sleep on the couch. In what reality would Steff still be in the Quad? She would have been kicked to the curb long ago. I know it’s a comic, but it is written to be believable. And this just isn’t.
comic reader 22 about 2 months ago
I really hope Tiffany doesn’t use this information to make Les quit taking his cut of her tip money from when he took the dishwasher job to let her be the waitress. That would be kind of underhanded on her part, but I can see it happening.
Rhetorical_Question about 2 months ago
Dez is opening her eyes?