Luann by Greg Evans and Karen Evans for July 10, 2012

Geez, girl, it’s not even worth flirting with him. Just lie and say “no” and call it a day.

She gave the right answer.

Its not like they wouldn´t be able to go to australia on vacation.

Austrailia?! That’ll cost a pretty penny.

This sucks. ’nuff said.

With her dad salary alone, I don’t think they cannot afford to go to the down under.

Uh, that was exactly my point. The last time anyone in that family went anywhere (school trips don’t count) was when Luann won a trip for two to Hawaii. Frank, natch, stayed home.

Back when I was in school, I hated my parents coming to the bus station to see me off at the end of the vacations. Once I was seated in the bus, and they were hanging about waiting for it to start, it became incredibly awkward. There was nothing to say; all the goodbyes had been made and everything discussed already. So it was just awkward shuffling with each side hoping the bus left as soon as possible, yet not able to say it out loud.

Kind of like Evans and this story line.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cGJqVx8ySRo

NOT what I wrote, misquote on your own time! Also, you owe everyone here some brain bleach.

Definitely not a Mormon missionary or they’d all be wearing “funny underwear” (garments) My guess would be an insurance salesman.

Yuk!

Luann’s memory-Shrine to Quill sugest that “maybe” was an accurate enough response. Romance at long distance is difficult, but not impossible. The question is, would both of them think it worth the effort (one alone will not do)?

He’s said goodbye about three different times now. Talk about grandstanding! Enough already! We get that you’re leaving. Stop flogging Luann’s heart and leave, or tell your Da that you insist on staying in the States.

Well, Greg did confess he dropped the ball on this arc – did a pissant poor job. Well, move on to next arc…this one is done with.

Yeah, go to Australia and stop by Hawaii and see what’s his name.

LIFE!

Where’s Brad and Toni?

SUre she will think of Quill—until the next guy comes along.

OK now back to weenie world.

Luann can still sign up for an AFS foreign study trip to Australia! Imagine, great new story line AND support for the best foreign study program for high school students EVER created! My son went to New Zealand with AFS, we hosted an AFS student from Brazil, it’s fabulous.

Wellllll, Okay.

Glad that’s DONE, Finally.

So Long, Quilly. I’ll SEND ya a Fruit basket!

Yo, Gunther? FORGET that Spanish Chick!

Ya STILL Got a SHOT, with Lu, DUDE!!!

Give me a BREAK…in 2012 we have:

FacetimeovooIM, email…FACEBOOK= myspace Yearbook….uh…HELLO!!!

@arsmall, sometimes folks still just prefer talking on the telephone. Live with it!

So who’s LuAnn’s next love interest?

OK. So Luann moves to Australia and the strip becomes all about Brad and Toni.

Do any of you folk think this could be a turning point for Luann to become more mature, grow older etc?

i agree with rabbit flybunny

Sheesh, so many negative comments. Like these kind of things don’t happen in real life?

Fact is, this is only disappointing if Luann’s behavior is being idealized. That’s how I prefer my comics and literature – to depict good examples to live up to – but many authors prefer to depict sordid (or stupid) realities. Hopefully this arc will end in an edifying conclusion, but life doesn’t always.

It’s a nice ending with Luann’s self respect intact. If you want a laugh a day, read “Monty”. Meddick is always pushing the envelope of funny.

Isn’t this just a riff on Aaron Hill?

All that build up for that? What a rip!

Luanns reaction to him leaving is so unrealistic! No tears, no anger, just a small smile? Greg has no clue how emotional girls her age can be. This strip is going down the toilet.

Why don’t they just keep in touch by phone or texting? It’s not like a phone call to Australia costs much anymore with phones using Internet now.

On the positive side, at least they won’t be making any more of those gawdawful songs for a while.

Boo hiss.

I like everything he’s written. Why are so-called ‘fans’ so negative? If you don’t like it, don’t read it.

I don’t really care about Quill one way or the other, but the way his leaving is dragging out is just annoying.

For all the comments here about how they dislike this story line, I’m amazed any of the commentators bother to continue to read the comic.

I for one grew up reading Luann, I relate to how she feels. I think this was a wonderful ending to a wonderful relationship. They have good memories to hold. It’s emotional but not traumatizing. Luann has truly grown. She is heartbroken by Quill’s leaving, but not behaving dramatically like she did when Aaron Hill moved. She’s learning from her life experiences and we get to be a part of that journey.

Anybody attach any importance to the fact that Gunther is shown in Luanne’s thought process?

Even If this teenage romance goes no further, Luann will always have fond memories of Quill. He was handsome, fun, kind and honest. She had a major crush on him but somewhere deep inside, she was always prepared for him to leave. I love her “maybe” answer…she said it with a wistful look and it fits. Maybe Greg will have them back together in another arc….right now I think it’s time for an update on the happenings at Weenie World.

Geese! What a group of tight sphincters! Not a bit of tender feeling. Guess romance and love for some of you is “Wham! Bam! Thanks, mam, See ya.”

I thought the whole episode was – well – charming. But then, I’m an old geezer born during WWII. What do I know?

atta boy, King Shark, professional heckler. Keep ’em coming.

awwwww! (sniff) why is it poor luann is always saying good bye to these awesome guys?! (sniff) poor girl!

@ Greg Evans. Hey Greg- I don’t care what you write about. I love your strip.

Who is the brunette?

Someone recommended today’s SHOE, and I endorse that. Steer clear of the troll, though.

hEY !!!!!! IF Quill is Australian…..how come he never said “G’day Mate ! " ??

If she had she might finally make Gunther…more comfortable…

I agree with rsmall- all good ways to keep in touch.BUT, nothing is the same as actual human contact. So, poor Luann :-(

Whew, just from a quick perusal of the comments, tough crowd in this joint!

I think it’s a neat, sweet, and sweetly sad way to end their storyline! Hope it doesn’t get ruined by bringing him back again and again. Let’s keep SOME semblance of reality in this world of people whose eyebrows float in their hairlines. ;-)

The family probably can’t even afford to go to Outback Steak House! LOL

LUANN: Will I ever see you again? QUILL: Sure, in about 10 years (real time). But don’t worry! We’ll only be 18 years old!

Don’t worry Luann, there’s plenty more fish you can catch.

Let’s see, I say that Luann’s class has their (whatever grade she is in) trip to Australia where she meets up with Quill and he already has started talking to his ex-girlfriend he left when he went to America. Sound familiar?

They have a lot of good memories whether they called it dating or romance or not. Best not to dwell on the sadness of separation. I think they are handling it just right.

Oh great. “Think of me…think of me fondly when we’ve said good bye…” (Think of Me from Phantom of the Opera)

melancholia .—— bye qulll

Ah, ya, um… Sounds like a fantastic dream sequence for Luanne! Great ideas— fine imagry! A storyline of a dream like this could easily occupy two, possibly three weeks. If the Sunday installments would be incorporated, there could be some extra scenes. I can just visualize Luann as she wakes up, and realizes that she has had her worst nightmare.

Just thinking about those who felt the need to disrespect the clothing the father wears and the fact he didn’t go to Hawaii when Luann had a ticket for two.-Picture the last two pieces of fried chicken. You want it but you know two other people you love would also like a piece. What kind of person would you be if you insisted on making one of them do without just for your own pleasure?-Same thing with only two tickets. Unless he had money to spend on himself, he could only go if others did without.-Now let’s consider his boring clothes. If he wore the very latest and most expensive styles, would that improve his life or the lives of his loved ones? me not think so.-So which shows more love for his loved ones? Wasting money on his selfish and futile desires or letting his loved ones waste it on themselves, knowing it will make them happy? If he loves them, he will find happiness in their happiness.-And for those who think it is a false set of questions, fine, go ahead and pretend like people don’t have to make those types of decisions. I suspect those who have never had to make such questions just always picked the choice which benefited themselves or has an infinite amount of chicken and money.

Reminds me of the prelude to the song “Don’t Let It Bring You Down” on the 4 Way Street LP:

“Sorta starts out real slow and then fizzles out altogether.”

Are all of these dead-end do-nothing relationships some sorry reflection of the author’s life? Real life is not like this.

I’m looking at the way Luann is dressed, and how she holds her stance – WAY more ‘curvey,sexy’ and confident – and I can’t help but think: “Our little girl is all grown up”. ☺

Well played, Greg. A classy story line that makes the absolute most of comic strip art. Keep up the great work.

“Maybe. He [Ox] didn’t seem to have any problem manhandling Ann Eiffel.”.He never touched her, as I recall. She offered him a job and he spurned it.