Luann by Greg Evans and Karen Evans for December 13, 2016

oh, super… Auntie’s a “Pokémon Go” aficionada

Reception Time~!!

She and Toni definitely look alike. Thanks for explaining that Pokemon Go teference. I thought she was speaking gibberish lol.

Well, this explains Jonah.

pathetic

Seems like running out is a feature of Toni’s family. Could that have rubbed off on Jonah? A fear of commitment, always running away from things? Toni is running toward something though: the love and security of Brad for her.

Good old Chad. Hopefully, for Toni’s sake, he won’t be a “Swinging Chad”…

Heavens! She’s out of balls!

Evans doesn’t run short of new and distinct characters. Toni’s aunt and the art teacher should try a date…

I wonder if Diane, if that was her, will say “hi”?

BTW, where are Shannon and her dad?

A shame Delta didn’t come back to town for the wedding. It’s been too long since she’s been seen in the strip. Still, she is Luann’s friend rather than Brad’s, so that’s probably why.

Note also the uncomfortable way in which she shakes hands. I hate it when people do that! I find it so insincere.

Woah man, wrong wrong wrong. Always leave your electronics at home for very special occasions.

Also, I just noticed that Toni’s speech bubble is cut off just where she was about to say the Aunt’s name. Guess we’ll never find out.

What’s Toni’s aunt’s name, BTW? :/

Hmmm… Toni’s Aunt seems nicer than I expected. We were led to believe that she wasn’t fond of kids, or very friendly, whatsoever.

Zubat? Of course Zubat ! You were expecting maybe Mew?

You’re right. Shannon’s not a brat; she’s a kid. Now, her great aunt … is a … bat.

“Out Of Mind… Out Of Sight”

“Zubats In The Belfry”

“Pokemon Stop!”

“Digital Dismay”

“L. E. D. Down The Wrong Path”

“Forget Me Lots”

“All Mixed Up” (♬)

“Ruby, Don’t Take Your Memories To Town” (♬)

“She’ll Be The Roundabout… " (♪)

“Maiden Flighty”

“One Cuckoo Flew Back To Her Nest”

“Rare Access Memory”

“McWhy?ver”

“The Lights Are On, But You’re Not Home… " (♪)

“Two Flakes Don’t Mean Dandruff”

“A Real Cereal Number”

“The Only Mama That’ll Forget To Walk The Line” (♬)

or

“Preoccupational Hazards”

“Delay the babies, okay?”

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“Too late.”

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“Again?”

In 30 years, there’s your future wife Brad.

I have some over here, Darlin’, I can loan you.

At least Toni’s got some role models, even if they are negative – what not to be like can be as important as what to emulate.

actually, the aunt is kind of like Jonah: a runner!

and Toni, you are the total package! Brad can’t ask for more from you.

So the Aunt’s so busy catching Pokemon, She CAN’T be bothered to CORRECTLY remember your name, Huh Brad? Jeez. Future Family Gatherings are gonna be a HOOT with THAT Zu-BAT around….,

Glad Templo cited the Pokémon reference. I thought she was heading to the bar for another Angry Balls…

Contrary to what some think — Shannon is not a brat.

 

I agree, but people will have their opinions.

It’s interesting how the whole family knows when to run.

Wonder if her speech impediment would affect her pronunciation of “Chad”?

Haha – “Chad”.

Geez…She’s the kind of person who deserves to be on the 6 o’clock news that same night, in a story about her running into a telephone pole while trying to bag a Squirtle.

I, for one, would like to see Delta again.

Had no idea what a Zubat was. Now we know where Jonah’s behavior comes from. She does seem like a young aunt though.

As the aunt who had to raise at least two kids from a sibling, her advice to hold off on babies comes from a personal place.

A couple days ago someone said she was hot. Just goes to show a 10 on the outside may be something less on the inside.

Toni has been practically adopted by Brad’s family, and Brad has never met the woman who raised Toni???

Is the Aunt leaving before the reception?

With your comment being first today, I am just curious about why it seems people are so into debating the “brattiness” or lack thereof of Shannon when she is not in the comic today? But, that said, here is my opinion:

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I think some folks see the word “brat” differently. For some (perhaps you, jackreacher) think of “brat” as being a VERY strong, very vehement slur of sorts at anyone being called that name. While others, I believe, think of “brat” in a more mild sense and it is not nearly so needing defending against as it seems others feel.

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I guess I fall into the camp where “brat” to me is just a mild term…. and is suggestive of a kid (or adult for that matter) who is purposefully or inadvertently being a little annoying. To me, the use of the term “brat” seems to be no big deal.

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In the manner of how I personally define the word, I would say that some of Shannon’s behaviors over time have been “bratty”… but hell, I would say that is normal and occurs occasionally for just about all kids who are Shannon’s age. I think (especially during the last 1-2 years) Shannon’s behaviors have been perfectly normal and within the realm of what you can expect and accept from young children.

Delay the babies is good advice, if a bit presumptuous. Of course, I tell me 35 year old younger daughter, no need to continue being so sensible.

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We get to meet the aunt. She is strangely interesting. I tend to think more of her personality rubbed off on Jonah, than Toni (thankfully for Toni).

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Unfortunately for me, today’s comic rings TOO true…. it is a damn near perfect mimic of every wedding reception I have been too over the years. It is kind of dull, a little uncomfortable, and kind of long, and filled with a lot of idle chit-chat. My wife also, (unfortunately for me) likes to stay at wedding receptions FAR longer than would be my preference. I would usually wish to leave and go home within an hour or two, but she usually likes to stay until the very end. The compromise that we have evolved into through the years is that she is automatically the “designated driver” for wedding receptions, gets to stay as late as she wants, and I sit around but get to enjoy a few more “adult beverages” than is my custom for other venues. As I am not a “rowdy” person by nature, I just become quietly “fuzzy headed”. :)

Oh…. so, just for the record…. I think Greg is doing an EXCELLENT job of showing a typical reception thus far. But, I just find them dull. I am not saying Greg’s efforts are dull.

If the aunt raised both kids, I can see where Jonah gets his flakiness and disregard for responsibility. Gotta run.

Another dress comment: I’m always the type for a veil, even if it’s shorter and only on the back of the bride’s head. But after seeing the ribbons for a while, I’ve grown to think it is very appropriate for Toni. Gives the flow and decorative extra of a veil, without being a veil, and adds color. Very clever designer!

Well, as the saying goes: you can’t choose your family….

Shannon, on the other hand, will be raised by a nice, normal aunt.

Night-Gaunt49 said,

@PipeTobacco

“From my experience, “brat” is used as a pejorative against any unruly child or any child at all.”

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Exceptions — if any — are few and far between.

Whereas sweet children are many and close.

I think that the team made preparations for a reception dinner, let’s see who drops in for that. Are Gunther and Bernice there as a “couple”? Will Luann stay solo? Will Tiffany upstage everyone like Lady Gaga at a church social?And “the hook”……….what is Toni’s honeymoon surprise?

Jackreacher…. I will be sure to look. :) Please know I was teasing you about the first comment so that I could add my two cents about the “brat” issue. :)

Airman u worrie a lot don’t u

You fill the footballs in a room at normal temperature – let us say 72 degrees F. You take them outside to very cold weather and the air will actually contract making it appear as if the footballs were under inflated. I do not like the Patriots organization at all, but has anyone ever thought of this scientific fact?

Would love if someone would explain Hugh and Xulian’s rings in today’s Chickweed strip… my guess is Hugh is as surprised as me.

Brad-Chad. Close enough….

Maybe Toni’s aunt and Mrs. Manezon (the drama teacher) should get together over glasses of chardonnay. They seem sympatico!

“Toni with something in the oven? Kinda doubt that.”

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Why not? Years ago, Greg already spent an arc describing a newly gained process involving Luann’s oven.

Thought we were over this freaking wedding… I want to see the kid that is ripping off people at the Fuse get his…. BACK TO JAIL *HOLE

RIP: Alan Thicke, father on Growing Pains, has died of a heart attack while playing hockey with his son.

The world of television entertainment has just lost another of its members…

 

Alan Thicke died today at 69. R.I.P.

Auntie Venom.

Valerie?

Victoria, or Vicki?

Spoiler: that first time being called Ma’am comes very early for someone

Truncated Spoiler Alert: Sinnerpieces galore!

Sherlock Holmes and Watson decide to go on a camping trip. Sherlock awoke in the middle of the night, prodded Watson awake, and asked him, “Watson, dear friend – the stars above, what do they make you think?”

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Watson replied, “I see the stars in the universe, and each star is a sun with planets in orbit around it. I cannot help but think that some of those planets may have intelligent life on them.”

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“Watson, you idiot – If you are seeing the stars, it means someone has stolen our tent…”

If Toni has “something in the oven” … it’s probably a TV dinner in a microwave oven.

SPOILER 2.1

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Too many blue bows…

12.5>>>8.8 psig when going from 72 degrees F to 0 degrees Fahrenheit, best I can figure

Night-Gaunt49 said,

@dblbaraje

“You fill the footballs in a room at normal temperature – let us say 72 degrees F. You take them outside to very cold weather and the air will actually contract making it appear as if the footballs were under inflated. I do not like the Patriots organization at all, but has anyone ever thought of this scientific fact?”

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“I am not interested in sports, but that is a valid question I have not heard yet.”

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It was discussed quite a bit.

Using the ideal gas law and absolute temperatures and pressures,

The change in gauge pressure from 12.5 psi and 72 degrees Fahrenheit should be figured using:

Pressure gauge = (459/(459 + 72) ) x (12.5 + 14.7) – 14.7

or

Pressure = 8.8 psig as best I can figure.

Don’t actually know the playing temp, less drop would yield higher pressure