I don’t understand why Greg would feel the need to second-guess his characterization of Fay – i.e. her skin tone and likely ethnic background – but that’s what appears to be happening.
Some of you say Faye is high school girl…would a high school girl allow her mother to escort her by hand? High school kids would rather die than be seen being treated that way. From my perspective, Faye is younger than high school kid based on her body, stature and behavior.
Nice detour to a sweet story, that has Luann in it doing her thing with younger people. She gets it from her parents, and Pittsville generally, which is a good place. Will it win over Ann Eiffel? Time will tell, but we are now to do Saturday, and either this detour will conclude, or will last another week. Bets either way?
It is so strange to me and slightly amusing that people are seldom happy when they receive what they had been wishing for. Faye’s mother had wanted her daughter to be more assertive and bold. Now the woman seems to be down right annoyed at the thought that her shy mouse is becoming more forward. Faye is growing and part of that is growing up. Her world is expanding and including more people of both genders. Faye didn’t back down from her mother but she didn’t throw a tantrum. She asked for consideration and a way to address her mother’s concerns. She is handing this with maturity and grace. Her mother should be proud of her.
And that’s a series wrap on Fay, ladies and gentlemen! Because something tells me that her mother has no intention of letting her near Luann ever again…
First of all, Faye is in the 6th grade. Her mother’s ridiculous hyper control is due to her own harsh upbringing under restrictive religious parenting. She wasn’t allowed to date until she left her parents control for college and ended up marrying her first boyfriend. She’s unhappy yet lacks the emotional intelligence to connect the dots. She’ll regret this when, 4 years later, she catches Fay sneaking out at night to hookup with guys she’s met in the Internet. Still not willing to admit to her mistakes, she will blame Luann in a future story arc.
Don’t look so confident, Fay. Your mom just doesn’t want to tell you “No way” in front of Luann. Once you’re in the car she’s going to not only say No but possibly end the mentorship with Luann because she’ll know Luann coached you on this.
The object of Fay’s argument yesterday was to open communication with her mother on the topic of participating in the play. Mrs. Garcia consented to talk more at home.
I have to think this is not going to go well for Faye when she gets home. I just hope it doesn’t crush her in the end and that she and Lu will still have a relationship.
I think this arc will continue into next week. But I’d rather go back to the Tiff thread.
The mom knows that Luann is influencing Fay. She will wait until Luann is not around to put her daughter back in her place. Fay is only strong around Luann.
Well, with all this-here ‘theater drama’, I think I’ll go take in a film … I know!!! …
I’ll go see that movie just out about the giant robots that go fight those huge monsters by DAY!!THEN, they go do stand-up comedy by NIGHT!! … That’s right, folks! I’m gonna go see …
Fay seems optimistic, though I’m not sure that’s justified. Maybe Mrs. Garcia has decided that it is finally time for her to have the too-long-delayed “mother and daughter talk” with Fay.
I hope we get some resolution, one way or another….
Tomorrow Knute and Crystal are spotted at Babies R Us, shopping before all the stores close for good. Crystal says to Knute, “Now that we’ve got the stuff, we’d better do the deed.”
We’ll talk at home" may be Momspeak for “NO! and theres no discussion I just didn’t want to argue about it in public.” Or maybe Luann is gaining ground. She could make a great teacher, like ‘Lizardbreath’ (Elizabeth) from ‘For Better or For Worse’ Lynn Johnston’s Classic.
Vilyehm over 6 years ago
I’m glad I was wrong about going another week. Weak won out over week.
Somebody got it exactly right about the folded hands.
And Fay is exactly wrong being the same shade skin color as mom.
The strip IS being WRITTEN in color with a newspaper’s black & white being an afterthought.
Templo S.U.D. over 6 years ago
Well, phase one complete, but will Fay be able to execute phase two on her own?
SactoSylvia over 6 years ago
I don’t understand why Greg would feel the need to second-guess his characterization of Fay – i.e. her skin tone and likely ethnic background – but that’s what appears to be happening.
Namrepus over 6 years ago
Mom’s body language is suggesting a very short, one-sided conversation.
capricorn9th over 6 years ago
It’s official – Faye has been Europeanized or is that Caucasianized? Let’s get Faye back to Latina. We need more diversity in this strip.
Mordock999 Premium Member over 6 years ago
Okay, ENOUGH!
All those in favor of moving to a new Story Arc or return to Tiffany Vs Ann, say ”I”
Airman over 6 years ago
Luann doesn’t share Fay’s confidence. Mrs. Garcia is the kind of person who would count your items in an express check out
suv2000 over 6 years ago
What’s happening with Anne and her naughty underwear
howtheduck over 6 years ago
And that’s the last we will see of Fay as her mother finds her another drama teacher.
capricorn9th over 6 years ago
Some of you say Faye is high school girl…would a high school girl allow her mother to escort her by hand? High school kids would rather die than be seen being treated that way. From my perspective, Faye is younger than high school kid based on her body, stature and behavior.
AnyFace over 6 years ago
Props to Fay for effectively pleading her case. ✨
31768 over 6 years ago
Only that it may have fallen on deaf ears. Shucks!
luann1212 over 6 years ago
Nice detour to a sweet story, that has Luann in it doing her thing with younger people. She gets it from her parents, and Pittsville generally, which is a good place. Will it win over Ann Eiffel? Time will tell, but we are now to do Saturday, and either this detour will conclude, or will last another week. Bets either way?
Joe1962 over 6 years ago
Fay can not be in High School one she looks a person that 3 or 4th grade.
butterfly_qvrs over 6 years ago
It is so strange to me and slightly amusing that people are seldom happy when they receive what they had been wishing for. Faye’s mother had wanted her daughter to be more assertive and bold. Now the woman seems to be down right annoyed at the thought that her shy mouse is becoming more forward. Faye is growing and part of that is growing up. Her world is expanding and including more people of both genders. Faye didn’t back down from her mother but she didn’t throw a tantrum. She asked for consideration and a way to address her mother’s concerns. She is handing this with maturity and grace. Her mother should be proud of her.
Brdshtt Premium Member over 6 years ago
Mom said nothing to Luann. Better wish Fay well in her new endeavor.
BJShipley1 over 6 years ago
And that’s a series wrap on Fay, ladies and gentlemen! Because something tells me that her mother has no intention of letting her near Luann ever again…
kenhense over 6 years ago
Monday are we back to Tiffany vs Ann Eiffel?
The Joke Explainer Premium Member over 6 years ago
First of all, Faye is in the 6th grade. Her mother’s ridiculous hyper control is due to her own harsh upbringing under restrictive religious parenting. She wasn’t allowed to date until she left her parents control for college and ended up marrying her first boyfriend. She’s unhappy yet lacks the emotional intelligence to connect the dots. She’ll regret this when, 4 years later, she catches Fay sneaking out at night to hookup with guys she’s met in the Internet. Still not willing to admit to her mistakes, she will blame Luann in a future story arc.
sueb1863 over 6 years ago
Don’t look so confident, Fay. Your mom just doesn’t want to tell you “No way” in front of Luann. Once you’re in the car she’s going to not only say No but possibly end the mentorship with Luann because she’ll know Luann coached you on this.
mjb515 over 6 years ago
“We’ll talk at home.” Translation: “I am not grounding you in public. Especially not in front of her.”
Tue Elung-Jensen over 6 years ago
Well, not a negative result so far at least.
rrsltx over 6 years ago
Next Up: Broni
Tyge over 6 years ago
The object of Fay’s argument yesterday was to open communication with her mother on the topic of participating in the play. Mrs. Garcia consented to talk more at home.
Call this a win for Fay & Luann and move on.
tcayer over 6 years ago
She paid Luann to give her daughter more confidence, and now it’s backfiring, because she’s standing up to her.
tcayer over 6 years ago
She paid Luann to give her daughter more confidence, and now it’s backfiring, because she’s standing up to her.
Ignatz Premium Member over 6 years ago
The smiles make it look as though it’s intended to be a hopeful sign, but “we’ll talk at home” strikes me as anything but.
Frank Farkel Premium Member over 6 years ago
Barf. Waste of a week, and I’m not getting any younger.
srmalone over 6 years ago
Time to move on to a new storyline.
KEA over 6 years ago
Why do people like that have children? In fact, why does Anyone have children? Incredulous minds want to know.
Luanaphile over 6 years ago
I think people are slightly over-reading mom’s reaction. She is suspicious, but, understandably, doesn’t want this discussion in front of Luann.
TORAD_07 over 6 years ago
I have to think this is not going to go well for Faye when she gets home. I just hope it doesn’t crush her in the end and that she and Lu will still have a relationship.
I think this arc will continue into next week. But I’d rather go back to the Tiff thread.
locake over 6 years ago
The mom knows that Luann is influencing Fay. She will wait until Luann is not around to put her daughter back in her place. Fay is only strong around Luann.
Code the Enforcer over 6 years ago
Well, with all this-here ‘theater drama’, I think I’ll go take in a film … I know!!! …
I’ll go see that movie just out about the giant robots that go fight those huge monsters by DAY!! THEN, they go do stand-up comedy by NIGHT!! … That’s right, folks! I’m gonna go see …
“PACIFIC RIMSHOT”!! ;)
Luanaphile over 6 years ago
The careers choices now seem to be Luann: Adolescent Life Coach, Tiff: Undercover cop or spy, Bernice: Mall Cop, and Dez: Plus size model.
pagercat over 6 years ago
BOOOORRRRRRRINGGG!!!!
David Huie Green LoveJoyAndPeace over 6 years ago
“We’ll talk at home,” means “No but we won’t make a public scene.”
brulemonster over 6 years ago
All in favor of the author of the comic strip choosing what he publishes……
brulemonster over 6 years ago
All in favor of the author of the comic strip choosing what he publishes……
Numbnumb over 6 years ago
If Fay’s mother doesn’t back off of the constant micro-managing of Fay I see a unwanted teen pregnancy in Fay’s future. Hope I’m wrong.
Schrodinger's Dog over 6 years ago
tomorrow: the kids at Pitts Community College stage a sit-in.
Sisyphos over 6 years ago
Fay seems optimistic, though I’m not sure that’s justified. Maybe Mrs. Garcia has decided that it is finally time for her to have the too-long-delayed “mother and daughter talk” with Fay.
I hope we get some resolution, one way or another….
Airman over 6 years ago
Tomorrow Knute and Crystal are spotted at Babies R Us, shopping before all the stores close for good. Crystal says to Knute, “Now that we’ve got the stuff, we’d better do the deed.”
Vilyehm over 6 years ago
Ya know it’s a slow arc when it has been three hours between new comments.
TheDOCTOR over 6 years ago
We’ll talk at home" may be Momspeak for “NO! and theres no discussion I just didn’t want to argue about it in public.” Or maybe Luann is gaining ground. She could make a great teacher, like ‘Lizardbreath’ (Elizabeth) from ‘For Better or For Worse’ Lynn Johnston’s Classic.