Bernice was a bit more reasonable about it than I thought she’d be, but it’s still nice to see everyone united against her. About time she learned that being an effective RA is about more than just enforcing curfew at 10 pm (seriously, what college does this?), but about being someone the dorm residents can trust for help or guidance. I doubt any of these people want anything to do with her.
Ooooooh. The mob got ugly, must the automotive engineering majors showing up. Bring back that little feminine bundle from yesterday with the donkey ears and big lips.
The RA is the enforcer so Bernice IS doing her job. I am glad to see her not saying “Oh Tiffany, selling nail painting services. So cool! Better hurry before the cre/crh (coordinator of residence education or hall – her boss) shows up, ya know, because you’re not supposed to do this in the dorm or on campus. I will lock the door so no more can come in – just those already inside, OK.?” Something like that. She gives it straight – she can’t do that and gotta stop. Time for Tiffany to learn the rules – she can’t just up and do whatever she wants. She lives in a society of rules and laws. She needs to know what they are. After all, she admired herself in her hand mirror and groomed herself in Mr. Fogarty’s history class throughout high school so she knows nil about civics.
The shade of it all. I feel like today’s strip is making rabid sports fans look like the nutjobs we are. What up with that? (P.s. Face painting woulda been legal! In some states..)
Borenice has a job to do too., but both will have to compromise somewhere. Tiff is doing something that is boosting the student’s morale so I hope the admin will leave her alone. I also hope Tiff may have found her call, work to become a successful young entrpeneur, vanquish Anne Awful and her old “depend on daddy for everything” herself. Tiff has a star shinning on her but it is not be as the famous actress she thinks she is. We know the business name already too. “Tiff’s”
Bernice should just say, “OK, have it your way” and notify her superiors. THEY can come and shut Tiffany down, and maybe bring the cops along for good measure just so she knows they aren’t fooling around.
This isn’t a matter of mean old Bernice raining on Tiffany’s parade. Tiffany is breaking the law, both the dorm rules and the laws regulating the manicure business.
Okay. Let’s say the “Wrong” person, someone with REAL power (Like the Dean Of Students) catches Tiffany here violating some draconian campus “rule.”
Would Tiffany get a “slap on the wrist” or would she get expelled? Tiff’s Expulsion would play right into Ann’s hands there. Tiff being kicked out of college, means MORE of Tom’s money for Ann. And I can also see Ann talking Tom into cutting Tiffany off money-wise completely, Saying it’s time “Your daughter pulled herself up by her boot straps!” And Tiffany does just THAT, taking her nail painting gig off campus. (To the Fuse Maybe?) And making money.
As far as I can remember, this Strip never had a college dropout. Tiffany COULD be the first. Hmmmmmm….., ;)
It is interesting to read the comments that liken Tiff to AL CAPONE!! The guy who lives next door to me fixes cars to help his family stay alive. He can’t get hired because he’s a physical wreck and in pain. I imagine many of you would have him sent to jail for it. I guess you also advocate the TRAINS RUNNING ON TIME!!
Not sure why it wouldn’t be legal. Lots of kids in dorms do small jobs to make a little extra cash. Hair cuts was a big one back in my day, but there was a guy who built loft beds in other dorm rooms. A guy in my son’s dorm started a business delivering cookies. All run out of his dorm. No problem.
I have to make one additional comment after reading some of the others. Of course a nail business, or any other business not sanctioned by the University is not going to be allowed in the dorm. Of course Bernice, who has the unfortunate role of being the rules enforcer is going to have to let Tiffany know about those rules and enforce them. Tiffany is hardly Bonnie of Bonnie and Clyde, and she has fans, which means sales, and which make her drawn character feel good. We forget why she is in need of encouragement. The tch tch of some people here is deafening. As I said initially “we have a situation here.” There are two issues projectors: first will the arc continue next week, and second, what will happen next? Personally I hope they draw something where Tiffany can do this business within the rules, and stay in college. But I am just a reader, not a cartoonist. And I can be a projector too, but I am trying to recover (lol).
Unfortunately, Bernice is right, the manicure/pedicure industry is highly regulated due to health concerns. It is a great idea, but Tiff needs to learn to follow the rules if she really wants to be successful.
Why is it “illegal”? Because some bureaucrats want license money to pay themselves? I can see she’s just painting nails. Do we need tons of rules to govern all the little things that we do? Too much power is given to the governing bodies IMO
The natives are restless, and justly so. Tiffany has rallied her supporters against Mad Bernie. Bernie should back down if she knows what’s good for her….
I love this arc. Tiffany is really trying to manage her own affairs by starting a nail business. It is cool how Ox is helping her. I had to overcome the “manicure/pedicure isn’t manly” thing. My wife helped me. She said how much she loved my manicured hands and feet that don’t cut her to shreds at night.It was funny watching the fans lining up for “Tiff as Nails”. Can’t wait to see how Tiffany handles the illegitimacy of her dorm-based business.
Templo S.U.D. over 5 years ago
If I recall, Bernice is the residence assistant. So where’s the main person in charge of the residence? What will SHE have to say about this?
kauri44 over 5 years ago
Interesting. The line is back to more cartoonish figures (rather than the realistic guys from yesterday).
BJShipley1 over 5 years ago
Bernice was a bit more reasonable about it than I thought she’d be, but it’s still nice to see everyone united against her. About time she learned that being an effective RA is about more than just enforcing curfew at 10 pm (seriously, what college does this?), but about being someone the dorm residents can trust for help or guidance. I doubt any of these people want anything to do with her.
someguy3 over 5 years ago
What does that shirt say?
“Mules kick to pass” ? sort of manifest
“Mules kick and miss?” I hope not!
“Mules kick are[sic] boss!” ????
DuncanCairncross over 5 years ago
Why would they shut her down? – I could see restricting hours – but not shutting down – not in the UK or NZ I suppose the USA is a bit less free
Joe1962 over 5 years ago
Bernice just looking.
Enter.Name.Here over 5 years ago
Now, THERE’S the self-centered Tiff I remember. I was wondering where she had gone.
Airman over 5 years ago
Ooooooh. The mob got ugly, must the automotive engineering majors showing up. Bring back that little feminine bundle from yesterday with the donkey ears and big lips.
SHIVA over 5 years ago
Tiff is taking her first steps to becoming financially independent from her father, and avoiding clashing with Ann. Good Luck!!!
kenhense over 5 years ago
Ms Purple Shirt is probably not a good prospective date for Gunther.
AnyFace over 5 years ago
howtheduck over 5 years ago
And that was the day when Tiffany realized that doing people’s nails was just one step away from being a mob boss.
capricorn9th over 5 years ago
The RA is the enforcer so Bernice IS doing her job. I am glad to see her not saying “Oh Tiffany, selling nail painting services. So cool! Better hurry before the cre/crh (coordinator of residence education or hall – her boss) shows up, ya know, because you’re not supposed to do this in the dorm or on campus. I will lock the door so no more can come in – just those already inside, OK.?” Something like that. She gives it straight – she can’t do that and gotta stop. Time for Tiffany to learn the rules – she can’t just up and do whatever she wants. She lives in a society of rules and laws. She needs to know what they are. After all, she admired herself in her hand mirror and groomed herself in Mr. Fogarty’s history class throughout high school so she knows nil about civics.
Ruth Brown over 5 years ago
Small businesses are the backbone of American economy.
Far trippin' over 5 years ago
The shade of it all. I feel like today’s strip is making rabid sports fans look like the nutjobs we are. What up with that? (P.s. Face painting woulda been legal! In some states..)
Brdshtt Premium Member over 5 years ago
Hell no, we won’t go!
Hell no, we won’t go!
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Sorry – got carried away a bit there.
drewpamon over 5 years ago
Bernice, today you learn about how discretion is the better part of valor
JohnFarson19 over 5 years ago
Every party has to have a pooper.
31768 over 5 years ago
Borenice has a job to do too., but both will have to compromise somewhere. Tiff is doing something that is boosting the student’s morale so I hope the admin will leave her alone. I also hope Tiff may have found her call, work to become a successful young entrpeneur, vanquish Anne Awful and her old “depend on daddy for everything” herself. Tiff has a star shinning on her but it is not be as the famous actress she thinks she is. We know the business name already too. “Tiff’s”
sueb1863 over 5 years ago
Bernice should just say, “OK, have it your way” and notify her superiors. THEY can come and shut Tiffany down, and maybe bring the cops along for good measure just so she knows they aren’t fooling around.
This isn’t a matter of mean old Bernice raining on Tiffany’s parade. Tiffany is breaking the law, both the dorm rules and the laws regulating the manicure business.
GuntherGrass over 5 years ago
Give her a free/complimentary fanicure and she’ll have no room to complain. Works for politicians.
Mordock999 Premium Member over 5 years ago
Okay. Let’s say the “Wrong” person, someone with REAL power (Like the Dean Of Students) catches Tiffany here violating some draconian campus “rule.”
Would Tiffany get a “slap on the wrist” or would she get expelled? Tiff’s Expulsion would play right into Ann’s hands there. Tiff being kicked out of college, means MORE of Tom’s money for Ann. And I can also see Ann talking Tom into cutting Tiffany off money-wise completely, Saying it’s time “Your daughter pulled herself up by her boot straps!” And Tiffany does just THAT, taking her nail painting gig off campus. (To the Fuse Maybe?) And making money.
As far as I can remember, this Strip never had a college dropout. Tiffany COULD be the first. Hmmmmmm….., ;)
ForrestOverin over 5 years ago
Hard to believe that Tiffany’s nail work is so instantly popular, but, okay…
Cuckooman Premium Member over 5 years ago
A for effort Tiffany, but you can’t run a business out of a dorm room, or do nails without a license. Bernice, shut that girl up behind you please….
NeedaChuckle Premium Member over 5 years ago
It is interesting to read the comments that liken Tiff to AL CAPONE!! The guy who lives next door to me fixes cars to help his family stay alive. He can’t get hired because he’s a physical wreck and in pain. I imagine many of you would have him sent to jail for it. I guess you also advocate the TRAINS RUNNING ON TIME!!
Uncle Bob over 5 years ago
Putting the “ass” in “assistant”…
cdward over 5 years ago
Not sure why it wouldn’t be legal. Lots of kids in dorms do small jobs to make a little extra cash. Hair cuts was a big one back in my day, but there was a guy who built loft beds in other dorm rooms. A guy in my son’s dorm started a business delivering cookies. All run out of his dorm. No problem.
Tyge over 5 years ago
Ah ha! I predicted a riot yesterday. What next? Food fight? Kampus Kops? Tiff spending her ill-gotten gains on bail??? ;o)
David Huie Green LoveJoyAndPeace over 5 years ago
“Come. Let us reason together.”
luann1212 over 5 years ago
Hmmm, we have a situation here!
micromos over 5 years ago
Nice butt!
luann1212 over 5 years ago
I have to make one additional comment after reading some of the others. Of course a nail business, or any other business not sanctioned by the University is not going to be allowed in the dorm. Of course Bernice, who has the unfortunate role of being the rules enforcer is going to have to let Tiffany know about those rules and enforce them. Tiffany is hardly Bonnie of Bonnie and Clyde, and she has fans, which means sales, and which make her drawn character feel good. We forget why she is in need of encouragement. The tch tch of some people here is deafening. As I said initially “we have a situation here.” There are two issues projectors: first will the arc continue next week, and second, what will happen next? Personally I hope they draw something where Tiffany can do this business within the rules, and stay in college. But I am just a reader, not a cartoonist. And I can be a projector too, but I am trying to recover (lol).
Lord Hearteater over 5 years ago
The Evans are about to give us a practical lesson in current politics. That kid shouting “R.A. go away” might as well be shouting “abolish ICE.”
nomomaniacs over 5 years ago
Bernice should mind her own beeswax. Maybe there’s a little kid with a lemonaid stand she can harass.
OneMom over 5 years ago
Unfortunately, Bernice is right, the manicure/pedicure industry is highly regulated due to health concerns. It is a great idea, but Tiff needs to learn to follow the rules if she really wants to be successful.
Lizi over 5 years ago
Why is it “illegal”? Because some bureaucrats want license money to pay themselves? I can see she’s just painting nails. Do we need tons of rules to govern all the little things that we do? Too much power is given to the governing bodies IMO
tinner2000 over 5 years ago
Buzzkill Bernice to the rescue!
locake over 5 years ago
There are at least 8 people waiting in line for a fanicure. I hope Tiffany is a fast worker.
jvn over 5 years ago
“No butts”? I’ve never heard it called that, I’ve always used “cutting in line” or “cuts”. Is this a regional saying?
Willow Mt Lyon over 5 years ago
Go away R A!
Ceeg22 Premium Member over 5 years ago
They’re just supposed to come to your room on the sly
cosman over 5 years ago
Just Ask Bern what percentage of the gross would she compromise with..
cheesehead over 5 years ago
She’s probably in line.
rrsltx over 5 years ago
She’s not licensed, she’s not incorporated, she’s not insured, and she’s operating a business in a dorm. What could possible go wrong?
Seto_kaiba0101 over 5 years ago
Is she even charging anyone or what? Don’t see a clear picture on that? Huh.
kenhense over 5 years ago
Bern is about to learn“Proper” doesn’t go with “Soccer.”
RSH over 5 years ago
a loyal customer base, the seeds of a thriving business.
Code the Enforcer over 5 years ago
"All we are say – ing …
Is give mani’s a chance!"
BlitzMcD over 5 years ago
Bernice seems to always be the killjoy. Somehow I knew she was going to do this.
Night-Gaunt49[Bozo is Boffo] over 5 years ago
All Bernice can do is go to her boss and explain. It is out of her hands here.
Aladar30 Premium Member over 5 years ago
I really like the angry girl and the “Determined to stay on the line” guy. But I’m sorry for Bernice. I hope she know how to get everyone happy.
Scott Stevenson over 5 years ago
Called it.
phxhocking over 5 years ago
It’s legal if she isn’t charging. But if somebody wants to donate…well…
Dragoncat over 5 years ago
Looks like the girl in the purple top has Bernice’s old hair.
Dragoncat over 5 years ago
I hope Bernice has insurance for her job…
Sisyphos over 5 years ago
R! A! Go away! R! A! Go away!
The natives are restless, and justly so. Tiffany has rallied her supporters against Mad Bernie. Bernie should back down if she knows what’s good for her….
Scoutmaster77 over 5 years ago
Tiffany my be going into business… off campus.
kittysquared Premium Member over 5 years ago
I don’t think “fanicures” would cause this kind of zeal.
Fiammata over 5 years ago
Ew… Tiffany’s cheerleader side returns.
Peer pressure and gaslighting are so gross.
Airman over 5 years ago
Dump the math books, Tiff, you’ve found your thing. You could be the next Estee Lauder. Wouldn’t that rot Ann’s socks?
DSTERepairman over 5 years ago
I wonder if Tiffany has thought about the income tax implications of what she’s doing.
RealTalk10 over 5 years ago
I love this arc. Tiffany is really trying to manage her own affairs by starting a nail business. It is cool how Ox is helping her. I had to overcome the “manicure/pedicure isn’t manly” thing. My wife helped me. She said how much she loved my manicured hands and feet that don’t cut her to shreds at night.It was funny watching the fans lining up for “Tiff as Nails”. Can’t wait to see how Tiffany handles the illegitimacy of her dorm-based business.
Cavenee Lonnie Premium Member over 5 years ago
The Congress shall hear of this outrage!!!
Tha_Hype over 5 years ago
Called it.