Even Monstro could not stand to be with her. He was intentionally dying just to get away from her. Until Luann called Jack, The Fish Whisperer, and got Monstro to change his mind.
College students being secretive about making out is terribly contrived, but it would be hilarious if it was secretive because Bernice were The Other Woman. Nil’s wife could be named Lil.
Don’t push it, Bernice, or you will kill the budding intimacy. It is okay to be honest about disliking the clandestine meetings but demanding an agenda? What? This is not a meeting or a course. This is life which is something you sometimes can’t control because life does not do agendas.
For Heaven’s sake! And she was afraid she was going to be like Ms. Phelps? She’s going to turn out even worse than her. At least Margo wasn’t afraid to go for the things she wanted, including romance.
Hmmmm and what part of making out in a public setting is in any way “secretive?” especially given Luann caught you two. You know she’s gonna blab. Secretly making out would be in Bernice’s room or Nil’s room. These two are making out in public because it’s all they have considering who they respectively live with.
Really liking Nil’s replies…Bernice, not so much. Sometimes it’s fun to jus5 have fun and see what happens. Feels like if you stuck a piece of coal into Bernice’s attitude you could pull out a diamond…
I guess what Bernice is trying to say, is that, she was lying to Luann, is vacuous. (For those confused, Bernice told Luann, she went to the library, to study)
Bernice wants to control everything in her life, even love and passion… This is much worse than I thought! Yes, having secret meetings is silly and is right to wants more stability. But, in comparison, Nil seems much more mature. He enjoys these secret meetings and he just waits to see how the situation will evolve without pressure, Bernice wants answers now. I really hope Nil can make become Bernice more reasonable and chill.
Control freak (n.) – A person who feels an obsessive need to exercise control over themselves and others and to take command of any situation. (Source: Bing Dictionary)
If this definition was in a physical dictionary, Bernice’s picture would be next to it.
Run it through all the gears, neutral slam it, drive the hell out of it, and then leave it in front of Section 8 housing, dripping fluid. Leave the keys on the seat, and walk away.
I’d like to see Bern really out of control! Everything thing she does is overthought and over dramatic. Just let go, girl! I’m sure Nils would appreciate it!
Bernice, there’s nothing to be ashamed of. Making out is fun, but it’s not meant to be taken for granted. This is how a special bond is established. Someday, we’ll have that discussion. But for now, just continue doing what you’re doing.
Bernice is acting like a 16-18 year old, very immature about sexual desires. But, it’s great that she can verbalize her frustrations. She just needs a little time to decide what she wants from this relationship with Nil.
So what is Bernice saying – she has to be engaged with a wedding date announced in order to continue seeing Nil? Because that is the natural progression of where “this will all end”. That is so stupid. I mean, a whole new level of really stupid. On the bright side, it gives Nil a chance to escape a long cartoon relationship with a character the writer has made into an psychotic lunatic. They have turned Bernice into a person that would make anyone very fearful. At first her psychosis was just kind of quirky weird, but now….who knows what she might do? Go ahead and propose Nil, maybe it will get you laid.
Bernice; Live a little. Not everything has to be tightly planed. Know your limits at any time, then go with the moment, and, be prepared to abandon those limits when you feel the time is right. Nil MAY want more, but he seems willing to but the time in, if you are.
Ugh… For someone who likes to toss around fancy words, Bernice doesnt seem to know the meaning of them. In no way can making out on a park bench be considered clandestine.
How to handle her passion as an strategic plan; Nil seems fascinated by the level of passion suggested by Bern while at the same time being intrigued by it. She is right though—every time she is shown to get involved with someone she loses perspective in different ways, all because she gets too excited to act or think normally. She really likes him and wants to canoodle and more. So this hump day, what comes next?
So far the meetings we have been privy to are in keeping with the cartoon characters of both Bernice and Nil. Apparently GnK want to explore how these two diametrically opposed personalities would interact then the love bug bites them.
It is interesting that Bernice says “clandestine meetings,” plural. Bernice may be inferring that several of these clandestine make-out sessions have occurred and wants to know where the relationship is going from here. (A standard plot device.)
After all, the Luann Quill relationship featured an interest in theater and song writing, relationship building activities beyond Snogging in the Park.
Nil is being his obtuse self in response to Bern’s concrete personal reflection.
Limits in a relationship, especially at the beginning phases, are fine. But what kind of “clear agenda” does she think they should set? What =could= they set? This isn’t a prearranged marriage, ffs. Well…when you get into a relationship, you either stay in it or you break up. She could choose one now and skip all the inbetweening.
What is Nil supposed to be actually. It must be warm there, Bern is in a light top while Nil is wearing a jacket and a hat. Is he supposed to be a goth kid?
My hit upon reading today’s strip is that Greg doesn’t really know how to depict a relationship without some (in this case IMO contrived) conflict. I honestly don’t care about their argument. I’d rather see them enjoying each other’s company and doing something fun together (not just making out on a bench and then feeling guilty about it). What things do they have in common? What drew them together? Maybe we could find out more about Nil’s life and friends, and Bernice could expand her world away from Luann’s for a while.
Totally off the subject but – What kind of weather are they having? Bernice is a little sleeveless tank top – Nil in a shirt, coat, and cap? Is Bernice freezing or is Nil sweating?
It’s scary, but I understand what she’s saying in the first two panels. If their feelings for each other are true, they should not be hiding it. Neither one is married or tied to someone else. She lost me in the last panel. Many kids learn what’s right and wrong, morally acceptable, limits, etc. from parents, grands, teachers ( especially in parochial schools). Sometimes the hormones and heart rules the mind and actions. This seems scary to Bernice. (?)
It’s not often people see twenty year olds making out on a park bench, or anyone for that matter. We saw it in the seventies when it was all about free love and expressing yourselves gone overboard but not today.
Oh, these secret, mindless meetings! So stop saying you are going to the library. Say you are going to see Nil, do some laundry at the laundromat together, then go to Walmart to buy some shampoo and mouthwash and whatever Nil needs, go have pizza, and then hang out at Nil’s place/room. Tomorrow go for that walk in the park and end up at the river. Get ice cream, and then hang out in Nil’s room. Next day stroll the streets in a nearby town. Stop for a burger. Hang out in Bernice’s room. Discover Luann eves dropping.
Maybe someone else caught it, but listen to what GnK have Nil saying, “This is you in control? Wow!” The next line would have to be, “I’d hate to see you out of control!”
Nil is truly interesting. The general population of “Luann” is amiably cartoonish, which is OK (it is, after all, a cartoon—though you might not think so, reading the comment thread). Nil is quirky and unusual and really rather sweet, unexpected in someone who is generally represented as moody and sullen and too “ironic” for polite company.
I like Bernice, but I don’t even understand what she’s talking about here. Makes me wonder, are they doing anything else? Going for walks, art shows, movies, coffee, just talking? That might balance things out a bit. But knowing what’s “there?” Huh?
the original question was why does Bern care if Luann knows what they are doing which has segued into Bern’s feelings about making out in secret which has moved into a much deeper issue of why Bern likes order, structure and a clear agenda (in her life) and it is that she fears being out of control. She must have had some experience of it to know that she has to rein everything in very tight and rigid to avoid the chaos she knows she is capable of.
So, here’s the thing. I think this whole thing has only been “clandestine” on Bernice’s part. Not so sure about Nil. But I have a feeling she is just about to talk her way out of a relationship. And no, Bern is NOT in control. Never has been, really. She only pretends to be because she’s a solid hot mess inside.
Sometimes I wonder what the artists have against mature, loving relationships. They must really hate romance, or people getting along.
I like them together, and some of you are WAY TOO hard on Bernice. If you don’t understand her, you obviously haven’t been in her shoes. I have… and somewhat still am. Also I’ve been married for several years now, and my husband’s supportive of my neuroses (as some would view them).And to the guy who said she’d be dead with her cats… Eff off. Maybe do something better with your life than pay money to a comic website and judge a fictional character.
Oh, boo hoo. You’ve got limits already, princess. Your appeal to the opposite sex is limited. Nil is a gift you shouldn’t reject just because your artificial defensive agenda is not met to the letter. I’d feel sorry for you if you weren’t so gratingly unlikeable….
I’m surprised at how little I care about this, but not as surprised at seeing that there are 448 comments posted before I made this. Man, Luann really attracts attention.
Templo S.U.D. over 3 years ago
Wow indeed, Nil.
AnyFace over 3 years ago
lvlax over 3 years ago
She’s not only out of control, Nil…she’s out of her mind! Cut your losses.
Uncle Kenny over 3 years ago
It would behoove Bernice to think and talk less.
Brdshtt Premium Member over 3 years ago
Channeling Regis Philbin: “I’m outta control!”
montylc2001 over 3 years ago
And we think BETS is controlling?
Vilyehm over 3 years ago
Forget that “Get a room.”
Hey Nil, “Grab a mic.”
You are a great comic straight man.
" Get a stage."
alasko over 3 years ago
Watch out Nil, Bernice is a dominatrix. You’ll be whipped in no time flat.
Tyge over 3 years ago
As I opined yesterday, Bernice’s comment related to her feeling that their meeting behavior is juvenile.
It’s going to be interesting to hear what she thinks non-juvie snogging looks like.
Nil continues with his crossed responses. Neither one is listening.
Mordock999 Premium Member over 3 years ago
Right, about now, Nil must be thinking:
1) “What the heck have I got myself into??”
Or
2) “I saved myself for _this???”_
Either that or the poor guy must really enjoy pain and suffering. :)
notbornyesterday over 3 years ago
An “outta control” Bernice?
Brdshtt Premium Member over 3 years ago
Even Monstro could not stand to be with her. He was intentionally dying just to get away from her. Until Luann called Jack, The Fish Whisperer, and got Monstro to change his mind.
R.W.Singer -SF over 3 years ago
She’s a hot mess. Run Nil!! Well, he’s a little odd too. Is Toni the only cool chick in the whole town? Well, besides Nancy!
DoloresJ.Nurss over 3 years ago
Aha! “Clandestine Meetings” plural! So much for the idea that they’ve only had three dates.
beb01 over 3 years ago
Bernice admits to frequent slutting around? And she looks down on Luann. Talk about the pot called the kettle black.
Caldonia over 3 years ago
College students being secretive about making out is terribly contrived, but it would be hilarious if it was secretive because Bernice were The Other Woman. Nil’s wife could be named Lil.
TheThingIs over 3 years ago
Bernice doesn’t have control. Only anxiety I’m afraid :/
capricorn9th over 3 years ago
Don’t push it, Bernice, or you will kill the budding intimacy. It is okay to be honest about disliking the clandestine meetings but demanding an agenda? What? This is not a meeting or a course. This is life which is something you sometimes can’t control because life does not do agendas.
live2read over 3 years ago
For Heaven’s sake! And she was afraid she was going to be like Ms. Phelps? She’s going to turn out even worse than her. At least Margo wasn’t afraid to go for the things she wanted, including romance.
TheThingIs over 3 years ago
Also Bernice, you’re picking an imaginary fight. IF you truly wanted to be formal and introduce Nil to your friends, you just BLEW an opportunity!
I don’t think she’s embarrassed about her attraction or kissing in public. I think she’s embarrassed by Nil.
Joe1962 over 3 years ago
Why is Bernice so got damn concerned about what Luann thinks.
Joe1962 over 3 years ago
That is holding them back.
kenhense over 3 years ago
If there was ever an argument to lower the drinking age to 18…
Rhetorical_Question over 3 years ago
The results of many years of self suppression by Bernice.
gnmnrbl over 3 years ago
Hmmmm and what part of making out in a public setting is in any way “secretive?” especially given Luann caught you two. You know she’s gonna blab. Secretly making out would be in Bernice’s room or Nil’s room. These two are making out in public because it’s all they have considering who they respectively live with.
RSH over 3 years ago
it seems like it is out in the open and therefore not secret. the only person Bern is hiding from is Luann.
momofalex7 over 3 years ago
Why is it that every teen romance in this strip just turns out wrong?
BabyBlue over 3 years ago
I like these two together. Their neurosis mesh well.
PeterPirate over 3 years ago
Step it up with the inveigling words, Nil.
Airman over 3 years ago
Bernice is emotionally constipated.
ronaldspence over 3 years ago
Really liking Nil’s replies…Bernice, not so much. Sometimes it’s fun to jus5 have fun and see what happens. Feels like if you stuck a piece of coal into Bernice’s attitude you could pull out a diamond…
Ruth Brown over 3 years ago
Clandestine gave it a risky edge—if artificial at that.
Ruth Brown over 3 years ago
Oh, you you did public making out so that you wouldn’t lose control.
Grumpy Old Guy over 3 years ago
It’s called micro managing….
Sanspareil over 3 years ago
Bernice out of CONTROL ??
Could she be following agent 99??
Hope she doesn’t join KAOS!!
dadoctah over 3 years ago
Until Nil, Bernice was the very picture of control.
Asharah over 3 years ago
Bernice needs a therapist, not a boyfriend
Crann Bethadh over 3 years ago
And there’s the problem. Bernice has to control everything — or at least feel like she is.
Scott Stevenson over 3 years ago
On a bench in a public park is not “clandestine”.
Clandestine is in a parking garage late at night, when you’ve checked to make sure you weren’t followed.
me_the_polish_gull over 3 years ago
I guess what Bernice is trying to say, is that, she was lying to Luann, is vacuous. (For those confused, Bernice told Luann, she went to the library, to study)
Aladar30 Premium Member over 3 years ago
Bernice wants to control everything in her life, even love and passion… This is much worse than I thought! Yes, having secret meetings is silly and is right to wants more stability. But, in comparison, Nil seems much more mature. He enjoys these secret meetings and he just waits to see how the situation will evolve without pressure, Bernice wants answers now. I really hope Nil can make become Bernice more reasonable and chill.
destry1970 over 3 years ago
Please show us Bern. out of control we would all love it and it might be fun.
live2read over 3 years ago
Control freak (n.) – A person who feels an obsessive need to exercise control over themselves and others and to take command of any situation. (Source: Bing Dictionary)
If this definition was in a physical dictionary, Bernice’s picture would be next to it.
David Huie Green LoveJoyAndPeace over 3 years ago
“YES. I meant to YES do everything I have YES!! done so far.”
sueb1863 over 3 years ago
Guess what, Bernice? It’s ending now, because you’re showing Nil that you’re a repressed control freak.
D.E.N. over 3 years ago
Bernice is over-complicating this to the point that the relationship will be over by Saturday. Though I really hope she gives thing a chance.
CaptAmerica11 over 3 years ago
Nil, get used to it. It’s called being a female.
Auntie Socialist over 3 years ago
Funny… she wasn’t nearly as self-conscious or neurotic with Zane over ten years ago… perhaps because he was older and someone she could respect
rrsltx over 3 years ago
The psychologist needs some serious therapy.
Perplexed over 3 years ago
I agree with what Bernice is saying.
Aibohphobia over 3 years ago
Meeting_s_!! Hubba hubba!
Lord Hearteater over 3 years ago
Run it through all the gears, neutral slam it, drive the hell out of it, and then leave it in front of Section 8 housing, dripping fluid. Leave the keys on the seat, and walk away.
There’s the advice, Nil. Will you heed it?
tremaine53 over 3 years ago
I’ll second that ‘wow’, and raise you everything I have.
tremaine53 over 3 years ago
Nil? This is what’s called a ’red flag. A big, honking, waving red flag!
Wubbie over 3 years ago
I’d like to see Bern really out of control! Everything thing she does is overthought and over dramatic. Just let go, girl! I’m sure Nils would appreciate it!
Johnnyrico over 3 years ago
Both of them are supposed to be 20 years old… and it’s not like they are running around on other people… So why all the secrecy?
reedkomicks Premium Member over 3 years ago
Clearly, Alchohol is needed here!
Ellis97 over 3 years ago
Bernice, there’s nothing to be ashamed of. Making out is fun, but it’s not meant to be taken for granted. This is how a special bond is established. Someday, we’ll have that discussion. But for now, just continue doing what you’re doing.
CreativeChef over 3 years ago
Bernice is acting like a 16-18 year old, very immature about sexual desires. But, it’s great that she can verbalize her frustrations. She just needs a little time to decide what she wants from this relationship with Nil.
reedkomicks Premium Member over 3 years ago
In a car, or in a bar! So they can find out where they are. Drink a beer, or have some rum, you must relax and have some fun!
FassEddie over 3 years ago
That girl’s wrapped tighter than King Tut’s mommy.
scpandich over 3 years ago
Isn’t she a psych major or something along those lines? If so, she should probably have some insight into people who are self-sabotaging.
DawnQuinn1 over 3 years ago
This will not end well.
The Pro from Dover over 3 years ago
Reee-lax
Troglodyte over 3 years ago
Somebody get Borenice a chill pill – fast! :D
david_42 over 3 years ago
Nil, you may consider installing seatbelts on the park bench, otherwise you might get blown away.
Jimmy90403 over 3 years ago
It’s the thing she fears most — being “out of control.”
Khpg over 3 years ago
I love this strip, but ugh, these relationships are all so painful to watch. Can we just go back to Tony and Brad! Anything more normal!
comic reader 22 over 3 years ago
So what is Bernice saying – she has to be engaged with a wedding date announced in order to continue seeing Nil? Because that is the natural progression of where “this will all end”. That is so stupid. I mean, a whole new level of really stupid. On the bright side, it gives Nil a chance to escape a long cartoon relationship with a character the writer has made into an psychotic lunatic. They have turned Bernice into a person that would make anyone very fearful. At first her psychosis was just kind of quirky weird, but now….who knows what she might do? Go ahead and propose Nil, maybe it will get you laid.
Rocknaww over 3 years ago
Yea dude. You may not know this yet; however, Bern is deeply neurotic and insecure and vindictive. She is the total package
Diane913 over 3 years ago
Bern needs to learn how to relax
WilliamVollmer over 3 years ago
Bernice; Live a little. Not everything has to be tightly planed. Know your limits at any time, then go with the moment, and, be prepared to abandon those limits when you feel the time is right. Nil MAY want more, but he seems willing to but the time in, if you are.
chris_o42 over 3 years ago
Ah Bernice, to be young and in love (or even just “like”) , just go with the flow…
Jeffin Premium Member over 3 years ago
Bern!
ctolson over 3 years ago
Well, they say opposites attract and these two are definitely opposites.
RickMcdermott over 3 years ago
Time to say goodbye Nil
2Goldfish over 3 years ago
How secret can it be if they are in a public park?
rpmurray over 3 years ago
Run for it Nil. But get her pregnant first so Greg has some material for a few story arcs.
comic reader 22 over 3 years ago
Maybe Bernice should write scripts for their meetings. That would put her in control.
procentrum over 3 years ago
Remember when “teen angst” was limited to teens. This is what happens when we mass produce psychology majors.
comic reader 22 over 3 years ago
Vacuous – stupid, inane, lacking content….. I think you are wrong Bernice. You and Nil are definitely vacuous.
[Unnamed Reader - 905c8e] over 3 years ago
They are all annoying actually.
SUDCC-IV-CS over 3 years ago
Better book that motel room, Nil! ;)
Tetonbil over 3 years ago
Argh! This is painful!
joefearsnothing over 3 years ago
When she was good, she was very, very good and when she was bad, she was FABULOUS! ;o)
Polkadotdog over 3 years ago
Ugh… For someone who likes to toss around fancy words, Bernice doesnt seem to know the meaning of them. In no way can making out on a park bench be considered clandestine.
AndreaR over 3 years ago
Run, Nil, run. Run fast and far.
luann1212 over 3 years ago
How to handle her passion as an strategic plan; Nil seems fascinated by the level of passion suggested by Bern while at the same time being intrigued by it. She is right though—every time she is shown to get involved with someone she loses perspective in different ways, all because she gets too excited to act or think normally. She really likes him and wants to canoodle and more. So this hump day, what comes next?
percheronhitch6 over 3 years ago
Actually being IN control, Bernice, would be much more fun to watch. Just sayin’.
Tyge over 3 years ago
So far the meetings we have been privy to are in keeping with the cartoon characters of both Bernice and Nil. Apparently GnK want to explore how these two diametrically opposed personalities would interact then the love bug bites them.
It is interesting that Bernice says “clandestine meetings,” plural. Bernice may be inferring that several of these clandestine make-out sessions have occurred and wants to know where the relationship is going from here. (A standard plot device.)
After all, the Luann Quill relationship featured an interest in theater and song writing, relationship building activities beyond Snogging in the Park.
Nil is being his obtuse self in response to Bern’s concrete personal reflection.
donwestonmysteries over 3 years ago
Nil might be the antidote to her overthinking love.
raybarb44 over 3 years ago
Self-Delusion. To thine own self be true….
Treehggr87 Premium Member over 3 years ago
This is what Las Vegas is for Bern…you and Nil pitch in your money and get some tickets!!!
overtherainbow over 3 years ago
Limits in a relationship, especially at the beginning phases, are fine. But what kind of “clear agenda” does she think they should set? What =could= they set? This isn’t a prearranged marriage, ffs. Well…when you get into a relationship, you either stay in it or you break up. She could choose one now and skip all the inbetweening.
ironbrigade1861 over 3 years ago
Dang, that girl is wound tight. At least her legs aren’t clamped tight anymore.
candor1230 over 3 years ago
She’s going to kill this relationship.
locake over 3 years ago
It all ends the same way for everyone. We stop breathing, we die. Might as well enjoy the life we have now and not worry about how it will all end.
locake over 3 years ago
It is hard to believe any male would find this bitter, critical woman attractive. I guess Nil does enjoy suffering.
DG over 3 years ago
What is Nil supposed to be actually. It must be warm there, Bern is in a light top while Nil is wearing a jacket and a hat. Is he supposed to be a goth kid?
Mayor Snorkum over 3 years ago
“I’m wound as tight as a guitar A-string, and I revel in it and fully intend to stay that way!” Time to get out of Dodge, Nil.
kauri44 over 3 years ago
My hit upon reading today’s strip is that Greg doesn’t really know how to depict a relationship without some (in this case IMO contrived) conflict. I honestly don’t care about their argument. I’d rather see them enjoying each other’s company and doing something fun together (not just making out on a bench and then feeling guilty about it). What things do they have in common? What drew them together? Maybe we could find out more about Nil’s life and friends, and Bernice could expand her world away from Luann’s for a while.
CitizenOfTheValley over 3 years ago
Totally off the subject but – What kind of weather are they having? Bernice is a little sleeveless tank top – Nil in a shirt, coat, and cap? Is Bernice freezing or is Nil sweating?
Joe1962 over 3 years ago
Is Nil one of these quiet types that seems smarter then he actually is.
YorkGirl Premium Member over 3 years ago
It’s scary, but I understand what she’s saying in the first two panels. If their feelings for each other are true, they should not be hiding it. Neither one is married or tied to someone else. She lost me in the last panel. Many kids learn what’s right and wrong, morally acceptable, limits, etc. from parents, grands, teachers ( especially in parochial schools). Sometimes the hormones and heart rules the mind and actions. This seems scary to Bernice. (?)
dayk over 3 years ago
Bottom line, Bernice needs to get laid.
Ukko wilko over 3 years ago
Over-thinking ruins romance.
flying spaghetti monster over 3 years ago
i prefer Joy Divisions “She’s Lost Control”
jrdub Premium Member over 3 years ago
….you all know…this is a comic strip, right? made up?
Art Vandelay over 3 years ago
Nil is an emo hipster guy who wears what he wants regardless of the weather. He burned his mouth on coffee, because he drank it before it was cool.
kunddog over 3 years ago
either both of them are relatively new at making out, or we have been missing out on some interesting panels.
Need coffee over 3 years ago
The snarker gets snarked. Your move, Bernice.
ndblackirish97 over 3 years ago
So whose idea was it to meet secretly? Hmmm. Feels like she’s contradicting herself…again!
ct0760 over 3 years ago
Wow, Bernice is going to be the creepy old lonely lady with a bunch of cats
Lord Hearteater over 3 years ago
Just how much of the Bern will Nil be feeling?
Willow Mt Lyon over 3 years ago
It’s not often people see twenty year olds making out on a park bench, or anyone for that matter. We saw it in the seventies when it was all about free love and expressing yourselves gone overboard but not today.
Stregone39 over 3 years ago
Wow! I can see THIS not lasting long!
Willow Mt Lyon over 3 years ago
Oh, these secret, mindless meetings! So stop saying you are going to the library. Say you are going to see Nil, do some laundry at the laundromat together, then go to Walmart to buy some shampoo and mouthwash and whatever Nil needs, go have pizza, and then hang out at Nil’s place/room. Tomorrow go for that walk in the park and end up at the river. Get ice cream, and then hang out in Nil’s room. Next day stroll the streets in a nearby town. Stop for a burger. Hang out in Bernice’s room. Discover Luann eves dropping.
cromwelljones53 over 3 years ago
I’m liking Nil more and more.
brick10 over 3 years ago
Nil, you may be in way too deep…..
Jaymi Cee Premium Member over 3 years ago
There is something deeply wrong with that girl. She needs pro therapy to go along with her academic studies and she needs it yesterday!
Prescott_Philosopher over 3 years ago
Maybe someone else caught it, but listen to what GnK have Nil saying, “This is you in control? Wow!” The next line would have to be, “I’d hate to see you out of control!”
Perplexed over 3 years ago
Bernice and Nil should double date with Gunther and Luann. Hilarity would ensue, especially if they shared a banana pie.
AndrewSihler over 3 years ago
Nil is truly interesting. The general population of “Luann” is amiably cartoonish, which is OK (it is, after all, a cartoon—though you might not think so, reading the comment thread). Nil is quirky and unusual and really rather sweet, unexpected in someone who is generally represented as moody and sullen and too “ironic” for polite company.
David Rickard Premium Member over 3 years ago
There’s no there there? I never knew this strip was set in Oakland…
paldec over 3 years ago
I like Bernice, but I don’t even understand what she’s talking about here. Makes me wonder, are they doing anything else? Going for walks, art shows, movies, coffee, just talking? That might balance things out a bit. But knowing what’s “there?” Huh?
spaced man spliff over 3 years ago
Get a Room, kids !!
asrialfeeple over 3 years ago
And Bernice is getting cold feet and freaking out. Fight and conquer it, girl!
Andylit Premium Member over 3 years ago
Let’s stop dancing around the edges here.
She needs to get laid, well and often.
RSH over 3 years ago
the original question was why does Bern care if Luann knows what they are doing which has segued into Bern’s feelings about making out in secret which has moved into a much deeper issue of why Bern likes order, structure and a clear agenda (in her life) and it is that she fears being out of control. She must have had some experience of it to know that she has to rein everything in very tight and rigid to avoid the chaos she knows she is capable of.
phxhocking over 3 years ago
So, here’s the thing. I think this whole thing has only been “clandestine” on Bernice’s part. Not so sure about Nil. But I have a feeling she is just about to talk her way out of a relationship. And no, Bern is NOT in control. Never has been, really. She only pretends to be because she’s a solid hot mess inside.
Sometimes I wonder what the artists have against mature, loving relationships. They must really hate romance, or people getting along.
ktrabbit33 over 3 years ago
Bernice needs therapy. LOTS of therapy.
ComicReader2020 over 3 years ago
I like them together, and some of you are WAY TOO hard on Bernice. If you don’t understand her, you obviously haven’t been in her shoes. I have… and somewhat still am. Also I’ve been married for several years now, and my husband’s supportive of my neuroses (as some would view them).And to the guy who said she’d be dead with her cats… Eff off. Maybe do something better with your life than pay money to a comic website and judge a fictional character.
kittysquared Premium Member over 3 years ago
I have seen too much of Bern: the Ben arc, the Tara arc, the Jack arc, and now the Nil arc. Enough. Bern is an uptight snark. Run, Nil!
w16521 over 3 years ago
Yep Nil, Bernice is a mental case. Run now!
Michael McKown Premium Member over 3 years ago
Oh for chrissakes. Just kiss him.
BlitzMcD over 3 years ago
A hussy and a latter day hippie. A perfect combination.
Sisyphos over 3 years ago
Oh, boo hoo. You’ve got limits already, princess. Your appeal to the opposite sex is limited. Nil is a gift you shouldn’t reject just because your artificial defensive agenda is not met to the letter. I’d feel sorry for you if you weren’t so gratingly unlikeable….
wiatr over 3 years ago
Complex creature, isn’t she?
bakana over 3 years ago
Slowly but surely, Nil begins to get a glimmer of enlightenment about Bernice.
Enter.Name.Here over 3 years ago
She has too many mental self-restraints binding her to lose control.
Decepticomic over 3 years ago
I’m surprised at how little I care about this, but not as surprised at seeing that there are 448 comments posted before I made this. Man, Luann really attracts attention.
Orcatime over 3 years ago
SLIGHTLY neurotic?