I may be (mostly) absent tonight, I’m too verklemp about what’s happening in 9 Chickweed Lane. After a brief story in WWII we have moved to a story set before Edda and Amos were married. Also, that Amos had refused to carter to Edda’s every need. I feel like I entered the Twilight Zone.
I love Max. Like, he’s a little lap dog, but he’s the chillest little dude in this whole strip, and there’s gotta be extra points for the perpetual blep. Okay, Jack, maybe take Bernice to get coffee or ice cream so we can see him dive into a pup cup, alright?
Bernice, you aren’t much of a listener. You’re in your own world, defending yourself. I’ve got news. Jack doesn’t care. I suspect he came to see Nil as he knows he comes to the park to see you. That’s all. You’re the one who made it a big issue. Chillax, girl.
For some reason, Bernice realized that she is becoming attached to Nil and has gone into denial. She has to be in control but making out with Nil stirs the sexual tension and her control is starting to slip.
I’m starting to wonder if these are just Bernice’s emotional / sexual complexes or is there even a part of her that doesn’t see Nil as her equal, other than not being her usual type. She really seems ashamed of being madly attracted to him. Jack has no words… Jack likes Bernice, but as Nil’s best friend, he has to tell him. Because it’s not fair for her to talk about him like that. Nil probably will not care, but a friend should let him know.
She may not be expressing herself very well, but I am ok with Bernice’s attitude. It’s rough being the “cool” girl/person who is just interested in physical affection, especially if she’s starting to develop feelings for Nil (& it sounds like she is). She also may be considering taking things to the next level physically, and as the female that may involve concerns about birth control which, of course, she can’t discuss explicitly in this comic strip, yay american sex ed.
Is her major psychology? I don’t see Bernice as being a good therapist. She doesn’t listen and is too wrapped up in her own issues to listen to anyone else.Just walk away, Jack. Bernice will never notice that you’re gone.
Bernice still has inner conflicts over her relationship with Nil. Way back on July 21st Bern wanted to set limits on “making out.” Otherwise “I’ll get out of control.” She just may impulsively plant one on Jack before before the week’s out. Just like Nil… with a little tongue.
Jack is a hard character to figure out. He came on fast and strong at first. Pretty much a good-timing playboy. He swept Luann off he feet – literally, at the bowling alley. There were plenty of double entendres being thrown around there too. Then there was the dog park meet with Luann in July of 2018 where GnK had Jack going through a life changing goal to become a vet tech. He had also gone through a physical change from Cave Man Jack to Handsome Jack at that point. He’s still a pretty fast worker with other females (ala Kaylie at the dog park, Sept. 2019) but has friend-zoned all the regular characters. GnK have made him into a sort of Bonhomme Richard character. Much like Oxford. A one-trick pony. Sometimes a catalyst, but never taking part in the action.
I don’t get what K&G are doing with Bern’s character… She is so completely a bore, now. No true redeeming qualities. I’m such a fan of this strip but I don’t enjoy her at all any more. Ughghghgh! Please change her back to a little bit less annoying.
I’m always amused at how out of touch the writer for this comic is. Bernice is guilty and defensive about her relationship with Nil when all they do is kiss and pet? Please. Somebody show G&K the way to the reality door! And Jack, well Jack coincidentally showed up when they were suppose to meet because his friend Nil told him he’s uncomfortable with Bernice’s neurosis about sex and he’s wanting to get out of the relationship before it goes any further. Nil has asked Jack to pave the way for a break up and in a minute Jack will start pointing out the “less than desirable” aspects of what they are doing. If all they do is meet in a public park to make out in front of total strangers something is definitely missing.
There is an upside to the way she is putting her nymphomania on display – Bernice will be a very popular girl on campus with all the boys. Just give it time for the word to get around.
There is every indication that someday, the hapless people who wind up with Bernice as a therapist of any kind will be like being forced to drink cyanide to cure a cold.
Bernice has changed a lot since high school. She was always the cool head, the opposite of Luann. She no longer is the self-assured person she once was, but I think she is one of the most interesting characters in this strip. Many have commented that she wouldn’t make a good therapist. On the contrary. I’ve met many therapists over the years and one of the things they all have in common is a need for a therapist. Bernice, like most therapists I’ve known, overthinks everything.
When I was 34, I started dating a woman who was 32. She was cute, had a master’s degree, and a good job. She had her own two bedroom condo. Generally speaking, she had an outgoing personality. She was also a virgin, who was determined to hold onto that until her wedding night. Now, I had no problem with that, and I told her so. I was willing to wait, as I had been “around the block” with a few women before her, so I was not lusting to get into her pants. I was willing to let the relationship develop without trying to push intercourse, and see if it would blossom into something that I would want to take on in marriage. The problem was, she kept bringing up her virginity all the time. Then, she would try to start an argument about it, when none existed..… Kind of like what Bernice is doing now. She got to be such a basket case about this, it was affecting our relationship as a whole. We discussed it several times, but as time went on, it just kept getting worse… Suddenly, she didn’t like it when I would wear a T-shirt with a pair of cargo shorts… Dumb stuff like that. It got to be so bad, I had to end the relationship. We dated for about nine months. That was back in 2004… I haven’t heard from her since. I wouldn’t be surprised if today she’s a 49 year old virgin.
Contraction again, jeez. I must be reading another comic than many here. Jack is the one who triggered a very confused, unsure, ball of passion and iron restraint—cross-emotions battling each other—Bernice embarrassing her about the kissing as being a public hook-up. Matter-of-factly with no concern about her; rather he brings up the fish. All the accusations about her not listening to him shows how much people here love to hate on Bernice as opposed to trying to understand why she is the way she is drawn. I support Bernice here, and at least in this panels Jack is being a pompous, insensitive ass.
Ok, we get it Bernice is not comfortable with the fact that she likes to snog like most normal people, we don’t really need a repeat of this storyline. All the Luann characters might need a reboot.
beb01 almost 3 years ago
“How is Monstro? He’s as dead as my love for you!”
lvlax almost 3 years ago
She doesn’t even LISTEN to him!
Rhetorical_Question almost 3 years ago
Jack, it is late to take back misguided conversation!
beb01 almost 3 years ago
I may be (mostly) absent tonight, I’m too verklemp about what’s happening in 9 Chickweed Lane. After a brief story in WWII we have moved to a story set before Edda and Amos were married. Also, that Amos had refused to carter to Edda’s every need. I feel like I entered the Twilight Zone.
Rhetorical_Question almost 3 years ago
Jack is a serial dater, not a therapist.
mangapackrat almost 3 years ago
I love Max. Like, he’s a little lap dog, but he’s the chillest little dude in this whole strip, and there’s gotta be extra points for the perpetual blep. Okay, Jack, maybe take Bernice to get coffee or ice cream so we can see him dive into a pup cup, alright?
AnyFace almost 3 years ago
kenhense almost 3 years ago
Bern – Hello – You’re TWENTY years old !!!!
SJhapamama almost 3 years ago
Oh, Bernice, it’s all about you, isn’t it?
ronaldspence almost 3 years ago
Perhaps she doth protest too much!
Asharah almost 3 years ago
Bernice go get some therapy!
Joe1962 almost 3 years ago
She killed Monstro !!!
mfought almost 3 years ago
is it just me or is he starting to look like brad
Brdshtt Premium Member almost 3 years ago
Bernice definitely has a one crack mind.
Caldonia almost 3 years ago
Let’s face it, Monstro’s toilet food.
capricorn9th almost 3 years ago
Bernice, you aren’t much of a listener. You’re in your own world, defending yourself. I’ve got news. Jack doesn’t care. I suspect he came to see Nil as he knows he comes to the park to see you. That’s all. You’re the one who made it a big issue. Chillax, girl.
J. Scarbrough almost 3 years ago
Is Bernice George Costanza’s long lost younger sister>
Ruth Brown almost 3 years ago
Jack, you just messed up what Nil and Bernice had—fun.
Homeboy1865 almost 3 years ago
Bernice has comically become a caricature of her character. You’d almost think she’s in a comic.
C almost 3 years ago
High maintenance Bernice
Airman almost 3 years ago
For some reason, Bernice realized that she is becoming attached to Nil and has gone into denial. She has to be in control but making out with Nil stirs the sexual tension and her control is starting to slip.
epicatt2 almost 3 years ago
OMG! What if Bernice turns into another Hyacinth Bucket???
gnmnrbl almost 3 years ago
If you want your relationship with nil to be a “nil” thing, then don’t make it one.
Willow Mt Lyon almost 3 years ago
Bernice acts neurotic. Could she be bipolar?
Aladar30 Premium Member almost 3 years ago
I’m starting to wonder if these are just Bernice’s emotional / sexual complexes or is there even a part of her that doesn’t see Nil as her equal, other than not being her usual type. She really seems ashamed of being madly attracted to him. Jack has no words… Jack likes Bernice, but as Nil’s best friend, he has to tell him. Because it’s not fair for her to talk about him like that. Nil probably will not care, but a friend should let him know.
Mordock999 Premium Member almost 3 years ago
Earth to Bernice.
Jack doesn’t care about you and Nil.
Could be that You don’t really about you and Nil either.
Unfortunately, and apparently, Nil DOES.
Poor Nil.
IMHO, His only hope is if G&K bring back Crystal.
And have those two “accidentally” meet.
35&45 almost 3 years ago
she loves giving advice but can’t take any
Patrick Bouvier Kennedy
astahl2003 almost 3 years ago
She may not be expressing herself very well, but I am ok with Bernice’s attitude. It’s rough being the “cool” girl/person who is just interested in physical affection, especially if she’s starting to develop feelings for Nil (& it sounds like she is). She also may be considering taking things to the next level physically, and as the female that may involve concerns about birth control which, of course, she can’t discuss explicitly in this comic strip, yay american sex ed.
Troglodyte almost 3 years ago
Bern is the embodiment of “kiss and tell”!
Queen of America almost 3 years ago
Is her major psychology? I don’t see Bernice as being a good therapist. She doesn’t listen and is too wrapped up in her own issues to listen to anyone else.Just walk away, Jack. Bernice will never notice that you’re gone.
Decepticomic almost 3 years ago
Seriously, what does Nil see in that?
markobx1 almost 3 years ago
she, without a doubt is annoying….
6foot6 almost 3 years ago
the only reason why she would get this defensive is if she really likes him.
Vivi <333 almost 3 years ago
Bern is going over board with the fact she’s majoring in physiology and now she barely takes others advice because of that >:(
ppatches almost 3 years ago
Listening skills are important for her career choice. Guess she is NOT going to do very well if she doesn’t learn them!
Tyge almost 3 years ago
Bernice still has inner conflicts over her relationship with Nil. Way back on July 21st Bern wanted to set limits on “making out.” Otherwise “I’ll get out of control.” She just may impulsively plant one on Jack before before the week’s out. Just like Nil… with a little tongue.
WilliamVollmer almost 3 years ago
Methinks the Lady doth protests too much.
wtepps almost 3 years ago
I hate to beat a dead horse, but she is the most unlikeable character in the strip.
Johnnyrico almost 3 years ago
She’s going to end up as a 60 year old virgin living with two dozen cats.
Tyge almost 3 years ago
Jack is a hard character to figure out. He came on fast and strong at first. Pretty much a good-timing playboy. He swept Luann off he feet – literally, at the bowling alley. There were plenty of double entendres being thrown around there too. Then there was the dog park meet with Luann in July of 2018 where GnK had Jack going through a life changing goal to become a vet tech. He had also gone through a physical change from Cave Man Jack to Handsome Jack at that point. He’s still a pretty fast worker with other females (ala Kaylie at the dog park, Sept. 2019) but has friend-zoned all the regular characters. GnK have made him into a sort of Bonhomme Richard character. Much like Oxford. A one-trick pony. Sometimes a catalyst, but never taking part in the action.
ctolson almost 3 years ago
Bernice tends not to listen to a lot of people, and she’s studying to be a counselor?
tutibug5 almost 3 years ago
Run Jack – Run – Run away!!
33Angel almost 3 years ago
I don’t get what K&G are doing with Bern’s character… She is so completely a bore, now. No true redeeming qualities. I’m such a fan of this strip but I don’t enjoy her at all any more. Ughghghgh! Please change her back to a little bit less annoying.
srmalone almost 3 years ago
She’s obnoxious. Way too much time spent on her in this comic strip.
Ellis97 almost 3 years ago
And that’s why Bernice will never find a man.
MuddyUSA Premium Member almost 3 years ago
She does not listen to anyone!
GaryCooper almost 3 years ago
Now I’m worried about Monstro.
The Wolf In Your Midst almost 3 years ago
Absolutely ignoring all context to inject her own issues into the situation?
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I half-expect Bernice to start writing in the comments!
comic reader 22 almost 3 years ago
I’m always amused at how out of touch the writer for this comic is. Bernice is guilty and defensive about her relationship with Nil when all they do is kiss and pet? Please. Somebody show G&K the way to the reality door! And Jack, well Jack coincidentally showed up when they were suppose to meet because his friend Nil told him he’s uncomfortable with Bernice’s neurosis about sex and he’s wanting to get out of the relationship before it goes any further. Nil has asked Jack to pave the way for a break up and in a minute Jack will start pointing out the “less than desirable” aspects of what they are doing. If all they do is meet in a public park to make out in front of total strangers something is definitely missing.
comic reader 22 almost 3 years ago
There is an upside to the way she is putting her nymphomania on display – Bernice will be a very popular girl on campus with all the boys. Just give it time for the word to get around.
percheronhitch6 almost 3 years ago
There is every indication that someday, the hapless people who wind up with Bernice as a therapist of any kind will be like being forced to drink cyanide to cure a cold.
BJShipley1 almost 3 years ago
Can someone please remind Karen that these characters are supposed to be adults and not 14-year-olds?
locake almost 3 years ago
Yes, she is definitely ashamed to be dating Nil. Poor guy deserves someone who isn’t ashamed of him.
rrsltx almost 3 years ago
That poor girl is nuttier than a Stuckey’s Pecan Log.
paulscon almost 3 years ago
Bernice has changed a lot since high school. She was always the cool head, the opposite of Luann. She no longer is the self-assured person she once was, but I think she is one of the most interesting characters in this strip. Many have commented that she wouldn’t make a good therapist. On the contrary. I’ve met many therapists over the years and one of the things they all have in common is a need for a therapist. Bernice, like most therapists I’ve known, overthinks everything.
ElyseLaura almost 3 years ago
Sorry Jack, but Monstro’s as good as dead if you don’t get with Bern soon, she only has the focus for one hormone-based responsibility at a time.
Johnnyrico almost 3 years ago
When I was 34, I started dating a woman who was 32. She was cute, had a master’s degree, and a good job. She had her own two bedroom condo. Generally speaking, she had an outgoing personality. She was also a virgin, who was determined to hold onto that until her wedding night. Now, I had no problem with that, and I told her so. I was willing to wait, as I had been “around the block” with a few women before her, so I was not lusting to get into her pants. I was willing to let the relationship develop without trying to push intercourse, and see if it would blossom into something that I would want to take on in marriage. The problem was, she kept bringing up her virginity all the time. Then, she would try to start an argument about it, when none existed..… Kind of like what Bernice is doing now. She got to be such a basket case about this, it was affecting our relationship as a whole. We discussed it several times, but as time went on, it just kept getting worse… Suddenly, she didn’t like it when I would wear a T-shirt with a pair of cargo shorts… Dumb stuff like that. It got to be so bad, I had to end the relationship. We dated for about nine months. That was back in 2004… I haven’t heard from her since. I wouldn’t be surprised if today she’s a 49 year old virgin.
198.23.5.11 almost 3 years ago
Some day Bernie is gonna snap like an old rubber band.
Has anybody got a valium?(everybody in the room reaches for one).
198.23.5.11 almost 3 years ago
Be with us on Sunday,when Knute skateboards across Niagara Falls.
Bwahahaha! almost 3 years ago
Time for the men in white coats and nets to drag her out of this comic strip.
Bocephus almost 3 years ago
Characters in this strip have a habit of not listening to each other.
[Unnamed Reader - 905c8e] almost 3 years ago
She’s an idiot
StoicLion1973 almost 3 years ago
“She really needs to sort our her priorities.” – Ron Weasley
luann1212 almost 3 years ago
Contraction again, jeez. I must be reading another comic than many here. Jack is the one who triggered a very confused, unsure, ball of passion and iron restraint—cross-emotions battling each other—Bernice embarrassing her about the kissing as being a public hook-up. Matter-of-factly with no concern about her; rather he brings up the fish. All the accusations about her not listening to him shows how much people here love to hate on Bernice as opposed to trying to understand why she is the way she is drawn. I support Bernice here, and at least in this panels Jack is being a pompous, insensitive ass.
donwestonmysteries almost 3 years ago
Best defense is an offense.
moondog42 Premium Member almost 3 years ago
For a psych major (or someone who dabbles in amateur psychology), she sure doesn’t recognize her own issues very well.
LFate almost 3 years ago
Ok, we get it Bernice is not comfortable with the fact that she likes to snog like most normal people, we don’t really need a repeat of this storyline. All the Luann characters might need a reboot.
198.23.5.11 almost 3 years ago
Bernice is scholarly and thinks all teh answers to life can be found in books.
She gets thrown for a loop when she realizes true love is 90 per cent improvisation,
RSH almost 3 years ago
who’s making a big issue now?
GregNelson1 almost 3 years ago
He’s like, the purest guy in this series.
HodgeElmwood almost 3 years ago
Bernice. Get therapy.
Natarose almost 3 years ago
You Berniece are making a deal about it. Twit.
Sisyphos almost 3 years ago
Neurotic Bernie is obsessing over her own Nil-fantasies and then projecting onto Jack That girl needs help!
R.W.Singer -SF almost 3 years ago
I bet Nil doesn’t show and Jack puts on the full court press
bakana almost 3 years ago
The woman doth Protest that she’s not getting nearly as much as she wants out of the relationship.