Luann by Greg Evans and Karen Evans for August 26, 2022

you’re welcome, Mr. DeGroot

Still. Is.

“And She’s not what she appears to be!” – The Beatles

Frank doesn’t disagree… wow.

And she didn’t feel that way when she was around Gunther.. did she?

So it was clearly just certain boys.

I just don’t see her ending up being a writer. It doesn’t really lend itself to many humorous work situations for this strip.

I think Luann would be better off alone. She’s got a snarky “friend” who insults her at every turn and a doofus dad whose only concern is that she doesn’t get any until she’s old enough to collect Social Security.

No wonder she’s so messed up.

“Thanks sweetie?” Thanks for sharing her poem, her feelings, for not dating at 13 years of age?

There is a young gal named Luann, who wonders if she’ll find a man.She must realize, she doesn’t need guys, to live her best life living plan!

One more day to attempt to salvage a smile or lead in to another week with the tape player!

No problem

It’s because you were OVER-thinking your feelings rather than telling Aaron how you felt. You were afraid the boy would blabber your emotions to the world and make you a laughingstock because you expressed love for another. You weren’t and aren’t alone there, Luann.

“I was a pathetic loser”

“Thanks, sweetie…”

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Frank loves competition.

I’m amazed at the artistic skill Greg shows, to capture such emotions on Luann’s and Dad’s faces with such a few lines. … it’s sometimes disappointing to read the snarky comments some of the other readers post, dissing Bernice’s snarkiness or Luann’s vulnerability. It’s just a comic strip, a fun “soap opera” type story, not a thing to get so critical or dark over.

Lu some people are better off alone that goes for boys and girls.

Remember Axel? 15 years old and hot for his tutor, Luann. Frank knows that a 13 year old girl could have been in trouble. Frank is grateful that Luann didn’t date at that age.

So why isn’t she dating now?

Aaron Hill will always haunt this strip.

Sweet and insecure 13 year-old Luann ♡. Luann is no longer able to understand her now, but Frank remembers her very well. I don’t remember if this poem was in an old strip or if it was made for this one. But I really like to see this comparison between the past and the present. For some reason I think Luann needed this to change again and start a new chapter in her life. And finally Aaron’s hair have the right color!

Since when were there laptops when Luann was in middle school??

“So what’s your excuse now?”

“You still are, honey”.

A couple of perspectives here. Frank’s relieved he did not have to contend with a bf, deciding whether, or not the bf was right for Luann. Or Frank not feeling in any way responsible for Luann being a “pathetic loser”. Saturday, Frank needs to offer Luann some comfort and encouragement.

Frank, did you just insult Luann? You just agreed that she is a pathetic loser.

No one needs to date at 13. In our family you could date at 16 if you wanted to. Dating in college was more fun than in high school.

predicting a return of Aaron to this strip for some time now……I’m guessing other have too…..

Oh you just need to talk to a good lesbian. ~ Willa Cather

Are teen age girls more emotionally mature than teen age boys? Sure doesn’t look like it, when they stereotypically turn into mush around certain males of the same, or, greater age.

I like how the tape recorder goes on to speak Greg’s name and the date.

Those praising Frank should remember that when Luann was 15-16, he told Nancy that he was okay with letting Luann date a 21-year-old man as long as the guy seemed respectable enough to him (by not having tattoos or riding a motorcycle). So let’s not award Father Of The Year to someone who was serving his daughter up on a platter to any ephebophile who wore a nice set of khakis.

Luann expected herself to be dating at 13…. and who does that? And Frank is made to think he raised a pathetic loser because of it; at least he has a sense of humor.

Still Daddy’s girl!

That’s a pretty good poem!

At 13, zits take over the whole psyche

What her excuse now? She doesn’t date anyone now either!

Yes, Luann was a blessing to her father. And at the rate she’s going with guys, she’ll probably not be married till 23 at the earliest.

Quill. Aaron. Tara. Luann just needs to date someone. Anyone. She is in college. When was last time she went on a date?

To paraphrase the late, great Mitch Hedberg: “I used to be a dateless loser. I still am one, but I used to be one too.”

Really very sweet (and clever). The signature is sweet and clever, too.

Not a pathetic loser. A smart teenager.

wonder what ever happened to Aaron Hill

Hmm. It wasn’t like that in my day; only a couple of girls were actually taller than the boys. For the most part, they were either of comparable height or slightly shorter. It varied.

“How come” is NOT a word.

Don’t worry about it, Luann. It was just hormones. Knowing girls are the superior ones during the teenage years and being hormonal are two different things. Move on, Luann. You’re now 19-20 years old. Much less hormonal and hopefully more in control of yourself. You are no longer the 13-year-old hormonal girl. It’s been a long while since you should have moved past the hormonal stage. You realize it just now. So, move forward and do something about your life. Don’t worry about the guys – date them and have fun. Focus on having fun and not on romance. Learn about the male species. One day you will find the one. But, in the meantime, let’s focus on your life – where are you going? What are you doing with it?

Was?

The poem is pretty cute but not sure if it’s prize worthy. At least Dad appreciates it. He’s telling her Hey don’t be in such a rush to grow up and don’t feel bad because you still don’t have ALL the answers. Adults seldom do. This is a sweet moment between father and daughter.

It’s sad that in so many ways Luann is still that awkward 13year old. Unfortunately many many people are still like this inside——trapped in their most awkward timeframe. Or at the very least we vividly remember what that felt like.

A few more of those poems and Luann might have a book. She could wind up being the new Shel Silverstein!

Frank also appreciates and is thanking her for not putting him through all the stress of having a 13 year old daughter who is dating. Thirteen seems awfully young to be dating anyway. I think he’s thankful to her for being who she was.

We manly men try to turn down our powers but some still leaks through.

Does no one have a sense of humor anymore? Dad was going along with her from a dad perspective (no dating worries for dad!), but smiling to say, “Of course you weren’t a loser, sweetie.” Why are people taking a comic strip so seriously? ;)

What do you mean, “was,” Blonde Girl?

Sigh. Dad is supportive, though….

He shouldn’t have said that, he should have said No you weren’t, sweetie.