Okay… don’t people usually know when they’re thirsty and are going to the fridge to grab a drink as opposed to when they’re thinking of what kinda lunch meal they can put together?
If she was just thirsty, I don’t think she needed to take a pic of the fridge.
Or Luann could’ve put a sticky note on that last can (and forget to write her name thereon where Frank will still take it since he’d be puzzled whose can it was).
Frank is from the generation where they learned how to score some coke. Evans, on the other hand, has still not learned how to profit from product placement.
Refrigerators used to be called “ice boxes” because a chunk of ice literally kept the food cold. Opening the would let the cold air out causing the ice to melt faster, So back then there a literal reason to not keep the door open long. With electric refrigeration that not long applies. People who worry about leaving the refrigerator door open must have been born in the 1920s.
Luann, if you were so thirsty why not just drink the coke? oh, maybe it wasn’t cold enough for her. so, she left it in the fridge to remind her it’s there. Well she’s in for disappointment when she goes to have the coke and finds it’s gone.
In the end, was it all Frank’s elaborate plan to have time to get the best food before Luann? Probably not, but that’s what happens and Bernice laughs. Bernice loves being with the Degroots, there’s never a dull moment.
Does Coke give Greg funding for product placement? What’s next Folger’s by the coffee maker or LuAnn using a Dyson vacuum??? Or the family getting a Hyundai SUV!!!
My brother, you leave the fridge door open for more than a nanosecond and he goes ballistic. Same with the front door. When he visits me, it is fun. I leave the front door open a lot and same with the fridge.
A couple of Cokes every day. Diabetes never looked so good! And we wonder why heart disease is #1 killer in the USA. Mmm-mm! Oh sorry, didn’t mean to harsh your mellow. Drink up, Frank, Bernice and Luann! Insulin pumps are cool!
Isn’t it kind of a standard joke about teenagers (specially teen boys,) standing in front of open refrigerators. contemplating what they want, and, the father posting a picture of the contents, to keep from wasting the electricity needed to keep the ‘fridge cool, the light on?Of course, now there are “smart” refrigerators that have a display of what’s inside, and, complies a list of what’s needed.
I found this article from 3 years ago. Keeping the fridge door open while you decide what you want to eat may not seem like a big deal, but that open door accounts for 7% of the appliance’s total energy use, according to Home Energy Magazine.
lvlax over 2 years ago
Okay… don’t people usually know when they’re thirsty and are going to the fridge to grab a drink as opposed to when they’re thinking of what kinda lunch meal they can put together?
If she was just thirsty, I don’t think she needed to take a pic of the fridge.
Enjoy your Coke, Frank.
Templo S.U.D. over 2 years ago
Or Luann could’ve put a sticky note on that last can (and forget to write her name thereon where Frank will still take it since he’d be puzzled whose can it was).
howtheduck over 2 years ago
Frank is from the generation where they learned how to score some coke. Evans, on the other hand, has still not learned how to profit from product placement.
GirlGeek Premium Member over 2 years ago
Poor Luann
Joe1962 over 2 years ago
Once again Luann over thinks. Enjoy your Coke Frank.
ronaldspence over 2 years ago
Snooze and lose Lu. sorry!
Mordock999 Premium Member over 2 years ago
Let this be a lesson to you, Luann.
And remember that old advertising slogan:
“Things go better. Don’t CHOKE.”
beb01 over 2 years ago
Refrigerators used to be called “ice boxes” because a chunk of ice literally kept the food cold. Opening the would let the cold air out causing the ice to melt faster, So back then there a literal reason to not keep the door open long. With electric refrigeration that not long applies. People who worry about leaving the refrigerator door open must have been born in the 1920s.
red_tape over 2 years ago
1968 called and wants its refrigerator back.
David Huie Green LoveJoyAndPeace over 2 years ago
See whatever else is in the picture.
gnmnrbl over 2 years ago
Luann, if you were so thirsty why not just drink the coke? oh, maybe it wasn’t cold enough for her. so, she left it in the fridge to remind her it’s there. Well she’s in for disappointment when she goes to have the coke and finds it’s gone.
Brdshtt Premium Member over 2 years ago
Just drink one of Frank’s beers.
Enter.Name.Here over 2 years ago
“A fool and their sugary carbonated soda are soon parted.”
Aladar30 Premium Member over 2 years ago
In the end, was it all Frank’s elaborate plan to have time to get the best food before Luann? Probably not, but that’s what happens and Bernice laughs. Bernice loves being with the Degroots, there’s never a dull moment.
Susan00100 over 2 years ago
OK, Frank—now go to the store and buy another six-pack of Coke!!
BTW, I really don’t like cola; my favorites are root beer and Dr. Pepper.
dumbphrog over 2 years ago
Does Coke give Greg funding for product placement? What’s next Folger’s by the coffee maker or LuAnn using a Dyson vacuum??? Or the family getting a Hyundai SUV!!!
MS72 over 2 years ago
I was thinking it would be nice to have a beverage fridge with a glass door. Now, where to put it? Duh, right next to the recliner!
Johnnyrico over 2 years ago
A slug moves faster than she does.
Tyge over 2 years ago
A rare straight-up complement from Bernice in panel 2. Good girl.
Ellis97 over 2 years ago
Always buy a 12 pack.
NeedaChuckle Premium Member over 2 years ago
My brother, you leave the fridge door open for more than a nanosecond and he goes ballistic. Same with the front door. When he visits me, it is fun. I leave the front door open a lot and same with the fridge.
Caldonia over 2 years ago
More snide Bernice. So. Is Ben still hogging her room , or can she move out now?
Chrystos B Minot Premium Member over 2 years ago
A couple of Cokes every day. Diabetes never looked so good! And we wonder why heart disease is #1 killer in the USA. Mmm-mm! Oh sorry, didn’t mean to harsh your mellow. Drink up, Frank, Bernice and Luann! Insulin pumps are cool!
sueb1863 over 2 years ago
Tune in tomorrow for another installment of “Dumb Luann”.
lorenkinzel over 2 years ago
Good to see that both Luann & Frank liked the same item.A family that does coke together stays together.
TheBigPickle over 2 years ago
Holy Product Placement, Batman! How much is Coke™ paying you, huh? Huh?
xSigoff Premium Member over 2 years ago
Product placement!….I wonder if it paid for?
rshive over 2 years ago
“Not” wins again.
Liam Astle Premium Member over 2 years ago
Thank god for the advancements in technology. In the past Luann would have to wait for the film to come back from the developer.
WilliamVollmer over 2 years ago
Isn’t it kind of a standard joke about teenagers (specially teen boys,) standing in front of open refrigerators. contemplating what they want, and, the father posting a picture of the contents, to keep from wasting the electricity needed to keep the ‘fridge cool, the light on?Of course, now there are “smart” refrigerators that have a display of what’s inside, and, complies a list of what’s needed.
jr1234 over 2 years ago
Close the door!
They’re not showing a movie in there.BuckarooDave over 2 years ago
“Coke, no Pepsi !” ….. with appropriate Greek accent.
Andrew Bosch Premium Member over 2 years ago
George Carlin had this joke as part of his stand-up act. He called it “Ice Box Man.”
MuddyUSA Premium Member over 2 years ago
And Bernice loves it!
mindjob over 2 years ago
I’m the same way, open the door and stare, like I’m looking at an alien landscape
comic reader 22 over 2 years ago
Frank wasn’t moving very fast at all, Luann. Maybe a better phrase would be “there’s no rush at all to outsmart this girl”.
HodgeElmwood over 2 years ago
It took her, what, all of one second to decide she wanted the Coke? Could’ve done that with the fridge door open. Better luck next time!
rklynch over 2 years ago
The phrase “you snooze, you lose” comes to mind here….
eladee AKA Wally over 2 years ago
I think Luann looks very cute today—-nice and summery. And it’s funny that Dad put one over on her. And he didn’t even realize it.
majobis. over 2 years ago
Luann needs a man in her life. Can we please get her one so she needs to learn the bees and birds
Terminal Frost Premium Member over 2 years ago
Why are people obsessed about possible product placement. I mean so the ff what?
Not the Smartest Man On the Planet -- Maybe Close Premium Member over 2 years ago
Interesting to note that the “Coke” can design has become so famous that we automatically recognize it in the last panel. We are good consumer drones.
Lescoe Brandon over 2 years ago
Coke is not to be consumed in its pure state. It must be cut with whiskey or rum to be palatable for an adult.
tutibug5 over 2 years ago
I found this article from 3 years ago. Keeping the fridge door open while you decide what you want to eat may not seem like a big deal, but that open door accounts for 7% of the appliance’s total energy use, according to Home Energy Magazine.
Airman over 2 years ago
Tomorrow, Aaron returns as Erin, the non-binary girl who is now cuter than the girls who use to chase him when she was a he.
Angry Indeed Premium Member over 2 years ago
illuminare over 2 years ago
about as fast as a sloth dummy
Sisyphos over 2 years ago
Yet another demonstration of the painfully obvious. Thick as a brick….