So.. she just liked Bernice because she tore into Brad?
That’s not much of a foundation for a friendship. I guess it’s gone full circle. The way she used to treat Brad is now close to the way she treats Luann (always snarky).
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How is it that TJ still looks like he’s around 20 yrs old? ;)
So Luann you befriended Bernice just because Brad decided he didn’t like her. Sheesh. Then you spent the next 14 years listening to her snarks. Is it worth it? Is that what you’re writing about? Why you stayed friends with Bernice? I know many in here want to know because like Brad, they don’t like Bernice either
Some older siblings are a pain, and Luann was happy to see Bernice stand up to Brad. Now to look back at myself from sixth through twelfth grade, having a best friend who Bernice reminds me so much of, I wonder why I stayed close friends with her for so long. Here I am suggesting a fictional character find a new friendship when I kept such a friendship for six full years, and I can’t even make sense as to why.
I thought this TJ guy had just shown up, out of nowhere, just a few years ago. (Oh, well, in Comic Book la-la land, one is, as Mr. Rod Serling would have said, “one is traveling in another dimension of time and space”)And, Bernice was just as an obnoxious little brat, then, as she is now.
Of course, Brad definitely had to be around his little sister. Watching what she do was probably something his parents said him to do and being 10 years old, he does it by insulting her. Thank to this, Luann is fascinated by Bernice’s offensive ability. Maybe is the first time she seen a peer capable of silencing her brother and it must be said, Bernice was awesome. Having her as a friend will be fun and she will be able to protect her from nuisances. The problem will begin when the insults will be directed at Luann.
This explains her present situation with the ever negative Bernice. Luann liked Bernice because they both disliked Brad. A very low threshold for a friendship.
What is going on with Brad’s mouth in the middle panel? I know the white stuff is oreo cream. But what is the black part that looks like a sideways mouth?
Since Brad and TJ came walking by, I make the presumption that they’re all near the Degrut’s home. Thus, why was Luann in the bushes whizzing away? I know, ilogic in a comic, go figure.
I a six year kid’s fashion, Bernice defended her new found friend, Luann. This shows AGAIN that Bernice is a true friend and a great BFF for Luann.
Folks continually misconstrue Bernice’s actions into being “mean” or “bad” or any other negative thing they can muster up in their mind. BUT, the reality is that Bernice’s supposed “biting” comments are given to have Luann look deeper inside herself so that she can more clearly see herself and either embrace her current action/behavior as what she wants….. or modify her action/behavior to become more how she would want it to be. Bernice serves as a friend to REFLECT a bigger view back to Luann of what she is doing in her life.
Actually, I think the thing that bothers me the most is that Brad and Luann seemed to hate each other when they were kids. My brother and I were pretty close (only a year apart). He never treated me the way Brad treated Luann as kids. I don’t remember him ever calling me a nasty name.
Bernice telling off Brad is the basis of her and Luann’s friendship? Stranger things have happened I guess. TJ looking the same then as now, must mean he has natural Botox.
I wonder if Bernice is supposed to be reading the essay over Luann’s shoulder…and what she might take away from how she’s portrayed. Maybe this is a way to turn her around so she’ll be nicer to Luann.
lvlax 7 months ago
So.. she just liked Bernice because she tore into Brad?
That’s not much of a foundation for a friendship. I guess it’s gone full circle. The way she used to treat Brad is now close to the way she treats Luann (always snarky).
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How is it that TJ still looks like he’s around 20 yrs old? ;)
J. Scarbrough 7 months ago
These kids are flipping like a dime; I have whiplash just trying to keep up with whatever mood or emotion they’re projecting.
Joe1962 Premium Member 7 months ago
Bernice treated Brad why back when she was 6 years old, the same way she treats Luann in present day.
Tyge 7 months ago
“The enemy of my enemy is my friend.”8^ )
Lord Flatulence Premium Member 7 months ago
Nothing interesting happening in the current timeline. Why not have a flashback?
Argythree 7 months ago
I begin to understand why Luann decided B was her friend…
Namrepus 7 months ago
TJ had more teeth than the Osmonds, even back then.
9thCapricorn 7 months ago
So Luann you befriended Bernice just because Brad decided he didn’t like her. Sheesh. Then you spent the next 14 years listening to her snarks. Is it worth it? Is that what you’re writing about? Why you stayed friends with Bernice? I know many in here want to know because like Brad, they don’t like Bernice either
overtherainbow 7 months ago
L and B used to be great BFFs. B wasn’t a b**ch back then. She was a great character. That all changed once they went to college.
Willow Mt Lyon 7 months ago
Some older siblings are a pain, and Luann was happy to see Bernice stand up to Brad. Now to look back at myself from sixth through twelfth grade, having a best friend who Bernice reminds me so much of, I wonder why I stayed close friends with her for so long. Here I am suggesting a fictional character find a new friendship when I kept such a friendship for six full years, and I can’t even make sense as to why.
Macushlalondra 7 months ago
At least Bernice knows how to deal with Brad!
priyansh.jeziel 7 months ago
I thought this TJ guy had just shown up, out of nowhere, just a few years ago. (Oh, well, in Comic Book la-la land, one is, as Mr. Rod Serling would have said, “one is traveling in another dimension of time and space”)And, Bernice was just as an obnoxious little brat, then, as she is now.
nightflight 7 months ago
Bully Brad will get pay back in the form of Shannon in a few more years.
Wilkins068 7 months ago
‘Hey mom! I met a new friend today while I was peein in the bushes at th park!’
snsurone76 7 months ago
Whenever I see old strips with Brad, the more convinced I am that Toni is an angel sent from Heaven.
Mordock999 Premium Member 7 months ago
And that’s all it took for these two to be best buds.
Sheesh, Luann came cheap.
Oh and Brad?
Luann will STILL expect you to drive her to the Mall the moment you get your drivers license. ;-)
French Persons Premium Member 7 months ago
“We both hate my brother”…. I can’t think of a better basis for a friendship than that! /sarcasm
OneTime59 7 months ago
Looks like ugly Brad was the common denominator for L&B’s friendship.
Ron Dunn Premium Member 7 months ago
TJ even had that curly hair and cheesy grin back then too.
Shanana 7 months ago
Lazy, lazy script… And, sorry, boring arc.
Aladar30 Premium Member 7 months ago
Of course, Brad definitely had to be around his little sister. Watching what she do was probably something his parents said him to do and being 10 years old, he does it by insulting her. Thank to this, Luann is fascinated by Bernice’s offensive ability. Maybe is the first time she seen a peer capable of silencing her brother and it must be said, Bernice was awesome. Having her as a friend will be fun and she will be able to protect her from nuisances. The problem will begin when the insults will be directed at Luann.
SquidGamerGal 7 months ago
And there’s the reason why Luann was using a bush as a toilet!
RSH 7 months ago
Luann may have seen Brad using the bushes.
6foot6 7 months ago
So there is like a 4 year difference between Luann and Brad right? So he would be 10 in this? Why does he look like he’s 16?
Ignatz Premium Member 7 months ago
“Want to be friends?” I think it’s kind of sad that Bernice wants a friend so badly that she asks that of a random stranger she caught peeing.
Ellis97 7 months ago
So that’s why they became friends?
A.Ficionada 7 months ago
Assertiveness training not needed!
steveconkey2003 7 months ago
Oreo goop? Hmmmm.
preacherman Premium Member 7 months ago
This explains her present situation with the ever negative Bernice. Luann liked Bernice because they both disliked Brad. A very low threshold for a friendship.
RSH 7 months ago
so much judgement here…..
prrdh 7 months ago
“I think this is the beginning of a beautiful friendship.”
melodymucisa 7 months ago
And so a friendship begins…..
locake 7 months ago
What is going on with Brad’s mouth in the middle panel? I know the white stuff is oreo cream. But what is the black part that looks like a sideways mouth?
locake 7 months ago
Why is Bernice so rude to a complete stranger? Even if Brad is being a jerk, a normal child would not be this rude to someone they didn’t know.
BJShipley1 7 months ago
Shouldn’t Brad and TJ be around 9 years old here? Why do they look like they’re 16?
Oh wait: this story is being told by Luann, who’s an idiot.
Prescott_Philosopher 7 months ago
Since Brad and TJ came walking by, I make the presumption that they’re all near the Degrut’s home. Thus, why was Luann in the bushes whizzing away? I know, ilogic in a comic, go figure.
Caldonia 7 months ago
Oh, so it started with “the enemy of my enemy is my friend”.
Chaddernaut 7 months ago
Is TJ immortal, he looks exactly the same as the modern version?
There only can be 1!
RadioDial Premium Member 7 months ago
TJ looks the same now as an adult.
David Huie Green AmericaIsGreatItHasUs 7 months ago
The enemy of my enemy is my friend.
(Not always, but common enemies have resulted in some strange alliances.)
aristotle835 7 months ago
I guess this arc is a reminder of why Luann puts up with Bernice.
darrinbaker00 7 months ago
The only way that this arc will make any sense is if it ends with Delta’s return. Luann and Bernice obviously need someone to balance them out.
Joe1962 Premium Member 7 months ago
Wouldn’t you feel sorry for Luann Husband, her longtime annoying friend didn’t like what he was saying are doing to Luann.
KEA 7 months ago
ah
MuddyUSA Premium Member 7 months ago
Doof Ann……….oh well?
Wilkins068 7 months ago
TJ’s dad must be Mr. Sardonicus
techtalk2 7 months ago
Is this a rerun from way back — or something new made to look that way?
The Quiet One 7 months ago
I didn’t realize Brad and TJ went back that far.
leighabc123 7 months ago
How old were Brad and TJ during this time period?
Petemejia77 7 months ago
Boy do I hope that’s Oreo filling. But then, TJ might have a reason to be smiling for once.
[Unnamed Reader - 14b4ce] 7 months ago
TJ was already there?And he really did look like The Joker way back when, didn’t he?
[Unnamed Reader - 14b4ce] 7 months ago
Don’t show “toddler Tiffany” walking. She had a chauffeur who she treats like dirt
tammyspeakslife Premium Member 7 months ago
Love bombing; an act of manipulation by gaining the targets confidence by a grand gesture or cherished or expensive gift.
Rockabore 7 months ago
“Go away you creepy loser. Now, If you’ll excuse me I am trying to talk to this bum I just watched take a wizz behind a bush.”
Jacob Mattingly 7 months ago
So… TJ is just.. immmortal. I mean i’m perfectly fine with it btu it makes some strips creepy in retrospect.
[Unnamed Reader - 46aea8] 7 months ago
For a 6 yr old having an ally against a big brother is all it takes for a friendship.
Pipe Tobacco Premium Member 7 months ago
I a six year kid’s fashion, Bernice defended her new found friend, Luann. This shows AGAIN that Bernice is a true friend and a great BFF for Luann.
Folks continually misconstrue Bernice’s actions into being “mean” or “bad” or any other negative thing they can muster up in their mind. BUT, the reality is that Bernice’s supposed “biting” comments are given to have Luann look deeper inside herself so that she can more clearly see herself and either embrace her current action/behavior as what she wants….. or modify her action/behavior to become more how she would want it to be. Bernice serves as a friend to REFLECT a bigger view back to Luann of what she is doing in her life.
HodgeElmwood 7 months ago
Hang on. Luann is six, so how old is Brad?? He’s already got stubble on his face???
HodgeElmwood 7 months ago
Actually, I think the thing that bothers me the most is that Brad and Luann seemed to hate each other when they were kids. My brother and I were pretty close (only a year apart). He never treated me the way Brad treated Luann as kids. I don’t remember him ever calling me a nasty name.
WilliamVollmer 7 months ago
Bernice telling off Brad is the basis of her and Luann’s friendship? Stranger things have happened I guess. TJ looking the same then as now, must mean he has natural Botox.
RSH 7 months ago
No (WV), Bern is coming to Luann’s defense against a seemingly bullying brother. Luann sees her as an ally.
BlitzMcD 7 months ago
Hope this isn’t turning into variations on a theme by Ernie Pook’s Comeek. Flashbacks to elementary school do not fare well on a long term basis.
Azul0858 7 months ago
I wonder if Bernice is supposed to be reading the essay over Luann’s shoulder…and what she might take away from how she’s portrayed. Maybe this is a way to turn her around so she’ll be nicer to Luann.
amyluella 7 months ago
TJ is creepy. I don’t trust him. He’s always smiling. He pulled a huge insurance fraud. He’s a bad guy
wolfiiig 7 months ago
Bernice, like my granddaughter told an annoying boy, get lost creep. Love her!
wolfiiig 7 months ago
Bernice isn’t as bad as so many commentors say.