This is the BEST arc this strip has had in a very long time! I’m really impresses how Shannon is growing out of being a destructive brat into a talented and contributing young lady! Now, I hope there’s no regression!
So we have a pretty clear indication of the story of Dog and Fish being allegory about Luann and Bernice. But could it also be allegory about Shannon (Leia) and Bernice (Darth)? Or, more generally, about Shannon and most grown-ups most of the time? Or could it just be about Puddles and Monstro? Then again, perhaps Puddles and Monstro could be allegory for all sorts of things. Maybe the alternative title for Dog Friend, Fish Friend should be All I Need to Know I Learned from Puddles and Monstro. Has kind of a nice ring to it, don’tcha think?
This is so beautiful. a child’s wisdom drawn showing such sincere love and creativity. On we thing that I want to point out all traits they hate in characthers Luannverse in general but I foxus on the story, the humor and the wisdom the strip shows. Luann and Bern aaare opposites but like and love eaxh as Best Friends for life. All the nitpicking or intense need to troll is a right here, but the trolling completely misses the point.
There’s always a catch… However one thing we all can agree on… We ALL ❤️❤️❤️ Our Be❤️ed Ann❤️Eiffel AND, of course, Our Be❤️ed All American Patriot and Spiritual Leader… The❤️Count! BTW… the dog and fish cartoon was pretty cool but Shannon Daytona should go back to the pole at her strip club on the highway out by the airport. TTFN And a Big Shout Out and Happy Birthday to Professional Wrestler, The Sheik. Dilly Dilly and Boy Howdy. Count… OUT!
I have no doubt that Luann likes Bernice, that she takes care of her when she’s in crisis, that she always supports her even at the cost of sacrifices and always forgives her when she does something bad. It’s whether Bernice feels the same for her that I have doubts about. Maybe Bernice’s smile today is sincere and I’m in the wrong, judging her to be a terrible friend and an annoying person. I wonder if Shannon’s story will end with a general hug tomorrow, with Puddles and Monstro looking on it happily.
Hmm. To me, this “Shannon” arc and the previous “Luann Makeover” arc suggest to me that either Greg or Karen or both have been reading the comments here (and perhaps at the other site). And, these two arcs suggest that G&K specifically wrote these SPECIFICALLY to address the often proclaimed comments of:
1) Luann is “boring”. Luann is no longer important to the comic. Luann is has no drive, no focus, no etc.
2) Luann & Bernice could not be friends in real life. Luann and Bernice are horrible together, etc.
For me, as I NEVER agreed with the above two sets of comments, I am HAPPY to see these comments addressed by G&K in this way. Bravo! While these two arcs may not have been the most exciting arcs the authors have created…. each has served a valuable purpose, IMO.
Each of the last two arcs has established that:
1) Luann may not “have it all figured out” but that she is a great, dynamic person with lots of potential.
and
2) Even though Bernice and Luann DO have different personalities….. both are great characters…. and both have a deep, real friendship with each other regardless of personality differences.
Oh My Gawd! Can this be any more NAUSEATING?? Luann and Bernice have always been FINE. Their relationship (with all it’s quirky differences) has always worked and they didn’t need a “kumbaya moment” courtesy of the new, suddenly mature and insightful Shannon (BLECH!) Next I suppose it will be hugs and kisses all around, just to really seal the deal. I for one find this whole story line to be incredibly condescending and unnecessary. They need to get rid of Shannon…permanently. There’s already one goody goody guru in the strip.
G&K should learn the old lesson – “if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it”.
I suppose it’s nice to be told that Bernice likes Luann. You know what’d be better though? If G&K followed the rule of “show, don’t tell” and had Bernice actually demonstrate through her actions that she likes Luann. Because from the way she treats her, I don’t see much besides contempt. One smile doesn’t make up for years of shoddy treatment.
Why is this a metaphor for Luann and Bernice? This storyline sure didn’t start out this way. If it had started with Luann and Bernice fighting, I’d get it. But it was originally just that Bernice didn’t want to babysit.
Also, I feel like between this and “Luann is proudly a blank slate,” this strip has been engaging in a lot of defensive “this strip is FINE THE WAY IT IS!” lately.
This character incongruity really makes me nuts. Shannon, the adolescent who still slurs a few words and doesn’t understand “big words” is suddenly an enlightened, well spoken, insightful, parable writing genius. Next we’ll see Brad change into a cheating husband, or Steffanie will be named valedictorian. Maybe Gunther can grow his hair and join a commune, or Les could earn a scholarship to an ivy league school. TJ could decide he much prefers working with tools instead of cooking and opens a car repair shop and Dez could sue all her humanitarian projects for unpaid wages. Go for it!
I don’t think Shannon was aware at the time of writing that dog and fish are a parallel for Luann and Bern. The project got started after Bern’s initial comment about sitting quietly and reading a book which Shannon did not want to do because (as she said) she was more into imagination, followed by Bern’s comment about books being full of imagination. So I think Shannon got started with the idea of Bern as fish and herself as dog. The story (of course) is a great metaphor for Bern and Luann (other relationships too) but I don’t think Shannon was thinking about that on reading her story out loud. But it doesn’t matter.
lvlax 28 days ago
Well, that leaves out Luann and Bernice. They’ve been driving eachother crazy for a while, now. ;)
J. Scarbrough 28 days ago
Pretty much what I said four days ago.
beb01 28 days ago
Barf bag — stat!!!
Asharah 28 days ago
Shannon is very smart!
Mordock999 Premium Member 28 days ago
And that old saying Boys and Girls: “Fish are friends, NOT food.” At least according to Dory.
Whatever.
Me? I’m gonna chow down at Red Lobster.
If there are any still open……..,;-)
loguegerald6 28 days ago
Wisdom beyond her years…
Joe1962 Premium Member 28 days ago
Is Shannon talking about Fish and dog, or Bernice and Luann.
Rhetorical_Question 28 days ago
Just celebrated at Red Lobster
nightflight 28 days ago
Potty trained and a philosopher at age six. What more could you ask for? A new arc? Please?
kenhense 28 days ago
One more day of this? Are the fish and the dog going to get married tomorrow?
Chrisdiaz801 28 days ago
Shannon is a good narrator.
David Huie Green ForceIsAUsefulFiction 28 days ago
Not a bad little book.
snsurone76 28 days ago
And respect each other. Somehow. I have doubts about Luann and Bernice at this point in their lives.
snsurone76 28 days ago
This is the BEST arc this strip has had in a very long time! I’m really impresses how Shannon is growing out of being a destructive brat into a talented and contributing young lady! Now, I hope there’s no regression!
outonalimb 28 days ago
So we have a pretty clear indication of the story of Dog and Fish being allegory about Luann and Bernice. But could it also be allegory about Shannon (Leia) and Bernice (Darth)? Or, more generally, about Shannon and most grown-ups most of the time? Or could it just be about Puddles and Monstro? Then again, perhaps Puddles and Monstro could be allegory for all sorts of things. Maybe the alternative title for Dog Friend, Fish Friend should be All I Need to Know I Learned from Puddles and Monstro. Has kind of a nice ring to it, don’tcha think?
luann1212 28 days ago
This is so beautiful. a child’s wisdom drawn showing such sincere love and creativity. On we thing that I want to point out all traits they hate in characthers Luannverse in general but I foxus on the story, the humor and the wisdom the strip shows. Luann and Bern aaare opposites but like and love eaxh as Best Friends for life. All the nitpicking or intense need to troll is a right here, but the trolling completely misses the point.
Caldonia 28 days ago
Bernice likes Luann?
Wilkins068 28 days ago
‘And everone lived happily ever after. Except beb an Shipley’
mort b. 28 days ago
Now, draw one where an excited Shannon runs to show here “story” to fish and dog, only to discover that fish……………
beb01 28 days ago
Since this is Pride Month, are Bernice and Luann going to come out as Lesbians?
mort b. 28 days ago
Maybe Bern will come out as that other word, and try to grow a “gill”.
JonnyT 28 days ago
Awww, too bad Luann. No one who likes you would speak to you the way Bernice does.
diverbelle 28 days ago
Aesop would be proud.
The Orange Mailman 28 days ago
Awwwww, group hug everybody!
Ellis97 28 days ago
Shannon is pretty deep and inspirational for a little girl.
jmworacle 28 days ago
Who is this girl? And what have they done to the real Shannon?
French Persons Premium Member 28 days ago
“Ohh, so dog and fish is me and Bernice! That’s so sweet of you, Shannon!” …… “No, silly! It’s Daniel LaRusso and Mr. Miyagi!”
tremaine53 28 days ago
Yeah, if it weren’t for that one glitch…
CitizenOfTheValley 28 days ago
Truth!
Ken Otwell 28 days ago
No way clueless Shannon was aiming that at Bernice and Luann. Just a writer’s coincidence.
melodymucisa 28 days ago
What was Greg thinking when he gave Luann a bad friend? Clearly he didn’t consider how angry we were going to be!
DawnQuinn1 28 days ago
Old dogs CAN learn new tricks.
BuckarooDave 28 days ago
told ya. :-/
Ignatz Premium Member 28 days ago
This is a talented child.
Ignatz Premium Member 28 days ago
Delta should walk in right now and make Shannon add a cat.
Just-me 28 days ago
Out of the mouths of babes…
Count Olaf Premium Member 28 days ago
There’s always a catch… However one thing we all can agree on… We ALL ❤️❤️❤️ Our Be❤️ed Ann❤️Eiffel AND, of course, Our Be❤️ed All American Patriot and Spiritual Leader… The❤️Count! BTW… the dog and fish cartoon was pretty cool but Shannon Daytona should go back to the pole at her strip club on the highway out by the airport. TTFN And a Big Shout Out and Happy Birthday to Professional Wrestler, The Sheik. Dilly Dilly and Boy Howdy. Count… OUT!
Call me Ishmael 28 days ago
“Tonstant Weader fwowed up.”- Dorothy Parker
Scrum 28 days ago
I think in this case, the movie is gonna be better than the book.
Aladar30 Premium Member 28 days ago
I have no doubt that Luann likes Bernice, that she takes care of her when she’s in crisis, that she always supports her even at the cost of sacrifices and always forgives her when she does something bad. It’s whether Bernice feels the same for her that I have doubts about. Maybe Bernice’s smile today is sincere and I’m in the wrong, judging her to be a terrible friend and an annoying person. I wonder if Shannon’s story will end with a general hug tomorrow, with Puddles and Monstro looking on it happily.
DaBump Premium Member 28 days ago
Awwww, great Friday ending.
Pipe Tobacco Premium Member 28 days ago
Hmm. To me, this “Shannon” arc and the previous “Luann Makeover” arc suggest to me that either Greg or Karen or both have been reading the comments here (and perhaps at the other site). And, these two arcs suggest that G&K specifically wrote these SPECIFICALLY to address the often proclaimed comments of:
1) Luann is “boring”. Luann is no longer important to the comic. Luann is has no drive, no focus, no etc.
2) Luann & Bernice could not be friends in real life. Luann and Bernice are horrible together, etc.
For me, as I NEVER agreed with the above two sets of comments, I am HAPPY to see these comments addressed by G&K in this way. Bravo! While these two arcs may not have been the most exciting arcs the authors have created…. each has served a valuable purpose, IMO.
Each of the last two arcs has established that:
1) Luann may not “have it all figured out” but that she is a great, dynamic person with lots of potential.
and
2) Even though Bernice and Luann DO have different personalities….. both are great characters…. and both have a deep, real friendship with each other regardless of personality differences.
MuddyUSA Premium Member 27 days ago
Smiles!
comic reader 22 27 days ago
Oh My Gawd! Can this be any more NAUSEATING?? Luann and Bernice have always been FINE. Their relationship (with all it’s quirky differences) has always worked and they didn’t need a “kumbaya moment” courtesy of the new, suddenly mature and insightful Shannon (BLECH!) Next I suppose it will be hugs and kisses all around, just to really seal the deal. I for one find this whole story line to be incredibly condescending and unnecessary. They need to get rid of Shannon…permanently. There’s already one goody goody guru in the strip.
G&K should learn the old lesson – “if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it”.
kaycstamper 27 days ago
Aww, this is so sweet! Shannon writes good stories!
BJShipley1 27 days ago
I suppose it’s nice to be told that Bernice likes Luann. You know what’d be better though? If G&K followed the rule of “show, don’t tell” and had Bernice actually demonstrate through her actions that she likes Luann. Because from the way she treats her, I don’t see much besides contempt. One smile doesn’t make up for years of shoddy treatment.
Uncle Bob 27 days ago
A parable for these overcharged-political times…
pastorbosh 27 days ago
…because apparently, we no longer understand what it means to “love” one another.
BJShipley1 27 days ago
Why is this a metaphor for Luann and Bernice? This storyline sure didn’t start out this way. If it had started with Luann and Bernice fighting, I’d get it. But it was originally just that Bernice didn’t want to babysit.
Also, I feel like between this and “Luann is proudly a blank slate,” this strip has been engaging in a lot of defensive “this strip is FINE THE WAY IT IS!” lately.
comic reader 22 27 days ago
This character incongruity really makes me nuts. Shannon, the adolescent who still slurs a few words and doesn’t understand “big words” is suddenly an enlightened, well spoken, insightful, parable writing genius. Next we’ll see Brad change into a cheating husband, or Steffanie will be named valedictorian. Maybe Gunther can grow his hair and join a commune, or Les could earn a scholarship to an ivy league school. TJ could decide he much prefers working with tools instead of cooking and opens a car repair shop and Dez could sue all her humanitarian projects for unpaid wages. Go for it!
lnrokr55 27 days ago
And they all lived happily ever after!
mistercatworks 27 days ago
I had a friend whose motto was “peculiar friends are better than no friends at all”. I guess I was more peculiar than I thought. :)
tammyspeakslife Premium Member 27 days ago
I love that Shannon finally gets to shine and the people who had nasty things to say about her all along are all chirping ‘lovely’ now.. (EYEROLL)
RSH 27 days ago
I don’t think Shannon was aware at the time of writing that dog and fish are a parallel for Luann and Bern. The project got started after Bern’s initial comment about sitting quietly and reading a book which Shannon did not want to do because (as she said) she was more into imagination, followed by Bern’s comment about books being full of imagination. So I think Shannon got started with the idea of Bern as fish and herself as dog. The story (of course) is a great metaphor for Bern and Luann (other relationships too) but I don’t think Shannon was thinking about that on reading her story out loud. But it doesn’t matter.
WilliamVollmer 27 days ago
Out of the mouth of “babes.” Friends can be friends, even when they drive each other crazy.
Drag0nr1der 27 days ago
Out of the mouths of babes
The Quiet One 27 days ago
I think Luann and Bernice like each other, in spite of Bernice’s snarky comments.
KatieK 27 days ago
Shannon is wise beyond her years.
Teto85 Premium Member 27 days ago
I would hope so after 30+ years.
liberalnlovinit 27 days ago
So this was a metaphor for Luann and Bernice all along?
drewpamon 27 days ago
Am I seeing sparks fly? It is the right month
Le'Roy Hawkins 27 days ago
OK, Groomer
fourteenpeeves 27 days ago
Tomorrow,Shannon denies the story is about Luann and Bernice, and shatters a vase
AndrewSihler 27 days ago
A little saccharine. I think I need a shower.
PaulLeckner 27 days ago
So, Bernice is Monstro the fish and Luann is Puddles the dog.