Luann by Greg Evans and Karen Evans for August 12, 2014

Somehow I don’t think this is true… ;)

“Bigger Fish, Smaller Pond”“Tighten Up Your Beltway”“Capital Ideas”“Monument-al Sale At The DC Mall”“Farmer In The Delmarva”“Social Butterfles In The White House”“Potomac And Cheesin’ "“Hams At Your Party”or“Life Beyond The Mall”

IJB, for some odd reason, I like the “‘Farmer In The Delmarva.’” =-O

If they (the President’s two daughters) hung out at the malls all day, that would be a Secret Service nightmare… ;)

None can compare.

True!

– Well, the reason being is that all some people think the District is, is the White House and the Capitol. So apart from that, there’s “no room” in anyone else’s minds for anything else! Same way some people think that as soon as you are in LA, you’ll be next to entertainment stars right off the bat, or in Dallas, you’ll all of a sudden be riding a horse, and tending to a longhorn steer…..

Eh, why not? Go meet the Obamas, Delta. See how it REALLY is in the halls of power.

Uh, Luann?

NOBODY hangs out at the Mall anymore.

It’s so….., “80s”.

They are expressing friendly confidence in their friend’s dreams. Nobody is really under the impression anything will just automatically work out that way.

I still can’t figure out why shopping on the internet beats out going to the mall when you can have it RIGHT NOW! at the mall rather than wait for Amazon to get their finger out.

“My roommate is skipping the biggest party of the year to bring food to a needy family, it’s so embarrassing!”—future Howard University student

Have to persuade my IS, Katie, to come inside and quit barking! ’Nite all! ;)-——————————————————————————“When shall the stars be blown about the sky, Like the sparks blown out of a smithy, and die? Surely thine hour has come, thy great wind blows, Far-off, most secret, and inviolate Rose?”(W. B. Yeats, 1865-1939)

Moorehouse is a male college. Spelman is its sister college. :)

Of course she means…http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/National_Mall

RIP Robin Williams, a true comedic genius.

Delta should do well in D.C. There will be plenty to keep her busy besides mall-crawling or White House invites!

I don’t know, I think people still remember Amy Carter…

They don’t need to hang out at the mall. They hang out on their phones and tablets. It’s the MATRIX.

Okay Greg, if you’re going to insist on writing about the fraud in the White House, then I’m going to have to drop you and that means no more money from me.

Second that. This ‘do’ is no improvement over the previous one. Hair needs a major rethink.

“Mall” means something a bit different in Washington, DC than elsewhere.

“They could become your new BFFs.”*Delta – alas, if you’re going into politics, you’re going to have to be able to make and shed BFFs like they were dandruff. Unless, of course, you want to be the “Mr. Smith goes to Washington” type of politician.

BTW – when they talk about Washington balls and going to the White House, her current BFFs are joking!

Mind you, in DC, ‘The Mall’ has an entirely different meaning than elsewhere

Evans must be high as hell for today’s joke.

Oh good grief!

I wonder if Mr. Evans will have the new school year start on time for the folks here (and throughout the Luannaverse) roughly around Labor Day… or if the goodbye transitions will continue into the Fall? Any predictions?

Some years ago (in the 70’s) in Washington, D.C., I noticed that you could see the slums from the upstairs window of the White House. That should have molded somebody’s outlook.

I couldn’t use the ‘reply’ function to respond to ReallyBad2’s comment about cartoonists not being able to do much with minority characters.(Half the time when I try to use the ‘reply’ function, I get a box that doesn’t let me type anything or submit anything.)-I’d suggest that ReallyBad2 and others who think cartoonists can’t do much with ‘minority’ characters take a look at strips like Morrie Turner’s Wee Pals, Herb Cantu’s Baldo and Stephen Bentley’s Herb and Jamaal.-And bear in mind that some people called ‘minorities’ in the US are among the fastest growing demographics.

I doubt anyone ever referred to Ms. Nixon as “Patty” …

True. Both, were “Patricia.” But the senior Ms. Nixon was always “Pat.” The junior was always “Tricia.” Neither were “Patty…” not in public, anyway.

Greg just washed his pencil, and can’t do a thing with it.

I think the reference to anybody pitching Carter’s little pills predates Amy’s stay in the White House.

They could hang out at the mall.

Look for the teenage girls surrounded by Secret Service agents.

A terrible loss for his family and friends, as well as a sad ending to an inspiring career watched by his many admiring fans.

Unfortunately for Delta, the way D.C. works is corrupt and working within it is corrupting. If you do not get corrupt you will be marginalized.

Precisley. Life is a game of “Suvivor.” If you have any kind of morals or integrity, etc. etc. you’re a threat to those around you. And, eventually, they’ll “vote you off the island.”

Please understand I greatly regret Robin Williams’ loss, nonetheless while listening to the news this afternoon, I heard them say,

“If you find yourself considering suicide, please get help,”

and the thought floated into me mind, “If you have help, is it REALLY suicide?”.I suspect Robin would’ve approved the misinterpretation.

I remember Lynda and Luci in The White House, followed by Julie and Tricia.

There used to be jokes that went something like; “That guy has more cars (or anything else) than Carter has little liver pills!”

A few years ago, when Luann’s class took a field trip to Washington DC, didn’t Tiffany make some airheaded comment where she thought “The Mall” was a shopping center?

Caroline had a pony, named “Macaroni.” But how about Tricia & Julie’s little dog, “Checkers!”

howtheduck said, 30 minutes ago@Miles VandelayI think the reference to anybody pitching Carter’s little pills predates Amy’s stay in the White House.=Yes, it’s good to have someone explain my joke."..Let me explain, that was sarcasm and lack of REAL appreciation of such explanations as that one and this one.kSad when others are unappreciated, very, very sad.

Same with myself. The week has been a plotless exercise in farewell dialogue; I am waiting to see things start to happen!

And now, R.I.P. Lauren Bacall….

There’s also his (R.Williams’) first appearance on TV ever, on the limited run “Richard Pryor” show….

Bernice needs to style her new hair better. ^I’m with you on that. I liked her with longer hair.

Wow, I really didn’t know people took Dallas that seriously, LOL!

“I think this is going to be one of those weeks…”^What about that comic called “Watchin’ Paint Dry” ?

I heard that Robin Williams appeared in a 1978 revival of “Laugh-In,” which had a limited run on TV.

On the subject of presidential children, I read something that the name, “John-John” was a media invention. Supposedly, the Kennedy family never called him that; he was referred to as “John,” or “John Jr.”

Three more examples:

Curtis

The Boondocks

Jump Start

In the “animation” world….

Fat Albert and the Cosby Kids….

How about Lindsay Lohan being photographed eating a banana while sitting on the toilet!

Mike Farrell and Alan Alda (“M*A*S*H”) may have said it first, around 1977.

I recall Hawkeye said something very close to it in the first season (when Trapper John was still there).

In one episode, the defense information group at command Pacific Fleet (acronymed CINCOMPAC) incorrectly and falsely reported the end of the Korean conflict. As Lt. Col. Blake was explaining to the officers that the communication came from CINCOMPAC, Hawkeye piped up and said, “Who cares if it came from NIN-COM-POOP” ;-PPP

A long time ago, I heard a novelty comedy song with the line that went something like: “Doncha know forest fires pre-vent bears!” Can anyone provide some information about this faint recollection?

Mostly because Pryor’s show got cancelled after a few episodes…

There’s actually a very talented comic artist who has recently been in the news who has created successful superheroes (who also happen to be… “minority”…) I just forget who he was…..

Pat was the President’s wife. Their daughter was Julie.

He had two daughters. The other was “Tricia Nixon Cox.”

No, they take drugs and mooch.