You Know, if Tiff doesn’t want to do anything but Eat, Watch TV, and Stay in Her room, I wonder how dedicated She is to Her On-Line Courses? And Is Gunther STILL Helping Her in the “Study-Buddy” Department?
Small children make those kinds of cards in pre-school, and kindergarten, or 1st or 2nd grade for parents all the time. They may be crude, and easily fall apart, but parents generally appreciate them because of the honesty of innocence. I hope Luann can give the card, such as it is, to Tiffany, and it touches her heart, and perhaps leads her to travel out of her funk. IMO her funk is based on purposeless—she feels empty, and has no purpose. Up-to-now everything has been based on herself only, but Gunther, ironically, has helped her see the emptiness of all Ego, and SuperEgo. (see what I did there, with the Freudian reference) and the possible fullness of understanding innocence and love outside oneself. Don’t be selfish even if for defensive reasons.
Am I the only one liking Bernice less and less?She’s judgemental, pushy and has no sense of humor. I am sorry but IRL this friendship would have died a long time ago.
During the grade twelve I started to assume that the other students hated me/wanted nothing to do with me. This one time I left the classroom after thinking I failed a quizz and after the class ended the teacher told me that this one girl from the class wanted to see if I was fine. I sort of broke down there because again, I just assumed people had an active dislike towards me. The reason I bring this up is because Tiffany will probably go through a similar thing.
Geez, Bernice. Make sure you are protected and never be a mother. Be like your high school counselor – chasing Mr. Foriaty for naught. Forever chasing, currently, that is Piro, and a series of them to come.
Tiff needs to be cheered up and she’s recently put on weight… Why not take her to a lingerie party to get new undies! We can tie all of these storylines together!
It seems kind of insulting to women who can’t or don’t have kids to assume kids give life meaning. Tiff didn’t work much with the kids, my guess is Luann needed a crafts project for the kids and suggested the card, which the kids would as happily have made for Bernice or anyone else. That does make giving this to Tiff more of a sweet, but misguided and self centered act on Luann’s part. I think Tiff is feeling purposeless, but kids aren’t the answer. Compliments on any of her non physical attributes/accomplishments might be the way to go. Should also mention OF COURSE Tiff’s defenses are up around Luann. Luann, since high school, has been qualifying any accomplishments Tiff makes as being a result of her looks and money/up bringing. Given Bernice is Luann’s friend and anything Tiff says to her is likely to get back to Luann, yeah, she’s playing defense and watching her back. I’ve said it before but college and academia, where blond is a bad word, is a really bad fit for Tiff. Drop out and start a business. Do what Luann can’t – write a one page business plan, approach dad for the money, gain dad’s respect by making a profit and enjoy the purpose that comes from providing for the livelihood of employees and donating to charities. Let smart people enjoy paying $120/unit to be reassured they are smart.
Today’s comic is a bit cloaked in terms of driving the plot, IMO. But, as far as my afternoon pipe & coffee analysis for today:
1. It is apparent that the KIDS were impressed enough with Tiffany, even though rarely interacting with her lately to CARE for her.
2. With Tiffany’s previous “lack of interest” in dealing with the kids, it may be that the card would have little-to-no impact if she receives it.
3. However, with Tiffany’s current state of feeling “down” (no need to debate if it is clinical depression or general sadness or something else at this point…. we do not know), it may be that she has a change of heart about the card and the kids…. and perhaps she will be very appreciative of their efforts.
4. Bernice says that Tiffany quit Kids First. I had thought that she stayed at Kids First, but was working in the office area instead of with the kids. So, I wonder which is more accurate…. has Tiffany FULLY QUIT or has she only quit working with the kids? At this juncture, I will have to guess it is fully quit.
I didn’t see anything in the last panel that made me think Bernice doesn’t like kids. I think her sour expression came from the fact that the card was falling apart and now there is something that needs to be cleaned up.
Tiffany, as far as I can tell, never had much of a childhood herself and thus was never comfortable around children. But she has changed since attending college, has become less self involved and more cordial toward friends. Her recent eating disorder might be cured if she had a project like Kids First.
Tiffany did not seem to have a good, supportive family so she relied on her beauty to attract social contacts and men. Not just one man, her needs required whole football teams. Then, a couple of months ago some guy rejected her snd she became depressed. Her reliable sexiness, her one tool to get attention had failed her. Tiff and Gunther need to spend a lot of “moments” together.
Templo S.U.D. over 6 years ago
Love is also a fickle thing (according to Garfield; 18 November 1979).
Carrots over 6 years ago
Maybe Tiff is meant to work with kids after all. Her and Luann could make a nice teacher duo.
Carrots over 6 years ago
Those pink blobs look like chewed up gum to me. How heartwarming.
Vilyehm over 6 years ago
More love Wed.
Stand alone Thurs.
Buildup Friday.
Zinger Sat.
Mordock999 Premium Member over 6 years ago
You Know, if Tiff doesn’t want to do anything but Eat, Watch TV, and Stay in Her room, I wonder how dedicated She is to Her On-Line Courses? And Is Gunther STILL Helping Her in the “Study-Buddy” Department?
kenhense over 6 years ago
Love is fragile and very messy. Good line for a fortune cookie…
howtheduck over 6 years ago
The card may be falling apart, but on the upside, Luann got her fourth finger of her right hand back by the final panel.
AnyFace over 6 years ago
That reminds me …
Does the glitter used on some gift bags wreak havoc on airport security scanners?luann1212 over 6 years ago
Small children make those kinds of cards in pre-school, and kindergarten, or 1st or 2nd grade for parents all the time. They may be crude, and easily fall apart, but parents generally appreciate them because of the honesty of innocence. I hope Luann can give the card, such as it is, to Tiffany, and it touches her heart, and perhaps leads her to travel out of her funk. IMO her funk is based on purposeless—she feels empty, and has no purpose. Up-to-now everything has been based on herself only, but Gunther, ironically, has helped her see the emptiness of all Ego, and SuperEgo. (see what I did there, with the Freudian reference) and the possible fullness of understanding innocence and love outside oneself. Don’t be selfish even if for defensive reasons.
Rosette over 6 years ago
What a blatant metaphor for life. Which begs the question, if the metaphor is this blatant, is it still a metaphor?
Brdshtt Premium Member over 6 years ago
She should check to see if it has a warranty on it. Ah, heck – even with love, there are no guarantees…
RandomLeeme over 6 years ago
Am I the only one liking Bernice less and less?She’s judgemental, pushy and has no sense of humor. I am sorry but IRL this friendship would have died a long time ago.
Peppermeow over 6 years ago
During the grade twelve I started to assume that the other students hated me/wanted nothing to do with me. This one time I left the classroom after thinking I failed a quizz and after the class ended the teacher told me that this one girl from the class wanted to see if I was fine. I sort of broke down there because again, I just assumed people had an active dislike towards me. The reason I bring this up is because Tiffany will probably go through a similar thing.
GirlGeek Premium Member over 6 years ago
Stop being a pest Bernice…they’re kids and made Tiffany a card
Barry1941 over 6 years ago
That face on Berni says she really does not like children very much.
JayBluE over 6 years ago
Of all the things love is, one thing that love surely is not?
……staying on this card.
JayBluE over 6 years ago
“The Poink Of No Return”
“This Message Came With Attachments”
“Caution: Beware Of Falling And Breaking Hearts”
“Arts And Cracks”
“You’re A Cold Mess”
“99 Percent Inspiration, 1 Percent Chance Of Precipitation”
“State Of Elmer-gency”
“My Most Recent Paste Stub”
“Cut The Ice And Crush The Flowers”
“A Steady Diet Of Glued’N Free”
“Hunk O’ Falling Love” (♬)
“Falling Leaves” (♬)
“Love Will Need To Keep Itself Together” (♬)
or
“A Spring Is In The Air”
ShadowBeast Premium Member over 6 years ago
I hope we get to Tiff before the week ends. I want to see her reaction to the card that the kids made for her.
capricorn9th over 6 years ago
Geez, Bernice. Make sure you are protected and never be a mother. Be like your high school counselor – chasing Mr. Foriaty for naught. Forever chasing, currently, that is Piro, and a series of them to come.
YankeeFan56 over 6 years ago
My question: when Luann opens Tiff’s door, will Gunther still be there??
Code the Enforcer over 6 years ago
Oh I see! … The card means “Our Hearts Go Out to You!” Just missed the cue for Tiff, though! :)
HouseApe over 6 years ago
Tiff needs to be cheered up and she’s recently put on weight… Why not take her to a lingerie party to get new undies! We can tie all of these storylines together!
astahl2003 over 6 years ago
It seems kind of insulting to women who can’t or don’t have kids to assume kids give life meaning. Tiff didn’t work much with the kids, my guess is Luann needed a crafts project for the kids and suggested the card, which the kids would as happily have made for Bernice or anyone else. That does make giving this to Tiff more of a sweet, but misguided and self centered act on Luann’s part. I think Tiff is feeling purposeless, but kids aren’t the answer. Compliments on any of her non physical attributes/accomplishments might be the way to go. Should also mention OF COURSE Tiff’s defenses are up around Luann. Luann, since high school, has been qualifying any accomplishments Tiff makes as being a result of her looks and money/up bringing. Given Bernice is Luann’s friend and anything Tiff says to her is likely to get back to Luann, yeah, she’s playing defense and watching her back. I’ve said it before but college and academia, where blond is a bad word, is a really bad fit for Tiff. Drop out and start a business. Do what Luann can’t – write a one page business plan, approach dad for the money, gain dad’s respect by making a profit and enjoy the purpose that comes from providing for the livelihood of employees and donating to charities. Let smart people enjoy paying $120/unit to be reassured they are smart.
locake over 6 years ago
I didn’t know Tiff quit her job. Was that mentioned before today?
Pipe Tobacco Premium Member over 6 years ago
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Today’s comic is a bit cloaked in terms of driving the plot, IMO. But, as far as my afternoon pipe & coffee analysis for today:
1. It is apparent that the KIDS were impressed enough with Tiffany, even though rarely interacting with her lately to CARE for her.
2. With Tiffany’s previous “lack of interest” in dealing with the kids, it may be that the card would have little-to-no impact if she receives it.
3. However, with Tiffany’s current state of feeling “down” (no need to debate if it is clinical depression or general sadness or something else at this point…. we do not know), it may be that she has a change of heart about the card and the kids…. and perhaps she will be very appreciative of their efforts.
4. Bernice says that Tiffany quit Kids First. I had thought that she stayed at Kids First, but was working in the office area instead of with the kids. So, I wonder which is more accurate…. has Tiffany FULLY QUIT or has she only quit working with the kids? At this juncture, I will have to guess it is fully quit.
Argy.Bargy2 over 6 years ago
I didn’t see anything in the last panel that made me think Bernice doesn’t like kids. I think her sour expression came from the fact that the card was falling apart and now there is something that needs to be cleaned up.
Luanaphile over 6 years ago
See you tomorrow. Think snow.
nathenleeturner over 6 years ago
Tiffany, as far as I can tell, never had much of a childhood herself and thus was never comfortable around children. But she has changed since attending college, has become less self involved and more cordial toward friends. Her recent eating disorder might be cured if she had a project like Kids First.
Sisyphos over 6 years ago
Less yak yak, more action, girls! Show the Love!
JPuzzleWhiz over 6 years ago
“Come on up and meet everybody / And hear angels singin’…”
They just announced on the news that David Cassidy has died.
R.I.P. to one of the biggest teen idols of the early 1970s.
Airman over 6 years ago
Tiffany did not seem to have a good, supportive family so she relied on her beauty to attract social contacts and men. Not just one man, her needs required whole football teams. Then, a couple of months ago some guy rejected her snd she became depressed. Her reliable sexiness, her one tool to get attention had failed her. Tiff and Gunther need to spend a lot of “moments” together.