Luann by Greg Evans and Karen Evans for August 19, 2018

the works, Mrs. Degroot

Luann looking for that free ride!!!

“Auugh!” with arms outstretched and nose straight in the air. Charles Schulz would be so proud.

Autumnal Withdrawal Syndrome.

Note “clothes shopping” was first on the list of urgent stuff.

Did Luann not work a summer job? Those keep one hopping!

Regarding the third frame, Luann’s figure has matured faster than her mind. I would like to see her mind catch up. Time for a good plot involving Luann. Maybe Tara trying to lure Luann out of her comfort zone. There’s lots of possibilities in that direction.

New classes and new professors? Anyone wanna place bets on how likely it is that we actually see any of this?

And we enter another year of Luann’s endless JC experience, with still no word on her plans to transfer to a 4-year university. After all, it’s pretty impossible to become a teacher without at LEAST a bachelor’s degree. It’s really past time for her to get past the “Arrrgh, another crappy year of school” high-school-mindset, and start treating her education like it’s actually something she wants to do (even more so since education is apparently her CHOSEN CAREER FIELD.) But no, Evans still insists on writing her like she’s 15 years old.

I very seldom comment on the drawing, which is usually fine, and I focus on the storylines, but notice those teeth in panel 1. My goodness a carnivore!! Of course this means, probably, that we will get some school themed arcs coming (watch it be like Meghan and Harry, Brad and Toni pregnancy watch).

And this, ladies and gentlemen, is why Greg and Karen also have story lines that have nothing to do with our heroine – and why we should be grateful for that!

She says ‘school’ rather than ‘college.’ I think maybe this was drawn some time ago and Greg is using it up – sometimes happens on a Sunday. I don’t think any conclusions can be drawn from her figure – Luann has been a very nice shape for some time. See, for example, https://www.gocomics.com/luann/2010/08/08 back in 2008.

I haven’t had lazy, hazy days of summer in like, 43 years…

@ianm: But Luann is saying ‘new professors’. I don’t remember anyone ever talking about ‘professors’ when they were talking about high school…

What’s wrong with all of those college-friendly clothes you already have?

So when is Luann going to transfer to U C L A or Harvard

This is one of the reasons I really hope Luann will not become a teacher but a professional artist. She hate school (and she’s totally right).

Bring back Bernie !!!!! Sorry. This is my new campaign. I miss Luann’s one time best friend.

I hated school until high school where I started to be exposed to knowledge I enjoyed. Then when I got into my specialty in college I really took off!

Actually Nancy is being sarcastic when she says she appreciated a summer break from paying bills and other realities of life, when that never stops, but Luann has yet to really deal with the never ending reality of real life. No or short breaks.

I’ve been thinking that NOW I know why I get so stressed in August – B2S panic and all the adult responsibilities! Just had my first B2S dream of the impending school year.

That’s why I say, college is just a escape from reality.

Nancy the enabler!

School starts for me in 2wks. I’m not happy about it either Luann and I already miss Summer vacation. Oh well, until next year

Luann, I understand your frustration – you’ve never liked school, and you’re stuck there for the indefinite future. And if you ever get out, you won’t like it any more if you become a teacher.

But it doesn’t have to be this way. Little kids love you, and apparently you already know all need to know. Get a Licensed Day Care Provider certification (I’m sure your Junior College has a program), quit this endless school nonsense, and open Miss Luann’s Junior Art and Drama Academy. There’s probably unused space at The Fuse that you can take over. Take care of toddlers all day. Teach them how to fingerpaint with their own bodily fluids that they spew out. Draw funny pictures for them. Get them to act out skits about the trials of growing up. Pay Gunther to come over and appear in costume as storybook characters (he needs the money). Give acting lessons to tweens. You’ll be a lot happier and more fulfilled than you are in school.

And you can continue to live rent-free at home; Frank and Nancy won’t complain. Nancy can handle your business finances. If Pru has disappeared, you can take over her room as an office; if she’s still around, you and she could organize a Youth Theater Project and rake in the dough.

You’ll be set for life.

Nice, clean drawing, but since the Sheriff mentioned that now days drawing “machines” have replaced drawing pens, and then comparing this with today’s “Luann Again” I’m disillusioned. Where does the artist stop and the machines begin? The old Charles Schulz would have crapped in his ice skates. Are we ready to do away with art classes and replace them with computer classes?

Monday: another odd couple? or more than a couple?

“….Deadlines and committments …” (♩)

…..See the cowboys ride!…..Against the wind….." (♩)

-Some guy that kept taking all the old records off the shelf

“Never Adult Moment”

“Postcards From The Ledger”

“Try This On, For Sighs!”

“With Six More, You Get Eyeroll”

“Vapidly Adrift, Concerning A Time In Oblivious Notions” (♪)

“….In The Summertime….” (♩)

“Slow, Slow, Slow Your Roll….. " (♩)

“….Anything-But-Gently Up The Stream…” (♩)

“And You May Ask Yourself….” (♩)

“Chore!…What Is It Good For?. .” (♩)

“Looking For A Few Good Menus”

“To Errand, Is Human”

“Right Then, I Had To Come Clean, About My Past Of Laundering”

or

“The Graduation Scale”

When I was in college, I worked full time during the summer. And I did my own laundry.

But she’s really looking forward to School Starting because then she gets a vacation from “Babysitting” Luann.

the stress of clothes buying, book shopping and new professors?? huh?Lectures, homework and exams …yes….but the 1st three items…. no…..unless you are Luann.

For my part, I miss the lazy days of summer. But “daze” does suit you better, Luann….

Not the thoughts of someone gaining maturity. By the time you enter college, school should be a means to a career, not something you can hardly endure…like when you were twelve.

I think my parents had that same picture hanging over the living room sofa …..