I’m a bit surprised that Bernice’s response in the second panel was just, “Yup.” That seemed like a perfect opportunity to go into some big insufferable psychobabble analysis of Luann’s current mental state. Maybe those test results a while back sank in.
Yep, old Buzzkill Bernie – it is always about you. Bernie’s mirror probably has rose tinted glass and every day she looks into it and says, “I’m good enough, I’m smart enough, and doggone it, people like me…”
Bern thinks the world revolves around her. Nice tie in for a Sunday strip to the Puddles arc. Hopefully Luann is a bit more careful in the future, she is very lucky to get her dog back.
Bernice, learn to pay attention. She’s looking at her dog, not her phony best friend. Hopefully, the cartoonist will show how to expose and rid of toxic people who claim to be your friend. It’s way too common a thing.
Boy such a chance to troll Bernice. Bernice is felling frienship. If it’s drawn to make her look clulelessly selfish, well tha is a matter of interpretation. I think her being there as BFF is compelling.
Sweet strip and a fitting ending to this arc whether by design or accident. Luann and Puddles look so happy together and Bern provided the comic relief today.
It is possible that this arc continues tomorrow. How? Tiffany goes back to the dorm and explains that there’s no reward. Betts gets angry with Tiffany, just as she did over not getting a refund for the failed pirate themed dinner. Ms. Bird comes back and wants to know what happened to “her” dog? A week long of arguing and miscommunication? I hope not, but you never know…
Time for Spring cleaning. Send Bernice’s brother back to Manila with his two never seen kids. Bernice can return to her old room at home and Flo can move back into Luann’s house it so that Tom Farrell can father her baby so that Flo and her wife can start their family. Why not?
Everyone acting like Bern is being self centered and thinking everything is about her. But what part of Luann’s behavior was suggesting that she wasn’t talking to Bern? They are hanging out in Luann’s room an Luann’s talking. Why would Bern think anything other than that she was having a conversation with her friend.
Nancy Degroot is the reason why Bernice is living at the Degroot’s home. At night, Bernice fills the void that was created when Bradley Degroot moved out to the rental.
Yeah….I’m psyching myself up for when my little buddy goes to that big litter box in the sky. She’s almost 18, been with me through thick and thin these last two decades. Found her in a motel parking lot in the Florida panhandle (Crestview specifically) two weeks after hurricane Katrina hit the area. Anyway she’s my buddy, in my lap as a matter of fact right now.
Reminded of an idea I had of singing " A Fellow Needs a Girl," which talks about the psychological comfort a man should gets from a woman, to my wife and one of our dogs, and on the last line, “My kind of girl is you,” picking up the dog.
lvlax about 2 years ago
And people always say, “The Sunday strip is a stand alone”… I don’t think so!! LOL
Puddles is back just 1 day and he’s already giving Luann comfort and companionship. =)
Templo S.U.D. about 2 years ago
yeah, Bernice, thanks
Namrepus about 2 years ago
What can I say, except you’re welcome?
TheThingIs about 2 years ago
Bernice has NO self awareness.
Kymberleigh about 2 years ago
Yep, that’s Bernice. Always thinks of herself first.
Dick Johnson about 2 years ago
What a nice follow-on to the past weeks’ arc. Puddles sure has gotten his due attention! What a cutie.
beb01 about 2 years ago
Bernice’s cheerful answer suggests she’s been into the eatable brownies again
mfought about 2 years ago
sunday kinda conneted to saturday
momofalex7 about 2 years ago
Bernice is just deluding herself if she thinks she provides any kind of companionship.
ronaldspence about 2 years ago
Nice Puddles is back!
Crann Bethadh about 2 years ago
I’m a bit surprised that Bernice’s response in the second panel was just, “Yup.” That seemed like a perfect opportunity to go into some big insufferable psychobabble analysis of Luann’s current mental state. Maybe those test results a while back sank in.
Brdshtt Premium Member about 2 years ago
Yep, old Buzzkill Bernie – it is always about you. Bernie’s mirror probably has rose tinted glass and every day she looks into it and says, “I’m good enough, I’m smart enough, and doggone it, people like me…”
GirlGeek Premium Member about 2 years ago
Nobody’s talking about you, Bernice
TampaFanatic1 about 2 years ago
Bern thinks the world revolves around her. Nice tie in for a Sunday strip to the Puddles arc. Hopefully Luann is a bit more careful in the future, she is very lucky to get her dog back.
syzygy47 about 2 years ago
Ironic in light of the last weekday’s storyline.
Johnnyrico about 2 years ago
Life is even more challenging when you’re struggling to pay the rent and put food on the table…
Caldonia about 2 years ago
Ha! Luann finally realized it ain’t Bernice, at least for today.
Rhetorical_Question about 2 years ago
A Miscue by Bernice
Susan00100 about 2 years ago
Bernice is such a narcissist.
I dunno who I hate worse—her or Steffi (now that Ann Eiffel’s out of the picture [I hope!]).
OneTime59 about 2 years ago
Conceited “counselor”. If only Bernice could have turned around and looked.
Meg: All Seriousness Aside about 2 years ago
She mispronounced “arf”.
Tyge Premium Member about 2 years ago
I see the Bernice bashers are out in force today.
This was supposed to be a gag strip.
Ellis97 about 2 years ago
Regardless of what she faces, Luann will always have Bernice and Puddles by her side.
Aladar30 Premium Member about 2 years ago
I almost feel sorry for Bernice here. But Luann’s true BFF is Puddles.
Decepticomic about 2 years ago
There’s something disturbing about the fact that Bernice thinks that what she does counts as “comfort and companionship”.
WilliamVollmer about 2 years ago
She’s talking to Puddles, not you Bernice. You’ve been some help, but not that much.
ctolson about 2 years ago
Oh and you too Bernice!
FassEddie about 2 years ago
Luann would be smart to let that slide.
pls50 about 2 years ago
Puddles is a mutt. it would be interesting if LuAnn does a dna test on him.
Twelve Badgers in a Suit Premium Member about 2 years ago
So, has she moved in permanently, now? (Not, Puddles, Bernice.)
eladee AKA Wally about 2 years ago
And once again Berniece takes all the credit.
Mordock999 Premium Member about 2 years ago
Well now.
This Strip sorta drives a stake thru the heart of the notion that “Sunday Strips have little or nothing to do with the weekday arcs.”
And while Bernice takes comfort in “obliviousness,” she can also be thankful that Tiffany is NOT about to supplant her as Luann’s new “best Bud.” ;-)
MuddyUSA Premium Member about 2 years ago
Can’t say the same for Luann’s friends?
JLK235 about 2 years ago
Bernice, learn to pay attention. She’s looking at her dog, not her phony best friend. Hopefully, the cartoonist will show how to expose and rid of toxic people who claim to be your friend. It’s way too common a thing.
luann1212 about 2 years ago
Boy such a chance to troll Bernice. Bernice is felling frienship. If it’s drawn to make her look clulelessly selfish, well tha is a matter of interpretation. I think her being there as BFF is compelling.
comic reader 22 about 2 years ago
There’s nothing wrong with the response. Luann is having a discussion with Bernice so why wouldn’t she think Luann is still speaking to her?
Joe1962 Premium Member about 2 years ago
Puddles is back after a three week MIA.
eladee AKA Wally about 2 years ago
Sweet strip and a fitting ending to this arc whether by design or accident. Luann and Puddles look so happy together and Bern provided the comic relief today.
jazzfan619 about 2 years ago
I suspect that the next arc will be Brad and Toni.
kauri44 about 2 years ago
I love Puddles’ tiny wagging tail.
rwebs about 2 years ago
It is possible that this arc continues tomorrow. How? Tiffany goes back to the dorm and explains that there’s no reward. Betts gets angry with Tiffany, just as she did over not getting a refund for the failed pirate themed dinner. Ms. Bird comes back and wants to know what happened to “her” dog? A week long of arguing and miscommunication? I hope not, but you never know…
Airman about 2 years ago
Time for Spring cleaning. Send Bernice’s brother back to Manila with his two never seen kids. Bernice can return to her old room at home and Flo can move back into Luann’s house it so that Tom Farrell can father her baby so that Flo and her wife can start their family. Why not?
Geeky Meerkat about 2 years ago
Everyone acting like Bern is being self centered and thinking everything is about her. But what part of Luann’s behavior was suggesting that she wasn’t talking to Bern? They are hanging out in Luann’s room an Luann’s talking. Why would Bern think anything other than that she was having a conversation with her friend.
Rhetorical_Question about 2 years ago
Nancy Degroot is the reason why Bernice is living at the Degroot’s home. At night, Bernice fills the void that was created when Bradley Degroot moved out to the rental.
montylc2001 about 2 years ago
Yeah….I’m psyching myself up for when my little buddy goes to that big litter box in the sky. She’s almost 18, been with me through thick and thin these last two decades. Found her in a motel parking lot in the Florida panhandle (Crestview specifically) two weeks after hurricane Katrina hit the area. Anyway she’s my buddy, in my lap as a matter of fact right now.
gcarlson about 2 years ago
Reminded of an idea I had of singing " A Fellow Needs a Girl," which talks about the psychological comfort a man should gets from a woman, to my wife and one of our dogs, and on the last line, “My kind of girl is you,” picking up the dog.
billdaviswords about 2 years ago
HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA Feel the BURN, BERN (but she’s clueless.)
Sisyphos about 2 years ago
Poor Puddles! He’s back home (that’s good) with the League of Narcissists (not so good). Honestly, one is worse than the other!
198.23.5.11 about 2 years ago
Always thought Bernice could be easily replaced by a dog.
DevilDog2001 Premium Member about 1 year ago
Can I borrow Puddles for a few days?