Piro still can’t get over his stage fright and Luann tries to help him. Luckily for Piro, Luann also understand that her help can be annoying to someone who is nervous and do some irony on herself. I like this awareness in Luann and Piro says he appreciates it too, that’s really nice! Let’s hope he can read his story. Surely Luann and Mrs Horner are rooting for him and maybe even Bernice, from the audience.
I’m sensing a growing annoyance coming from Mr. Walt here, where other fans seem to think that he’s warming up to Our plucky, fearless heroine.
To each her own, I guess.
But please remember one thing moving forward. Something I get told every time an average Joe in this Strip, goes out if his way to help one of the ladies:
Walt didn’t ask anyone for “help.”
That includes good-natured, good-hearted Luann.
And I still say he warmed up to Dez more than any other lady.
This is a great pairing! Luann is at her best when helping others, just don’t let him sleep in the back room at the Fuse and everything will be alright.
I really like this arc, I’ve felt for a long time Luann needs something that will be romantic, dramatic, fantastic, (can’t think of any more rhyming words) arc and the potential Walt/Piro and Luann relationship promises all that and a lot more. This is closest to a true, adult relationship that Luann may have (Bets and Gunther are going through another version of adult versus teenage still at home relationship stage that has been created in Luannverse up to now). Bring it on, and boy treat her right! You obviously like this sweet, doofus, smarter than she believes herself to be, super empathetic (as compared to her BFF; empathy is the issue I think Bern has trouble with, which is her problem if she really wants to be a shrink, or lawyer, both of which require various degrees of empathy) young woman, she makes you smile, lifts the veil of darkness around your wailing heart (what did I put in my dose of pain maintenance pot this morning, so poetic) but I predict this will be a really stormy, but in the long-run long relationship. As Rachel likes to say, “watch this space.”
I shared this one a couple of months ago. It is more effective if you read aloud.
The Tale of Two Bootblacks
Two bootblacks, a white bootblack and a black bootblack, stood together doing nothing.The white bootblack proposed to the black bootblack that he should black the boots of the black bootblack.The black bootblack was perfectly willing to have his boots blacked by the white bootblack.So the white bootblack began to black the boots of the black bootblack.But when the white bootblack had blacked one boot of the black bootblack, he declined to black the other boot of the black bootblack until the black bootblack had blacked both boots of the white bootblack.However, the black bootblack refused point blank to black the boots of the white bootblack, said he didn’t care whether the white bootblack blacked the other boot black or not. He considered that one boot blacked was enough for a black bootblack, and that a black bootblack with one boot blacked was better than a white bootblack with noboots blacked.Then the white bootblack called the black bootblack a black blackguard.Of course, when the white bootblack began blacking the character of the black bootblack, the black bootblack began blacking the face of the white bootblack all black with the blacking on the boot the white bootblack had blacked, and the white bootblack blacked the black bootblack back.When the Society of Black and White Bootblacks considered the matter, they characterized the conduct of both bootblacks as the blackest affair that had ever blackened the pages of bootblack history.note: this is not intended to be taken as any sort of racist comment. This is copied from “The Joy of Lex” by Gyles Brandreth.
lvlax 12 months ago
Betty Botter bought some butter, but she said this butter’s bitter. lol
Looks like Piro is warming up to Luann. Romantic sparks may not fly, but they’ll at least be friends.
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So.. Should saucy sharks seek shelter soon? ;)
beb01 12 months ago
I’m enjoying this week with Luann being smart and helpful. Such a change!
J. Scarbrough 12 months ago
The Rain in Spain stays Mainly in the Plain
She Sells Sea Shells by the Seashore
Peter Piper Picked a Pack of Pickled Peppers
How much Wood Would a Woodchuck Chuck if a Woodchuck Would Chuck Wood
Sister Susie Sittin’ on a Thistle
Mares eat oats and does it oats and little lambs eat ivy
Red leather yellow leather
Toy boat toy boat toy boat
kenhense 12 months ago
I think Lu got a hard won smile out of Piro.
Linnorm 12 months ago
At least she owned up to being pesky!
Partyalldatyme 12 months ago
She sits in her slip as she sips Schlitz.
ronaldspence 12 months ago
Luann really is obtuse at times!
Tyge Premium Member 12 months ago
Would you just leave the poor boy alone?
sar 12 months ago
I wasn’t sure about this at first but I love a Ms. Sunshine and Mr. Grumpy pairing
Wilkins068 12 months ago
Piro agrees Lu is a pesky person whos a pain. But its OK
Joe1962 Premium Member 12 months ago
Looks like Walt is warming up to Luann.
Sanspareil 12 months ago
I feel for Piro, had to give a presentation for a bunch of Boeing Big wigs!
Hated every second of it!
snsurone76 12 months ago
I wish they’d get to the actual reading, already!!
Betcha the audience will laugh at Piro’s essay and fall asleep at Luann’s.
Caldonia 12 months ago
Please, Piro, give them your no doubt astonishing words. Please don’t be interrupted by Steffo, or something.
Aladar30 Premium Member 12 months ago
Piro still can’t get over his stage fright and Luann tries to help him. Luckily for Piro, Luann also understand that her help can be annoying to someone who is nervous and do some irony on herself. I like this awareness in Luann and Piro says he appreciates it too, that’s really nice! Let’s hope he can read his story. Surely Luann and Mrs Horner are rooting for him and maybe even Bernice, from the audience.
Mordock999 Premium Member 12 months ago
I’m sensing a growing annoyance coming from Mr. Walt here, where other fans seem to think that he’s warming up to Our plucky, fearless heroine.
To each her own, I guess.
But please remember one thing moving forward. Something I get told every time an average Joe in this Strip, goes out if his way to help one of the ladies:
Walt didn’t ask anyone for “help.”
That includes good-natured, good-hearted Luann.
And I still say he warmed up to Dez more than any other lady.
So far……., ;-)
DorothyGlenn Premium Member 12 months ago
The seriously sore soldier sought shoulder surgery
ScottMacAskill 12 months ago
Moses supposes his toeses are roses,but Moses supposes erroneously.For Moses he knowses his toeses aren’t rosesas Moses supposes his toeses to be
jr1234 12 months ago
Red Leather, Yellow Leather
OneTime59 12 months ago
Bert: “Supercalifragilistic…”
6foot6 12 months ago
Ring Dang Doo
brick10 12 months ago
Piro is probably the most interesting comic character to date. Perhaps he deserves a spin off.
WilliamVollmer 12 months ago
Well, today Luann is being a pest. But isn’t that usually Bernice’s “job”?
Ellis97 12 months ago
The pig is big and danced a wiggly jig
drewpamon 12 months ago
Piro’s the funnest person in the strip
yoda1234 12 months ago
“I slit the sheet”… SOMEbody’s been watching “Airplane!”
jmstajr51 12 months ago
Mares eat oats and Does (female deer) eat oats and little lambs eat ivy.
Jimmyk939 12 months ago
Blue clawed crabs. Said five times in quick succession
comic reader 22 12 months ago
This is a great pairing! Luann is at her best when helping others, just don’t let him sleep in the back room at the Fuse and everything will be alright.
luann1212 12 months ago
I really like this arc, I’ve felt for a long time Luann needs something that will be romantic, dramatic, fantastic, (can’t think of any more rhyming words) arc and the potential Walt/Piro and Luann relationship promises all that and a lot more. This is closest to a true, adult relationship that Luann may have (Bets and Gunther are going through another version of adult versus teenage still at home relationship stage that has been created in Luannverse up to now). Bring it on, and boy treat her right! You obviously like this sweet, doofus, smarter than she believes herself to be, super empathetic (as compared to her BFF; empathy is the issue I think Bern has trouble with, which is her problem if she really wants to be a shrink, or lawyer, both of which require various degrees of empathy) young woman, she makes you smile, lifts the veil of darkness around your wailing heart (what did I put in my dose of pain maintenance pot this morning, so poetic) but I predict this will be a really stormy, but in the long-run long relationship. As Rachel likes to say, “watch this space.”
STACEY MARSHALL Premium Member 12 months ago
A skunk sat on a stump.The skunk thought the stump stunk.The stump thought the skunk stunk.I thunk they both stunk.
tammyspeakslife Premium Member 12 months ago
That last panel looked like an apology. Lu, excited and nervous which causes her to ramble but she caught herself which Walt/Piro appreciated.
MuddyUSA Premium Member 12 months ago
Gibberish………
coffeemom88 12 months ago
They are so cute together!
aristotle835 12 months ago
Luann is a little annoying with her cluelessness.
David Huie Green LosersBlameOthers&It'sYOURfault 12 months ago
Praise perfectly possible per patient Piro performance. Luann likeable leading lustfully to laughter. David dons dunce device.
Wilkins068 12 months ago
‘I sh…’
Wonder where he was goin with that one
BuckarooDave 12 months ago
just wait … she’ll blow it somehow. :-/
mindjob 12 months ago
The sixth sheik’s sixth sheep’s sick
phileaux 12 months ago
People say vocal warm up but I find it a tension cutter in a group before stage time.
jbcuster 12 months ago
Almost a smile from Piro. Wow!
The Quiet One 12 months ago
Luann can be a pest, but she’s trying.
198.23.5.11 12 months ago
Around the rugged rock the ragged rascal ran
198.23.5.11 12 months ago
I met a man upon t he stair
When I looked again he wasn’t there
He wasn’t there again today
I wish,I wish,he’d go away
Kymberleigh 12 months ago
I made a comment on today’s Drabble that is relevant to Luann, if anyone wants to read it.
andrew.scharnhorst 12 months ago
Rubber baby buggie bumpers!
ktrabbit 12 months ago
“I’m a mother pheasant plucker.I pluck mother pheasants. I’m the meanest mother pheasant plucker that ever plucked a mother pheasant.”
This one’s always been very popular with our high school drama class warmups. Can’t think why… ;)
Night-Gaunt49[Bozo is Boffo] 12 months ago
Rubber baby buggy bumpers
nightflight 12 months ago
Last month we had words using variations of the word “tea”, now we’ve got tongue twisters. Next challenge?
darrell.schmitt.ctr 12 months ago
In the last pane he outright admitted he likes her. They’re a couple now.
Templo S.U.D. 12 months ago
Piro didn’t ask for your help at all, Luann; take a hint.
Sisyphos 12 months ago
Don’t overdo the “help,” Luann. Piro’s close to becoming antagonized and hostile….
Cathy P. 12 months ago
I shared this one a couple of months ago. It is more effective if you read aloud.
The Tale of Two Bootblacks
Two bootblacks, a white bootblack and a black bootblack, stood together doing nothing.The white bootblack proposed to the black bootblack that he should black the boots of the black bootblack.The black bootblack was perfectly willing to have his boots blacked by the white bootblack.So the white bootblack began to black the boots of the black bootblack.But when the white bootblack had blacked one boot of the black bootblack, he declined to black the other boot of the black bootblack until the black bootblack had blacked both boots of the white bootblack.However, the black bootblack refused point blank to black the boots of the white bootblack, said he didn’t care whether the white bootblack blacked the other boot black or not. He considered that one boot blacked was enough for a black bootblack, and that a black bootblack with one boot blacked was better than a white bootblack with noboots blacked.Then the white bootblack called the black bootblack a black blackguard.Of course, when the white bootblack began blacking the character of the black bootblack, the black bootblack began blacking the face of the white bootblack all black with the blacking on the boot the white bootblack had blacked, and the white bootblack blacked the black bootblack back.When the Society of Black and White Bootblacks considered the matter, they characterized the conduct of both bootblacks as the blackest affair that had ever blackened the pages of bootblack history.note: this is not intended to be taken as any sort of racist comment. This is copied from “The Joy of Lex” by Gyles Brandreth.
eced52 12 months ago
Good one, Piro.