Luann by Greg Evans and Karen Evans for January 31, 2012

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    Zarisa  about 12 years ago

    HULK SMASH!!!!

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    barbarasbrute  about 12 years ago

    Somebody nailed that one yesterday.

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    DaJellyBelly  about 12 years ago

    Smart move Gunther! You didn’t lay a finger on him. So there is no way you can be punished. It was just an oopsie on your part. But, both he and Rosa got the message!

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    Hamlet Knight  about 12 years ago

    backpack warrior!

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    FatTonyBalducci  about 12 years ago

    The Incredible Dork rises to action!!!!

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    Zarisa  about 12 years ago

    @Barbara UptonOk how about “HULK FHUMP!!!”

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    Bogy Premium Member about 12 years ago

    I think Rosa is trying her best not to burst into laughter.

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    wiselad  about 12 years ago

    is more like a military duffel pack than a backpack, WTG lil Warrior

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    ComicLaff  about 12 years ago

    OY, look at Gunther’s face in the first panel. He done look serious indeed!

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    Catfeet Premium Member about 12 years ago

    Are there bricks in that backpack, Gunth?

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    homfencing  about 12 years ago

    Smoooooth, Gunter!

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    ShagsCA  about 12 years ago

    BATTERY!!! Cause for suspension or expulsion.

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    wiselad  about 12 years ago

    sorry people, but have to do it……………..we can honestly say that Gunther is an expert in swinging

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    Orion-13  about 12 years ago

    Nonsense, ShagsCA. It was a simple accident as anyone can see.

    Now, if Needlenose tries to take a swing, I’m guessing Gunth will simply let him punch a book-filled backpack and break his hand.

    The boy can think tactically. I like it. HOOAH!

    Orion

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    Orion-13  about 12 years ago

    Plus, of course, if he makes ‘official’ noises, Rosa has a very clear sexual assault case. He’d be lucky to settle for sexual harassment.

    Orion

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    NELS BALWIT Premium Member about 12 years ago

    Awesome. Plausible deniability.

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    raphae_zx  about 12 years ago

    ROCK ON, Gunther!!! :)

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    Chuck373  about 12 years ago

    E) None of the above. What is the Greaseball gonna do. He gonna go to the principle and explain in detail what he was doing when Gunther turned and his humongus backpack knocked him over?

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    Bill the Butcher  about 12 years ago

    What on EARTH is with Mr Knox (that’s his name – and i’m not violating any confidences here, because Evans stated as much on his blog) and Rosa in Panel Two? If we’re to take the normal laws of space into account, Rosa should be spinning like a top, when the Knoxian arm round her shoulder gets pulled round, imparting a torque to her.

    Yeah, I do think too much about these things. But not as much as some of the Curmudgeonly people.

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    Chuck373  about 12 years ago

    They’ve been telling us for years. No means no.

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    Bill the Butcher  about 12 years ago

    I think Leslie Knox (“Greaseball”) is being set up as a minor new villain. He apparently was modelled after a bully Evans knew in his younger days. Personally, I’m beginning to enjoy this storyline. This enjoyment will last until Evans runs out of steam and resorts to the fairly inevitable cop-out which has marked virtually every arc since 2008.

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    flowerladytoo  about 12 years ago

    Good going, Gunther. Didn’t lay a hand on him and if he just HAPPENED to be in the way when you swung around, well, oops, so sorry. LOL. I bet Rosa is laughing inside.

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    ZacBSM  about 12 years ago

    Someone predicted this yesterday. Don’t we know Gunther or what?! Nope, he won’t get disciplined – it couldn’t be proven Gunther did it on purpose…backpack shoves are common the hallways! Smart move, Gunther!

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    JerryTheK  about 12 years ago

    Good Job Gunther

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    Rakkav  about 12 years ago

    I saw this coming and I should’ve said I saw this coming. Aargh…

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    Rakkav  about 12 years ago

    My thoughts exactly… this ain’t over yet, ladies and gentlemen…

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    rusty gate  about 12 years ago

    Well-played, Gunther.

    I remember how heavy my son’s backpack was, that was a solid lick on the ‘Maynard G. Krebbs’ character (or is he more like Shaggy from Scooby Doo?)

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    dfowensby  about 12 years ago

    tomorrow: gunther gets a lesson in dental care for tonsils.

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    lastangelman  about 12 years ago

    BANG! He looks like a teenage Peanuts reject … way to go Gunth!

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    JoeStoppinghem Premium Member about 12 years ago

    For who? The guy trying to molest her?What was Gunther suppose to do? Walk on by?

    Try to find a teacher, hopefully in time?This may or may not be over.

    As for the bricks comment;Not bricks, books, pretty darn close.

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    Randyincv  about 12 years ago

    Battery? Maybe, what about sexual Harassment? Stalking? repeated unwanted attention is the definition of stalking.

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    Sisyphos  about 12 years ago

    Hmm. I think it important to note that, from the expression in her eyes (panel 3), Rosa is not stifling a laugh but rather is genuinely shocked at seeing Leslie Knox go down with a woof to Gunther’s entirely accidental backpack fwump. Knox is for sure not innocent, but there seemingly is going to be more to his story than what we have been privy to so far….

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    Lyons Group, Inc.  about 12 years ago

    If I was doing this storyline, I would include some cartoonish-type dark humor.

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    bagbalm  about 12 years ago

    quick – help him up two or three times while he is stunned!

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    Lyons Group, Inc.  about 12 years ago

    Yes, blue humor I don’t like, dark humor I (at times) do.

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    DaJellyBelly  about 12 years ago

    Gunther may be a bit tongue tied around the girls. But I’m sure his actions are speaking louder than words could ever do to Rosa! I think in the 3rd panel she is in a bit of a state of shock upon seeing Gunther act so forcefully.

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    Mordock999  about 12 years ago

    Haw, Haw! Gunth, “HIT” ‘ol Needle-Nose so HARD he’s gonna wake up in the middle of Last Tuesday’s Doonesbury Strip in front of a STARTLED Garry Trudeau!

    Now let just HOPE that Rosa and the Butterball weren’t rehearsing a scene for the school play….,

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    chaosed2  about 12 years ago

    Advantage # 316 of being a nerd: lots of heavy text books turn the average backpack into an excellent cardio trainer and makeshift battering ram.

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    Ottodesu  about 12 years ago

    Oh, so well done!

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    Ottodesu  about 12 years ago

    I am really not in favour of violence as a solution, but in High School people are still pups and cubs and physical connection is sometimes the only option for immature people.

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    Loki Laufeyson  about 12 years ago

    Is it me, or does Rosa sort of resemble a Hispanic version of Toni?

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    Loki Laufeyson  about 12 years ago

    Nice shot with the backpack, BTW, Gunth… :)

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    celeconecca  about 12 years ago

    go Gunther!

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    Kim Roberts  about 12 years ago

    and now both Rosa and Gunther get hauled into theoffice for a public display of affection (I know Phelps is the counselor, but who the heck is the principal?)

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    reedkomicks Premium Member about 12 years ago

    Rosa now knows that Gunther has her back.

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    ArtCreator  about 12 years ago

    Way to go Gunth! Next, we’ll work on what you say after you knock someone down on purpose.

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    ArtCreator  about 12 years ago

    probably not,

    A. It’s a comicB. Luann and Tiff used to fight in the halls ALL the time, just went to the councilor’s office.

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    Nighthawks Premium Member about 12 years ago

    she was just playin’ hard to get. See the horrified look on her face because Gunther the bully laid out HER man? She will press charges all right, as witness to the clearly intentional assault on go-tee guy.

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    Mitchtheone  about 12 years ago

    Going Gunther.. Make that passive aggression work for you…

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    georgiiii  about 12 years ago

    Never mess with a dork with 30 pounds of books on his back.

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    flagfly  about 12 years ago

    If he tries anything again, girl, kick him in the crotch.

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    Zanere  about 12 years ago

    Wasn’t ol Gunth a hero some time back? (rescues Luann from river or somthing) This does reflect his basic character.

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    Auntie Socialist  about 12 years ago

    Cue the Rocky music

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    Auntie Socialist  about 12 years ago

    ???

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    This is a test  about 12 years ago

    What you packin’ there, Gunth?

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    keish951  about 12 years ago

    Gunter to the rescue!!!

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    This is a test  about 12 years ago

    Now, swing it off your shoulder and finish him off! (j/k)

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    tcreole  about 12 years ago

    Was that beatnik about to grab Rosa’s BOOB? Right there in the hallway?

    That’s not for you, beatnik! That’s for my man Gunther!

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    darkman12  about 12 years ago

    AMEN

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    kmw3006  about 12 years ago

    I smell a setup! Everyone knows Gunth likes Rosa but was afraid to act. This was staged to goad him into action.

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    Allan CB Premium Member about 12 years ago

    Is Rose laughing?

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    keokuk  about 12 years ago

    hopefully, the greaser’s mom isn’t on the school board….

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    jmo328  about 12 years ago

    No comments about Rosa’s safety prom sexual harassment or assault? He apparently touched her against her will, she should press charges.

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    Airman  about 12 years ago

    Good variety of expressions from everyone, and that “FWUMP” is worthy of a Batman cartoon.

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    smsrt  about 12 years ago

    There’s not bricks in the backpack, but books. Harder and they leave less bruises. But he did knock the kid into next week didn’t he…

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    ACTIVIST1234  about 12 years ago

    What’s next? (I’m awful at predicting):1) Seeing his prey is not alone, he’ll walk away2) Seeing the protector is Gunth, he’ll slug him.3) He’ll go to the principal or his friends and cause trouble big time.4) Other

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    Kydex29  about 12 years ago

    Very nice! Even if Guther gets whupped (which I doubt – Greaseball looks to have more grease than guts), mission accomplished!

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    Dr Sheriff MB esq PhD DML   about 12 years ago

    beware of PAC-MAN….. wocka-wocka-wocka……

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    kbyrdleroy123  about 12 years ago

    Wonder what he would have done if Gunther hadn’t come by?

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    unique_ness26  about 12 years ago

    Greg loves drawing girls like that. Rosa and Brad’s girlfriend look exactly alike, besides the hair color.

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    violinrules  about 12 years ago

    I am really anxious to see how Rosa thank’s him!!

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    Sheriff Mordecai Premium Member about 12 years ago

    Pitts is The School of ____ Knox judging by Leslie’s advances.

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    Sheriff Mordecai Premium Member about 12 years ago

    D-uh: “Fort?”

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    ferretface99  about 12 years ago

    Gunther used BUMP. It’s Super Effective!

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    LiviaBay  about 12 years ago

    Yeah!! Gunther’s Maning Up!

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    Kyrel  about 12 years ago

    I am not ashamed to say, that I have in the past also used my fully loaded backpack to “accidentally” “brush aside” creeps in such a manner. Way to go Gunther!

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    Davison77  about 12 years ago

    Weapon of choice. Can you duel with backpacks?

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    roderickyoung  about 12 years ago

    There’s a lot of weight in a nerd backpack.

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    Popeyesforearm  about 12 years ago

    Still kind of wussy but I’ll give the kid kudos for trying. Used his brains so he wouldn’t be suspended using his fist. Would’a broke a bone anyway.

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    clgray  about 12 years ago

    What the heck is Gunther carrying in his backpack?

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    clgray  about 12 years ago

    That was awesome

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    obeney2000  about 12 years ago

    Very Nice. Good use of backpack!

    Yet, I do see that if Gunther is confronted he will tell the truth about what happened because that is the kind of guy his. But I don’t think his punishment would be severe. Detention or helping with a school fundraiser.

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    Maryjoalaska  about 12 years ago

    Always use the tools at hand.. Way to go, Gunter!!

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    gigglless  about 12 years ago

    HAHA My son (he is very small) told me he did this with his book bag last year to a bully, kid never picked on him again… to funny

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    rugratz2222  about 12 years ago

    Gotta be careful … lady may NOT want the help from you, unless she asks for it. Especially as testosterone boys like confrontation of any kind, ready to pick a fight you may not want. Better to choose calm or quiet methods of defusing the situation, where his ego or pride is not at stake. Lady friend I once had knew submission holds with one hand where she could hold the guy without anyone else knowing to get her point across not to bother her. My hand still hurts when I think about it….

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    Dragoncat  about 12 years ago

    If he goes to the principal, what’s to stop Rosa from telling her side? He can’t call himself the “victim”, here.Besides… What can he do? Sue! Gunther’s “weapon of choice” was a backpack full of everything (and I do mean everything!) Gunther needs for school, according to the school’s agenda.

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    Dragoncat  about 12 years ago

    The last thing he wants is for everyone to hear how he got floored by GUNTHER, of all people.

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    Dragoncat  about 12 years ago

    Gunther doesn’t need a black belt… He’s a PHYSICS major!“When an immovable object meets an unstoppable force…”

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    Cam22  about 12 years ago

    There is a history of idiotic decisions made by authorities re someone defending themself or another with justified violence.

    The namby pamby squad usually comes up with " Well, you shouldn’t have retaliated. You’re in in the wrong just as much as the person who started it. "

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    LouAnna Alahem  about 12 years ago

    Rock ON G!

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    fastfred  about 12 years ago

    My grandkid would have to slap him with his iPad.

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    falcon_370f  about 12 years ago

    Nice move, Gunther!

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    Airman  about 12 years ago

    Forget all the legal crap. This is a cartoon where there can be life without litigation. Humor is the law. Now, Gunther needs to get himself a friend who is built like a gorilla and whose only goal is to graduate so he can join the Marines.I had a friend like that in high school who was referred to as “The Animal.” Gunther’s gorilla can make Needle Nose an offer he can’t refuse.

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    Happy, happy, happy!!! Premium Member about 12 years ago

    the number of comments here is amazing. good for you Gunther. more than i could have made myself do when i was your age.

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    hello17cats  about 12 years ago

    oh-oh Rosa may not like that! She might hate violence and put gunter in the doghouse.

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    wiselad  about 12 years ago

    regular “duffel bag”? yes, it looks like a bag, but the military ones(which I specified) are huge, and are able to be put in the back

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    wiselad  about 12 years ago

    agree with you about night………. she is trying to contain the laughter of what her hero(Gunther) did

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    Bill Chapman  about 12 years ago

    Fully loaded backpacks are considered weapons in open sight……

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    kittylover2  about 12 years ago

    That is what I was thinking. It would not have surprised me if he would have grabbed her breast. He’s so uncouth!

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    webgrunt  about 12 years ago

    Hitting someone with a backpack is assault and battery. Fortunately, it was just a simple “mistake” that Gunther immediately apologized for, so there’s little likelihood he’ll get into any trouble for it. Way to think on your feet, Gunth!

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    BillWa  about 12 years ago

    Still waters run DEEP. Gunther, you ROCK!

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    Sportymonk  about 12 years ago

    Gunter is double smart, everybody knows “accidents” happen and besides, who would believe Gunter just knocked this dude down? He can’t say anything without humiliating himself in front of the world.

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    morningreview  about 12 years ago

    XD,AWESOME SAUCE.

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    Doctor11  about 12 years ago

    Go, Gunther! Take that bully down!

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    cdemattos  about 12 years ago

    A more direct approach would have been better. A tap on the shoulder and a punch following the turn-around. And certainly no apology. The principal would understand him defending Rosa against Needlenose’s unwanted advances.

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    Bill the Butcher  about 12 years ago

    It’s right there on the “greaseball” post.

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    Bill the Butcher  about 12 years ago

    http://www.thecartooniststudio.com/Blogs/greg/Archives/2012/1/29/AnEthnicSlur/Comments

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    Vilyehm  about 12 years ago

    I’ve seen that look before. .Blow up the last panel. Goatee Boy was hit hard enough to move his eyes from Luann to Peanuts..I’ve seen that look before.

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    tegm  about 12 years ago

    sigh, I knew it was going there. Good thing there’s a guy around, because we women just don’t know how to defend ourselves without men’s help.

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    MadYank  about 12 years ago

    Take a GOOD look at that backpack; it should be registered with the PD – as a Lethal Weapon of Chump Destruction!WAY to GO, Gunther!And he didn’t do ANYTHING wrong; he just turned around quick because someone behind him called his name; Right, Rosa?Rosa? Right?

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    Eleanorln  almost 12 years ago

    Leslie looks so stupid

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