Ann Eiffel is really venting her negative & narcissistic attitudes to the wrong person. Nancy, let Ann reach her conclusion and tell her, “if you feel that way, why do you come here?” Maybe you should patronize another establishment!
This is how it should go, ’ I would love to get your order, however, you are leaving now and won’t have time to dine with us – again. These two nice US Marshals (Police Week May 10-16,2020) will assist you out.’
This is a little too abrupt for me. Nancy goes to work at the Fuse and she is not there for more than a few days before she decides to become entangled in Tiffany’s drama and then ::BOOM!:; Ann Eiffel shows up in fully screaming mode. This is too fast.
They should let Nancy settle into it. If she launches into Ann Eiffel now, it will not resonate with the readers that Nancy is the one doing this. Nancy may not like Ann Eiffel for how she treated Brad at Weenieworld, but if you were weigh that against Tiffany’s long list of bad things she did to Luann; she might want side with Ann.
However, this could go the same way that it did when Bets developed her master plan of helping out Tiffany was mentioned once and never seen again. There seems to be a sequence of: Character says, “I am going to help Tiffany.” and then nothing.
Okay. I’ve known that Ann is a villain and thoroughly hate her guts, but when she uses the word “woman” in that derogatory way toward Nancy, that’s something I won’t tolerate. At. All. I hope Nancy lays down the law and bars the b***h from that place for life.
Nancy:“hmm, really? if you were such a good manager at weenie world and you know so much about how to run a successful business. why aren’t you still AT Weenie World?”
Keep it simple. Call the EMS and request an ambulance for a customer who seems to have had a psychotic break……..and don’t forget the straight jacket. And, for good measure, send the police, too, in case she gets violent.
Ann expects people to be insulted and ridiculed and serve her. Not a god, but an unwelcome intruder who came to injure. Ann is a thief which brings grief.
Consistency here: The good looking women are the troublemakers in this strip.
Possible exception made for Nancy.
Tiffany WAS the villain in this strip – when she was skinny and, in the opinion of many, good looking. Perhaps we should have taken the hint right then when G&K put the weight on her.
Something is off. Ann is usually more clever with her nastiness. Today’s behavior seems more like desperation. Maybe we’ll find out what happened to her.
Hmmm the Karen thing again. I could comment on that but I perceive it as a female who uses White girl and supposed class privilege’s over those she feels don’t measure up to her somehow. I like how the body language is drawn between two grown women here, one who owns the very establishment where the employees are being so rudely insulted. This is not an experienced grifter, used to tricking or bullying her way against kids, or vulnerable young adults, or older upper middle aged men who are easily swayed by a beautiful women, rather she is sparring with an experienced, calm, smart, lioness of a woman, who I believe has a very distinct ability to separate out the bull hockey pucks from reality. This going to be, in a distaff sense, like cool Muhammed Ali against Jolting Joe Frazier in the Thrilla in Manila, and who won that? Don’t get me wrong, I don’t think blows will be exchanged, unless Ann throws first. Then I am sure whose feminine derriere will get thoroughly kicked. Frank might have to bond out Nancy though.
Ann Awful reminds me of why I HATED working with customers. The customer is ALWAYS the customer and deserving of respect, but the customer is almost NEVER right.
“I’ve managed Weenieworld, I know a thing or two” is the most uninspiring statement I’ve heard. Is she referring to the restaurant or her activities with Tiffany’s dad?
Sometimes things are not what they appear to be. Why be quick to judge? Why not show a humane front and force your opponent to show their hand. Nancy is playing her head game and is equally as shrewd as she is. Don’t be mistaken, I’m sure she had to deal with plenty of poisonous snakes in her past and is a very skilled snake handler. Ann may appear to have power, but sometimes appearances can be deceptive as her past has always proven to be. Nancy is smart and an adult, she is fully aware and equipped to deal with whinny bratty children.
They may be talking but who else is listening as well? You just never know what greater power maybe equally as interested also and is using Nancy to draw her out into the open. This could very well relieve Tiffany from Ann at last. But that real bear may be too big to kill here without several bear hunters with really big guns. Creating a safe haven for Tiffany though could have a positive impact on her grades at school ultimately. In some twisted way your enemy could become your best teacher regardless of their nasty fangs and spewing venom. Just avoid the head and you’ll be ok.
Nancy understands what kind of person the client is and has left her gentle side to enter the battle mode. Ann is absolutely not impressed by this and continue her attack. This is getting better and better!!! GO NANCY!!!!
Wait till Nancy realises that this is the manager from hell that was managing Weenie World when Brad was working there while getting ready to retake his physical qualification for the Fire Department.
You know – the one who ALMOST got her got into a catfight with Toni where she would have gotten her butt kicked soundly…
{Somewhere i have the sketch Greg did of The Catfight That ALMOST Happened…}
I think you have to tie TIFF’s meltdown last week over failing grades to Ann’s appearance at the Fuse. Ann and Tom must have received a transcript from Mooney U. and learned that Tiff is flunking out.
Apart from Ann — I think the next step for Tiff will be moving out of the dorm and into the DeGroot house. And she’ll transfer to the community college. That’ll solve her money problems and let her get a grip on her academics in a more supportive environment. She can always transfer back. It’ll also tie Tiff’s storyline back to Luann’s.
Anybody ever think that maybe Ann might have something to do with Tiff’s bad grades? Maybe some money under the table to insure that. Force Tiff back home and further under her thumb?
Panel 1: Nancy is acting properly as the manager in that she is professing a willingness to diffuse any issue an apparently upset customer may have. Displays apologetic, subservient posture
Panel 2: Customer presents self as person intent on being boorish, obnoxious and belligerent. Insults Nancy’s competence as a manager. (Luann1212 might say Awful Annie is throwing shade at Nancy.)
Panel 3: Nancy abandons her appeasement posture and assumes a posture of equality with the customer. She now indicates a willingness to “do battle.” who u?
Oh, don’t forget: Mr. Gray could come into play here, too. This is about to become a free-for-all… a Brawl that would make Irma look like a spring shower.
This could go a number of ways. However at this point GnK have positioned Awful Annie in a position to get her comeuppance. Nancy’s encounter with Ann is likely to exhibit maturity and self confidence. As opposed to Tiffany’s powerlessness and Pru’s emotionalism.
So- we have all talked about how Ox and Ann don’t seem to recall their interactions before, but what about TJ? How on earth has this not come up? And if memory serves, didn’t Brad tell his parents that his boss ay WW was horrible? Do you think that Nancy will realize this is the same woman that Brad complained about for so long?
Also- please help me remember- Brad worked at WW in high school and then took a job there when he didn’t make the cut to be a fire fighter – right? (or was he already a fire fighter and was fired? Who remembers?)
As much as I’d like to see Nancy (or TJ) give Ann her comeuppance, Ann is a major Karma Chameleon. She’ll find a way to weasel out of any consequences from acting a like a jerk to the K2 staff.
Panel 1- Following normal business protocol. Apologize as the customer is right or at least until the rant is aired. Panel 2- Ann, proves sexism works both ways assuming the manger is a male. 3- Ann, still trying to hold the upper hand in this but is about to have her azz handed to her in tomorrow’s strip. Since it is early in the week we might drag this out for 3 more days.
I think you missed the snark from Nancy in the last panel, I saw no timidity. In fact, she has her arm poised to sock her in the jaw; especially when she finds out that AE was running a con out of the fuse.
Once Upon a Time (but this ain’t no fairy tale), restaurants and retailers had signs in their windows: “We Reserve the Right to Refuse Service to Anyone” so basically if you caused trouble or were cruel to the staff, you were BANNED from the restaurant/store. Actually, I’ve recently heard of Walmart still applying that policy. If businesses don’t have that rule – they SHOULD and DISPLAY it and ENFORCE it!!! I’ve worked retail for nearly 10 yrs and you won’t BELIEVE how ROTTEN people can be when we’re only trying to help you. Trust me – the customer is NOT always right! They lie, cheat, steal, and they’d kill if they thought they could get away with it. Ironic that nothing makes you HATE people more than working in Customer Service jobs.
So far Ann has dealt with and intimidated inexperienced young adults. Nancy is the head of her household (sorry frank) and has the skills to manage immature behavior. I’m putting my money on Nancy.
Please, let the planets converge here. Allow Nancy to handle it, but even though it might defy logic (hey, it’s a comic strip) bring in all who’ve been wronged to witness Ann’s humiliation. There could be an applause punctuated walk of shame as she exits. Let the woman see how her family has been embraced by the Degroots and bring her a tinge of sadness. Not just furied defeat. This I pray. Amen.
Folks here seem to advocate fighting fire. Not this time. Ann is like a child having a tantrum and Nancy knows this one. She is used to getting a rise out of someone, craves power (over others, like Tiffany’s Dad). Everyone should do her bidding (and wet their pants in the process). But it’s not happening; Nancy is making sure of that. No one is becoming agitated or running (in circles) in response to her. You can see how confused and upset she is becoming….“sit here… no get my order…this… that”. I think Nancy expertly realizes that Ann will just burn herself out.
Maybe Les will come to Nancys rescue and give Ann a piece of his mind or maybe he and TJ. Possibly les will call Al and he will stifle Ann. My favorite scenario is Ann will make such a scene the police will come and arrest Ann!
I"m surprised she didn’t call Ann out for calling Tiffany a name. Slow service is one thing, but being so rude to people is usually not something that management will put up with. I think Nancy will be classy though and put Ann in her place. Please?
Nancy’s facial expressions changed from concern to polite professionalism to you better watch your mouth in the last 2 panels. She’s already seen Tiffany break down, loves Ox, and had to listen to one of them be referred to as Blimpo, both of whom are hard-working. Her mom radar was kicking in earlier, her businesswoman drive kicked in at the beginning of this panel and by the end of this strip that arched eyebrow after hearing Ann assume the owner was a man and then telling her to get busy suggests Ann has a new enemy by the end of this week.
Nancy’s look of disinterest in the last panel shows she has already written off anything Ann is about to say. That’s a look that says I’m going to humor you and listen but you aren’t getting anywhere.
As a private business owner, Nancy’s got every right to throw Ann out for harassment and being a public nuisance and I hope she does. Ann may treat younger people rudely, but she can’t get away with it against a peer.
I actually don’t see anything wrong with apologizing up front. Ann’s still a customer and the idea is to let the customer think they’re getting a concession, even when they’re clearly wrong. Nancy’s respectful and even-tempered response has her in control even if Ann doesn’t realize it. Her sitting at the table at the last remark tells me that she’s got this.
while we are on the subject:WHAT DOES BYE, FELICIA MEAN?Bye, Felicia is a dismissive term which can be used in a number of different contexts. Most simply and frequently, it is used as a cold way to bid someone a less-than-fond farewell.
I don’t recall Nancy ever being really tough with anyone, except her husband. I don’t think Ann will get what she deserves this week. Nancy is not tough or mean enough to deal with people like Ann. Nancy does not seem to know anything about Ann’s past and her dealings with TJ, Tiff, Brad or Luann.
I am confused! There has been all this pain and drama caused by Ann to different characters but when she comes along the only person who seems to remember her is Tiffany
The fact that Ann is actually boasting about having been manager one of the franchise outlets of a comically named hot dog place as evidence of her experience tells me that she hasn’t done much with her life since then other than nab a (presumed) millionaire and sell fake lingerie. At best I might have said “I’ve been a restaurant manager…” which could imply somewhere more prestigious.
From yesterday’s last panel to today’s first, it doesn’t really flow or make much sense. Someone just says to you get my order and fire Blimpo and the first thing you say is I apologize? How about ‘Excuse me? You have no business insulting my staff!’. Although then Ann knows right away that Nancy is a boss and not a staff member.
Because your won’t shut your Piehole long enough to let someone find out and resolve the problem. Nancy doesn’t even know what you ordered. So how is she going to resolve the issue.
Back when Shannon bit Evil Annie’s finger, I ventured a guess that Ann might be Shannon’s mom (to this date, it never has been revealed who Shannon’s mom is). A number of commenters replied that surely Ann would recognize her own kid, so the idea of Ann being Shannon’s mom did not get much traction. Now, we have a situation where Ann apparently did not recognize Ox, and Ox did not recognize her, even though they had plenty of face time during Ann’s take down at Weenie World. At this point, it appears that the only one who knows who Ann is is Tiff. Therefore, it follows that, if no one but Tiff knows Evil Annie, and Evil Annie knows no one but Tiff, by the same token, Annie may not have recognized Shannon to be her daughter. And, at the time, Shannon may have been too young to remember Ann as her mom. We know that it was finally revealed that Ann was Les’ mom, so it is possible that some time in the future, it may be revealed that Ann is Shannon’s mom.
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In an interview some time back (2013?), Greg was asked about the two Shannons that looked alike – Shannon Lewis (that Luann used to babysit along with her sister, Lindy), and Shannon Daytona. I forget the exact wording Greg used in his reply, but it was something tantamount to he had forgotten about the original Shannon when he re – used the name and image.
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It still would not surprise me if Evil Annie was indeed Shannon’s mom and it has just not been revealed yet.
Good for you, Nancy! Calm, composed, and totally unimpressed. That must really annoy Ann who is more used to the youngsters she can bully as much as she likes.
To those who find it difficult to believe that any customer can be so difficult: recently, an ice cream shop in the US partly reopened under the ‘Phase One’ of recovery from COVID-19 closings, and customers were so abusive and insistent on speeding up their orders that a teen girl quit in tears. And here in Central Florida, a man was so angry while waiting for his order at a deli counter in a Publix (major grocery store) that he pulled a gun on another customer…
Nancy, a friend of mine is an umpire, and he has a saying he keeps in mind when a player or coach starts to argue: Even if I don’t know which of us is right, I know which of us is going to win the argument.
Why does everyone think Brad went crying to mommie with stories about how he was treated at WeenieWorld? He’s a grown man, why would he do that?
I posted this comment earlier, and some people replied to it, but then the comment and all the replies disappeared. My comment is back now, but the replies are gone.
I should add: Mr. Evans? Nancy is masterfully drawn. Every nuance is just so, in her face, her arms, her fingers, in her leaning forward towards Ann’s personal space in the last panel not allowing herself to be bullied whatsoever. Well done.
One would think that a smart businesswoman like Ann Eiffel would know better than to behave like this. But Ann has clearly been living off Tom Farrell’s money for far too long. Now she is like a spoiled child, expecting Tiffany to wait on her hand and foot every time she comes there. This is as close as Ann can get to controlling Tiffany, since Tiffany no longer relies on her father’s money.
Even though her grades are not up to par, Tiffany still has the job to look forward to. So, as things stand with Tiffany right now, even if she dies flunk out of Moony, she can spend more time at the job, put money aside for a small apartment, and enroll in a college that offers classes in cosmetology.
But Ann has become obsessed with controlling Tiffany, and getting her fired would mean no more money outside of her father’s account. She would have no choice but to move back into her father’s home, where Ann would pretend to be the good mother of a troubled child.
But Nancy DeGroot is a professional mother, having raised Brad and Luann their entire lives. Nancy knows how to deal with difficult attitudes. She will be calm and collective, while Ann will rant and rave, making herself look bad to any and all witnesses.
No matter what happens now, Ann will go crying to Tom Farrell, pretending to be the victim. And chances are, Tom will believe Ann and only Ann. He doesn’t listen to his own daughter. Why would he listen to anyone else?
Ann may have found out that Tiffany is flunking school, and Ann might be trying to force Tiffany to go home to Dad and learn to be Ann’s poodle. Tiffany may know that Ann knows. So Tiffany is not coming to Ann’s table, and Ann is furious because she thinks she can force Tiffany to take s*** by virtue of being a paying customer.
AnyFace almost 4 years ago
Brdshtt Premium Member almost 4 years ago
Come to think of it, why don’t you tell Nancy all about you managing Weenieworld. And don’t leave anything out.
Prescott_Philosopher almost 4 years ago
All we’re seeing so far is preparation by our GnK. Waiting for the punch line.
Templo S.U.D. almost 4 years ago
When manager of Weenie World (though I’m sure I never read the arc), Ann never learned customer service with an honest smile.
Rhetorical_Question almost 4 years ago
Ann Eiffel is really venting her negative & narcissistic attitudes to the wrong person. Nancy, let Ann reach her conclusion and tell her, “if you feel that way, why do you come here?” Maybe you should patronize another establishment!
Mario64Unleashed almost 4 years ago
“I know a thing or two” Shut up
Chocolate almost 4 years ago
I’m really hoping that Nancy lets Ann rant and build herself up and then gives her a good “gotcha” comeback.
The Electrician almost 4 years ago
This is how it should go, ’ I would love to get your order, however, you are leaving now and won’t have time to dine with us – again. These two nice US Marshals (Police Week May 10-16,2020) will assist you out.’
howtheduck almost 4 years ago
This is a little too abrupt for me. Nancy goes to work at the Fuse and she is not there for more than a few days before she decides to become entangled in Tiffany’s drama and then ::BOOM!:; Ann Eiffel shows up in fully screaming mode. This is too fast.
They should let Nancy settle into it. If she launches into Ann Eiffel now, it will not resonate with the readers that Nancy is the one doing this. Nancy may not like Ann Eiffel for how she treated Brad at Weenieworld, but if you were weigh that against Tiffany’s long list of bad things she did to Luann; she might want side with Ann.
However, this could go the same way that it did when Bets developed her master plan of helping out Tiffany was mentioned once and never seen again. There seems to be a sequence of: Character says, “I am going to help Tiffany.” and then nothing.
live2read almost 4 years ago
Okay. I’ve known that Ann is a villain and thoroughly hate her guts, but when she uses the word “woman” in that derogatory way toward Nancy, that’s something I won’t tolerate. At. All. I hope Nancy lays down the law and bars the b***h from that place for life.
gnmnrbl almost 4 years ago
Nancy:“hmm, really? if you were such a good manager at weenie world and you know so much about how to run a successful business. why aren’t you still AT Weenie World?”
Ann Eiffel: left speechless
wormfood almost 4 years ago
I see the artist is making fun of Karens.
Airman almost 4 years ago
Keep it simple. Call the EMS and request an ambulance for a customer who seems to have had a psychotic break……..and don’t forget the straight jacket. And, for good measure, send the police, too, in case she gets violent.
SonneIsrael almost 4 years ago
Ann expects people to be insulted and ridiculed and serve her. Not a god, but an unwelcome intruder who came to injure. Ann is a thief which brings grief.
Cheapskate0 almost 4 years ago
Consistency here: The good looking women are the troublemakers in this strip.
Possible exception made for Nancy.
Tiffany WAS the villain in this strip – when she was skinny and, in the opinion of many, good looking. Perhaps we should have taken the hint right then when G&K put the weight on her.
And today: Ann Eiffel. What more can I say?
Ahuehuete almost 4 years ago
She asked to speak to the manager! She’s Karen alright!
wiatr almost 4 years ago
Ann is quite the charmer, isn’t she?
epicatt2- almost 4 years ago
In Panel 4 after Ann’s bluff has been called didja’ll notice how she changed her thrust from Panel 3?Mmmmm…. Can’t wait ‘til tom’w!
kenhense almost 4 years ago
Something is off. Ann is usually more clever with her nastiness. Today’s behavior seems more like desperation. Maybe we’ll find out what happened to her.
Mordock999 Premium Member almost 4 years ago
Some of you were wondering about Ann’s “adventures” at Weenie World.
It starts here, after Brad got laid off as a firefighter:
https://www.gocomics.com/luann/2011/07/12
And extends off and on into 2012.
luann1212 almost 4 years ago
Hmmm the Karen thing again. I could comment on that but I perceive it as a female who uses White girl and supposed class privilege’s over those she feels don’t measure up to her somehow. I like how the body language is drawn between two grown women here, one who owns the very establishment where the employees are being so rudely insulted. This is not an experienced grifter, used to tricking or bullying her way against kids, or vulnerable young adults, or older upper middle aged men who are easily swayed by a beautiful women, rather she is sparring with an experienced, calm, smart, lioness of a woman, who I believe has a very distinct ability to separate out the bull hockey pucks from reality. This going to be, in a distaff sense, like cool Muhammed Ali against Jolting Joe Frazier in the Thrilla in Manila, and who won that? Don’t get me wrong, I don’t think blows will be exchanged, unless Ann throws first. Then I am sure whose feminine derriere will get thoroughly kicked. Frank might have to bond out Nancy though.
Baarorso almost 4 years ago
Better put on a “bulletproof vest” Anne. Ms. DeGroot’s about to give you “both barrels”! ;D
Enter.Name.Here almost 4 years ago
This is getting good. Nancy is just loading up for the kill. TOMORROW, HURRY UP!
WaywardWind almost 4 years ago
Ann Awful reminds me of why I HATED working with customers. The customer is ALWAYS the customer and deserving of respect, but the customer is almost NEVER right.
belant almost 4 years ago
Based on Nancy’s demeanor, she’s about to go all Molly Weasley on Anne. Let the games begin!
Rhetorical_Question almost 4 years ago
“You ask me to sit here,so you can share the things that you know about running Weenie World with me? Did I get the message, correctly?
PeterPirate almost 4 years ago
Nancy has one hand on her hip and her eyes are half-closed in the last panel. She is not going to let herself get pushed around.
jimmjonzz Premium Member almost 4 years ago
Marlin: If we approach quietly, Jim, we may get to witness two alpha females in the struggle for dominance.
David Huie Green LosersBlameOthers&It'sYOURfault almost 4 years ago
“I’m busy trying to decide which side to slap first or if I should call Shannon to come take another bite.”
or
“I can’t take your food order; you haven’t asked for anything.” (Does a knuckle sandwich count?)
GovernmentCheese almost 4 years ago
“I’ve managed Weenieworld, I know a thing or two” is the most uninspiring statement I’ve heard. Is she referring to the restaurant or her activities with Tiffany’s dad?
And Your Point Would Be almost 4 years ago
I’m hoping Nancy’s calm face indicates she does not intend to get sucked in by Ann’s drama.
Queen Wolfen almost 4 years ago
Are we sure her real name isn’t Karen?
michaeljwolff almost 4 years ago
“Why are you sitting here instead of getting my order?”
“Because I’m preparing to administer the Five Point Exploding Heart Technique.”
kingbrlee Premium Member almost 4 years ago
I think the Kafe is about ready to go Kablooie.
electricpostcard almost 4 years ago
Sometimes things are not what they appear to be. Why be quick to judge? Why not show a humane front and force your opponent to show their hand. Nancy is playing her head game and is equally as shrewd as she is. Don’t be mistaken, I’m sure she had to deal with plenty of poisonous snakes in her past and is a very skilled snake handler. Ann may appear to have power, but sometimes appearances can be deceptive as her past has always proven to be. Nancy is smart and an adult, she is fully aware and equipped to deal with whinny bratty children.
They may be talking but who else is listening as well? You just never know what greater power maybe equally as interested also and is using Nancy to draw her out into the open. This could very well relieve Tiffany from Ann at last. But that real bear may be too big to kill here without several bear hunters with really big guns. Creating a safe haven for Tiffany though could have a positive impact on her grades at school ultimately. In some twisted way your enemy could become your best teacher regardless of their nasty fangs and spewing venom. Just avoid the head and you’ll be ok.
jea9hrkr almost 4 years ago
No Nancy has the upper hand – do you see her running to get Annie’s order. Maybe Ann is not staying for dinner…
Aladar30 Premium Member almost 4 years ago
Nancy understands what kind of person the client is and has left her gentle side to enter the battle mode. Ann is absolutely not impressed by this and continue her attack. This is getting better and better!!! GO NANCY!!!!
Murph1908 almost 4 years ago
It’s far past time for, “I’m the owner ma’am, and I would like you to leave. I won’t tolerate any guest abusing my staff. Have a nice day.”
fairportfan almost 4 years ago
Wait till Nancy realises that this is the manager from hell that was managing Weenie World when Brad was working there while getting ready to retake his physical qualification for the Fire Department.
You know – the one who ALMOST got her got into a catfight with Toni where she would have gotten her butt kicked soundly…
{Somewhere i have the sketch Greg did of The Catfight That ALMOST Happened…}
Pet almost 4 years ago
“Yes, I am the owner. You will NOT speak to my staff that way, ever. Now, please leave! You are no longer welcome at this establishment.”
Bernedoodle almost 4 years ago
I think you have to tie TIFF’s meltdown last week over failing grades to Ann’s appearance at the Fuse. Ann and Tom must have received a transcript from Mooney U. and learned that Tiff is flunking out.
Decius Premium Member almost 4 years ago
Apart from Ann — I think the next step for Tiff will be moving out of the dorm and into the DeGroot house. And she’ll transfer to the community college. That’ll solve her money problems and let her get a grip on her academics in a more supportive environment. She can always transfer back. It’ll also tie Tiff’s storyline back to Luann’s.
cubswin2016 almost 4 years ago
I would love to see an anvil fall on Ann’s head.
cdward almost 4 years ago
She’s not taking your order because she’s fixing to toss you out on your ear.
basspro almost 4 years ago
I’m with Nancy on this one.
Bernedoodle almost 4 years ago
Is the Karen thing tied in any way to the ‘Smudge the Cat’ posts?
Major Matt Mason Premium Member almost 4 years ago
Nancy’s just drawing a bead, Ann.
KTB almost 4 years ago
I jut hope someone is filming all of this and forwards Ann’s hissy fit to her hubby.
jmcenanly almost 4 years ago
Ann was ‘Karen’ before ‘Karen’ was a meme.
captainkodak1 almost 4 years ago
Anybody ever think that maybe Ann might have something to do with Tiff’s bad grades? Maybe some money under the table to insure that. Force Tiff back home and further under her thumb?
Tyge Premium Member almost 4 years ago
Panel 1: Nancy is acting properly as the manager in that she is professing a willingness to diffuse any issue an apparently upset customer may have. Displays apologetic, subservient posture
Panel 2: Customer presents self as person intent on being boorish, obnoxious and belligerent. Insults Nancy’s competence as a manager. (Luann1212 might say Awful Annie is throwing shade at Nancy.)
Panel 3: Nancy abandons her appeasement posture and assumes a posture of equality with the customer. She now indicates a willingness to “do battle.” who u?
Ukko wilko almost 4 years ago
Because you’re not getting an order. You’re leaving.
Jeffin Premium Member almost 4 years ago
It’s OK she’s with the banned.
rebroxanna almost 4 years ago
She seems inordinately angry even for Ann. There might be something else going on here.
eujeste almost 4 years ago
Nancy would be in her full right to have Annie Awful escorted from the premisis.
eujeste almost 4 years ago
Oh, don’t forget: Mr. Gray could come into play here, too. This is about to become a free-for-all… a Brawl that would make Irma look like a spring shower.
Aibohphobia almost 4 years ago
Ann must be losing her touch. Usually she is better at manipulating people, especially adults, long before they see her true character.
Huckleberry Hiroshima almost 4 years ago
Weenie World? lmao
Tyge Premium Member almost 4 years ago
This could go a number of ways. However at this point GnK have positioned Awful Annie in a position to get her comeuppance. Nancy’s encounter with Ann is likely to exhibit maturity and self confidence. As opposed to Tiffany’s powerlessness and Pru’s emotionalism.
In other words: Cat Fight!!
Aibohphobia almost 4 years ago
So- we have all talked about how Ox and Ann don’t seem to recall their interactions before, but what about TJ? How on earth has this not come up? And if memory serves, didn’t Brad tell his parents that his boss ay WW was horrible? Do you think that Nancy will realize this is the same woman that Brad complained about for so long?
Also- please help me remember- Brad worked at WW in high school and then took a job there when he didn’t make the cut to be a fire fighter – right? (or was he already a fire fighter and was fired? Who remembers?)
Ellis97 almost 4 years ago
You know Nancy, it’s okay to kick Ann out for being a lousy customer.
StoicLion1973 almost 4 years ago
As much as I’d like to see Nancy (or TJ) give Ann her comeuppance, Ann is a major Karma Chameleon. She’ll find a way to weasel out of any consequences from acting a like a jerk to the K2 staff.
colddonkey almost 4 years ago
Panel 1- Following normal business protocol. Apologize as the customer is right or at least until the rant is aired. Panel 2- Ann, proves sexism works both ways assuming the manger is a male. 3- Ann, still trying to hold the upper hand in this but is about to have her azz handed to her in tomorrow’s strip. Since it is early in the week we might drag this out for 3 more days.
comicboyz almost 4 years ago
I think you missed the snark from Nancy in the last panel, I saw no timidity. In fact, she has her arm poised to sock her in the jaw; especially when she finds out that AE was running a con out of the fuse.
dayle2 almost 4 years ago
Once Upon a Time (but this ain’t no fairy tale), restaurants and retailers had signs in their windows: “We Reserve the Right to Refuse Service to Anyone” so basically if you caused trouble or were cruel to the staff, you were BANNED from the restaurant/store. Actually, I’ve recently heard of Walmart still applying that policy. If businesses don’t have that rule – they SHOULD and DISPLAY it and ENFORCE it!!! I’ve worked retail for nearly 10 yrs and you won’t BELIEVE how ROTTEN people can be when we’re only trying to help you. Trust me – the customer is NOT always right! They lie, cheat, steal, and they’d kill if they thought they could get away with it. Ironic that nothing makes you HATE people more than working in Customer Service jobs.
IBGumby almost 4 years ago
So far Ann has dealt with and intimidated inexperienced young adults. Nancy is the head of her household (sorry frank) and has the skills to manage immature behavior. I’m putting my money on Nancy.
Troglodyte almost 4 years ago
Wow, looks like awful Annie’s going to get her long-awaited comeuppance soon, at Nancy’s hands at that. Delicious!
elliel203 almost 4 years ago
Nancy is a shrewd woman, she can handle Ann. Should be interesting!
blitheone almost 4 years ago
Please, let the planets converge here. Allow Nancy to handle it, but even though it might defy logic (hey, it’s a comic strip) bring in all who’ve been wronged to witness Ann’s humiliation. There could be an applause punctuated walk of shame as she exits. Let the woman see how her family has been embraced by the Degroots and bring her a tinge of sadness. Not just furied defeat. This I pray. Amen.
dv1093 almost 4 years ago
If I were the manager of Weenieworld, I sure wouldn’t brag about it.
banksnld almost 4 years ago
Correct me if I’m wrong, but didn’t she lose that jobs because of “Blimpo” out-maneuvering her?
33Angel almost 4 years ago
Git ‘er, NANCY!!!
stealth694 almost 4 years ago
You Do Know Nancy, That You Can Refuse To Serve Anne Eiffel, And Ask Her NOT To Come Back.
Airman almost 4 years ago
I like the theory that there’s trouble with Tom, and Ann has gone ‘round the bend. Just don’t let her be crying on Nancy’s shoulder.
RSH almost 4 years ago
Folks here seem to advocate fighting fire. Not this time. Ann is like a child having a tantrum and Nancy knows this one. She is used to getting a rise out of someone, craves power (over others, like Tiffany’s Dad). Everyone should do her bidding (and wet their pants in the process). But it’s not happening; Nancy is making sure of that. No one is becoming agitated or running (in circles) in response to her. You can see how confused and upset she is becoming….“sit here… no get my order…this… that”. I think Nancy expertly realizes that Ann will just burn herself out.
Frosty The Snowman almost 4 years ago
“Look I managed weenie world” — Would I be out of line to say she still does?
JCB almost 4 years ago
Time for Ann to receive a lifetime ban at Café Kablooie… And the strip.
airbath1 almost 4 years ago
Maybe Les will come to Nancys rescue and give Ann a piece of his mind or maybe he and TJ. Possibly les will call Al and he will stifle Ann. My favorite scenario is Ann will make such a scene the police will come and arrest Ann!
Mary Sullivan Premium Member almost 4 years ago
I"m surprised she didn’t call Ann out for calling Tiffany a name. Slow service is one thing, but being so rude to people is usually not something that management will put up with. I think Nancy will be classy though and put Ann in her place. Please?
aims almost 4 years ago
Nancy’s facial expressions changed from concern to polite professionalism to you better watch your mouth in the last 2 panels. She’s already seen Tiffany break down, loves Ox, and had to listen to one of them be referred to as Blimpo, both of whom are hard-working. Her mom radar was kicking in earlier, her businesswoman drive kicked in at the beginning of this panel and by the end of this strip that arched eyebrow after hearing Ann assume the owner was a man and then telling her to get busy suggests Ann has a new enemy by the end of this week.
tims145 almost 4 years ago
Ann: “Did I say you could sit at this table??”
chrisjozo almost 4 years ago
Nancy’s look of disinterest in the last panel shows she has already written off anything Ann is about to say. That’s a look that says I’m going to humor you and listen but you aren’t getting anywhere.
ForrestOverin almost 4 years ago
Toss her out, Nancy. Preferably, on her ear!
davidlwashburn almost 4 years ago
Kick her out.
Cincoflex almost 4 years ago
As a private business owner, Nancy’s got every right to throw Ann out for harassment and being a public nuisance and I hope she does. Ann may treat younger people rudely, but she can’t get away with it against a peer.
42ntson almost 4 years ago
Where’s the “We reserve the right to refuse service to anyone” sign?
locake almost 4 years ago
Ann has NOT asked to see the manager. Tiffany had Ann’s To Go order on Saturday. Tiffany has dealt with Ann in this current story line.
bookworm0812 almost 4 years ago
Grab her by her neck and drop-kick her into the next millennium, Mrs. D.!
JonnyT almost 4 years ago
I actually don’t see anything wrong with apologizing up front. Ann’s still a customer and the idea is to let the customer think they’re getting a concession, even when they’re clearly wrong. Nancy’s respectful and even-tempered response has her in control even if Ann doesn’t realize it. Her sitting at the table at the last remark tells me that she’s got this.
Terminal Frost Premium Member almost 4 years ago
while we are on the subject:WHAT DOES BYE, FELICIA MEAN?Bye, Felicia is a dismissive term which can be used in a number of different contexts. Most simply and frequently, it is used as a cold way to bid someone a less-than-fond farewell.
locake almost 4 years ago
I don’t recall Nancy ever being really tough with anyone, except her husband. I don’t think Ann will get what she deserves this week. Nancy is not tough or mean enough to deal with people like Ann. Nancy does not seem to know anything about Ann’s past and her dealings with TJ, Tiff, Brad or Luann.
Guybrush Threepwood almost 4 years ago
Uh-oh, big mistake. I think the time of reckoning is at hand.
Ann is done.
comic reader 22 almost 4 years ago
I am confused! There has been all this pain and drama caused by Ann to different characters but when she comes along the only person who seems to remember her is Tiffany
ScretWitch almost 4 years ago
I’m still waiting for major KARMA to kick Ann’s a**!! Been waiting for a REALLY LONG time. Sigh Something tells me we will continue to wait.
kauri44 almost 4 years ago
The fact that Ann is actually boasting about having been manager one of the franchise outlets of a comically named hot dog place as evidence of her experience tells me that she hasn’t done much with her life since then other than nab a (presumed) millionaire and sell fake lingerie. At best I might have said “I’ve been a restaurant manager…” which could imply somewhere more prestigious.
liberalnlovinit almost 4 years ago
“I do my best kicking customers in the tuchus from a sitting position.”
asrialfeeple almost 4 years ago
raise shields
notbornyesterday almost 4 years ago
Ah yes, the pleasures and the pitfalls of dealing with the public.
RoadTrip3500 almost 4 years ago
Please please please – let Nancy be the one who finally takes Ann down and gets her behind bars where she belongs. Please.
Lightpainter Premium Member almost 4 years ago
cat fight!
mjb515 almost 4 years ago
Mother to one employee, quasi-stepmother to another and sister to your silent partner. The connections are choking.
Schrodinger's Dog almost 4 years ago
Why am I reminded of Mrs Weasley confronting Bellatrix LeStrange ?
maxiesmom2 Premium Member almost 4 years ago
From yesterday’s last panel to today’s first, it doesn’t really flow or make much sense. Someone just says to you get my order and fire Blimpo and the first thing you say is I apologize? How about ‘Excuse me? You have no business insulting my staff!’. Although then Ann knows right away that Nancy is a boss and not a staff member.
6foot6 almost 4 years ago
Because your won’t shut your Piehole long enough to let someone find out and resolve the problem. Nancy doesn’t even know what you ordered. So how is she going to resolve the issue.
Numbnumb almost 4 years ago
Send Bubba!
Brdshtt Premium Member almost 4 years ago
I think Nancy just changed Evil Annie’s order from “dine in” to “take out”.
yangeldf almost 4 years ago
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jojo318 almost 4 years ago
How has TJ ,who put Ann Awful in her place at Weenieword, not seen her yet?
seanyj almost 4 years ago
I see a girl on girl fight happening soon! Place your bets ladies and gentlemen!
Brdshtt Premium Member almost 4 years ago
Back when Shannon bit Evil Annie’s finger, I ventured a guess that Ann might be Shannon’s mom (to this date, it never has been revealed who Shannon’s mom is). A number of commenters replied that surely Ann would recognize her own kid, so the idea of Ann being Shannon’s mom did not get much traction. Now, we have a situation where Ann apparently did not recognize Ox, and Ox did not recognize her, even though they had plenty of face time during Ann’s take down at Weenie World. At this point, it appears that the only one who knows who Ann is is Tiff. Therefore, it follows that, if no one but Tiff knows Evil Annie, and Evil Annie knows no one but Tiff, by the same token, Annie may not have recognized Shannon to be her daughter. And, at the time, Shannon may have been too young to remember Ann as her mom. We know that it was finally revealed that Ann was Les’ mom, so it is possible that some time in the future, it may be revealed that Ann is Shannon’s mom.
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In an interview some time back (2013?), Greg was asked about the two Shannons that looked alike – Shannon Lewis (that Luann used to babysit along with her sister, Lindy), and Shannon Daytona. I forget the exact wording Greg used in his reply, but it was something tantamount to he had forgotten about the original Shannon when he re – used the name and image.
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It still would not surprise me if Evil Annie was indeed Shannon’s mom and it has just not been revealed yet.
jamescordeiro almost 4 years ago
Hmmm… What about the right to refuse service? Kick her out!
notbornyesterday almost 4 years ago
“Wow! You managed Weenie World? Are you looking for a job? Just a moment while I get you an application…” Now that’d be a plot twist
kawika50 Premium Member almost 4 years ago
That woman is from Hell.
stillfickled Premium Member almost 4 years ago
Nancy needs to show her the sign- " we reserve the right to refuse service."
laurasohn11 almost 4 years ago
Ann is about to get owned…
cabalonrye almost 4 years ago
Good for you, Nancy! Calm, composed, and totally unimpressed. That must really annoy Ann who is more used to the youngsters she can bully as much as she likes.
Susan123 almost 4 years ago
Ann Eiffel finally met her match instead of a teenager she could squash like a bug. This otta be interesting.
Argythree almost 4 years ago
To those who find it difficult to believe that any customer can be so difficult: recently, an ice cream shop in the US partly reopened under the ‘Phase One’ of recovery from COVID-19 closings, and customers were so abusive and insistent on speeding up their orders that a teen girl quit in tears. And here in Central Florida, a man was so angry while waiting for his order at a deli counter in a Publix (major grocery store) that he pulled a gun on another customer…
David Huie Green LosersBlameOthers&It'sYOURfault almost 4 years ago
Shows how sexist I must be that I didn’t notice the assumption the owner must be a “him” until just now.
(I am very ashamed.)
……………………………………………………………………………………..
Years back, someone called the Production Engineering Department where I worked.
“Janet Stoner here. How may I help you?”
“I need to talk to Kurt Hilman.”
“He isn’t here; perhaps I could help you.”
“No I need to speak to one of the other men in the department.”
“I’ll transfer you to Joseph Bologna.”
“Bologna here. What’s up?”
He explained his problem.
“I can’t help you with that and Hilman’s not here. Do you want to talk to our boss, Janet Stoner?”
CLICK
We figured he was too embarrassed to speak to her again after being rude earlier.
Treehggr87 Premium Member almost 4 years ago
Nancy is too cool for school- she’s got the bimbo’s number
Scott Stevenson almost 4 years ago
Nancy, a friend of mine is an umpire, and he has a saying he keeps in mind when a player or coach starts to argue: Even if I don’t know which of us is right, I know which of us is going to win the argument.
You own the joint. Toss her out and ban her.
PhoenixHocking almost 4 years ago
Come on, Nancy. Do us all proud and kick her butt out!
wantcomicsnow almost 4 years ago
Why does everyone think Brad went crying to mommie with stories about how he was treated at WeenieWorld? He’s a grown man, why would he do that?
lms1231 Premium Member almost 4 years ago
Certainly Nancy remember Brad’s misery at Weenie World.
dlaemmerhirt999 almost 4 years ago
My hope and wish and belief is that Ann is involved with criminals so she can be jailed!
Joe1962 Premium Member almost 4 years ago
Ann if you don’t like the service leave.
wantcomicsnow almost 4 years ago
Why does everyone think Brad went crying to mommie with stories about how he was treated at WeenieWorld? He’s a grown man, why would he do that?
I posted this comment earlier, and some people replied to it, but then the comment and all the replies disappeared. My comment is back now, but the replies are gone.
Sorry guys. Don’t know what happened.
STACEY MARSHALL Premium Member almost 4 years ago
Ooooooh! Does Weenieworld ring a bell – Brad had problems with her there?
STACEY MARSHALL Premium Member almost 4 years ago
Fling a picture of water on this witch and see if she shrivels up like the one in the Wizard of Oz.
amaryllis2 Premium Member almost 4 years ago
Bad grammar, Ann. It should be, “If the owner of this place were here…” It fits that her education level has…deficits.
amaryllis2 Premium Member almost 4 years ago
I should add: Mr. Evans? Nancy is masterfully drawn. Every nuance is just so, in her face, her arms, her fingers, in her leaning forward towards Ann’s personal space in the last panel not allowing herself to be bullied whatsoever. Well done.
bakana almost 4 years ago
Yep. And, since all the Fuze employees are Ex WeenieWorld employees, they could give an Earful about Awful Annie.
Natarose almost 4 years ago
We reserve the right to refuse service to anyone..That means you Ann! BYE BYE!
dtercho almost 4 years ago
We reserve the right to refuse service to anyone.
Sisyphos almost 4 years ago
Maybe Nancy’s calm and collected approach is the way to go: I’m pretty sure Annie Awful’s head is about to explode!
Clean-up on Table 2! (Ugh. What a mess!)
Otis Rufus Driftwood almost 4 years ago
I still say Nancy won’t take her … stuff. Stay tuned.
Rhetorical_Question almost 4 years ago
Hi, i was wondering if Ann Eiffel is a widow? & Leslie Knox is only child?
Dragoncat almost 4 years ago
One would think that a smart businesswoman like Ann Eiffel would know better than to behave like this. But Ann has clearly been living off Tom Farrell’s money for far too long. Now she is like a spoiled child, expecting Tiffany to wait on her hand and foot every time she comes there. This is as close as Ann can get to controlling Tiffany, since Tiffany no longer relies on her father’s money.
Even though her grades are not up to par, Tiffany still has the job to look forward to. So, as things stand with Tiffany right now, even if she dies flunk out of Moony, she can spend more time at the job, put money aside for a small apartment, and enroll in a college that offers classes in cosmetology.
But Ann has become obsessed with controlling Tiffany, and getting her fired would mean no more money outside of her father’s account. She would have no choice but to move back into her father’s home, where Ann would pretend to be the good mother of a troubled child.
But Nancy DeGroot is a professional mother, having raised Brad and Luann their entire lives. Nancy knows how to deal with difficult attitudes. She will be calm and collective, while Ann will rant and rave, making herself look bad to any and all witnesses.
No matter what happens now, Ann will go crying to Tom Farrell, pretending to be the victim. And chances are, Tom will believe Ann and only Ann. He doesn’t listen to his own daughter. Why would he listen to anyone else?
cromwelljones53 almost 4 years ago
Yeehaa! It’s gonna get brutal! Man, I love this strip!
cwizard71 almost 4 years ago
I think Ann might be biting off more than she can chew with Nancy. She raised two kids, she can handle this taller one.
Dragoncat almost 4 years ago
There is an old saying… “The foot you step on today may be connected to the a$$ you will be kissing tomorrow”.
LuannFan3 almost 4 years ago
This storyline is fine, but when are we getting back to Gun and Bets?? I’m dying to see what happens next!!!!!!
Rolf Rykken Premium Member almost 4 years ago
497 comments?!
Don Rodriquez almost 4 years ago
Nancy has the right to refuse service to a rude customer
kenhense almost 4 years ago
Ann may have found out that Tiffany is flunking school, and Ann might be trying to force Tiffany to go home to Dad and learn to be Ann’s poodle. Tiffany may know that Ann knows. So Tiffany is not coming to Ann’s table, and Ann is furious because she thinks she can force Tiffany to take s*** by virtue of being a paying customer.
Night-Gaunt49[Bozo is Boffo] almost 4 years ago
Anne will bluff, but they have the right to throw her out for disrupting the place. Even call security or the police.
dae_dubois almost 4 years ago
“Banned for Life!”
Rauderi almost 4 years ago
Nancy needed a bit more of “You want the manager? . . . MWAHAHAHA I AM THE MANAGER!” But it’s cool of her to be so calm.
jonesbeltone almost 4 years ago
Cut her off at the neck, Nancy.