To be a success you have to come up with a product the customer really wants or else convince the customer (via advertising and more) that this is something they really want.
The meaning of BOFFO is extremely successful : sensational. I had to look it up. Luann is getting wiser and standing up to Bets and Tiffany. She knows they are full of bull. I hope she doesn’t change her mind because I want to see Luann mature.
As idiotic as those two mouthbreather wannabe ‘entreprenours’ sound…they are a vivid illustration of current-day business philosophy: “no matter how stupid, pointless, worthless, illegal, immoral, exploitative, or just plain wrong something is – if there’s MONEY in it…I’LL-DO-IT I’LL-DO-IT I’LL-DO-IT!!!!”
I like this crazy conversation. Luann tries to understand what Tiffany and Bets want to do and sees that they don’t have a clear, marketable, idea at all. Luann answer to everything they say using logic, but the two are too eager and don’t seem to really know that Beta tests are used to find the mistakes in an idea. Let’s hope Luann can calm them down. Maybe inviting them inside her house, making them drink some water and sit-down. Then, a reasonable discussion could begin.
Well of course they know what they’re doing – they’re “business majors”. Just like Bernice is always saying she’s a “psyche major”. All of these arrogant college students seem to think they have enough knowledge to impact other people’s lives.
Just have some fun and humor them Luann. Give really strange, bizarre, off the wall answers to their questions. They aren’t smart enough to make you agree to employ their results.
Betts discontinued her social media brand to concentrate on her relationship with Gunther outside of her fans glare. “T’s” Tea failed because, although Roz grows spectacular tasting teas, they couldn’t stand up to Tiffany’s hype. Wasn’t “Tiff As Nails” some sort of fashion manicuring idea? I don’t recall why that failed?
Bets and Tiff consider the brand to be essential to their cyber self image rather than content. Some influencers may become influenced by their followers in order to maintain their electronic ego. Luann is definitely not into all that.
Even if they do come up with a great Brand for Luann, how would she actually change to become that? If anyone could change to be a better, more successful person, they would have done it already.
A certain part of the population has been falling for snake oil sales pitches since the wild west days. It never ends ( and NO, I am NOT talking about politicians). Used care salesmen are the worst.
There’s no way this will end well, but I can’t help but love how they both aren’t giving up on pursuing their dreams and are supportive of each other on the whole branding thing. I don’t know why, it’s just cute to me!
They keep saying BATUBS but how is it pronounced? Like BAY-TUBBS (a mashup of Baywatch and Miami Vice — these two could be Crocker and Tubbs)? or BATT-TUBES? Or what?
“Sure, we ran them into the ground, but at least we ran them. Banks will lend money to people who have failed sooner than they will lend money to people who have never yet tried.”
1. Ahem, Luann. Tiff didn’t just up and quit her nail thing. It was quite successful. Your power-tripping bestie Bernice, pulling rank as an RA, shut it down.
2. “Tiffany and Bets are quitters” says the woman who has thrown in the towel at everything she’s tried at the first setback.
There is one possibility still very much on the board.
It was hard to miss the very pointed way it was shown that this started out with Tiffany coming home from work (late?) in the evening, with a very important branding assignment due more than ASAP.
And we’ve seen Tiff galavanting around still in her work clothes. Pursuing a less than well thought out branding idea with a wacky concocted name…
Will this all wind up with Tiff konked out at her laptop, then waking up from a dream?
lvlax about 2 months ago
Luann, I wouldn’t Trust a word that is coming out of either of their mouths. They just want to use you. Walk away!
The funny thing is.. All of those business names sound WAY better than BATUBS.
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Will Luann fall for their snake oil?
Bedrock about 2 months ago
They are trying really really hard to convince themselves that it’s not a lame-o idea.
Joe1962 Premium Member about 2 months ago
Luann, exposed this for what it really is, a bunch of hogwash!!!
Mordock999 Premium Member about 2 months ago
Well to be honest, Tiff As Nails was working until Luann’s “Pal,” Gruppenfuhrer Bernice Halper, shut it down.
But Hey. Just tell the BATUB Crew that you’re NOT interested, Luann.
And POINT then in the direction of Bernice, ;-)
Argythree about 2 months ago
Just trust your own instincts, Luann, and tell them to find another guinea pig…
cmxx about 2 months ago
The label is all, apparently. Nothing else needs to change.
ericbrower about 2 months ago
Oh for the… this strip has had some odd couples in the past. But these two top the list.
snsurone76 about 2 months ago
When is Bernice gonna come in to “set everything straight”?
Wilkins068 about 2 months ago
Next week, TJ an Les start their own branding business. Afterwards everone is branded a ‘victim’
Enter.Name.Here about 2 months ago
To be a success you have to come up with a product the customer really wants or else convince the customer (via advertising and more) that this is something they really want.
They failed at both points.
9thCapricorn about 2 months ago
Betcha only person who’d be interested in their product is Stefani. She’s so superficial she’d be fascinated with the idea of having her own brand.
Willow Mt Lyon about 2 months ago
The meaning of BOFFO is extremely successful : sensational. I had to look it up. Luann is getting wiser and standing up to Bets and Tiffany. She knows they are full of bull. I hope she doesn’t change her mind because I want to see Luann mature.
French Persons Premium Member about 2 months ago
Airheads leading an airhead.
Uncle Kenny about 2 months ago
Is this an extended April Fool’s joke?
Vilyehm about 2 months ago
Batubs. Both sides lead to a shallow end.
The Nameless Wonder about 2 months ago
Somebody wake me when this is over ….
blunebottle about 2 months ago
Heaven help us.
montymiff about 2 months ago
Amazing how the Bernice hate seeps over into this arc where she isn’t even mentioned.
Bucksnort54 about 2 months ago
This has really gotten soooooo boring!!!!
ddl297 about 2 months ago
No, they’re Marketing Majors. Take something no one really wants, and convince them it’s the “thing to do”.
nsr60 about 2 months ago
One of Bets’s ideas will make her rich and successful. This is not it.
Ellis97 about 2 months ago
Luann, you’d better walk away from them.
ctolson about 2 months ago
They’ve created several slogans but zero brands. Maybe what they need to do is slogan creations. Hey, new business name!
IWannaBeLerxst about 2 months ago
As idiotic as those two mouthbreather wannabe ‘entreprenours’ sound…they are a vivid illustration of current-day business philosophy: “no matter how stupid, pointless, worthless, illegal, immoral, exploitative, or just plain wrong something is – if there’s MONEY in it…I’LL-DO-IT I’LL-DO-IT I’LL-DO-IT!!!!”
luca.debus creator about 2 months ago
Hmmm, I don’t know if their business savviness can be trusted. They didn’t say “let’s circle back” or “engagement” once…
Call me Ishmael about 2 months ago
They’ll always be “Bathtubs” to me.
Aladar30 Premium Member about 2 months ago
I like this crazy conversation. Luann tries to understand what Tiffany and Bets want to do and sees that they don’t have a clear, marketable, idea at all. Luann answer to everything they say using logic, but the two are too eager and don’t seem to really know that Beta tests are used to find the mistakes in an idea. Let’s hope Luann can calm them down. Maybe inviting them inside her house, making them drink some water and sit-down. Then, a reasonable discussion could begin.
Colonel B about 2 months ago
Boring…
The Anderson about 2 months ago
I’m convinced Bets is bats**t crazy.
DaBump Premium Member about 2 months ago
These young ladies are crazy, but that’s what comic strips are for! I love it!
yangeldf about 2 months ago
since this is just a concept test they better not ask for any money
comic reader 22 about 2 months ago
Well of course they know what they’re doing – they’re “business majors”. Just like Bernice is always saying she’s a “psyche major”. All of these arrogant college students seem to think they have enough knowledge to impact other people’s lives.
Just have some fun and humor them Luann. Give really strange, bizarre, off the wall answers to their questions. They aren’t smart enough to make you agree to employ their results.
lemonbaskt about 2 months ago
tiffany looks like a dick tracy villian
preacherman Premium Member about 2 months ago
Tiff and Betts sound like Trump and his failed companies. I wager Batubs will be a startup that won’t last either.
calliarcale about 2 months ago
I’d say they’re still in the workshopping phase for Batubs. ;-)
chrisbar9 about 2 months ago
I’m still not quite sure whether Tiffany is being stupid or ironic, but it’s no surprise at all to see Bets selling “snake oil.”
WilliamVollmer about 2 months ago
Betts discontinued her social media brand to concentrate on her relationship with Gunther outside of her fans glare. “T’s” Tea failed because, although Roz grows spectacular tasting teas, they couldn’t stand up to Tiffany’s hype. Wasn’t “Tiff As Nails” some sort of fashion manicuring idea? I don’t recall why that failed?
[Unnamed Reader - bddb15] about 2 months ago
What is BOFFO Brands. Did I miss something?
Shanana about 2 months ago
Too many slogans. Please stop, Tiffany.
Gen.Flashman about 2 months ago
There business model should be to just give clients a copy of What Color Is Your Parachute and charge them $500.
Niko S about 2 months ago
OMG run Luann run for the hills.
filops about 2 months ago
This whole boring side trip is about losing me for good.
Angry Indeed Premium Member about 2 months ago
Bets and Tiff consider the brand to be essential to their cyber self image rather than content. Some influencers may become influenced by their followers in order to maintain their electronic ego. Luann is definitely not into all that.
MuddyUSA Premium Member about 2 months ago
More holy crap….well crap………
Cincoflex about 2 months ago
They need to shift their business to creating slogans. THAT seems to be their forte.
percheronhitch6 about 2 months ago
It just occurred to me that’s exactly how ridiculous some ads on TV sound. If I hear the women singing the A1C song again I’ll scream.
BJShipley1 about 2 months ago
If Luann doesn’t want their business for free, what makes them think other people will be willing to pay $500 for it?
GKBOWOOD Premium Member about 2 months ago
BATUBS aka B and Tubs?!! So Bets is the B and Tiff is Tubs!!
YorkGirl Premium Member about 2 months ago
They have the wrong major, perhaps marketing and advertising would be better. Life coaching is beyond them.
GirlGeek Premium Member about 2 months ago
Bets just needs to go back to social media
RonMcCalip about 2 months ago
Oh Dear GOD! SAVE us from “Business Majors”!
locake about 2 months ago
Even if they do come up with a great Brand for Luann, how would she actually change to become that? If anyone could change to be a better, more successful person, they would have done it already.
DawnQuinn1 about 2 months ago
A certain part of the population has been falling for snake oil sales pitches since the wild west days. It never ends ( and NO, I am NOT talking about politicians). Used care salesmen are the worst.
TwilightFaze about 2 months ago
There’s no way this will end well, but I can’t help but love how they both aren’t giving up on pursuing their dreams and are supportive of each other on the whole branding thing. I don’t know why, it’s just cute to me!
Bill The Nuke about 2 months ago
I have a degree in business management and I have no business managing anyone’s image or brand.
kenhense about 2 months ago
This is getting beyond silly.
locake about 2 months ago
Bets and Tiffany certainly did NOT quit their previous ventures to focus on Luann. She is a little naive, but even Luann will know Bets is lying.
TravelinMan about 2 months ago
They keep saying BATUBS but how is it pronounced? Like BAY-TUBBS (a mashup of Baywatch and Miami Vice — these two could be Crocker and Tubbs)? or BATT-TUBES? Or what?
tcayer about 2 months ago
Sounds like they’d be better at ADVERTISING!
MJ Weber Premium Member about 2 months ago
Ewwwww! MBA speak! Exactly why I never pursued an MBA.
Suedama about 2 months ago
Lame.
David Huie Green ForceIsAUsefulFiction about 2 months ago
“Sure, we ran them into the ground, but at least we ran them. Banks will lend money to people who have failed sooner than they will lend money to people who have never yet tried.”
tammyspeakslife Premium Member about 2 months ago
The blind leading the blind. Obviously you can’t ‘rebrand’ someone when you need to work on yourself first. No one has it all together in college.
chief tommy about 2 months ago
I still say it sounds like Bath-tubs
BJShipley1 about 2 months ago
1. Ahem, Luann. Tiff didn’t just up and quit her nail thing. It was quite successful. Your power-tripping bestie Bernice, pulling rank as an RA, shut it down.
2. “Tiffany and Bets are quitters” says the woman who has thrown in the towel at everything she’s tried at the first setback.
Scott S about 2 months ago
“Boffo,” now there’s a word I have not heard in some time.
The Quiet One about 2 months ago
The answer to your question in panel 2 Luann, is “No”.
scott.rouse about 2 months ago
Tiffany didn’t actually quit her nail business, it got shut down by a power tripping fun hating R.A nazi.
andrew.scharnhorst about 2 months ago
So far, I hear a lot of slogans and platitudes, but nothing of substance.
Caldonia about 2 months ago
This is only legit if no money is exchanged. And the “batubs” name sounds horrible.
NellyTheHorse about 2 months ago
There is one possibility still very much on the board.
It was hard to miss the very pointed way it was shown that this started out with Tiffany coming home from work (late?) in the evening, with a very important branding assignment due more than ASAP.
And we’ve seen Tiff galavanting around still in her work clothes. Pursuing a less than well thought out branding idea with a wacky concocted name…
Will this all wind up with Tiff konked out at her laptop, then waking up from a dream?
eb110americana about 2 months ago
You lost me at, “We’re business majors.” Thanks, I’ll take my chances with our new AI robot overlords instead.
Rhetorical_Question about 2 months ago
Business Majors? How about a vaudeville show?
eddi-TBH about 2 months ago
All they are doing is collecting cliches. And aggravating Luann.
bwest.devore37 about 2 months ago
still doesn’t answer Luann’s question.
Ukko wilko about 2 months ago
They do have the verbal diarrhea market cornered.
nightflight about 2 months ago
Is there any character in this strip that could be thought of as the main, or leading character? I think not.