Looks like Bernice has moved the head of her bed to the side of the window. Luann’s bedroom is no longer on the opposite side of the headboard of Bern’s bed.
What a terrible situation. The two men that were conversing on a park bench on a lovely day are now tormenting Bernice. All this while she’s tries to put her suspicions to rest and get some sleep.
Poor tormented soul. Sleep deprivation can be serious and cause aberrant behavior.
Now for the Luann and Tara events expressed through a dream sequence with Ben and Jack being the characters staging the action, in Bernice’s head, panel one being seen by Bernice before she goes to bed. Luann late at night, going to meet wild Tara. Contrary to all the one-track Bern haters, or the romance wonderers (me included) these panels shifts to the Luann/Tara caper, and Bern is so worried she can’t sleep. So much for friendship busting by a cold, selfish Bernice eh?
I do not have good vibes about Tara. I fear that the police might beat Luann to The Fuse, and the week will be something out of a Keystone Kops’ movie.
So Luann is going to check on Tara, hopefully for her no one goes back to the Fuse late to get something they forgot and catches her there. Meanwhile Bern is just letter her control freak psyche go way out of control. Talk about having people rent space in her head, now its Tara, Luann, Jack and Ben. Let it go Bern, you should be relieved Luann is not sneaking around with Jack. When (not if) her and Tara get caught, then you can ask your former BFF what the devil she was thinking! As for Luann, her heart is in the right place but she does not ever think about consequences for one’s actions!
This strip has become like a car stuck in the mud. It’s spinning its wheels and going nowhere fast. Also, socially, they write like it’s 1961 and not 2021. Please bring these girls into the present day. They’re in college, not 5th grade. It doesn’t have to be the Kardashians but some semblance of current day reality. I’ve been loyal to this strip since it’s inception but it’s stagnat. Sorry, JMHO.
We will have to see what happens in the morning. Of course, since Luann just drove off she will not hear Bernice yell “Will You Two Shut Up!”, Frank and Nancy most probably did, and will wonder just WHO Bernie had in HER room last night.
Hmmm, Luann off to help Tara. Interesting. Opening the place or showing her the most comfortable places? Equally interesting is Bernice’s “shoulder angel/devil” are Ben and Jack. Ben listened to her but also challenged her. Little hard seeing him promoting what she wants (though ultimately he was, just not how she wanted it).
So, in Bernice’s imagination, Jack is the wise one♡. BEAUTIFUL! She has so much to learn from him♡. For Luann, doing all this in secret has to be really thrilling. Finally something exciting in her life! I hope Tara is fine♡. If her cousin follows her to The Fuse… that would be the End!
Mind Bender strip. Bern is watching LuAnn drive away, while LuAnne is in bed trying to sleep. Bern has a conversation with Jack going in her head. Said conversation is keeping LuAnne awake.Anyone, sorted this out?
We haven’t seen these kids in their school settings all year. The fact that Jack thought of Tara as a candidate suggests he has been hanging around with Luann and Tara at school and sees them together there alot.
Bernice is supposed to be learning psychology – all she has to do is act like she isn’t interested in what’s going on. It will only be a matter of time before the typically blabbermouthed Luann will have to tell someone about her big escapade. She really isn’t capable of keeping a secret for very long.
anyone think it is strange that the 3 of them is in Bernice’s room and she is suppose to be going to sleep? you would think that tey would be following her to see what she is up to. also the cartoon jumped from being in a park, with Bernice trying to get her brother away to all three in her bedroom.
Bernice has always reminded me of my best friend from sixth grade through high school. After we grew up, she came over and said, “Oh, you are so lucky. Your kitchen floor is just like ours. It doesn’t show the dirt.” My kitchen floor was white, I just mopped it, and it looked nothing like hers. We are no longer in touch.
If we’re gonna have more dreams – make them fun – like a naked (side view) Bernice trying to find her clothes, and a fully clothed Jack trying to help, asking her when she last had them on.
Wonder where Nancy and Frank are and what they would think if they knew of Luann’s actions. Yes, I’d be concerned if my friend was acting suspiciously, lying and going off in the middle of the night, while I was a guest in their house.
Luann is between twenty and nineteen years old with two years of community college. Luann has a car, has a part time job and still lives at home. Bradley Degroot moved out when he was twenty years ago.
I find it interesting that in this play on the Angel/Devil (or Good Cop/Bad Cop) trope, that Bernice’s brother is used for the devil-bad cop character, and Jack is the angel-good cop character.
Is the above because….
a) Bernice is still feeling umbrage at her brother for goading Bernice into interaction with Jack before she was ready?
b) Bernice is so utterly smitten with Jack that she only views him as perfection?
c) Bernice has come to appreciate the wisdom of her brother and so “he” is expressing her own worries?
d) Bernice sees Jack as a positive affirming person and so only ascribes to him the role of making things seem safe, non-threatening, and good?
+ + + + +
I do THINK the most important aspect of today’s strip, however is….. this SHOWS that Bernice truly cares and is worried about Luann. Every time Bernice is shown, there are a bunch of folks who say that Bernice hates Luann and is not a true friend…. but… I have never felt that way. I think Bernice is a rather cautious and careful young lady to tries desperately hard to always do what she thinks is correct and appropriate and kind. She does get some things wrong… but I feel it is mostly from a mixture of youthful naivete and an ingrained behavior to work and try very, very hard…. and this sometimes leads her to try too hard to do what she perceives is best.
And we can see that despite being proven wrong about it being Jack, Bernice still obsesses about Luann’s behavior. With friends like her who needs enemies?
It’s strange how the BFF since third grade hasn’t asked her BFF any more about the mysterious overnight visit from Tara, or her BFF’s now-habitual zooming off to be with Tara. Or even if it IS Tara.Once upon a time these two gals talked about everything with each other. Looks like they’re no longer BFFs.
Namrepus over 3 years ago
I don’t need you to worry for me, ‘cause I’m all right. I don’t want you to tell me it’s time to come home.
Templo S.U.D. over 3 years ago
so complicated, ain’t it?
Rhetorical_Question over 3 years ago
Let it go, Bernice
AnyFace over 3 years ago
Cheapskate0 over 3 years ago
I think I agree with Bernice.
Homeboy1865 over 3 years ago
Looks like Bernice has moved the head of her bed to the side of the window. Luann’s bedroom is no longer on the opposite side of the headboard of Bern’s bed.
ronaldspence over 3 years ago
Therapist heal thyself! Besides, Luann is driving Tara’s get away van. Watch Bernice hop in her hooptie and follow the errant Miss DeGroot!
Tyge over 3 years ago
What a terrible situation. The two men that were conversing on a park bench on a lovely day are now tormenting Bernice. All this while she’s tries to put her suspicions to rest and get some sleep.
Poor tormented soul. Sleep deprivation can be serious and cause aberrant behavior.
Tyge over 3 years ago
BTW! Where is Luann going so late?
luann1212 over 3 years ago
Now for the Luann and Tara events expressed through a dream sequence with Ben and Jack being the characters staging the action, in Bernice’s head, panel one being seen by Bernice before she goes to bed. Luann late at night, going to meet wild Tara. Contrary to all the one-track Bern haters, or the romance wonderers (me included) these panels shifts to the Luann/Tara caper, and Bern is so worried she can’t sleep. So much for friendship busting by a cold, selfish Bernice eh?
kenhense over 3 years ago
Hope we don’t stay in dreamland the rest of the week.
Mordock999 Premium Member over 3 years ago
Okay, “Ms R.A.” Halper.
If your so darned “concerned” about Luann, take the munchkins advice and:
“Follow the Goldbrick Road!”
And Luann, too.
Caldonia over 3 years ago
Just what you need, your brother and your crush being dweeby in your head.
Airman over 3 years ago
I do not have good vibes about Tara. I fear that the police might beat Luann to The Fuse, and the week will be something out of a Keystone Kops’ movie.
capricorn9th over 3 years ago
SO Jack is not gonna talk with Luann about her Tara problem.
TampaFanatic1 over 3 years ago
So Luann is going to check on Tara, hopefully for her no one goes back to the Fuse late to get something they forgot and catches her there. Meanwhile Bern is just letter her control freak psyche go way out of control. Talk about having people rent space in her head, now its Tara, Luann, Jack and Ben. Let it go Bern, you should be relieved Luann is not sneaking around with Jack. When (not if) her and Tara get caught, then you can ask your former BFF what the devil she was thinking! As for Luann, her heart is in the right place but she does not ever think about consequences for one’s actions!
Maestro Amedeo over 3 years ago
This strip has become like a car stuck in the mud. It’s spinning its wheels and going nowhere fast. Also, socially, they write like it’s 1961 and not 2021. Please bring these girls into the present day. They’re in college, not 5th grade. It doesn’t have to be the Kardashians but some semblance of current day reality. I’ve been loyal to this strip since it’s inception but it’s stagnat. Sorry, JMHO.
blunebottle over 3 years ago
Conflicted.
Brdshtt Premium Member over 3 years ago
We will have to see what happens in the morning. Of course, since Luann just drove off she will not hear Bernice yell “Will You Two Shut Up!”, Frank and Nancy most probably did, and will wonder just WHO Bernie had in HER room last night.
michaeljwolff over 3 years ago
I’ve had nights like that (only not with the characters from this strip).
abucksworth Premium Member over 3 years ago
Am I the only one who finds it kinda creepy that her brother and her love interest seem to be equally important in Bernice’s mind?
NeedaChuckle Premium Member over 3 years ago
Bernice needs to attach a tracker to Luann’s car to find out where she is going. I hear this is the stalker’s choice method nowadays.
Ellis97 over 3 years ago
Luann is going to get in trouble.
StoicLion1973 over 3 years ago
Bernice’s Spock & McCoy could use a shave.
Pohka over 3 years ago
Hmmm, Luann off to help Tara. Interesting. Opening the place or showing her the most comfortable places? Equally interesting is Bernice’s “shoulder angel/devil” are Ben and Jack. Ben listened to her but also challenged her. Little hard seeing him promoting what she wants (though ultimately he was, just not how she wanted it).
Johnnyrico over 3 years ago
Your honor, May I please present Exhibit A…. Basket-case Bernice”..
Aladar30 Premium Member over 3 years ago
So, in Bernice’s imagination, Jack is the wise one♡. BEAUTIFUL! She has so much to learn from him♡. For Luann, doing all this in secret has to be really thrilling. Finally something exciting in her life! I hope Tara is fine♡. If her cousin follows her to The Fuse… that would be the End!
Vangoghdog01 over 3 years ago
Mind Bender strip. Bern is watching LuAnn drive away, while LuAnne is in bed trying to sleep. Bern has a conversation with Jack going in her head. Said conversation is keeping LuAnne awake.Anyone, sorted this out?
RSH over 3 years ago
We haven’t seen these kids in their school settings all year. The fact that Jack thought of Tara as a candidate suggests he has been hanging around with Luann and Tara at school and sees them together there alot.
comic reader 22 over 3 years ago
Bernice is supposed to be learning psychology – all she has to do is act like she isn’t interested in what’s going on. It will only be a matter of time before the typically blabbermouthed Luann will have to tell someone about her big escapade. She really isn’t capable of keeping a secret for very long.
srmalone over 3 years ago
Not another week of Bernice obsessing over Luann….
Major Matt Mason Premium Member over 3 years ago
Time for “relaxation exercises”. Make sure the shades are drawn and the door locked.
pls50 over 3 years ago
anyone think it is strange that the 3 of them is in Bernice’s room and she is suppose to be going to sleep? you would think that tey would be following her to see what she is up to. also the cartoon jumped from being in a park, with Bernice trying to get her brother away to all three in her bedroom.
Enoi over 3 years ago
Poor Bernice has a few too many people living in her head.
Cincoflex over 3 years ago
The nightmare would only get worse if Ben and Jack start dating.
MuddyUSA Premium Member over 3 years ago
@Greg Evans – Please put some lipstick on Bernice…or better lips!
David Huie Green AmericaIsGreatItHasUs over 3 years ago
“I can’t hear myself thinking for all my thinking.”
calliarcale over 3 years ago
Late night rumination . . . it’s hard to sleep when you have something on your mind and your mind won’t SHUT UP.
Willow Mt Lyon over 3 years ago
Bernice has always reminded me of my best friend from sixth grade through high school. After we grew up, she came over and said, “Oh, you are so lucky. Your kitchen floor is just like ours. It doesn’t show the dirt.” My kitchen floor was white, I just mopped it, and it looked nothing like hers. We are no longer in touch.
kenhense over 3 years ago
If we’re gonna have more dreams – make them fun – like a naked (side view) Bernice trying to find her clothes, and a fully clothed Jack trying to help, asking her when she last had them on.
YorkGirl Premium Member over 3 years ago
Wonder where Nancy and Frank are and what they would think if they knew of Luann’s actions. Yes, I’d be concerned if my friend was acting suspiciously, lying and going off in the middle of the night, while I was a guest in their house.
Bruce1253 over 3 years ago
I think the Fuse is about to have a “Shrinkage” problem.
Rhetorical_Question over 3 years ago
Luann is between twenty and nineteen years old with two years of community college. Luann has a car, has a part time job and still lives at home. Bradley Degroot moved out when he was twenty years ago.
Joe1962 Premium Member over 3 years ago
Bernice take a chill pill.
Pipe Tobacco Premium Member over 3 years ago
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I find it interesting that in this play on the Angel/Devil (or Good Cop/Bad Cop) trope, that Bernice’s brother is used for the devil-bad cop character, and Jack is the angel-good cop character.
Is the above because….
a) Bernice is still feeling umbrage at her brother for goading Bernice into interaction with Jack before she was ready?
b) Bernice is so utterly smitten with Jack that she only views him as perfection?
c) Bernice has come to appreciate the wisdom of her brother and so “he” is expressing her own worries?
d) Bernice sees Jack as a positive affirming person and so only ascribes to him the role of making things seem safe, non-threatening, and good?
+ + + + +
I do THINK the most important aspect of today’s strip, however is….. this SHOWS that Bernice truly cares and is worried about Luann. Every time Bernice is shown, there are a bunch of folks who say that Bernice hates Luann and is not a true friend…. but… I have never felt that way. I think Bernice is a rather cautious and careful young lady to tries desperately hard to always do what she thinks is correct and appropriate and kind. She does get some things wrong… but I feel it is mostly from a mixture of youthful naivete and an ingrained behavior to work and try very, very hard…. and this sometimes leads her to try too hard to do what she perceives is best.
BJShipley1 over 3 years ago
And we can see that despite being proven wrong about it being Jack, Bernice still obsesses about Luann’s behavior. With friends like her who needs enemies?
StoicLion1973 over 3 years ago
Bernice should do more physical activities, that usually helps with stress.
BlitzMcD over 3 years ago
It’s starting to look like Bern is a relative of the late Gladys Kravitz.
desperado10mm over 3 years ago
Tara is so very hot with an IQ way up there.
oakie817 over 3 years ago
cue the dark ambient music with discordant overtones
Sisyphos over 3 years ago
The Voices In Your Head have taken over, Bernie. Deal with it (and the agenbite of inwit)….
bakana over 3 years ago
The Voices in Bern’s head can be so Rude.
drewpamon over 3 years ago
Tara is going to set fire to the restaurant and the insurance company will be extra suspicious because of TJ’s previous experiances.
Roy G Biv over 3 years ago
It’s strange how the BFF since third grade hasn’t asked her BFF any more about the mysterious overnight visit from Tara, or her BFF’s now-habitual zooming off to be with Tara. Or even if it IS Tara.Once upon a time these two gals talked about everything with each other. Looks like they’re no longer BFFs.
Carolyn Cherry over 3 years ago
Getting a little tired of this story line.
PhoenixHocking over 3 years ago
I’m so confused.