Right now I can’t think of the literary canon in which expressions of not really being in intense love by a main character who really is in intense love but it’s here, I argue with Nil being intellectually immature, not dealing with romantic feelings, and Bern? Well we know how confused she is. Luann somehow will spark a disruption in Bern that will somehow lurch toward some semblance of romance with these two, or not.
I think Bernice is even more in love with Nil now than before. She’s talking to Luann about him without being ashamed and with a huge smile on her face! Maybe what used to be almost only physical attraction is now true love? Dunno, for now Bernice wants to focus on her studies, but something will probably happen to stop her. Probably Jack or maybe Piro’s return, and Luann will always be on her side as a tireless, precious and irreplaceable friend.
I think Bern might be less conflicted if her thoughts more aligned with a recreational instead of romantic aspect of her relationships. She seems to think that any urges she has with a potential partner must culminate in everlasting love. Maybe she just needs to loosen up and have a good time for once.
Bernice always makes it so complicated. What happened to two people just agreeing to be friends? No, not here, that’s too easy and mature. It has to spiral down the rabbit hole of muse and struggling artist. We will watch her try to fulfill that role, with the end result just being the two of them back in the bushes again.
Marriage is about enjoying each other’s company while doing mundane tasks. If the only time you enjoy being around somewhere is when you are getting hot and heavy, that relationship is only being a momentary distraction, a mere way to past the time.
Distraction from what? It’s not like Bernice is especially driven or even very busy, as she still has time to sit around on Luann’s bedroom floor all day. And she’s been at the same point in her education for about 8 years now. What’s she got going on that requires too much attention to allow for a relationship?
As usual, Bernice is just lying and making excuses.
Bernice is definitely lying to herself about not wanting a romantic involvement. If Jack were to ask her out she would jump at the chance. And jump him too.
I have found that when someone tells you that they don’t want any “romantic distractions” in their life right now, they mean they don’t want any romantic distractions from you.
Same2Ubuddy raises an interesting specter. Which character will get pregnant first? In order of likelihood, the candidates are: Toni, Stef, Bets, Bernice, Tara, Luann, field, no one.
Yes, being Nil’s “muse” is perfect. Perfect way to get rid of someone you realize you’re just not that into them, without hurting any feelings. Now both are happy.
lvlax over 1 year ago
So all those days Bernice sits on the floor, with Luann, in her room, are because she didn’t want “a romantic distraction”??
Give me a break! Being someone’s muse is all swell and fine but that won’t set you up with a future husband, house, kids etc.
She’s lying to herself.
Templo S.U.D. over 1 year ago
okay then. so where do we go from here?
alasko over 1 year ago
Ball of confusion.
Rhetorical_Question over 1 year ago
Backwardness or Forwarding?
AnyFace over 1 year ago
J. Scarbrough over 1 year ago
Well, props to GnK for invoking culturally accurate Millennial speak in this one.
PERSON 1: (Asks a trivial or thought-provoking question)
PERSON 2: Yes.
Rhetorical_Question over 1 year ago
Throw the ball for Puddles!
sallymargret over 1 year ago
Nil knows what he’s doing. He’s keeping the romance going.
Tyge Premium Member over 1 year ago
Now we’re going to get into an existential discussion? Really? 8^ )
Chocolate over 1 year ago
I hope Greg gets as much enjoyment drawing Puddles as I get from seeing him.
C over 1 year ago
Happy delusions
Tyge Premium Member over 1 year ago
So far, Luann sounds like Bern’s psychoanalyst in this arc.
ronaldspence over 1 year ago
Jumping his bod? So articulate Luann!
Caldonia over 1 year ago
But it’s only Nil’s soul, who cares? It would probably eat anything when sufficiently hungry!
kenhense over 1 year ago
See Frame 3: Puddles knows the answer. He selected answer A – “Jumping his bod.”
Joe Petitjean Premium Member over 1 year ago
One step forward, two steps back.
pbaiey over 1 year ago
Multiple comments yesterday about Luann’s vaginal “show and tell”. No comments about how she has developed heavy thighs and a busty butt.
Sue Ellen over 1 year ago
Careful, Bernice, or you’ll end up singing
♬ Saw you downtown singing the blues
♬ Its time to face the music
I’m no longer your muse ♬
“The One That Got Away.” Katy Perry
Brdshtt Premium Member over 1 year ago
In the center panel, it appears that Bernie has had a lobotomy.
basilisk Premium Member over 1 year ago
Someone needs to watch the Gilbert and Sullivan operetta “Patience”
Dreamdeer over 1 year ago
Nil would approve of Bernice’s answer in the last panel. He’s rubbing off on her.
Brdshtt Premium Member over 1 year ago
Meanwhile, Les is sitting alone in the gulag listening to his favorite song, “Winchester Cathedral” by The New Vaudeville Band:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jKc1OCJ7iXk
gnmnrbl over 1 year ago
The biggest lies are the lies we tell ourselves.
Airman over 1 year ago
Both Puddles and Luann’s mind are capable of wandering off. Pay attention to your pup, Luann.
Rhetorical_Question over 1 year ago
At least, she is not dreaming about a Beatrice and Jacque storyline?
luann1212 over 1 year ago
Right now I can’t think of the literary canon in which expressions of not really being in intense love by a main character who really is in intense love but it’s here, I argue with Nil being intellectually immature, not dealing with romantic feelings, and Bern? Well we know how confused she is. Luann somehow will spark a disruption in Bern that will somehow lurch toward some semblance of romance with these two, or not.
Mordock999 Premium Member over 1 year ago
Luann?
Take that ball and bounce it off Bernice’s noggin ten times, daily.
It’ll help with your hand-eye coordination.
It might even do Bernice some “good.” ;-)
DaveG1960 over 1 year ago
Who cares, just throw the ball for pud’s
OldsVistaCruiser over 1 year ago
I’m surprised that no one mentioned “friends with benefits”!
Aladar30 Premium Member over 1 year ago
I think Bernice is even more in love with Nil now than before. She’s talking to Luann about him without being ashamed and with a huge smile on her face! Maybe what used to be almost only physical attraction is now true love? Dunno, for now Bernice wants to focus on her studies, but something will probably happen to stop her. Probably Jack or maybe Piro’s return, and Luann will always be on her side as a tireless, precious and irreplaceable friend.
Susan00100 over 1 year ago
Going OT a bit:
Here’s an idea for a story arc: Brad & Toni learn that Shannon is an heiress to millions from some eccentric relative.
Unfortunately, her “sperm donor” finds out too, and returns to “claim” his daughter.
Then, there’s a court hearing where Brad & Toni prove abandonment, and her brother’s sorry ass ends up in prison.
How about it, G&K?? At least it’s something different!!
Johnnyrico over 1 year ago
Bernice doesn’t know what she wants…. Next, she’ll blame her parents..
David Huie Green LosersBlameOthers&It'sYOURfault over 1 year ago
A quantum superposition of states.
elliel203 over 1 year ago
My question is, why isn’t Puddles on a leash? Does she want to lose him again??
Cole Rene Premium Member over 1 year ago
How about a new guy for Luann? Or just a date. The girl is in college, is it an all female school?
daveoverpar over 1 year ago
This is all very amuseing.
Wubbie over 1 year ago
I think Bern might be less conflicted if her thoughts more aligned with a recreational instead of romantic aspect of her relationships. She seems to think that any urges she has with a potential partner must culminate in everlasting love. Maybe she just needs to loosen up and have a good time for once.
Aibohphobia over 1 year ago
“Jumping….
His…
Bod"
comic reader 22 over 1 year ago
Bernice always makes it so complicated. What happened to two people just agreeing to be friends? No, not here, that’s too easy and mature. It has to spiral down the rabbit hole of muse and struggling artist. We will watch her try to fulfill that role, with the end result just being the two of them back in the bushes again.
Ellis97 over 1 year ago
Bernice, just admit that you blew it. Everyone deserves love, but heres a little news flash: You ain’t everyone.
DM2860 over 1 year ago
Marriage is about enjoying each other’s company while doing mundane tasks. If the only time you enjoy being around somewhere is when you are getting hot and heavy, that relationship is only being a momentary distraction, a mere way to past the time.
locake over 1 year ago
Bernice will definitely be a virgin all her life. That is best for all the males she knows.
hoffquotes2 over 1 year ago
I thought we were done with this, now Puddles needs to get lost and we can go back to that one too
BJShipley1 over 1 year ago
Distraction from what? It’s not like Bernice is especially driven or even very busy, as she still has time to sit around on Luann’s bedroom floor all day. And she’s been at the same point in her education for about 8 years now. What’s she got going on that requires too much attention to allow for a relationship?
As usual, Bernice is just lying and making excuses.
tidewaterscot over 1 year ago
?
locake over 1 year ago
Bernice is definitely lying to herself about not wanting a romantic involvement. If Jack were to ask her out she would jump at the chance. And jump him too.
wantcomicsnow2 over 1 year ago
Bernice: "I don’t want a romantic distraction in my life right now……
Unless it’s JACK!!" (pant, pant, drool) :D :D :P:P
Zontar from Venus over 1 year ago
I have found that when someone tells you that they don’t want any “romantic distractions” in their life right now, they mean they don’t want any romantic distractions from you.
Tyge Premium Member over 1 year ago
Same2Ubuddy raises an interesting specter. Which character will get pregnant first? In order of likelihood, the candidates are: Toni, Stef, Bets, Bernice, Tara, Luann, field, no one.
What say y’all?
Same2Ubuddy over 1 year ago
Les catches her on the rebound and she moves into the bawdy house. Poor Gunther has to move back in with his mother.
MuddyUSA Premium Member over 1 year ago
It isn’t as easy to jump a man’s soul as it is his bones!
The Quiet One over 1 year ago
Take your pick. Depends on your perspective.
Troglodyte over 1 year ago
A muse? It’s what Bern is doing to us with this arc. Just wait ’til the hormones kick back in…
Uncle Bob over 1 year ago
Sister Bernice!
198.23.5.11 over 1 year ago
Before and AFTER she became a muse,Bernice still looks like she’ll fall down an open manhole because she’s too busy dreaming about Nil.
The names have changed but the positions have stayed the same.
Meanwhile,there is an argument about who will claim Steffi’s bleached,suffocated body from inside the van.
leighabc123 over 1 year ago
This arc is boring! Let’s get back to Tiffany!
DamSkippy over 1 year ago
Yes, being Nil’s “muse” is perfect. Perfect way to get rid of someone you realize you’re just not that into them, without hurting any feelings. Now both are happy.
Susan123 over 1 year ago
Strip goes as creator sees it
Sisyphos over 1 year ago
Bernie is trying to justify her response to rejection. I think it isn’t working . She is (to put it mildly) conflicted!