Luann by Greg Evans and Karen Evans for October 14, 2024

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    lvlax  about 2 months ago

    Well, this is a De-Stressing turn of events

    Nancy was probably hoping Luann would help her with the puzzle. Half the fun is working together and chatting etc.

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    So are we seriously going to have an arc about solving a jigsaw puzzle or is this leading up to something?

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    howtheduck  about 2 months ago

    Looks like Puddles agrees with Nancy in that last panel.

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    Mordock999 Premium Member about 2 months ago

    Holy SMOKES!

    “Nice Going,” Lu.

    And SHAME on Ya……., ;-)

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    kenhense  about 2 months ago

    Here we go again – G & K treating Luann like she’s a tween…

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    mfought  about 2 months ago

    she could probably do it faster with a little help

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    BJShipley1  about 2 months ago

    Nancy may want to remember that Luann is terrible because Nancy raised her that way.

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    mfought  about 2 months ago

    I was gonna say that but as usual Ivlax beat me to it

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    live2read  about 2 months ago

    Umm, Luann? You could, you know, actually make dinner while she works on the puzzle? Just a thought.

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    illuminare  about 2 months ago

    Nancy and Frank need to stop enabling Luann.

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    live2read  about 2 months ago

    A week of Luann being her normal selfish self. (I know—I’m being alliterative.)

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    GreasyOldTam  about 2 months ago

    “11 to 17 hours”, possibly more depending on how many cats are helping you.

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    beb01  about 2 months ago

    I never found jigsaw puzzles all that relaxing. And the larger they are they more stress they become. If I want to relax I’ll read a book.

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    Wilkins068  about 2 months ago

    In 11 to 17 hours Nancy’s gonna go from jigsaw to chainsaw

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    David Huie Green LoveJoyAndPeace  about 2 months ago

    Puddkes has heard it all even since his previous life is a bartender.

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    NiteKat  about 2 months ago

    Unlike some readers, I don’t really mind when an arc doesn’t have Luann in it, because it seems all G&K can do is make her look bad.

    Now we’ll probably have Bernice, (Nancy’s favorite daughter) come in, decide to help with the puzzle, and she and Nancy will have a great time laughing and chatting and bonding even more.

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    melodymucisa  about 2 months ago

    Here we go

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    snsurone76  about 2 months ago

    I keep getting phone ads for games especially for seniors meant to “relieve stress”. But it’s those d@mned ads that are the source of the stress!!

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    Rhetorical_Question   about 2 months ago

    Trivializing the gift?

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    nightflight  about 2 months ago

    Look at the bright side. The annoying gift looks shredded and already for the trash can, even before Puddles finds a couple of pieces to chew on.

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    GirlGeek Premium Member about 2 months ago

    Yes, she did

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    The Reader Premium Member about 2 months ago

    Make the hours days and don’t bother counting them.

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    Pharmakeus Ubik  about 2 months ago

    Nancy’s tired of schlepping for thirty-nine year and is moving to the IceCube Research Station.

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    blunebottle  about 2 months ago

    When I was first married, we bought a 4,000 piece puzzle to work on. We had to put a 4X8 sheet of plywood on the dining room table to accommodate the size. After a while, we started to have friends over for puzzle-making parties. Took a month or so to get it 3/4 finished, then we gave up and put it back in the box.

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    French Persons Premium Member about 2 months ago

    Get your own dinner. And do your own laundry.

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    OneTime59  about 2 months ago

    Puzzles like that are not really meant to be done at one sitting. Luann certainly made it seem like a task.

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    diverbelle  about 2 months ago

    Luann can’t do laundry or prepare dinner? But plenty of time to sit in her bedroom and ponder the universe Clueless Luann.

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    sueb1863  about 2 months ago

    She’s doing that puzzle on that tiny coffee table? She’s going to need a bigger space.

    And hey, Luann, why don’t YOU make dinner? Or do the laundry?

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    sbenton7684  about 2 months ago

    Watching and waiting for something to believe in

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    Count Olaf Premium Member about 2 months ago

    WAIT A MINUTE….. Yesterday repulsive useLes mentioned his mother. The Count hoped that was foreshadowing for the return of…. Our Be❤️ed, Gorgeous Ann❤️Eiffel!! What a Fake News Rip Off! Why? Because we ALL ❤️ Dearest Ann❤️Eiffel.

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    Ellis97  about 2 months ago

    Gee Luann, maybe you could help Nancy with the puzzle instead of being a killjoy?

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    tremaine53  about 2 months ago

    Luann reminds me of the saying, “If you can’t look back on your younger self and admit that you were an idiot? You’re STILL an idiot!”

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    Purple People Eater  about 2 months ago

    According to perplexity dot ai…

    The time it takes to complete a 1500-piece jigsaw puzzle can vary significantly based on several factors, including the puzzle’s complexity, the puzzler’s experience, and whether they take breaks.

    Estimated Time to Complete a 1500-Piece Puzzle

    Average Time: Generally, completing a 1500-piece puzzle takes about 10 to 15 hours for most adult puzzlers.

    Range: Some estimates suggest a broader range of 11 to 18 hours, depending on the difficulty of the image and the puzzler’s skill level

    Factors Influencing Time:

    Image Complexity: Puzzles with intricate designs or similar colors can take longer compared to those with distinct color blocks

    Puzzler’s Experience: More experienced puzzlers may complete puzzles faster, while beginners might take longer as they develop their skills

    Work Methodology: Sorting pieces by color or pattern before starting can significantly reduce completion time

    In summary, while you can expect an average of 10 to 15 hours for a 1500-piece puzzle, individual experiences may vary widely based on personal factors and puzzle characteristics.

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    tuknoy2003  about 2 months ago

    Reading the way Luann stated things; she unwittingly (witlessly?) reminded her mom of all the chores that Nancy will have to do while doing 11-17 hours worth of jigsaw, because Lu is useless at both

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    [Traveler] Premium Member about 2 months ago

    I usually have a puzzle going all the time. I limit myself to 1000 pc puzzles, they fit well on my board. I mounted a puzzle board to an art desk and have it tilted to about 30 degrees. It’ll take me a week to do one because I usually don’t work on it for longer than 15-20 minutes at a time.

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    grocks  about 2 months ago

    Take a hint, Luann, and do a load of laundry and make dinner.

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    ctolson  about 2 months ago

    LuAnn can ruin boiling water.

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    joegeethree  about 2 months ago

    For a sec, thought Nancy said grifter.

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    baskate_2000  about 2 months ago

    One sentence too many. Luann, engage your brain before you put your mouth in gear.

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    Aladar30 Premium Member about 2 months ago

    After watching Nancy go under a fan last week, I think this arc will be about time passing and the changes in her body. I think Luann is right to let her do this jigsaw alone, but I don’t think Nancy will be alone for long. If it goes well Frank will show up, if it goes bad, Bernice will be the one and even if she and Nancy get along, I fear the aspiring psychologist might come up with some annoying questions.

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    Angry Indeed Premium Member about 2 months ago

    Why don’t you step up and fix dinner and/or do the laundry, Luann?

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    rshive  about 2 months ago

    That 1500 pieces doesn’t include the crucial missing piece.

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    RSH  about 2 months ago

    Nancy- gee I feel stressed already and I haven’t even started

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    tammyspeakslife Premium Member about 2 months ago

    Nancy is sweet but she could try to see it as an opportunity for a break from her chores. Luann could’ve offered to help with said chores.

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    locake  about 2 months ago

    Not sure how Luann ruined the gift. She made a few comment. Nancy can take as long as she wants to do the puzzle and I doubt if she worries about Luann going without food and clean clothes.

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    IWannaBeLerxst  about 2 months ago

    Puddles is ossum. If it weren’t for Roscoe (“Pickles” strip) – he’d be top of the ‘kewl comics dogz’ list!

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    comic reader 22  about 2 months ago

    Personally, I would never be interested in sitting for hours doing a jigsaw puzzle, but Nancy needs to realize she has just been given a great method for making Luann take care of her own needs…FOR ONCE IN HER LIFE. Granted, Nancy is the enabler of her daughter’s selfish, immature behavior, but for right now, all she has to do is say “I’m still working on my puzzle, you did say you wouldn’t bother me about the household stuff”.

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    blitheone  about 2 months ago

    Great Sunday strip! Oh, waitaminute…Actually, Sunday ’s actual strip seemed like the beginning of a new arc and I was looking forward to it.

    I’m getting irritated by this Failure to Launch Luann, which is a shame because I really like her character. But she doesn’t seem to have much of a life, or at least one we get to see.

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    Saurischia  about 2 months ago

    My spouse got nostalgic about puzzling during the holidays in his youth, so we got one just after the New Year. My, oh my, is it ever addictive! After trying a 2000 piecer, we settled on on 1000 piece puzzles. There is ALWAYS one in progress now. It is something fun to do together, and surprisingly relaxing (perhaps because it requires so much focus?). The funniest thing is that just about every one of my friends (decades long friendships!) is a “closet” puzzler! I had no idea! We all get a laugh out of that.

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    J. Scarbrough  about 2 months ago

    Why does this feel more like a Sunday strip than part of a daily story arc?

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    The Quiet One  about 2 months ago

    Or Luann you could do dinner and the laundry.

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    Tenax  about 2 months ago

    And after you complete the jigsaw puzzles – donate them to senior centers – they get lots of use there.

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    JPuzzleWhiz  about 2 months ago

    “Falling To 1,500 Pieces”

    “A Damsel In De-Stress”

    “The Jig(saw) Is Up!”

    “The Puzzle Whiz” (I know, I know…)

    “Getting It All Together”

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    HodgeElmwood  about 2 months ago

    Why is it ruined? Take her at her word! Relax for a few hours! Luann and Frank are old enough to make their own dinner.

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    petermerck  about 2 months ago

    Spread out over 2 months. So 2 months.

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    Joe1962  about 2 months ago

    A week long arc.

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    Brupem  about 2 months ago

    Ugh…Luann’s back…

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    MLBachorik  about 2 months ago

    Man, she needs to grow up. Teenage mindset in a 20 something body.

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    lnrokr55  about 2 months ago

    Turn the page, where are we going now? Another clever misunderstanding ? Heading towards the parents maybe ??? ;-)

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    [Unnamed Reader - 14b4ce]  about 2 months ago

    1,498.Puddles just ate two

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