Luann by Greg Evans and Karen Evans for November 27, 2016

One other late before going to bed comment. Many here oftn make negative comments about the character the strip is designed around, the actual main character Luann. It would become very aggravating after awhile, and I did allow it to become that way until I realized two things: there is a major generational divide at play here. Most of the critics are far older than the Luann character (in real not Luannverse time), and have not only that but I think an anti-feminist attitude, particularly aimed toward young Caucasian girls. Being Black male Baby Boomer gives me an different perspective on this. Second, projection is a major critical practice here, which is related in an obverse way to the first point. The more generational and anti-young-White-feminist (that is a mouthful I admit) these critics are the more they project upon the character’s possible arc outcomes that correspond to something in their own lives they either miss or wish they had. I admit I am a Trufan because I like Luann and all the character stories, and they have been moving a lot more lately, with the college years, and the wedding of Brad and Toni, and intend to enjoy the cartoon as long as I still have brain power to do so. But I try to have objective criticism, and let my own biases, or frustrations not become the basis of my feelings or criticisms. Just food for thought.