Knute

Knute is a character featured in Luann. He debuted in the September 15, 1986 strip.

Personality
Knute can be considered an unorthodox oddball. He will do and say whatever he wants and doesn't really concern himself with what others think. Knute's fashion sense is very unique and wears anything from tank tops to sweater vests, from shorts with funky designs to bell bottom jeans. He also sports a variety of different sunglasses. He is a slacker in school, and is constantly on the verge of failing his classes.

Biography
Knute was first seen skateboarding down the hallway wearing a tank top with a question mark on it and a pair of shorts with a unique design. He makes an impression on Bernice and Luann, who appreciate his "weirdness". As Knute begins to assimilate into the Pitts School community, he begins accessoring his desk with the latest technological gadgets including a desk fan, free-standing lamp, and a fax machine, which causes Mr. Fogarty to get extremely angry with him.

Tiffany Farrell
One of the first students Knute attempts to meet is Tiffany, who thinks he transferred "from another planet".

Bernice Halper
Knute attempts to copy answers from Bernice once he's figured out she has the highest grade in the class.

Delta James
Knute supported Delta during her student council election, and even helped kickstart the school's newspaper by providing a zombie comic strip.

Gunther Berger
Gunther and Knute are close friends. Knute listens to Gunther's problems and obsession about Luann, but rarely offers good advice. Knute taught Gunther how to skateboard, which ended up with Gunther face first in a pile of dirt.