Laura: Yes, alt-Lois is
not canon Lois. She's had different life experiences that for some reason made her go off in the different direction than canon Lois. But her heart, her true self, is
edited for possible spoilage as we will eventually see.
Tank: Yes, alt-Lois will be getting a haircut, not soon, but
Edited Spoiler info eventually. Enough of a spoiler, I think.
Iolanthe: It makes their 'marriage' a bit more legit, too.