Rose is Rose by Don Wimmer and Pat Brady for October 08, 2014
October 07, 2014
October 09, 2014
Transcript:
Dr: Comic books can be beneficial for children. They increase vocabulary and inspire creativity. I can see how carefully you handle that one...you must truly admire Ranger Rory.
Pasquale: I have to handle it gently! It's from my daddy's collection!
I deeply regret not having my old comic books to give to my daughters to read: old “Archie”, “Casper”, etc. I can’t for the life of me remember whatever happened to them.
Before television, we children used to get together and trade comic books. They cost ten cents, except for the big collection issues which cost a quarter. Mine were in a big box in my grandmother’s attic, and were left there when they sold the house….hope someone made some money off them!
My mother was dead set against comic books until my grandfather bought me one (Wonder Woman) and she found me quietly reading with a dictionary right next to me…then she became comics biggest defender! :-)
@elven_eyesI too learned how to read with comic books; I was able to get out of reading the classics when my English teacher realized that I was reading them through a illustrated version. They would now be referred as graphic novels.
My elementary school principal was once asked about her opinion of comic books. The questioner must have been anticipating a denouncement of them, but Miss Kardell surprised them with the response, “At least the children are reading something.”
Comics is how my parents got my brother and I to read and behave on a really long family camping trip – Garfield in our case. It instilled a love of reading in both of us.
Observer fo Irony about 10 years ago
I am sure that Jimbo reads them only to ensure there is nothing bad for Pasquale to see. Like skimpy clothes or trunks that look like underwear.
Wren Fahel about 10 years ago
I deeply regret not having my old comic books to give to my daughters to read: old “Archie”, “Casper”, etc. I can’t for the life of me remember whatever happened to them.
sbwertz about 10 years ago
Before television, we children used to get together and trade comic books. They cost ten cents, except for the big collection issues which cost a quarter. Mine were in a big box in my grandmother’s attic, and were left there when they sold the house….hope someone made some money off them!
llosik about 10 years ago
My mother was dead set against comic books until my grandfather bought me one (Wonder Woman) and she found me quietly reading with a dictionary right next to me…then she became comics biggest defender! :-)
Observer fo Irony about 10 years ago
@elven_eyesI too learned how to read with comic books; I was able to get out of reading the classics when my English teacher realized that I was reading them through a illustrated version. They would now be referred as graphic novels.
StoicLion1973 about 10 years ago
Rose will be upset when Pasquale finds Jimbo’s copies of “Watchmen” and “League of Extraordinary Gentlemen.”
meowlin about 10 years ago
My elementary school principal was once asked about her opinion of comic books. The questioner must have been anticipating a denouncement of them, but Miss Kardell surprised them with the response, “At least the children are reading something.”
RobinHood2013 about 10 years ago
Too much information, Pasquale…!!
anschimpf about 10 years ago
Comics is how my parents got my brother and I to read and behave on a really long family camping trip – Garfield in our case. It instilled a love of reading in both of us.
Willie C about 10 years ago
Any time a kid reads is alwasys a good time. I remember the “Eeie” and “Weird” comic books.
I have seen some good art.
Willie C about 10 years ago
I need to spell or type better.