Cul de Sac by Richard Thompson for May 07, 2010
Transcript:
Alice: Petey! I had the best day at school! Petey: Boy, I didn't. Alice: I got a sticker for "Most Expressive." Now I have to put it where everyone can see it. Where's a good place? Petey: Stick it on a bumper. I don't care. Alice: It's too small. Unless... Dad: Hey.
margueritem over 14 years ago
It’s blocking the engine intake….
leakysqueaky712 over 14 years ago
That brain of Alice’s never stops spinning.
rayannina over 14 years ago
Nothing is TOO small for the Honda-Tonka Cuisinart!
leakysqueaky712 over 14 years ago
You can actually see the “delight” in Alice’s eyes in panel 2
margueritem over 14 years ago
leakysqueaky712 it’s those eyelashes…
leakysqueaky712 over 14 years ago
Yes Viola (Marg)……..you just burst my bubble. :-))
vcover over 14 years ago
into every life some dust will fall–as was thus with my clay brontosaurus in fifth grade…
GROG Premium Member over 14 years ago
Now it’s too big, Alice.
cleokaya over 14 years ago
That sticker is bound to hurt gas mileage.
pibfan868 over 14 years ago
most expressive, Alice! that’s a good way to share your glee :D
fritzoid Premium Member over 14 years ago
“Most Expressive” = High-grade disruptive outbursts; tantrums and/or giggling fits, uses ‘Outdoor Voice’ indoors
“Most Gregarious” = Low-grade disruptive outbursts; talks through lessons and naptime
“Most Studious” = Won’t go to recess because has no friends
“Most Independent” = Won’t follow directions
“Most Creative” = Can’t follow directions
“Most Imagination” = Never finishes an assignment, having spent the classtime gazing out the window; bodily present, but the mind is playing hooky
“Most Self-Esteem” = Bullies all the other children
“Most Considerate” = Natural prey of “Most Self-Esteem”
“Most Helpful” = Shamelessly sucks up to teacher
“Most Popular” = Shamelessly sucks up to classmates
“Most Special” = Everyone else. Nobody leaves empty-handed, and 4 year-olds don’t understand that a ‘superlative’ implies there can be only one; also known as “The Kevin”
“Perfect Attendance” = Child’s mother has run out of patience as well; sent to school no matter how sick
Ribbons and Ritalin for all the winners!
peteysgrrl over 14 years ago
Thanks for the guffaw, fritzoid!