As an expostulation it would normally be “m’aidez,” the imperative – but I learned that it’s an abbreviated form of “venez m’aider” (come help me). As for “M@#%@,” when used emphatically it’s pronounced as two syllables, with the accent on “%@.”
From what? 100 to 98? I doubt it is going to affect his GPA, anyone who would hold witty and wise statements against a young person’s academic score is not a teacher but only an instructor. Mrs. Olsen strikes me as a wise and experienced teacher.
The full story, apparently, is that, a senior radio officer at Croydon Airpoirt in London back in 1923 was asked to come up with a universal distress phrase that would be understood in both English and French (because of all the traffic between Croydon and Le Bourget). Hence “Mayday” (“m’aider” short for “venez m’aider”). It actually doesn’t sound all that much like merde, IMO.
Sometimes, here in the writing division of the Frazz Factory, we go deep. Sometimes we’re fine in the shallows. But when you can go really shallow in the depths, now, that’s a certain kind of versatility.
Bilan over 5 years ago
He mispronounced the french word by two !!s.
That’s not like Caulfield to be so sloppy.
phaze58 over 5 years ago
There is a name for those things but I cant @~&*%$£ remmember what it is !
whahoppened over 5 years ago
I’d be tempted to restore those points if he did the drawing!
M2MM over 5 years ago
I love his artwork. Extra points for creativity. :D
ACK! Premium Member over 5 years ago
Kid’s got a heck of a reach on that chalkboard.
The Old Wolf over 5 years ago
As an expostulation it would normally be “m’aidez,” the imperative – but I learned that it’s an abbreviated form of “venez m’aider” (come help me). As for “M@#%@,” when used emphatically it’s pronounced as two syllables, with the accent on “%@.”
asrialfeeple over 5 years ago
She’s got no sense of humour. Thankfully, Caulfield’s grade can stand some bullying.
Ontman over 5 years ago
Hoist by his own petard.
Ignatz Premium Member over 5 years ago
Do they actually need to censor “merde”?
By the way, that’s what ballet dancers say to each other for good luck before going on stage, as a substitute for “break a leg.”
sandpiper over 5 years ago
Seems like a lot of that happening some days.
Bill The Nuke over 5 years ago
His art work should be worth those two points.
kunddog over 5 years ago
and sos doesn’t mean save our ship
BRBurns1960 over 5 years ago
From what? 100 to 98? I doubt it is going to affect his GPA, anyone who would hold witty and wise statements against a young person’s academic score is not a teacher but only an instructor. Mrs. Olsen strikes me as a wise and experienced teacher.
Stephen Gilberg over 5 years ago
This is not Caulfield’s heyday.
poopsypoo Premium Member over 5 years ago
OMG, what does M@#%@!! mean anyway!!????
paul brians over 5 years ago
“Merde” in French is used just like “shit!” in English, as an expletive.
Jefano Premium Member over 5 years ago
“Suspiciously similar” if you don’t know how to pronounce “merde” or “m’aider,” maybe. Does “payday” sound suspiciously similar to “paired”?
thedogesl Premium Member over 5 years ago
The full story, apparently, is that, a senior radio officer at Croydon Airpoirt in London back in 1923 was asked to come up with a universal distress phrase that would be understood in both English and French (because of all the traffic between Croydon and Le Bourget). Hence “Mayday” (“m’aider” short for “venez m’aider”). It actually doesn’t sound all that much like merde, IMO.
Concretionist over 5 years ago
My German prof insisted that we not call her “Ms, Schatz” because the way we said “ms” sounded too much like “manure” in her native tongue.
Night-Gaunt49[Bozo is Boffo] over 5 years ago
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Sometimes, here in the writing division of the Frazz Factory, we go deep. Sometimes we’re fine in the shallows. But when you can go really shallow in the depths, now, that’s a certain kind of versatility.
57 Chevy over 5 years ago
How did he get that high up on the blackboard without a stool or ladder?
sufamelico over 5 years ago
PHAZE, Uh Uh Uh ! I know that one, it is; "Well, %$!##$%$#% me now!" Right ? do I get a gold star on my forehead?