In HS in the 1950’s, sports is what you had to do to keep up the ancient and often disproved myth that guys do and girls watch. So we tried everything, including the patience of parents, teachers, and especially coaches. Now, decades later, those of us who became famous as riders of the pine [the bench] for most games wonder why we bothered. Mostly I think it was just fun, the comradeship with classmates, and the safety valve for teen angst.
Oh, yes, we also had time to perform in plays, musicals, choir concerts, academic competitions, along with frequent forays into foolishness that caused our teachers to shake their heads and wonder why they bothered. But we and they usually recovered and life went on in a way that seems to have been lost over later generations.
To quote Irving Berlin the song is ended but the melody lingers on 1927. And why not. It’s a good memory.
Hey, go with your strengths, not somebody else’s! Speaking of strengths, Mr Schorr, your comedic timing is flawless! Thanks for the chuckle. Great way to start a day. I know you’ve done a lot of cartoons over the years. Thanks for doing this strip. I love it!
Baarorso over 3 years ago
Some of us just aren’t wired for team sports, big guy. Believe me! I was one of them!
sandpiper over 3 years ago
I can certainly empathize with the kid.
In HS in the 1950’s, sports is what you had to do to keep up the ancient and often disproved myth that guys do and girls watch. So we tried everything, including the patience of parents, teachers, and especially coaches. Now, decades later, those of us who became famous as riders of the pine [the bench] for most games wonder why we bothered. Mostly I think it was just fun, the comradeship with classmates, and the safety valve for teen angst.
Oh, yes, we also had time to perform in plays, musicals, choir concerts, academic competitions, along with frequent forays into foolishness that caused our teachers to shake their heads and wonder why they bothered. But we and they usually recovered and life went on in a way that seems to have been lost over later generations.
To quote Irving Berlin the song is ended but the melody lingers on 1927. And why not. It’s a good memory.
InTraining Premium Member over 3 years ago
so then, is Tucker a future Chicago Bear….?
raybarb44 over 3 years ago
Serious Ouch……
thejanith Premium Member over 3 years ago
Hey, go with your strengths, not somebody else’s! Speaking of strengths, Mr Schorr, your comedic timing is flawless! Thanks for the chuckle. Great way to start a day. I know you’ve done a lot of cartoons over the years. Thanks for doing this strip. I love it!
Sisyphos over 3 years ago
My sympathy, Tucker. I lettered in Glee Club, since I was a 97-pound weakling back then (only a small exaggeration)….