Amazing how little school buses have changed in the last 50 years. Other than some safety doodads, pretty much the same box I rode in every day. Seems to me the emergency exit could be automatic by now.
I’d think opening the Emergency Door would be their dream assignment, the stuff of lore, handed down from generation to generation thereafter and proudly related around the campfire – - – OK, I’ll stop now.
I was in high school, late ’70’s, when they started doing this. We were on our way home when the bus suddenly pulled off the road, and the driver shut off the engine. We had no idea what was going on. She told us we had to do an evacuation drill – first time ever. We could tell she was not thrilled about it at all. One of the kids opened the rear door and we all got out, then back in. I’m guessing some higher-ups got their legal undies in a twist and decided we had to do this.
Imagine getting on a plane, then having the pilot come on the PA saying, “Folks, before we take off, we need to do an evacuation drill. Would the passengers next to the emergency exits kindly pull firmly on the red handles and open them, then everyone will slide down the chutes to the ground. The sooner we get this over with, the sooner we will be able to get in the air.”
I continue to be amazed by Will Henry’s comic genius. His attention to detail and ability to put you there, to experience the emotion. The characters’ eyes say so much. You could remove the word balloons in the last panel and “get it.”
LastRoseOfSummer 1 Premium Member about 3 years ago
Well, that announcement blew Wallace’s mind. Spud will be under the nearest seat.. Seagull will be the first off, leading the way.
Ida No about 3 years ago
Oooo, the responsibility.
Although, Amelia’s willing to open the door while the bus is still in motion…
crookedwolf Premium Member about 3 years ago
Wait, were they given the exit row safety instructions?!
jschumaker about 3 years ago
What could possibly go wrong? Heh, heh.
mickjam about 3 years ago
Amazing how little school buses have changed in the last 50 years. Other than some safety doodads, pretty much the same box I rode in every day. Seems to me the emergency exit could be automatic by now.
John Mason Premium Member about 3 years ago
Only good things happen when the seagull’s eyes match Wallace’s.
Aladar30 Premium Member about 3 years ago
One of Wallace’s dream seems to have become true!
Charlie Fogwhistle about 3 years ago
I’d think opening the Emergency Door would be their dream assignment, the stuff of lore, handed down from generation to generation thereafter and proudly related around the campfire – - – OK, I’ll stop now.
WCraft Premium Member about 3 years ago
Wow – did the two boys shrink or shirk? Look at the size of them compared to the bus seat! Even standing, Spud is shorter than the seat back!
Huckleberry Hiroshima about 3 years ago
Wise to know that.
FunnyMinnion about 3 years ago
Perfect timing of the week
goboboyd about 3 years ago
You ‘get’ to open the emergency door!? A grade school fantasy come true! If an emergency slide would inflate at the same time it would be epic.
well-i-never about 3 years ago
In “Lead, follow or get out of the way” where does Spud land?
imagenesis about 3 years ago
They are dead! ☠
scyphi26 about 3 years ago
That’s actually why they DO the drills in the first place, Spud, so you can learn how to be, if ever needed in a real emergency. ;)
Kroykali about 3 years ago
I was in high school, late ’70’s, when they started doing this. We were on our way home when the bus suddenly pulled off the road, and the driver shut off the engine. We had no idea what was going on. She told us we had to do an evacuation drill – first time ever. We could tell she was not thrilled about it at all. One of the kids opened the rear door and we all got out, then back in. I’m guessing some higher-ups got their legal undies in a twist and decided we had to do this.
Kroykali about 3 years ago
Imagine getting on a plane, then having the pilot come on the PA saying, “Folks, before we take off, we need to do an evacuation drill. Would the passengers next to the emergency exits kindly pull firmly on the red handles and open them, then everyone will slide down the chutes to the ground. The sooner we get this over with, the sooner we will be able to get in the air.”
wordsmeet about 3 years ago
Spud, it’s a trap!
raybarb44 about 3 years ago
Here’s your chance for eternal glory. Go for it…….
GKBOWOOD Premium Member about 3 years ago
I did not see this coming!
donwestonmysteries about 3 years ago
The day just keeps getting better for Wallace. The Seagull will hel0 you Spud.
Coocalici about 3 years ago
I KNEW there was gonna be some catch to this arc!
Teto85 Premium Member about 3 years ago
OH BOY!!!!!!!
burningviolin about 3 years ago
I continue to be amazed by Will Henry’s comic genius. His attention to detail and ability to put you there, to experience the emotion. The characters’ eyes say so much. You could remove the word balloons in the last panel and “get it.”
MCProfessor about 3 years ago
This will not end well.
stairclimber33 8 months ago
the look on wallace’s face XD