In most soccer leagues around the world, bad teams get demoted to a minor league. It’s a big incentive to not be in the basement even if you’re having a bad season.
My brother was not the best student. When he brought home a report card that had all C’s and D’s my parents were also disappointed. He told them, “Well, I passed didn’t I?” Never went to college. He recently retired from the Navy. Some people just do not do well in school, but will excel in life.
Well, Wilbur, if we continue the baseball analogy, the manager of a poor playing team might send some of its worst players back to the minors. So, how does repeating your last grade sound?
Nice try but doesn’t quite work. Mighty Casey has struck out and has to pay the price.Sounds like a summer school is in order. Consider it post season batting practice Casey….
oldpine52 over 1 year ago
In other words,‘if you think that’s bad, you ain’t seen nothing yet’.
Renatus Profuturus Frigeridus Premium Member over 1 year ago
“Anything that can go wrong will go wrong, and at the worst possible time.” Quoted from ‘The Murphy’ s law’.
Ahuehuete over 1 year ago
In most soccer leagues around the world, bad teams get demoted to a minor league. It’s a big incentive to not be in the basement even if you’re having a bad season.
The dude from FL Premium Member over 1 year ago
MAN. I remember them, they were scary
KA7DRE Premium Member over 1 year ago
Wilberforce might have to go to Summer school to make up his grades so he can advance to the next grade.
Justanolddude Premium Member over 1 year ago
See? A roll model to his child. I bet he was late a couple of times too.
nosirrom over 1 year ago
Wilberforce, can you say “summer school”?
The Reader Premium Member over 1 year ago
It’s all part of that 12 year slump!
bobwigg761 over 1 year ago
I have a feeling he’ll be repeating the same grade come September.
[Traveler] Premium Member over 1 year ago
That’s why I hated report card day
GROG Premium Member over 1 year ago
Next year will likely be worse.
Chris over 1 year ago
and maybe he should keep saying it every year till they actually win… not all that encouraging but what else can ya do. :J
rhpii over 1 year ago
Maybe a threat of a trade to the Cubs would motivate him.
Smokie over 1 year ago
My brother was not the best student. When he brought home a report card that had all C’s and D’s my parents were also disappointed. He told them, “Well, I passed didn’t I?” Never went to college. He recently retired from the Navy. Some people just do not do well in school, but will excel in life.
ladykat over 1 year ago
Good one, Wilberforce, but I don’t think that’s what your father wanted to hear.
assrdood over 1 year ago
Reminds me of several years ago. On opening day, Detroit Tiger fans brought out their “wait til next year” signs.
goboboyd over 1 year ago
And you still get a pizza party and participation trophy.
preacherman Premium Member over 1 year ago
Well, Wilbur, if we continue the baseball analogy, the manager of a poor playing team might send some of its worst players back to the minors. So, how does repeating your last grade sound?
raybarb44 over 1 year ago
Nice try but doesn’t quite work. Mighty Casey has struck out and has to pay the price.Sounds like a summer school is in order. Consider it post season batting practice Casey….
Moonkey Premium Member over 1 year ago
Report cards and grades are not a team sport.
MuddyUSA Premium Member over 1 year ago
Good answer……..
paranormal over 1 year ago
Wilberforce is disappointed too Brutus!!!
T... over 1 year ago
And Gladys thinks, “Like father, like son”, but I love ’em both dearly"…
T... over 1 year ago
Brutus replies, “Like the ball clubs, off season is training and learning for the team and for team Wilberforce too”…
Buckeye67 over 1 year ago
I think Brutus should commiserate with Wilberforce on his scholastic results since I am sure Brutus was a rather poor student himself.
christelisbetty over 1 year ago
The Cleveland Browns motto for almost 60 years.(Give or take, on account of Art Modell)
Brent Rosenthal Premium Member over 1 year ago
In a family of Cleveland sports fans that’s a perfectly understandable response. Good job Wilberforce