Frazz by Jef Mallett for January 05, 2012
January 04, 2012
January 06, 2012
Transcript:
Caulfield: Wait. Why do I owe you homework in the first place? I Don't recall making any promises. Mrs. Olsen: You made a de facto promise when you enrolled. Caulfield: You made an explicit promise to quit smoking last year, and your coat smells like you've been camping. Mrs. Olsen: If you forget that, I'll forget one overdue worksheet. Caulfield: Is that a de facto bribe on an explicit one?
Gizmo Cat almost 13 years ago
As a teacher, i like kids who use their minds like caulfield, and question the ways of the world instead of the ones who just sit quiet in the classroom; they keep me interested and on my toes…and if you don’t like this comic, just move on to another…it’s just a comic after all…
ReneTray almost 13 years ago
I agree with you Gizmo Cat but the arguement still is “gratting on the nerves”. God’s Word about one stone upon another stone.
TheSkulker almost 13 years ago
Caulfield is most likely toying with Mrs Olsen as the homework was probably trivial for him.
Over the years we have seen Caulfield exhibit intelligence and initiative far beyond his years. As has been shown many times he is working on topics ahead of his class. His reading is far above most adults, let alone his classmates (witness his traditional Halloween prank). His questions and comments are almost always insightful and penetrating. We should wish for more kids like him.bignatefan almost 13 years ago
The only thing that “gratts” on me is people who can’t spell “grating.” And “argument.” Looks as if you may owe a couple of spelling assignments yourself.
jessegooddoggy almost 13 years ago
I love Caufield’s insights, and any strip with Mrs Olsen is always tops!
tigre1 almost 13 years ago
That’s the real story about American Indians and tobacco…it was a promise of peace to smoke the stuff…for about three days you couldn’t sneak up on somebody to kill him.
In the Army I could smell smokers tremendous distances.Many of us are pretty dull about the side results of our cultural habits.
underwriter almost 13 years ago
@GatoCatImagine their homes. (Not Caulfield’s, smokers’)
rekam Premium Member almost 13 years ago
Absolutely not!
ArtisticArtemis almost 13 years ago
Jeff.
Adore your work.
Ignore the complaints.
Unless it’s me complaining.
Then, smile, nod politely, THEN ignore my comments.
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Frazz DOES look like the transmogrifier got both Calvin & Hobbes stuck in it, but only one human came out.
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Like, like, like. I read this EVERY day online. I seldom post comments, though, just enjoy the strip and go about my daily routine.
Thank you!
Happy New Year!
clutzyninja over 11 years ago
Instead of getting angry at a kid for being smart, you could always, gasp engage him on an intellectual level!
And as for respect, he may be brilliant, but he IS still just a kid. We usually laugh at the things kids say, even when they’re borderline disrespectful, because they say them in a childish way. Caulfield has the lack of filter of a child, but the vocabulary and critical thinking skills (sometimes) of an adult. It makes for a grating combination, but too bad. If as an adult you just get frustrated, maybe you’re just angry that a 5th grader is out-thinking you.