Teacher; Okay, kids. Let's see how much we were able to retain over the Summer. What's the capital of Russia? Student; The letter R. Teacher; Umm? What the heck I'll accept it.
Perhaps to highlight the fact that much information is lost during the long summer breaks, and while some kids put that time to good use, most spend much of it in unthinking idleness.
Let’s see:A) They’re commenting on the students and their memories/paying attention,B) They’re commenting on unmotivated teachers who will accept any answer and don’t care, orC) This particular strip may not have you ROFLing, but it is part of a story. Hopefully, the punchlines will improve as the story progresses. Much like some sequels and prequels in movies: some are not as good as other parts, but taken together as a whole make a wonderful story.
Somewhat funny and a sad commentary on the educational system. U.S. students are now 27th in the world in math and way too many of them believe spelling is unimportant. Many college students cannot find the city they are in on a map and quite a few teenagers cannot find their way around without the GPS on their smartphones. At this rate, Americans will not be fit to do any technical jobs in 30 years. You want fries with that?
If you are Russian, the equivalent to the boy’s answer is ‘P’. The Cyrillic alphabed doesn’t contain ‘R’, and the country is officially known as ‘Российская Федерация’, informally as ’Россия".
Totally ripped off from the TV show Glee. In one of the episodes this season, the students were asked the capital of Ohio, and the blonde cheerleader answered, “O.”
pcolli almost 12 years ago
Definitely Mrs Green’s class.
Heavylift almost 12 years ago
@AlexikakosWould you rather ask for the capital of America and have them answer U?
cdward almost 12 years ago
Perhaps to highlight the fact that much information is lost during the long summer breaks, and while some kids put that time to good use, most spend much of it in unthinking idleness.
QuietStorm27 almost 12 years ago
Why do we need to know the capital of Russia?
Banjo Evans almost 12 years ago
What a coincidence. I’m wondering the same thing about your comment.
alan.gurka almost 12 years ago
Let’s see:A) They’re commenting on the students and their memories/paying attention,B) They’re commenting on unmotivated teachers who will accept any answer and don’t care, orC) This particular strip may not have you ROFLing, but it is part of a story. Hopefully, the punchlines will improve as the story progresses. Much like some sequels and prequels in movies: some are not as good as other parts, but taken together as a whole make a wonderful story.
alan.gurka almost 12 years ago
I thought the capital of the USA was $.
Karen345 almost 12 years ago
it is funny. Alexikakos is a grump
John Lamb Premium Member almost 12 years ago
Somewhat funny and a sad commentary on the educational system. U.S. students are now 27th in the world in math and way too many of them believe spelling is unimportant. Many college students cannot find the city they are in on a map and quite a few teenagers cannot find their way around without the GPS on their smartphones. At this rate, Americans will not be fit to do any technical jobs in 30 years. You want fries with that?
Comic Minister Premium Member almost 12 years ago
Well I wouldn’t accept it.
tbritt99 almost 12 years ago
Damn. I could’ve used that one a time or two in school.
kaecispopX almost 12 years ago
Where was the rimshot?
Cofyjunky almost 12 years ago
I don’t know. Perhaps they believe in the dumbing down of Americans. Sigh!
runar almost 12 years ago
If you are Russian, the equivalent to the boy’s answer is ‘P’. The Cyrillic alphabed doesn’t contain ‘R’, and the country is officially known as ‘Российская Федерация’, informally as ’Россия".
dalbino83 almost 12 years ago
Totally ripped off from the TV show Glee. In one of the episodes this season, the students were asked the capital of Ohio, and the blonde cheerleader answered, “O.”