Seems to be faulty logic from Frazz, as if he condones Caulfield’s lax attitude about homework. If he were ‘motivated’ in doing his homework, he would meet deadlines. If, on the other hand, his motivation consists of constant attention from Mrs. Olsen or attempts to see her lose her temper, Frazz should not endorsement it.
Don’t get me wrong. I like the Caulfield character, but he has his days. I also like seeing other children in the strip, because many of them are just as interesting as Caulfield.
Caulfield interrupts Mrs. Olsen and then rubs it in by insinuating (pointing at the bleachers) he hit it out of the field by shutting her up. Yeah, part of me wants to kick his a$$. I have to admit though, I laughed out loud reading Mrs. Olsen’s second intervention. Mission accomplished…
I keep hearing the run-up to a threat, but nobody ever gets specific about what happens when that ominous 3rd strike occurs. What could it be? Extra homework?
Babe Ruth did not strike out much at all, 1300 times in a 22 year career, he was a lifetime .340 hitter. A lot of players today strike out 300 times a season, there were guys in the past, Yogi Berra is the one that comes to mind first, that hit more home runs in a season than they struck out. It has become more acceptable to strike out in today’s game, guys used to HATE to strike out, they had a different approach with two strikes, make contact.
Ok, for me, this has now gone from fun and funny the last few days…. to Caulfield’s reported behavior being too “over-the-top” for my tastes…. for me… he is now at the point of being rude.
Its as I said yesterday. There are times I can see this strip from the perspective of challenging norms, but often (and more and more often, recently) Caulfield comes across as a petulant little **** rather than the “misunderstood genius” some use to defend his actions.
A position I could understand (and sympathize with) if it were just an 8 year old child constantly being disruptive in class out of frustration. But what we have is the character being disruptive AND disrespectful to his teacher (and the rest of the class who may not be as “gifted” as he is). Said 8 year old repeatedly plots this disruptive behaviour in advance. Then said 8 year old brags about it to the school janitor, who he sees as his actual mentor/role model, who may or may not call him on it depending on which way the wind blows.
And in the case of today’s strip, we have Frazz the Janitor chastising a teacher for having an issue with the way Caulfield behaves?
Baseball is so civilized. You’ve got a guy with a club facing down a guy with a 90 mph missile, and only rarely does one use his weapon directly against the other. On the other hand, another way to look at it is, you’ve got a guy with a club facing down a guy with a 90 mph missile in a tense standoff while 8 other guys stand around doing nothing.
Nachikethass over 5 years ago
So she knows at least some baseball.
sandpiper over 5 years ago
Seems to be faulty logic from Frazz, as if he condones Caulfield’s lax attitude about homework. If he were ‘motivated’ in doing his homework, he would meet deadlines. If, on the other hand, his motivation consists of constant attention from Mrs. Olsen or attempts to see her lose her temper, Frazz should not endorsement it.
Don’t get me wrong. I like the Caulfield character, but he has his days. I also like seeing other children in the strip, because many of them are just as interesting as Caulfield.
Ignatz Premium Member over 5 years ago
They also walk the most.
cervelo over 5 years ago
Caulfield interrupts Mrs. Olsen and then rubs it in by insinuating (pointing at the bleachers) he hit it out of the field by shutting her up. Yeah, part of me wants to kick his a$$. I have to admit though, I laughed out loud reading Mrs. Olsen’s second intervention. Mission accomplished…
rlaker22j over 5 years ago
In Michigan everybody knows baseball
Richard S Russell Premium Member over 5 years ago
I keep hearing the run-up to a threat, but nobody ever gets specific about what happens when that ominous 3rd strike occurs. What could it be? Extra homework?
Al Nala over 5 years ago
It’s time for her to throw a bean ball.
comicboyz over 5 years ago
which players strike out the most? power hitters or pitchers?
Tempest over 5 years ago
Probably Power Hitters since only half the pitchers ever bat.
Spiny Norman Premium Member over 5 years ago
Babe Ruth did not strike out much at all, 1300 times in a 22 year career, he was a lifetime .340 hitter. A lot of players today strike out 300 times a season, there were guys in the past, Yogi Berra is the one that comes to mind first, that hit more home runs in a season than they struck out. It has become more acceptable to strike out in today’s game, guys used to HATE to strike out, they had a different approach with two strikes, make contact.
jvn over 5 years ago
Swing for the fences.
Pipe Tobacco Premium Member over 5 years ago
Ok, for me, this has now gone from fun and funny the last few days…. to Caulfield’s reported behavior being too “over-the-top” for my tastes…. for me… he is now at the point of being rude.
Ubermick over 5 years ago
Its as I said yesterday. There are times I can see this strip from the perspective of challenging norms, but often (and more and more often, recently) Caulfield comes across as a petulant little **** rather than the “misunderstood genius” some use to defend his actions.
A position I could understand (and sympathize with) if it were just an 8 year old child constantly being disruptive in class out of frustration. But what we have is the character being disruptive AND disrespectful to his teacher (and the rest of the class who may not be as “gifted” as he is). Said 8 year old repeatedly plots this disruptive behaviour in advance. Then said 8 year old brags about it to the school janitor, who he sees as his actual mentor/role model, who may or may not call him on it depending on which way the wind blows.
And in the case of today’s strip, we have Frazz the Janitor chastising a teacher for having an issue with the way Caulfield behaves?
gcarlson over 5 years ago
Current quote on the whiteboard at the gym: “Every strike brings me closer to the next home run.” – Babe Ruth
Night-Gaunt49[Bozo is Boffo] over 5 years ago
PostsFrazz11 hrs ·
Baseball is so civilized. You’ve got a guy with a club facing down a guy with a 90 mph missile, and only rarely does one use his weapon directly against the other. On the other hand, another way to look at it is, you’ve got a guy with a club facing down a guy with a 90 mph missile in a tense standoff while 8 other guys stand around doing nothing.