Oh, I’ve certainly embarrassed myself plenty and the memories still linger. But is that they meaning of we are our own worst enemies? I’ve thought it means that decisions we’ve made at many points (even if our mothers told us, “Don’t do that.”) have harmed more of us than our enemies. I’m just glad I’m still alive after a few things I’ve done.
I did that, but in high school. I was the class clown though, so luckily everyone thought I was just being funny. (A lot of things I said quite seriously were taken as ironic.)
As the allergic patient said to the physician when he was prescribed an emergency medication pen: “It may be epinephrine to you doc, but it’s epitome.”
I had a “homeschooler accent” as a kid. Since I learned a lot of words through reading (I read a ton) rather than hearing them, when I went to use the word my parents/older siblings would go “what???” and have me spell it, lol
codycab 3 months ago
Eat your heart out, Emeril!
Averagemoe 3 months ago
None of your classmates would have known it was wrong.
Joseph comicinthestrip 3 months ago
Nah, bro, not the intrusive thoughts!
sirbadger 3 months ago
One kid thought that centaurs were real and got laughed at in class.
Hello Everyone 3 months ago
Phoebe probably said, “EPy Tome”.
iggyman 3 months ago
One time in French class I said in French “I am a dog” instead of I have a dog, in class discussion, you’re in good company Phoebe!
eddi-TBH 3 months ago
I still have embarrassing moments in school cued up my “Greatest Humiliations” playlist.
LawrenceS 3 months ago
Oh, I’ve certainly embarrassed myself plenty and the memories still linger. But is that they meaning of we are our own worst enemies? I’ve thought it means that decisions we’ve made at many points (even if our mothers told us, “Don’t do that.”) have harmed more of us than our enemies. I’m just glad I’m still alive after a few things I’ve done.
And the Darwin Awards are for those who didn’t.
Nico 3 months ago
I did that, but in high school. I was the class clown though, so luckily everyone thought I was just being funny. (A lot of things I said quite seriously were taken as ironic.)
Tallguy 3 months ago
This is the second time in two days that the pronunciation of epitome has come up. Weird.
Brass Orchid Premium Member 3 months ago
It has panel two level significance.
Decepticomic 3 months ago
My worst enemy: negative intrusive thoughts.
DaBump Premium Member 3 months ago
Oh shoot, it was so late in life I finally stopped dredging up failures of my past, don’t tempt me to start doing it again!
Kaputnik 3 months ago
It’s not just the epit o’ you, it’s the epit o’ me and the epit o’ all of us.
Fortunately, we also have plenty of non-embarrassing moments to dwell on if we choose.
prrdh 3 months ago
Phoebe, give yourself credit for knowing the word in second grade. As for your mispronouncing it, “A man’s reach should exceed his grasp”.
dl_supertroll 3 months ago
You knew the word “epitome” in second grade?
Khatkhattu Premium Member 3 months ago
As the allergic patient said to the physician when he was prescribed an emergency medication pen: “It may be epinephrine to you doc, but it’s epitome.”
artjohn42 3 months ago
I enjoy this strip a great deal. Although the artwork is wonderful, for me the writing makes this come alive. Thanks, Dana.
Aladar30 Premium Member 3 months ago
It’s an annoying problem.
Taracinablue 3 months ago
I had a “homeschooler accent” as a kid. Since I learned a lot of words through reading (I read a ton) rather than hearing them, when I went to use the word my parents/older siblings would go “what???” and have me spell it, lol
glowing-steak32 3 months ago
Try “anemone” next.
Bryan Smith Premium Member 3 months ago
John Oliver made the very same “epitome” joke last week. Crazy coincidence