swr: I doubt it. That quote has also been attributed to Thomas Jefferson, Mark Twain, and George Bernard Shaw. In fact, spelling wasn’t even “invented” until the mid-19th century. Shakespeare spelled his own name three different ways on his will alone. It just wasn’t considered important until public education became common, resulting in a move toward standardized curriculum.
Llewellenbruce about 11 years ago
A genius that can’t spell very well.
Linguist about 11 years ago
Earl’s tongue is planted so firmly in his cheek, I’m afraid it might poke out the other side, and that’d really scare the kids !
Superfrog about 11 years ago
I didn’t know Earl wore jeans.
EarlP2 about 11 years ago
“With a capital “J” and that rhymes with “K” and it stands for “Kool”! (sorry, Meredith Wilson)
EarlP2 about 11 years ago
When I was about Nelson’s age, the smartest man I knew, besides Dad and Grandpa, could stand on his head, wiggle his ears and tell stories.
rdh288 about 11 years ago
First time I’ve seen a non Pickle in this comic. Is he new or really old?
Number Three about 11 years ago
Hahahahaha! Nice try, Earl.
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leester39 Premium Member about 11 years ago
When I get older I want to be just like Earl. I already tell my grand kids that I am perfect, I think one of them believes me.
yldonaldson about 11 years ago
I enjoy the relationship between Earl and Nelson. It’s so cute and how it should be.
jtviper7 about 11 years ago
Earl’s just jokeing … wiith a capital G.
Stagger Lee about 11 years ago
Always keep them guessing Earl.
milania about 11 years ago
Oh boy! Cow-pie-head meets toothbrush-head!!!(Genius with a capital J? No wonder kids today are so stupid).
lightenup Premium Member about 11 years ago
Hilarious!!
angelfiredragon about 11 years ago
I believe Einstein had problems spelling too.
hippogriff about 11 years ago
angelfiredragon: In which language?
AlexPK85 about 11 years ago
The difference between stupidity and genius is that genius has its limits. Albert Einstein Earl has no limits
Rickapolis about 11 years ago
With a capital ‘J’ and that rhymes with ‘K’ and that stands for kute.
hippogriff about 11 years ago
swr: I doubt it. That quote has also been attributed to Thomas Jefferson, Mark Twain, and George Bernard Shaw. In fact, spelling wasn’t even “invented” until the mid-19th century. Shakespeare spelled his own name three different ways on his will alone. It just wasn’t considered important until public education became common, resulting in a move toward standardized curriculum.