Big Nate by Lincoln Peirce for July 11, 2011
July 10, 2011
July 12, 2011
Transcript:
Teddy! Grab your stuff! We've got to get to the pool! I'm not going today. I'm sick. What? But we're partners! I can't practice lifesaving techniques by myself! Yeah, I know. Sorry about that, dude. I'm sure Coach John will figure out a way to keep you busy. *Gulp.*
Well, I’m not sure I agree with your descriptions of the characters, but the bottom line is that it’s easier to write gags for characters who have well-defined personality traits. If Francis and Teddy were too much like Nate, or too bland, I’d probably run out of ideas pretty quick.