You are been held hostage,But a smoke grenade for a cover and a helicopter to escape in will get you out of the school house.We need a pilot who could stand up to Mrs Wormwood ,because she might catch on and try to stop you.Or get the history book, look this dude up get the answer.
The savage natives Magellan encountered on his world-wide discovery mission could only be repelled by smoke grenades launched from Magellan’s Apache attack helicopter. Afterward, to explore their islands, he needed to wear a gas mask….simple, really.
Calvin’s teacher really dropped the ball on teaching Calvin about Magellan, considering his interest in exploring space (i.e. Spaceman Spiff), which admittedly IS an excuse to crash, but still…
Isn’t this kind of material a little bit above the learning levels of a 6 year old? Yes, Calvin is a very intelligent child but let’s face it: he’s more likely to be the exception in his class rather than the rule . . . unfortunately.
When the stuff he prayed for didn’t show up, Calvin wrote:Ma was gellin. My mom wearing her slippers with the jelly inserts walked to the kitchen and baked me some cookies. Now THAT’s significant.
rmacprivate: The First Amendment “free exercise” clause gives one the right to pray in school. The same source “establishment of religion” clause denies the government any power to force you to participate in their mandated religion. Keep the difference in mind and stop promoting religious bigotry. Forced religion is atheism.
Linux0s almost 12 years ago
Or… write a paragraph explaining the significance of a gas mask, a smoke grenade and a helicopter.
rentier almost 12 years ago
Supersonic aircraft would be better for this expedition.
Gigantor almost 12 years ago
I don’t blame him. When I was his age, nobody expected us to know who Magellan was. Or even what “significance” meant.
margueritem almost 12 years ago
Heck, I’m trying to remember what Magellan did!
knarfus almost 12 years ago
Magellan………..isn’t he a GPS navigation unit?
ratlum almost 12 years ago
You are been held hostage,But a smoke grenade for a cover and a helicopter to escape in will get you out of the school house.We need a pilot who could stand up to Mrs Wormwood ,because she might catch on and try to stop you.Or get the history book, look this dude up get the answer.
TELawrence almost 12 years ago
Magellan takes a backseat next to the explorations of Zheng He.
Rickapolis almost 12 years ago
Wasn’t that a rock band?
Skulker almost 12 years ago
“Well, IIRC, it didn’t end well for Magellan …”
Wow Richard, I didn’t know you were THAT old!
Phapada almost 12 years ago
by flight……
Phapada almost 12 years ago
pls just read a bout stone soup they say .. Kerfuffle.. does it mean pls ?
Ottodesu almost 12 years ago
I used to be associated with a document management company called Magellan.
Ottodesu almost 12 years ago
Never got to figure out who exactly was Mercator. I think I will look it up now.
hazardboy almost 12 years ago
circumnavigate. Doesn’t that have something to do with the removal of fore——-well never mind.
rentier almost 12 years ago
The significance was the evidence of earth being a bullet and the existance of a way around earth westwards!
rmacprivate almost 12 years ago
Hey! No praying in school! You know that’s going to cause trouble Calvin.
wicky almost 12 years ago
He needs a bouncing betty.
Gailed almost 12 years ago
Sounds like a plan to me!!!
neatslob Premium Member almost 12 years ago
Magellan circumcised the globe with a 40 foot clipper…
Thunderdog2 almost 12 years ago
Is Magellan the chemical process that Jello goes through as it’s setting up in the fridge?
The Life I Draw Upon almost 12 years ago
Magellan’s mission was to get around the world, and Calvin’s mission is to get around Mrs. Wormwood.
I Go Pogo almost 12 years ago
The stark drawing style of this particular strip always stood out to me.
Vonne Anton almost 12 years ago
The savage natives Magellan encountered on his world-wide discovery mission could only be repelled by smoke grenades launched from Magellan’s Apache attack helicopter. Afterward, to explore their islands, he needed to wear a gas mask….simple, really.
Gerilyn2003 almost 12 years ago
Calvin’s teacher really dropped the ball on teaching Calvin about Magellan, considering his interest in exploring space (i.e. Spaceman Spiff), which admittedly IS an excuse to crash, but still…
calvinsfriend110 almost 12 years ago
They teach that in first grade?
716PMedGuy almost 12 years ago
this a six years old’s assignment…..really?
Number Three almost 12 years ago
Awwwww! That is too complex for a 6 year old. Are you sure it wasn’t for SIXTH Grade?
I hope it was a mix up… Judging by Calvin’s face in the 2nd panel.
Which is making me laugh…
LOL xxx
workingathome almost 12 years ago
Animaniacs Ballad of Magellan
Gretchen's Mom almost 12 years ago
Isn’t this kind of material a little bit above the learning levels of a 6 year old? Yes, Calvin is a very intelligent child but let’s face it: he’s more likely to be the exception in his class rather than the rule . . . unfortunately.
ButWaitCallNow almost 12 years ago
When the stuff he prayed for didn’t show up, Calvin wrote:Ma was gellin. My mom wearing her slippers with the jelly inserts walked to the kitchen and baked me some cookies. Now THAT’s significant.
Andrew Subbiondo almost 12 years ago
This is why they’ll never eliminate prayer in school.
hippogriff almost 12 years ago
rmacprivate: The First Amendment “free exercise” clause gives one the right to pray in school. The same source “establishment of religion” clause denies the government any power to force you to participate in their mandated religion. Keep the difference in mind and stop promoting religious bigotry. Forced religion is atheism.
khpage almost 12 years ago
Magellan’s Pizza – round and gooey, what more could a boy want?
Purple Ninja almost 12 years ago
Me? I pray for a fire drill.
rickray777 almost 12 years ago
“Well, geez, how should I know about Magellan, or any of these other stupid history questions? For your information, I wasn’t even born yet!” (LOL!)
Hank The Sock almost 12 years ago
Hahaha, I wish this strip was running new ones still :(
vwdualnomand almost 12 years ago
the significance of magellan’s expedition proved one can circumnavigate the earth. also, to subjugate the natives of the philippines.
jonas.bahn almost 12 years ago
MORE reruns?!
ratlum almost 12 years ago
I would be proud to say hes my boy.
n00b 15 days ago
no smoke grenade, he needs a thermonuclear warhead… and spray paint