Calvin and Hobbes by Bill Watterson for April 17, 2015
April 16, 2015
April 18, 2015
Transcript:
Mrs. Wormwood: "Calvin, are you chewing gum in class?"
Calvin: "Yes"
Mrs. Wormwood: "Do you have enough to share with everybody?"
Calvin: "Probably, but do you really think they'd want it??"
Calvin: "It was HER idea..."
@Easy RiderThanks for your help in locating the strip that was originally posted by mistake yesterday. I tried to leave my thanks in yesterday’s comments, as a reply to your message, but the system would not accept it for some reason.
Ms. Wormwood looks like my first grade teacher, Mrs. Clemons. Those were the days. Wasn’t allowed to chew gum though. Got my first “licks” from her also. Hurt like a B. I think I cried. Ahhhh yes, those were the days.
We’d sing and dance for-ever and a day,We’d live the life we choose,We’d fight and never lose,For we were young and sure to have our way.Lalala lah lala, lalala lah lala
Every time I see this particular strip it reminds me of the time in seventh grade when my best friend and I tortured the guy between us by passing the same (well chewed) wad of gum back and forth and taking turns chewing it. I know. EW!
My first grade teacher was very mild mannered and easy going. My second grade teacher wasn’t—tied me to my desk the first time I got up and started to walk around the room. She turned out to be one of my best adult friends throughout my childhood ! ! ! !
in the real world, sending a miscreant to the office for anything short of physical attack risks a blot on the TEACHER’S record. Obviously this creature that was pounding on another student (or the teacher) was the result of “poor classroom management skills” on the part of the teacher.
About a hundred years ago, in fifth grade, I had a cool teacher. Probably my first teacher-crush. She caught a couple of guys chewing gum. Didn’t get upset. Went into her purse and pulled out a dollar. Gave it to them and sent them to the gas station across the street to buy all of the gum they could for a buck. Pack of gum was probably a nickel. But this wasn’t gum for sharing. Those two had to stand in front of the class and chew all of the gum they’d bought. We all had a good laugh, including the teacher and the “poor victims”.
BE THIS GUY over 9 years ago
That’s the price one pays for being honest.
Alexander the Good Enough over 9 years ago
I would think that the principal must be getting a little tired of Wormwood all the time sending him her problem.
Linux0s over 9 years ago
Things grown-ups say but they don’t mean 101.
Julius Marold Premium Member over 9 years ago
This might be the best one of the week.
Alan Rees over 9 years ago
@Easy RiderThanks for your help in locating the strip that was originally posted by mistake yesterday. I tried to leave my thanks in yesterday’s comments, as a reply to your message, but the system would not accept it for some reason.
Vgrift85 over 9 years ago
Ms. Wormwood looks like my first grade teacher, Mrs. Clemons. Those were the days. Wasn’t allowed to chew gum though. Got my first “licks” from her also. Hurt like a B. I think I cried. Ahhhh yes, those were the days.
Ray49FL over 9 years ago
my friend,
Ray49FL over 9 years ago
We’d thought they’d never end,
Ray49FL over 9 years ago
We’d sing and dance for-ever and a day,We’d live the life we choose,We’d fight and never lose,For we were young and sure to have our way.Lalala lah lala, lalala lah lala
magicwalnut over 9 years ago
Every time I see this particular strip it reminds me of the time in seventh grade when my best friend and I tortured the guy between us by passing the same (well chewed) wad of gum back and forth and taking turns chewing it. I know. EW!
IndyMan over 9 years ago
My first grade teacher was very mild mannered and easy going. My second grade teacher wasn’t—tied me to my desk the first time I got up and started to walk around the room. She turned out to be one of my best adult friends throughout my childhood ! ! ! !
GROG Premium Member over 9 years ago
Calvin should probably start his day with going to the principal’s office. He’ll eventually end up there anyway.
guswild over 9 years ago
Good old ABC gum. After been chewed.
weatherford.joe Premium Member over 9 years ago
Eewwww….
Marty241 over 9 years ago
My first grade teacher was Miss Keeth. I know you shouldn’t say bad things about the dead. She’s dead. Good.
Juan Rodriguez over 9 years ago
Poor Calvin.
cb795 over 9 years ago
in the real world, sending a miscreant to the office for anything short of physical attack risks a blot on the TEACHER’S record. Obviously this creature that was pounding on another student (or the teacher) was the result of “poor classroom management skills” on the part of the teacher.
Packratjohn Premium Member over 9 years ago
About a hundred years ago, in fifth grade, I had a cool teacher. Probably my first teacher-crush. She caught a couple of guys chewing gum. Didn’t get upset. Went into her purse and pulled out a dollar. Gave it to them and sent them to the gas station across the street to buy all of the gum they could for a buck. Pack of gum was probably a nickel. But this wasn’t gum for sharing. Those two had to stand in front of the class and chew all of the gum they’d bought. We all had a good laugh, including the teacher and the “poor victims”.
neverenoughgold over 9 years ago
I miss grade school…
rickray777 over 9 years ago
Ewww, Gross!
Godfather Vito over 9 years ago
Calvin is right! It was her idea
Number Three over 9 years ago
Chewed up gum looks like a mini brain to me.
xxx
Puddleglum2 over 9 years ago
Calvin had “enough to share with everybody” before he started chewing it. ‘Wads’ happening here?
Puddleglum2 over 9 years ago
Truer ‘wads’ were never spoken.
Puddleglum2 over 9 years ago
A ‘wad’ to the wise is sufficient, but Calvin gummed up the works with his impertinent response.
Puddleglum2 over 9 years ago
‘Wads’ the use of Calvin’s trying to pass the buck?
Liverlips McCracken Premium Member over 9 years ago
Cal’s got a point, plus he’s being honest.
neverenoughgold over 9 years ago
Ha ha… I thought about OPBs!.Other People’s Brands. Oh wait; that was cigarettes…
Jules934 over 9 years ago
He’s right - It definately was HER idea.
Pthhht! over 9 years ago
I wish I had said this when Sister Mary Margeret asked me the same stupid question in third grade.
Ndroo101 over 9 years ago
I have seen this comic strip before but I don’t know how……it happened last week too with suzy being locked in the closet
Susie Derkins :D over 9 years ago
Sometimes the teacher can be a pain with her sarcastic remarks.
WilliamBill over 9 years ago