Reference your comment on the 12th:Wednesday night at church we looked at Psalm 85. I glanced back at the beginning of Psalm 84, and immediately thought of you.
…I respectfully disagree, as the Night-Gaunt49 wrote.I like it!…Caulfield is clever, sharp and fast. He is annoying only people who cannot follow him.…I yesterday just wondered what kind of profession Caulfield would choose. …And yes, I know, he is only a protagonist in a comic.
In every old person exists a young person who wonders what has happened.…I guess if you win Mrs. Olson over as a friend – which will not be easy because old people don’t trust others so easily anymore, they take their time – you will be surprised how full of zest and mischief she is. And you can trust her with your life as we have seen at the beginning of this story.
I have seen some comments in the past about Mrs. Olsen being “mean” and not liking the kids. While this story line has softened that part of her, to me, there was never any doubt that she loved these kids. I think her image is partly due to the kids perception of her, and I think Jef writes that into her character. As a child I had several “Mrs. Olsen” type teachers, some of whom I grew up to know as an adult. I learned that they were completely different, loving people, and it was great to reminisce with them. I think all the characters of this strip are brilliant, but Mrs. Olsen is one of my favorites!
Ok, so now Mrs. Olsen has been changed for the better. It seems that every year someone is changed Caulfield learned to swim, the other teacher lost weight, etc. Mr. Spaetzle is the only one left.
When I broke my arm at 11, about half an inch from the shoulder, they had to wrap me in an Ace bandage instead of a cast. By the time that bandage came off, that’s what my arm /felt/ like. It took a couple of months of therapy to make it usable again.
Stan King about 11 years ago
Her best day yet!
alviebird about 11 years ago
@Bassrox
Reference your comment on the 12th:Wednesday night at church we looked at Psalm 85. I glanced back at the beginning of Psalm 84, and immediately thought of you.
TheSkulker about 11 years ago
Wadayano, Mrs Olson has a sense of humor!
WelshRat Premium Member about 11 years ago
Nice one Mrs Olson!
The Old Wolf about 11 years ago
Beautiful, Jef.
Schrat about 11 years ago
@ Charles Smith’s yesterdays comment
…I respectfully disagree, as the Night-Gaunt49 wrote.I like it!…Caulfield is clever, sharp and fast. He is annoying only people who cannot follow him.…I yesterday just wondered what kind of profession Caulfield would choose. …And yes, I know, he is only a protagonist in a comic.
Schrat about 11 years ago
In every old person exists a young person who wonders what has happened.…I guess if you win Mrs. Olson over as a friend – which will not be easy because old people don’t trust others so easily anymore, they take their time – you will be surprised how full of zest and mischief she is. And you can trust her with your life as we have seen at the beginning of this story.
dlsnyder55 about 11 years ago
Her best trick was changing her “chicken arm” from the right to the left arm in the last frame!
PuckerbrushCity about 11 years ago
Priceless…great strip, Jef
ShadowBeast Premium Member about 11 years ago
This was a good one.
William Willis about 11 years ago
that was a GREAT one
Ken Rubis about 11 years ago
I have seen some comments in the past about Mrs. Olsen being “mean” and not liking the kids. While this story line has softened that part of her, to me, there was never any doubt that she loved these kids. I think her image is partly due to the kids perception of her, and I think Jef writes that into her character. As a child I had several “Mrs. Olsen” type teachers, some of whom I grew up to know as an adult. I learned that they were completely different, loving people, and it was great to reminisce with them. I think all the characters of this strip are brilliant, but Mrs. Olsen is one of my favorites!
rshive about 11 years ago
Mrs. Olson SCORES!
T_Lexi about 11 years ago
: D Mrs. Olsen ROCKS!
Radical-Knight about 11 years ago
Frazz is too proud of himself, even if he does have to cleanup afterwards. GOOD ONE!!!
Raymond Powell about 11 years ago
I think I just peed myself from laughing so hard :-)
ncalifgirl58 about 11 years ago
lol I will never forget the surgeon’s white face when my cast came off. It really is creepy how the injured body part looks after being in a cast.
jessegooddoggy about 11 years ago
Haha, good laugh!! I have always loved Mrs. Olsen, and boo hiss on those who don’t like Caufield!
Not the Smartest Man On the Planet -- Maybe Close Premium Member about 11 years ago
It got a reaction from me, that’s for sure!
Defective Premium Member about 11 years ago
With people not even able to tell the difference between right and left, I don’t have to think too hard on why the country is in such horrible shape.
Potrzebie about 11 years ago
Ok, so now Mrs. Olsen has been changed for the better. It seems that every year someone is changed Caulfield learned to swim, the other teacher lost weight, etc. Mr. Spaetzle is the only one left.
jondelfin Premium Member about 11 years ago
Bravo! (Um, brava.)
Michelle Morris about 11 years ago
SO glad I wasn’t eating when I saw that! Too. Damn. Funny!!!!
John W Kennedy Premium Member about 11 years ago
When I broke my arm at 11, about half an inch from the shoulder, they had to wrap me in an Ace bandage instead of a cast. By the time that bandage came off, that’s what my arm /felt/ like. It took a couple of months of therapy to make it usable again.
AStarofDestiny about 11 years ago
Score for Ms. Olson!
amaryllis2 Premium Member about 11 years ago
SQUEEE of laughter here! Well done!!
ellisaana Premium Member about 11 years ago
Well done!
Dry and Dusty Premium Member about 11 years ago
Hilarious! LOVE IT! Having broken my wrist once, I can sympathize!
Snoopy_Fan about 11 years ago
LOL!!!!
mac04416 about 11 years ago
nearly peed my self laughing!!!!!!
Demmiaa about 11 years ago
had to go fix my mascara….
HelmeetElGato about 11 years ago
And little things like this is why I love this strip.