The “great drama” will be about who remembers their lines and who doesn’t. And Dad just knows that Calvin will be the greatest, and most imaginative, dramatist of the lot.
@ Leading: My vote for worst film ever is “Zontar the Thing From Venus”. That one was so bad, it got picked up by Son of Svengoolie.
General comment to anyone: back in the day when Marlon Brando was a struggling unknown, he did a stage show where he was one of several soldiers who stood center stage, each holding a spear and delivering a soliloquy. When it was his turn to speak, he completely went blank, totally unable to remember his lines. Story has it, he lunged forward with his spear and went “HAH!”
Oh, come on, Dad. You should sit down with Calvin and help him learn his line. He’s got something positive about school that he’s actually interested in. Time to encourage him.
BE THIS GUY about 8 years ago
A dachshund would never make Dad come to a school play.
the calvinosaurus that calvin wanted to discover about 8 years ago
I can see that Dad is getting ready to cry.
Erik McCurdy Premium Member about 8 years ago
First graders putting on a play is a spectacular exercise in unintentional improv!
somebodyshort about 8 years ago
Calvin worked hard, and so did mom making the costume. The least dad can do is be there to watch
Farside99 about 8 years ago
Dear, he might grow up to be an actor. Wouldn’t that make you proud?
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Well, based on the way I’ve seen actors acting in public, no, that would horrify me.
alviebird about 8 years ago
Reminds me of Barney Fife and the Preamble to the Constitution.
Liverlips McCracken Premium Member about 8 years ago
What happened to “give ’em a little soft shoe and make something up”?
GROG Premium Member about 8 years ago
I would have preferred to be working than being onstage in a school production.
Alexander the Good Enough about 8 years ago
The “great drama” will be about who remembers their lines and who doesn’t. And Dad just knows that Calvin will be the greatest, and most imaginative, dramatist of the lot.
Barry1941 about 8 years ago
Step up to the plate Dad. That is what fathers are supposed to do.
tom_wright about 8 years ago
Mom’s on Calvin’s side? Wonders never cease.
dl11898 about 8 years ago
Dad needs lessons in being a supportive parent. Perhaps he came from a similar environment … a dysfunctional father.
BiggerNate91 about 8 years ago
It’s a really good thing Calvin [REMOVED FOR SPOILER ALERT REASONS] in the end
battle of plattsburgh about 8 years ago
A very supportive father …. NOT.
gantech about 8 years ago
@ Leading: My vote for worst film ever is “Zontar the Thing From Venus”. That one was so bad, it got picked up by Son of Svengoolie.
General comment to anyone: back in the day when Marlon Brando was a struggling unknown, he did a stage show where he was one of several soldiers who stood center stage, each holding a spear and delivering a soliloquy. When it was his turn to speak, he completely went blank, totally unable to remember his lines. Story has it, he lunged forward with his spear and went “HAH!”
He was the only one to receive applause.
Godfreydaniel about 8 years ago
Nutrition and the Four Food Groups walk into a bar…….
Number Three about 8 years ago
I’ve been in a few school plays but the one I remember the most was a Chinese New Year play.
My line was “The Year of the Ram sounds better”
xxx
Aaron Saltzer about 8 years ago
Not hard enough clearly.
jim_pem about 8 years ago
Oh, come on, Dad. You should sit down with Calvin and help him learn his line. He’s got something positive about school that he’s actually interested in. Time to encourage him.