The saying “you can’t help others if you don’t help yourself” is a common phrase used to emphasize the importance of self-care and taking care of one’s own needs before being able to effectively help others.
Like I said, Proverbs 16:18. “Pride goeth before destruction and a haughty spirit before a fall”. One of the rare times Patty comes out ahead of Marcie
Marcie needn’t worry too much. Her good past history and natural attrition will allow her some leeway on the book report. I’d have to give her a ladylike C with the proviso that she presents a report next week.
In a sophomore high school English class I taught about thirty-five years ago, three or four of the lazy boys paid one of their peers to do their essay for them. Why they would choose that particular shmoe I did not understand. I graded the essays based entirely on the merits of the paper. One “D” and three “D-”s. And the goof that did their work got an “F” because he didn’t do his own at all. They’d rewritten the work in their own writing, so I didn’t know for sure they’d done that until they all started complaining to their ghost writer in class after getting their grades.
Oh no Marcie! Let this be a valuable lesson to take care off your own need first before trying to help others. Like a parent putting in their O2 mask on before putting on their childs during an airplane emergency.
when you try to help someone who doesn’t want help OR didn’t ask for help, this can be one of the easiest “punishments” for “trying to help” you can receive. a busted nose or a black eye can also be a result. js
Aren’t these oral book reports? PP didn’t hand in anything written, as far as I can tell. So why can’t Marci, who reads lots of books, just summarize one of them for her own report? I’m sure she reads more than just school books.
JïllDérs(TOMGF) 12 months ago
Marcie’s in big trouble.
ronaldspence 12 months ago
Marcie is less smart by association!
knutdl 12 months ago
The saying “you can’t help others if you don’t help yourself” is a common phrase used to emphasize the importance of self-care and taking care of one’s own needs before being able to effectively help others.
oldthang 12 months ago
The proverbial plot thickens…
Ambush Kitten 12 months ago
LOL!
mccollunsky 12 months ago
Marcie was so focused getting Peppermint Patty to do the book report, she forgot she had to do it too.
hariseldon59 12 months ago
It’s not like Patty really did a book report either. If I were her teacher I’d make her read a real book and report on it or get a failing grade.
Izzy Moreno 12 months ago
Many such cases.
orinoco womble 12 months ago
And thus did Marcie discover karma.
Decepticomic 12 months ago
Let this be a lesson to all: trix are for kids.
Silly rabbit.
PaulAbbott2 12 months ago
Like I said, Proverbs 16:18. “Pride goeth before destruction and a haughty spirit before a fall”. One of the rare times Patty comes out ahead of Marcie
Ellis97 12 months ago
Sounds like the pot is calling the kettle black! Huh, sir?
Neo Stryder 12 months ago
Well, Marcie, you deserve it.
jagedlo 12 months ago
I wouldn’t look so smug, PP…
SquidGamerGal 12 months ago
Hey! That’s your own fault, Marcie! You were the one who chose to harp on Peppermint Patty regarding how she does her book report!
charles9156 12 months ago
duck Patty!
Can't Sleep 12 months ago
Arrgh!
preacherman Premium Member 12 months ago
Marcie needn’t worry too much. Her good past history and natural attrition will allow her some leeway on the book report. I’d have to give her a ladylike C with the proviso that she presents a report next week.
F-Flash 12 months ago
Bad company corrupts good morals.
guenette.charlie(BozoKnows) 12 months ago
AAUGH!
dflak 12 months ago
I know people who are like this: always a critic, never a doer.
FGWaiss 12 months ago
In a sophomore high school English class I taught about thirty-five years ago, three or four of the lazy boys paid one of their peers to do their essay for them. Why they would choose that particular shmoe I did not understand. I graded the essays based entirely on the merits of the paper. One “D” and three “D-”s. And the goof that did their work got an “F” because he didn’t do his own at all. They’d rewritten the work in their own writing, so I didn’t know for sure they’d done that until they all started complaining to their ghost writer in class after getting their grades.
A.Ficionada 12 months ago
Wow, PP’s nose is literally up. How fast she changed ;)
mrwiskers 12 months ago
You’ll find Marcie under the bus, right where PP threw her.
uniquename 12 months ago
PP’s actually going to get a higher grade than Marcie.
SusieB 12 months ago
Oh no Marcie! Let this be a valuable lesson to take care off your own need first before trying to help others. Like a parent putting in their O2 mask on before putting on their childs during an airplane emergency.
markkahler52 12 months ago
From reading the side of a cereal box as a kid, I learned both what thiamine is AND what ingredients are!
Saddenedby Premium Member 12 months ago
when you try to help someone who doesn’t want help OR didn’t ask for help, this can be one of the easiest “punishments” for “trying to help” you can receive. a busted nose or a black eye can also be a result. js
Count Olaf Premium Member 12 months ago
The Count thinks Marcie is about to become a Cereal Killer.
[Unnamed Reader - 14b4ce] 12 months ago
The teacher will understand that being Peppermint Patty’s friend can make you dizzy and forgetful
Brilliant_Birdie 12 months ago
The irony’s so strong, you could make a sword out of it.
ladykat 12 months ago
That’s cruel, Patty.
John Jorgensen 12 months ago
I hate to say it, Marcie, but she’s right. Worry about what you’re doing, not what others are doing.
WCraft Premium Member 12 months ago
Et tu, Patty?
geese28 12 months ago
Imagine if Marcie still got a higher grade
Scott S 12 months ago
Are they playing the muted trumpet in this scene?
Mr Pets 12 months ago
Patty acts sort of like a jerk in the last panel
ChrisTrey 12 months ago
Aren’t these oral book reports? PP didn’t hand in anything written, as far as I can tell. So why can’t Marci, who reads lots of books, just summarize one of them for her own report? I’m sure she reads more than just school books.
Sandra V. 12 months ago
LOL :)
ron45wells 12 months ago
that just goes to prove-“No good deed goes unpunished”
Otis Rufus Driftwood 12 months ago
Shoe, other foot. Other foot, shoe.
mrwiskers 12 months ago
Oh Marcie, I’m afraid consequences are about to teach you a life lesson.