Even funniest thing becomes boring task if it is given as school assignment.
In general, I love to read books. But if I had to read some book at school, I did not like it. School ruined some great books for me just because of that. bleeep school!
Same with Calvin. If Mrs. Wormwood would give Calvin an assignment to make… for instance, snowmen, Calvin would not do it. And right he is!
Come on Susie, break out the collection you made for Calvin. You didn’t? We have to rewrite all the songs about fools in love, young love, and He’s So Fine?
I dearly love school, always have. When we were assigned a bug collection, I did it, even though I thought killing the bugs was gross. However, I don’t think I learned anything from the assignment, and if I did, it was not information I ever used either in my academic life or in day-to-day life. I really don’t see the connection between collecting bugs and a good education.
great preparation for a future working on a daily newspaper (if any were left that is): calvin desperately searching for something to file on deadline while susie screams for his copy.
I didn’t recall seeing Susie’s bug collection in this series. If she doesn’t have one either, why is she ragging on Calvin?
I’m afraid Calvin is going to end up with Susie in the years to come! Humph!!!
Dont worry Calvin, we are in time. there are a bunch of flies on the window school bus.. hey.. have you stepped on a caterpillar?.. i think that counts too.
Like most introductory entomology courses, we require our students to produce an insect collection. The class gets subjected to this story arc every year!
So true. I remember once in English class when I was in Jr High… we were assigned to read a book that I had read on my own and enjoyed.
I had the hardest time getting it read again for the class… even though I often read books several times. Fortunately, I had read it recently enough that I was able to do the assignment by just skimming through it to refresh my memory of the story.
Where were Calvin’s mom & dad all month long? Calvin’s upbringing is, after all, THEIR responsibility; could it be an “outsourcing” mindset at work here?
Calvin, why should your beanie-hat daydreaming, short attention span and lack of preparation suddenly become Susie’s emergency where your school assignment is concerned???!!!
Girls just want to complain – Calvin is a man? of action!!
While in England last year had a chance to see the bug collection sent home from the Beagle by Charles Darwin – very impressive!! – and, one might argue very educational as well.
margueritem over 14 years ago
This is too funny!
robbieboy over 14 years ago
Classic line from my Dad too. :)
Praxsis over 14 years ago
LOL
Praxsis over 14 years ago
LOL
MontanaLady over 14 years ago
Okay, Calvin……….where have you been????
Not, Beanie 101?
legaleagle48 over 14 years ago
He’s just been busy flying around with that beanie on his head, Susie. Priorities, you know.
carmy over 14 years ago
Kick him in the behind, Susie.
rayannina over 14 years ago
He who hesitates is getting an F from Mrs. Wormwood.
attyush over 14 years ago
Pressure can turn coal into diamond, or a person into a basketcase.
mrslukeskywalker over 14 years ago
Why do I feel like we saw this run not too long ago?
I won’t say what happens, but he ends up no more “in love” with Susie than he ever was or will be
ladywolf17 over 14 years ago
This one is so true to life.
kscr over 14 years ago
After he catches all the bugs, i’m sure he wud throw them into her mouth :).
Pacejv over 14 years ago
Deadlines sometimes inspire the greatest results.
kreole over 14 years ago
He was counting on the Beanie to take him away from all this…..
kreole over 14 years ago
All the Beanie needed was few extra RPM’s….
moronbis over 14 years ago
As Calvin himself said he works best when he is in the mood of ‘last-minute-panic’.
Why isn’t Susie helping Calvin? All women are like that.
GROG Premium Member over 14 years ago
That bugs me, Calvin.
Rakkav over 14 years ago
Why should Suzie help Calvin (right now)? No sane person, man or woman, would.
lazygrazer over 14 years ago
10 ants and a dried up fly ain’t gonna hack it.
Miss.Fit over 14 years ago
aaahhh.. Calvin would have ‘loved’ this assignment and could have impressed Mrs. Wormwood…. blame it on beanie… !!!!!!
Herocoder over 14 years ago
Would Miss Wormwood settle for a beanie project replacement?
tqnism over 14 years ago
Even funniest thing becomes boring task if it is given as school assignment.
In general, I love to read books. But if I had to read some book at school, I did not like it. School ruined some great books for me just because of that. bleeep school!
Same with Calvin. If Mrs. Wormwood would give Calvin an assignment to make… for instance, snowmen, Calvin would not do it. And right he is!
lewisbower over 14 years ago
Come on Susie, break out the collection you made for Calvin. You didn’t? We have to rewrite all the songs about fools in love, young love, and He’s So Fine?
calpal10 over 14 years ago
Calvin is buggin’ out!
fran650 over 14 years ago
GM Mike Firesmith and Loki.
Perfect response to the nagging.
bmarrison over 14 years ago
And where exactly is Calvin going to STORE these bugs??? heheheheh, panic mode, gotta love it.
notinksanymore over 14 years ago
I dearly love school, always have. When we were assigned a bug collection, I did it, even though I thought killing the bugs was gross. However, I don’t think I learned anything from the assignment, and if I did, it was not information I ever used either in my academic life or in day-to-day life. I really don’t see the connection between collecting bugs and a good education.
shakeswilly over 14 years ago
He can always show susie to the class calling her big mouthed giant insect from pluto in earth disguise
billdi Premium Member over 14 years ago
great preparation for a future working on a daily newspaper (if any were left that is): calvin desperately searching for something to file on deadline while susie screams for his copy.
griffindesign over 14 years ago
I didn’t recall seeing Susie’s bug collection in this series. If she doesn’t have one either, why is she ragging on Calvin? I’m afraid Calvin is going to end up with Susie in the years to come! Humph!!!
jorgefdz over 14 years ago
Dont worry Calvin, we are in time. there are a bunch of flies on the window school bus.. hey.. have you stepped on a caterpillar?.. i think that counts too.
you´ll make it calvin…
JanLC over 14 years ago
notinksanymore, the point of doing assignments like bug collecting is that you learn the discipline to do unpleasant things when necessary.
kab2rb over 14 years ago
Is the whole point of looking for insects getting outside away from the TV? I never did this is school looked for bugs.
JP Steve Premium Member over 14 years ago
Like most introductory entomology courses, we require our students to produce an insect collection. The class gets subjected to this story arc every year!
Chikuku, I remember you!
dsom8 over 14 years ago
No, he’s not groveling before Susie.
Yes Susie has a collection. She undoubtedly had her project completed within the first week.
treBsdrawkcaB over 14 years ago
Classic Spanish Proverb:
“En boca cerrada, No entra mosca!”
(Flies do not enter a closed mouth)
coffeeturtle over 14 years ago
LOL! That last comment from Calvin. Typical and too funny!!
1148559 over 14 years ago
@ tqnis,
So true. I remember once in English class when I was in Jr High… we were assigned to read a book that I had read on my own and enjoyed.
I had the hardest time getting it read again for the class… even though I often read books several times. Fortunately, I had read it recently enough that I was able to do the assignment by just skimming through it to refresh my memory of the story.
starguy over 14 years ago
Where were Calvin’s mom & dad all month long? Calvin’s upbringing is, after all, THEIR responsibility; could it be an “outsourcing” mindset at work here?
rentier over 14 years ago
Bugs in the mouth, delicious!
ratlum over 14 years ago
Open mouth= fly & bug trap I love it. We got lots in this neighbourhood .
Ooops! Premium Member over 14 years ago
Now this is fun!
freeholder1 over 14 years ago
Ride a motorcycle in to work and then scrape the shield off. Save choking her for when you’re grown lacrosse players.
Gretchen's Mom over 14 years ago
Calvin, why should your beanie-hat daydreaming, short attention span and lack of preparation suddenly become Susie’s emergency where your school assignment is concerned???!!!
harrietbe over 14 years ago
Wonder what excuse he will come up with for his lack of responsibility. No doubt he will dig a hole even bigger than it is already.
lindz.coop Premium Member over 14 years ago
Girls just want to complain – Calvin is a man? of action!!
While in England last year had a chance to see the bug collection sent home from the Beagle by Charles Darwin – very impressive!! – and, one might argue very educational as well.
COWBOY7 over 14 years ago
Hey, it might help!
Deepal over 14 years ago
there have been a zillion instances where i hav forgotten my assignments too