Big Nate by Lincoln Peirce for October 02, 2011
Transcript:
Nate says, "Race you to the mailbox, Francis!" Francis says, "Nah." Nate says, "Why not?" Francis says, "I don't want to, that's all." Francis says, "I'm not as competitive as you are, Nate. I don't turn everything into a contest. I'm not obsessed with who's the fastest or the strongest or the most talented." Nate says, "You're just afraid I'll beat you!" Francis says, "No. I'm not." Nate says, "What if I give you a head start?" Francis says, "No." Nate says, "How 'bout we a play a game of 'horse'?" Francis says, "Nuh-uh." Nate says, "Let's arm wrestle, then!" Francis says, "Nope." Nate says, "YAH!" Francis thinks, "I'm winning!"
arson549 about 13 years ago
I like Franci’s smile at the end.
michael100 about 13 years ago
thats a way to win.
frumdebang about 13 years ago
Brains vs. brawn, with the usual result.
roblox605 about 13 years ago
Strod about 13 years ago
Well, MY Q-score for Francis just jumped from 70 to 80! Teddy: 90. Artur: 95 (he’s a sweet boy with a huge heart). Chad: 80..Nate? Well, I give Nate a 30. Yes, I’m the only Big Nate fan that doesn’t really like Nate very much. In fact he frequently annoys me and I find a little of evil pleasure when things don’t go his way, like today.
Comic Minister Premium Member about 13 years ago
That’s enough Nate or Francis wins.
arson549 about 13 years ago
It would be interesting to see Nate and Francis’s personalities switched. Nate would be smart, and Francis would be the main character, with all the ideas, and he is a cartoonist. Big Francis. Wouldn’t be as good as Big Nate, but it would be cool to see. By the way, Mr. Peirce, have you written a 2012 Big Nate strip yet? Probably.
fritzoid Premium Member about 13 years ago
I don’t actively dislike Nate, but if I were a character in this strip I’d probably relate to him the way Francis and Teddy do: he’s a jerk, but he’s essentially harmless and he’s frequently entertaining to hang around with.
I DO find it very sad that his dad won’t let him have a dog, though. That’s one battle I’d like to see him WIN, even though it would close off future Spitsy storylines. (And this is from a guy who NEVER wanted to see Charlie Brown kick the football.) Maybe you could give Artur get a dog, and Nate another reason to be envious of him?
astar15 about 13 years ago
So what’s to hate or what’s to like? Big deal! Back at the strip, I like to smile on Francis’ face too!
Dark ages over 11 years ago
Nice job Francis
Tater about 10 years ago
Good one, Francis!
THE #1 COOL KID! over 8 years ago
Q-Score for Chad91
adamwang285 about 5 years ago
Why should Nate run blindfolded? *(see comic on September 8 2019).
Nate Arbuckle, Quincy and Hobbes. over 3 years ago
No
STUFF ENJOYER 7 months ago
Francis is winning!