Well, Ruthie, there is something called “overalls” which in the US are something like this:While in British and Australian English it’s something like this:
The Homework Hotline is a service offered by many public libraries. In our county, it’s called “Ask a Librarian.” Often there’s also an online version.
38lowell about 12 years ago
…..in the summer? Maybe she could start a trend?
kab2rb about 12 years ago
Someone who volunteers to help students with homework, and children like Ruthie to bug with nonsense.
kab2rb about 12 years ago
Me I never knew was a hotline homework helper. We were on our own. Most states school starts in August. This strip is too early.
Strod about 12 years ago
Well, Ruthie, there is something called “overalls” which in the US are something like this:While in British and Australian English it’s something like this:
Ermine Notyours about 12 years ago
The date on the strip is “9-12”. Remember, these are reruns. The new strips are on the blue Creators.com link to the right.
The Legend of Brandon Sawyer about 12 years ago
wow
Fan o’ Lio. about 12 years ago
Underwear = Skivvies
coffeeturtle about 12 years ago
You can start a new fashion trend, Ruthie.
iced tea about 12 years ago
I thought the British and Austrailians called overalls: jumpers?
Fan o’ Lio. about 12 years ago
Overall, this is a very good comic.
Cartoonacy about 12 years ago
The Homework Hotline is a service offered by many public libraries. In our county, it’s called “Ask a Librarian.” Often there’s also an online version.
bmonk about 12 years ago
I have heard “outerwear” used, especially for coats and jackets.
Destiny23 about 12 years ago
The last line should have been, “I know you’re there. I can hear you crying.”
Miserichord about 12 years ago
The clothes you wear under your clothes are underwear, the clothes you rear outside your clothes are outerwear.
Koolfunkygrrl about 12 years ago
Canada too!