My sister is a retired school teacher and likes questions like this. I am certainly not an expert and English grammar from almost 60 years ago was not my favorite subject. But from a purely logical standpoint I believe either could be considered correct. In this case I believe that it "occurred " to him, but with his familiarity with his colleague, it continues to occur to him, and to worry him, and so using “occurs” would be the most appropriate form in this situation . Can’t say that I would disagree. The only thing that puzzles me is the idea that he would be awake and alert in first place!
TStyle78 over 1 year ago
Shouldn’t it be occurred?
suv2000 over 1 year ago
And ruin a perfect summer beach vacation
Baslim the Beggar Premium Member over 1 year ago
Wilson!! Found your way to more castaways, I see. Must be using your CPS (Castaway Positioning System)
Brian G Premium Member over 1 year ago
Either the trope islands are getting smaller or the sea level is rising.
cdward over 1 year ago
That’s Wilson’s job.
HarryLime over 1 year ago
He’s asking the guy who is constantly asleep at the office … you sleep — I sleep !
RobinHood over 1 year ago
But , Whys the rum gone?
The Wiz Premium Member over 1 year ago
A couple of coconuts – twice.
rshive over 1 year ago
Being on that island should give Ed lots of time to sleep. He might never see a ship passing by.
patelsa over 1 year ago
Love the clouds and the reflections in the water. Very nice artwork.
SkidAce over 1 year ago
What is Ed holding?
Jaymi Cee Premium Member over 1 year ago
Don’t be silly. Ed will be asleep more than Jay.
57-Don over 1 year ago
Good thing that’s not Gilligan’s Island, there wouldn’t be any room for Ginger and Mary Annand the Skipper would be right out
ladykat over 1 year ago
That’s implied
donwestonmysteries over 1 year ago
Volleyball with a face on it? Is that Wilson?
rbrt6956 over 1 year ago
My sister is a retired school teacher and likes questions like this. I am certainly not an expert and English grammar from almost 60 years ago was not my favorite subject. But from a purely logical standpoint I believe either could be considered correct. In this case I believe that it "occurred " to him, but with his familiarity with his colleague, it continues to occur to him, and to worry him, and so using “occurs” would be the most appropriate form in this situation . Can’t say that I would disagree. The only thing that puzzles me is the idea that he would be awake and alert in first place!
mistercatworks over 1 year ago
“He-he-he. (I’d signal them quietly to pick me up.)”
DawnQuinn1 over 1 year ago
occurs or occured? Doesn’t matter. No grammar police in comics.
TheDadSnorlax Premium Member over 1 year ago
The Castaway island was MUCH bigger…..
Ceeg22 Premium Member over 1 year ago
No