Cartoons: Back to School

It’s back-to-school time, and we’ll all need a sense of humor to get through it!

from Jul/Aug 2003
“Teachers don’t appreciate zingers …”
Mar/Apr 2007 I figured if I have to be here every day, I might as well make a little money
“I figured if I have to be here every day, I’d might as well make a little money.”
from July/Aug 2003 –I suffer from test-taking anxiety, brought on by lack of studying.
“I suffer from test-taking anxiety, brought on by lack of studying.”
from Jan/Feb 2006 – “You said we learn from our mistakes, so I must be learning a lot.”
“You said we learn from our mistakes, so I must be learning a lot.”
from Jul/Aug 1998
“Excuse me, but at what point during my career as a supermodel will I have need for English?”
“My parents think I watch too much TV, so I’m not allowed to watch unless my homework is done by 8:00 p.m., 7:00 p.m. Central.”
“They call it the ‘Three R’s,’ and then say we can’t spell!”
Sept/Oct 1998
“Does your mother always sign your report cards, ‘My Mom’?”
Sept/Oct. 2006
“I sure hope I grow up to be beautiful—’cause if I can’t get by on my looks, I’m doomed.”

Cartoons: School Daze

It’s time to stock up on notebooks and pencils, and brush up on those excuses. The hallowed halls of learning await.

School cartoon

“You understand, of course, I’m not giving up the movie and TV rights!”
December 1950

Teacher cartoon

“… and I’m also here to help you with your personal problems and disputes, and I can lick any kid in the room!”
September 1957

School cartoon

“Just recite the poem, Mercedes … don’t ham it up.”
1957

School cartoon

“Us first-graders spent most of the day getting acquainted.”
January 1961

School cartoon

“I suffer from test-taking anxiety, brought on by lack of studying.”
July/August 2003