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Digital watches

Posted on April 1, 1994 by Porter Mason

comic strip | panel 1 - JOHNNY: Zzz… mmm… (snort) Mmm… Why Mrs. Crawford… Mm… Zzzz… LABEL: Hey kids! Drool! | panel 2 - SOUND: BEEP BEEP BEEP BOOP BEEP BOOP BEEP | panel 3 - JOHNNY: What the heck was that?! Crickets? JAVON: No. JOHNNY: The bell? JAVON: No. | panel 4 - JAVON: Actually it’s 9:00. Those were all the digital watches going off…

How to write a research paper

Posted on September 1, 1994 by Porter Mason

comic strip | panel 1 - NARRATOR: Step 1: Picking a Topic. This can be accomplished with the help of a teacher or librarian, or you can try to come up with one on your own. ENGLISH TEACHER: Im afriad, John, that O.J. Simpson is just not considered a contemporary American writer. JOHNNY: Shoot, man. LABEL: Johnny’s lovable new catchphrase. Johnny holds a book, “I Want to Tell You”. | panel 2 - NARRATOR: Step 2: Research. Libraries can yield a wealth of information, but in our modern times, be careful not to overlook other media. VIDEO PALACE EMPLOYEE: I don’t believe any Langston Hughes books have been made into movies, sir. JOHNNY: Check on Jack Kerouac… | panel 3 - NARRATOR: Step 3: Take a Deep Breath. On to Step 4: Formulating a Thesis. Run your thesis by your teacher before you begin to write! JOHNNY: From reading the various writings of contemporary writer Langston Hughes, one may or may not assume that through his writings Hughes was able to write in such a manner that one could infer the writer writing the writings was contemporary writer Langston Hughes. | panel 4 - NARRATOR: Step 5: The Finished Product! ENGLISH TEACHER: These are just blank pages! JOHNNY: Oh really? Dang faulty printer… EXTRA: Punctuation Corner: How many colons are in this cartoon? Answer: 8

Overhead presentation

Posted on December 1, 1994 by Porter Mason

comic strip | panel 1 - JOHNNY: Uh, so, my oral presentation is on, uh… LABEL: Sweat! Note: Sweat indicates nervousness. | panel 2 - Johnny turns his head to and fro. Note: Head turning motion indicates the character is searching for something. LABEL: More Sweat! | panel 3 - JOHNNY: …OVERHEAD PROJECTORS! Yes! A vital part of America’s school system, overheads are both fascinating AND useful! LABEL: Enlarged Eyes Indicate Elation | panel 4 - JOHNNY: The light emitted by the projector cannot pass through opaque objects, such as Bob’s head here. BOB: Ow! Hey! ENGLISH TEACHER: Ya gotta wonder if all these failing grades will affect your average, Mister Williams.