The Boondocks by Aaron McGruder for December 13, 2018
December 12, 2018
December 14, 2018
Transcript:
Riley: Can I use the ladder out back? Granddad: Wait a minute now... Are you donna do somethin' to the house? Riley: No. Granddad: Someone else's house? Riley: No. Granddad: The school? Riley: No. Granddad: Well, ok. Riley: Now where are the rest of my spray cans? Granddad: I have a nagging feeling I should have asked a few more questions...
TexTech over 5 years ago
You don’t ask yes/no questions. Ask open-ended ones and let Riley talk himself into trouble.
DuhWeldr over 5 years ago
Yeah it’s just about Middle school age when the lil Rascals start using legalistic arguments and manipulations of their elders. It’s a great double edged sword. By their cleverness they can end up rationalizing a great lazy unproductive life. On the other hand they can become an attorney or a doctor or an engineer. I knew one poor kid, a painter by trade. Never graduated high school but became a millionaire by age 35 (about 1980) fixing up and renting beat up houses.
bakana over 5 years ago
With Riley, you can Never ask too many questions.
snoComic over 5 years ago
Based on the arc of the last few days, I fear for the street sign.