Sadly there is no cure and he will carry it the rest of his life; if you socialize with him too much you might catch it also. The need for information is highly contagious.
My guess is that a kid like Michael – who grew up to become a successful writer – was well read enough even at that age to know the meaning of “academic.” His parents were also well educated and would have helped broaden his vocabulary.
JanCinLV: Blame Lynn. Nothing has been revealed that she hasn’t mentioned on several occasions in her notes. And don’t depend on sarcasm – too many take it literally.
It’s nothing new, Daniel. I ran into the same thing in the 60s. Sadly, ganging up on the smart kids because they’re “different” just holds everyone back.
Just like after Pearl Harbor when Admiral Yamamoto realized that the Japanese just signed their death warrant: “I am afraid we have awakened a sleeping giant”.
argy.bargy2: Inclination isn’t the issue, but at least at the time of the original drawing, a lot more was expected of Canadian kids. After moving back to Texas, my daughter coasted her senior year in high school compared to her junior year in Canada. I can’t speak to current conditions, but from “Joe Who” to Harper, the country has sure gone downhill.
ORMouseworks over 9 years ago
Academics? What academics? Where, when?, I don’t remember seeing any (insert your word here) academics! ;)
Odd Dog Premium Member over 9 years ago
Is it contagious?
beyondnow777 over 9 years ago
Between illiteracy and disregard for physical fitness, I am not sure which is the greater threat.
She Mc over 9 years ago
In the end, the great sportsmen/women go just as far, sometimes further than the nerds!!!
Observer fo Irony over 9 years ago
Sadly there is no cure and he will carry it the rest of his life; if you socialize with him too much you might catch it also. The need for information is highly contagious.
krys723 over 9 years ago
That’s sad…I’m so glad Michael grew up
Gokie5 over 9 years ago
My guess is that a kid like Michael – who grew up to become a successful writer – was well read enough even at that age to know the meaning of “academic.” His parents were also well educated and would have helped broaden his vocabulary.
thirdguy over 9 years ago
Some folks are way overthinking this. Lynn was just trying to make a joke.
Argy.Bargy2 over 9 years ago
I thought Canadian school kids were more academically inclined than those of us in US schools?
hippogriff over 9 years ago
JanCinLV: Blame Lynn. Nothing has been revealed that she hasn’t mentioned on several occasions in her notes. And don’t depend on sarcasm – too many take it literally.
I Quit over 9 years ago
It’s nothing new, Daniel. I ran into the same thing in the 60s. Sadly, ganging up on the smart kids because they’re “different” just holds everyone back.
QuietStorm27 over 9 years ago
My son is proof that one can be both. He’s on the football team, his track team has been in the finals and he has a 3 point something gpa.
dwdl21 over 9 years ago
Wow some are reading way to much into this. It’s a cartoon…lol
USN1977 over 9 years ago
Just like after Pearl Harbor when Admiral Yamamoto realized that the Japanese just signed their death warrant: “I am afraid we have awakened a sleeping giant”.
hippogriff over 9 years ago
argy.bargy2: Inclination isn’t the issue, but at least at the time of the original drawing, a lot more was expected of Canadian kids. After moving back to Texas, my daughter coasted her senior year in high school compared to her junior year in Canada. I can’t speak to current conditions, but from “Joe Who” to Harper, the country has sure gone downhill.