In W.A., where I live, they have finally got Big Nate Goes For Broke out! FINALLY! Don’t spoil it for me as I’m going to read it in two weeks because that’s when I’ll be going to Bali for holidays.
‘Course, there’s that old superstition about pennies on the ground that goes: If Lincoln’s (Abes!! Heh…..) profile is face-up, pick it up for good luck, but if the other side’s face-up, leave it there on the ground or you’ll be inviting bad luck…..I still hear that from time to time……….
In the great desert lived a band of nomads. Their leader, Benny, had risen to his rank due to his magnificent beard. His people believed a man’s strength and courage came from his beard, and thus the man with the biggest beard was their chief.
After leading the band for many years, Benny began to fell uncomfortable wearing the beard, in this hot and dusty land. He wanted to shave it off, so he called his council together to get their advice.
When he said he wanted to shave, the councilmen were shocked. One said, “Do you not remember the ancient legend, Sire. The leader who removes his beard is cursed and made into a piece of earthenware.”
Benny had heard this legend, but being a modern man, he scoffed at the tale.
Being headstrong, he went ahead and cut and scraped away his once magnificent beard. As the final whisker was cut off, a huge dust storm came up. It lasted only a few seconds, and when it cleared, there was a man-sized clay vessel where only moments before had stood their leader.
The council then knew the legend must be true. Their conclusion? “A Benny shaved is a Benny urned.”
Well there is his first mistake, going to the ER for back care. Now that will cost you about 1500.00. where going to the Chiropractor would only cost you around 75.00 and there is no side effects except decreased pain.
brick10 almost 12 years ago
Only $499.99 more to pick up.
BigNate+CalvinandHobbes=:) almost 12 years ago
I think dad may need a little more than a “few” more pennies
Feed Me Comics! almost 12 years ago
In W.A., where I live, they have finally got Big Nate Goes For Broke out! FINALLY! Don’t spoil it for me as I’m going to read it in two weeks because that’s when I’ll be going to Bali for holidays.
St. Pillsbury almost 12 years ago
Wish my deductible was only $500 (darn insurance scammers)
GROG Premium Member almost 12 years ago
I stopped picking up pennies years ago. They’re not worth the trouble.
flagfly almost 12 years ago
If you can, get supplimental insurance too. We have only paid a $2000 co-payment, and that was on a $40K operation.
elysummers almost 12 years ago
My theory is that no one ever got rich throwing money away. When the cashier asks me if I want my pennies back – thatswhat I tell them.
orbenjawell Premium Member almost 12 years ago
‘Course, there’s that old superstition about pennies on the ground that goes: If Lincoln’s (Abes!! Heh…..) profile is face-up, pick it up for good luck, but if the other side’s face-up, leave it there on the ground or you’ll be inviting bad luck…..I still hear that from time to time……….
Comic Minister Premium Member almost 12 years ago
Sorry about your bad back Marty.
hometownk Premium Member almost 12 years ago
As for Dad: Owwwy! I hope he gets better soon. And I love the expresson on his face. Shock and pain altogether.
calvinsfriend110 almost 12 years ago
A penny saved is a penny earned.
Jeff0811 almost 12 years ago
In the great desert lived a band of nomads. Their leader, Benny, had risen to his rank due to his magnificent beard. His people believed a man’s strength and courage came from his beard, and thus the man with the biggest beard was their chief.
After leading the band for many years, Benny began to fell uncomfortable wearing the beard, in this hot and dusty land. He wanted to shave it off, so he called his council together to get their advice.
When he said he wanted to shave, the councilmen were shocked. One said, “Do you not remember the ancient legend, Sire. The leader who removes his beard is cursed and made into a piece of earthenware.”
Benny had heard this legend, but being a modern man, he scoffed at the tale.
Being headstrong, he went ahead and cut and scraped away his once magnificent beard. As the final whisker was cut off, a huge dust storm came up. It lasted only a few seconds, and when it cleared, there was a man-sized clay vessel where only moments before had stood their leader.
The council then knew the legend must be true. Their conclusion? “A Benny shaved is a Benny urned.”
killerjw almost 12 years ago
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buddytoe almost 12 years ago
Imagine how much money is on the floor in the WHOLE country!
chirodc almost 12 years ago
Well there is his first mistake, going to the ER for back care. Now that will cost you about 1500.00. where going to the Chiropractor would only cost you around 75.00 and there is no side effects except decreased pain.
ComicBigNateGarfieldCharlieBrownArchie almost 12 years ago
HAHAHAH
starlilies almost 12 years ago
LOL! I could see my husband doing this – with the same exact result!
shaderonic almost 12 years ago
really Nate’s Dad? Couldn’t you ignore JUST 1 little penny?
TBComicBookCo. almost 12 years ago
He sacrificed his back for 1 single penny
drummer1437 almost 12 years ago
$500, 5 cents, same thing
Big Nate SuperFan! over 9 years ago
And I had back surgery three years ago!
Lil Nachoe almost 8 years ago
Marty should have known better to bend down at his age. He’s practically a fossil!
ZBot almost 8 years ago
I think it was tails side up
RaghidziadAdwan over 3 years ago
a bit of topic but does francais and teddy have the same haircut as George and Harold from dog man
school picture guys last visit7788 over 3 years ago
this happens every year to nates dad!
hockey man about 3 years ago
in this case, you might need a few hundred dollar bills
Killua Zoldyck about 3 years ago
thats a lot of penny’s, mr martin!