Johnny the Mediocre Human

Comics from Duke in the '90s

Johnny the Mediocre Human

Comics from Duke in the '90s

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#26. Meaning of life

October 1, 1994

JOHNNY: So...

JOHNNY: ...what IS the meaning of life?

A pause.

JAVON: You mean BESIDES the swimsuit issue?

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#27. Math class dream

November 1, 1994

Johnny, That Guy

DREAM SEQUENCE
MATH TEACHER: Mr. Williams! You're next!
JOHNNY: No thanks, sir. Graphing polynomial functions isn't really my thing...
LABEL: Ellipsis!

DREAM SEQUENCE
MATH TEACHER: We're not graphing functions, for this test I've decided to let ya'll shoot baskets in the trash can for your grade! Here, catch!
A balled up piece of paper is thrown to a surprised Johnny.
LABEL: Motion Lines!

DREAM SEQUENCE
JOHNNY: Finally, a class recognizes my true abilities! Ha! Here comes an easy 100%!

JOHNNY: I think this is my calling!
LABEL: Asleep!
MATH TEACHER: We'll pause now seeing as fruitcake here obviously didn't take his prozac this morning...
LABEL: Annoyed Math Teacher

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#28. Overhead presentation

December 1, 1994

and Skip the Comic... Hi.

JOHNNY: Uh, so, my oral presentation is on, uh...
LABEL: Sweat!
Note: Sweat indicates nervousness.

Johnny turns his head to and fro.
Note: Head turning motion indicates the character is searching for something.
LABEL: More Sweat!

JOHNNY: ...OVERHEAD PROJECTORS! Yes! A vital part of America's school system, overheads are both fascinating AND useful!
LABEL: Enlarged Eyes Indicate Elation

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.

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#29. Asking rachel to ring dance

December 15, 1994

The Very NEW (Ring Dance-Oriented) Adventures of

Jonathan Grotty Williams, the Mediocre Junior

JAVON: Are you STILL moping about asking Rachel to Ring Dance?
JOHNNY: Yeah. (sigh)

JAVON: Look, if you don't ask that girl SOON, someone else WILL, and then where will you be?
JOHNNY: YEAH!

JAVON: So, do it, man! ASK her! Ask her to Ring Dance!
JOHNNY: YEAH! I will!

JAVON: uuuu
JOHNNY: In two weeks or so... (sigh)

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