Johnny the Mediocre Human

Comics from Duke in the '90s

Johnny the Mediocre Human

Comics from Duke in the '90s

Topic

Comics about class presentations

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Popularity rank 1 #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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Popularity rank 2 #25. How to write a research paper

September 1, 1994

Hey Kids! This Month: An Exciting Instructional Cartoon Entitled: "How to Write a Research Paper!" Starring

Johnny!

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".

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...

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.

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

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Popularity rank 3 #15. Overhead pen

January 15, 1994

The All NEW (Doubled, Doubled, Toiled and Troubled) Adventures of

Johnny, the Mediocre Sophomore

ENGLISH TEACHER: And now we come to Shakespeare, who's famous for his classic plays.

ENGLISH TEACHER: Among his est were Hamlet, Macbeth, and the most famous of all, his classic romance, Romeo & Butthead.

English Teacher does a take.

ENGLISH TEACHER: Alright, who's the wiseguy with the overhead pen?

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Popularity rank 4 #5. Juggling for my grade

November 1, 1993

The All NEW (Served With a Nice White Wine Sauce) Adventures of

Johnny, the Mediocre Sophomore

ENGLISH TEACHER: Alright Johnny, I believe you're presentation is next, let's go!
JOHNNY: Yes, sir...

JOHNNY: Instead of an oral report, sir, I'm going to juggle for my grade! Ha!

ENGLISH TEACHER: No.
JOHNNY: No?
ENGLISH TEACHER: NO.

ENGLISH TEACHER: NEXT!
JOHNNY: Some teachers are so strict...

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Popularity rank 5 #4. French revolution

October 15, 1993

The All NEW (Practically Perfect in Every Way) Adventures of

Johnny, the Mediocre Sophomore

ENGLISH TEACHER: OK, Johnny, I believe your report on the French Revolution is next...

JOHNNY: (nervous) The French Revolution began in 17, uh, 93 and, uh, what happened was, uh, the entire country revolved 60 degrees West around its center, killing millions and causing unthinkable horror and stuff.

JOHNNY: Well?

ENGLISH TEACHER: Keep goin'. It's better than what I had anyway...

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