Johnny the Mediocre Human

Comics from Duke in the '90s

Johnny the Mediocre Human

Comics from Duke in the '90s

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Comics about teachers

A French Revolution report made up on the spot, an English teacher who sees the headphones, and course evaluations: FAIR, ADEQUATE.

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Popularity rank 1 #413. Need a 93

August 1, 1999

JOHNNY: All right, in order to not fail this class, I need a 93 on this exam...

JOHNNY: It won't be easy, but I've studied for a week, and I know the material cold.

JOHNNY: NOW... only one thing stands in my way...

JOHNNY: The test is out of 50.
NOTE: OK. That's it. See ya. - Porter

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Popularity rank 2 #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 3 #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 4 #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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Popularity rank 5 #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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