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Sheldon Comics comic strip from August / 09 / 2008 [[nonspecific (white background)]] / FLACO: / SHELDON: Dang it. I lost my super-stylin' "coach" hat. I loved that hat. / / [[nonspecific (white background)]] / ARTHUR: Where am I gonna find a replacement in time for the olympics? who even makes stuff like that? / / [[Factory: Hat]] / Hats: / ARTHUR: / / [[nonspecific (white background)]] / Poster: 1) Everything you've ever bought, touched or seen. / 2) Including your couch / 3) Seriously: if we ever have a civil war, your stores are toast / SHELDON: oh. Right. CHINA. / / Factory Employee: here's a short list of other products we make...
Sheldon Comics comic strip from August / 10 / 2008 [[the Olympics]] / Desk: / sign: U.S. OLYMPIC TEAM / ...totally brought to you by Coke! / Woman (Generic): / ARTHUR: Hello! I'm here to check in an athelete for competition. / / [[the Olympics]] / Desk: / sign: U.S. OLYMPIC TEAM / Seriously. Our logo is everywhere / Woman (Generic): Event? / ARTHUR: "Modern Pentathalon." / / [[the Olympics]] / Desk: / sign: U.S. OLYMPIC TEAM / We feel that the Olympic spirit... / Woman (Generic): Name? / ARTHUR: Rosco P. Coltrane, / / [[the Olympics]] / Desk: / sign: U.S. OLYMPIC TEAM / ...is best summarized in a sugary drink. / Woman (Generic): Rosco P. Coltrane? / ARTHUR: Sigh / YES. Rosco P. Coltrane / / [[Camp]] / Cameraman: / FLACO: / Reporter: Rosco P. Coltrane! / / [[THE HOUSE]] / Chair: / Television: / GRAMP: Rosco P. Coltrane??? / SHELDON: When my lawyers asked what name to put on the paperwork, I kinda panicked.
Sheldon Comics comic strip from August / 11 / 2008 [[OUTSIDE (Generic: forest, trees, etc.)]] / FLACO: / ARTHUR: Let's make sure we have all of your supplies for the pentathlon. / / [[OUTSIDE (Generic: forest, trees, etc.)]] / Clipboard: / ARTHUR: Goggles?? Check. Running Shoes?? Check. Saddle?? Check. Gun?? Check. Sword Thingy?? Check. / / [[OUTSIDE (Generic: forest, trees, etc.)]] / Clipboard: / ARTHUR: / / [[OUTSIDE (Generic: forest, trees, etc.)]] / FLACO: / ARTHUR: seriously: who designed this event? The unabomber?
Sheldon Comics comic strip from August / 12 / 2008 [[nonspecific (white background)]] / FLACO: / ARTHUR: Take a knee, champ. Time for ol' Coach to give you a pep talk. / / [[nonspecific (white background)]] / FLACO: / ARTHUR: SURE, you hadn't even heard of the Olympic Pentathalon before last week. / / [[nonspecific (white background)]] / ARTHUR: And YES, you're up against the best athletes in the world. Athletes who have trained for decades. / / [[nonspecific (white background)]] / ARTHUR: And OK, we're still not sure how Sheldon's lawyers got you on the olympic team at all. / / [[nonspecific (white background)]] / ARTHUR: And SURE, you've never ridden a horse, or tried fencing...or even held a gun. / / [[nonspecific (white background)]] / FLACO: / ARTHUR: But ya know what the answer is, champ? / ...Ya know what the answer is?? / / [[nonspecific (white background)]] / ARTHUR: / FLACO: / / [[nonspecific (white background)]] / ARTHUR: / FLACO: / / [[nonspecific (white background)]] / FLACO: / ARTHUR: Seriously...you know what the answer is?
Sheldon Comics comic strip from August / 13 / 2008 [[OUTSIDE (Generic: forest, trees, etc.)]] / Binoculars: / baseball cap: / FLACO: / ARTHUR: I've been scoping out your competition from other countries... / / [[OUTSIDE (Generic: forest, trees, etc.)]] / Binoculars: / baseball cap: / ARTHUR: The Eastern European from Azkaban is MEAN. Dude sucks all the light and hope from the game. / / [[OUTSIDE (Generic: forest, trees, etc.)]] / Binoculars: / baseball cap: / ARTHUR: The Latverian with the face mask looks tough, but I think he senses his own doom. / / [[OUTSIDE (Generic: forest, trees, etc.)]] / Binoculars: / baseball cap: / ARTHUR: I'm most worried about the guy from Whoville. I get the sense that guy could steal the whole thing. / / [[OUTSIDE (Generic: forest, trees, etc.)]] / Binoculars: / baseball cap: / FLACO: / ARTHUR: ...you're lovin' this. I can tell.
 
Sheldon Comics comic strip from August / 14 / 2008 [[the Olympics]] / Pistol: / FLACO: / ARTHUR: Whoa! Did you know the Pentathalon is a MULTI-DAY event? / You swim, run and shoot one day, then ride and fence the next. / / [[the Olympics]] / Pistol: BLAM! / FLACO: / ARTHUR: Well, Jeez, this changes everything about our plans. EVERYTHING! / / [[the Olympics]] / Pistol: / FLACO: / ARTHUR: ...Now I totally have time for that karaoke bar every night.
Sheldon Comics comic strip from August / 15 / 2008 [[the Olympics]] / Bow and Arrow: / Athlete: / NARRATOR: The Olympics are a time of beauty... / / [[the Olympics]] / Diving Board: / Athlete: / NARRATOR: Of shared joy at athletic mastery... / / [[the Olympics]] / Finish Line: / Athlete: / NARRATOR: A time of triumphant spirits lifting up the world... / / [[the Olympics]] / Binoculars: / FLACO: / NARRATOR: And a time for underage Chinese athletes to really shine / ARTHUR: You're good at the shot-put. But MAN, ain't no way you're sixteen. / Baby: Ba ba ba ba ba
Sheldon Comics comic strip from August / 16 / 2008 [[OUTSIDE (Generic: forest, trees, etc.)]] / baseball cap: / FLACO: / ARTHUR: To pump you up for your event, I'm gonna give you the most beautiful, inspirational pep talk in sports: Knute Rockne's "Gipper" speech. / / [[OUTSIDE (Generic: forest, trees, etc.)]] / baseball cap: / ARTHUR: I haven't heard the actual speech in....jeez...DECADES. But I'll never forget the central line....It still rings so true: / / [[OUTSIDE (Generic: forest, trees, etc.)]] / baseball cap: / ARTHUR: ahem / / [[OUTSIDE (Generic: forest, trees, etc.)]] / baseball cap: / FLACO: / ARTHUR: "You beat them turkeys." "You beat them turkeys like TURKEYS."
Sheldon Comics comic strip from August / 17 / 2008 [[Swimming pool]] / Diving Board: / Goggles: / baseball cap: / FLACO: / ARTHUR: Listen: We've both heard of coaches who say they'll throw themselves off a bridge if their athletes don't win gold. I ain't that coach. / / [[Swimming pool]] / Diving Board: / Goggles: / baseball cap: / FLACO: / ARTHUR: I'm not gonna yell at you, or threaten you, or pummel you with words. I believe in the "carrot" approach rather than the "stick" approach. / / [[Swimming pool]] / baseball cap: / FLACO: / ARTHUR: So here's how I'm gonna sweeten the deal: If you win the gold n the pentathlon... / / [[Swimming pool]] / baseball cap: / FLACO: / ARTHUR: ...$50 gift card at Target. BAM. / / [[Swimming pool]] / baseball cap: / ARTHUR: In today's economy, ain't nobody sniffin' at $50. And you know I ain't lyin'. / / [[Swimming pool]] / baseball cap: / ARTHUR: So race your little heart out! Win that gold! Shopw with confidence! ...And HOT BROWN BAGELS I'm a good coach.
Sheldon Comics comic strip from August / 18 / 2008 [[OUTSIDE (Generic: forest, trees, etc.) (lawn)]] / FLACO: / Athlete: / NARRATOR: THIS ATHLETE, THIS TINY LITTLE ATHLETE, HAS REKINDLED THE OLYMPIC SPIRIT. / / [[nonspecific (white background)]] / FLACO: / NARRATOR: IN THE POOL, HIS INDOMITABLE SPIRIT CARRIED HIM TO VICTORY. AND NOW, ALL EYES FOLLOW HIM IN THE "RUNNING" EVENT. / / [[OUTSIDE (Generic: forest, trees, etc.) (lawn)]] / FLACO: / NARRATOR: HE IS ALIVE WITH FIRE AND BRAVADO. HE IS A MODEL OF THE POSSIBILITIES WITHIN US ALL. / / [[THE HOUSE]] / Wheat Thins: / Book: / NARRATOR: MEANWHILE, BACK HOME... / SHELDON: chegg id owwd! Fordee-doo whee fins in ma mowf! / GRAMP: NICE.
 
Sheldon Comics comic strip from August / 19 / 2008 [[OUTSIDE (Generic: forest, trees, etc.) (field)]] / Coach hat: / FLACO: / ARTHUR: Ok - I talked to the Olympic stable master. He thinks he knows why your horse keeps bolting on you. / / [[OUTSIDE (Generic: forest, trees, etc.) (field)]] / Coach hat: / ARTHUR: APPARENTLY... To SOME People... Your voice sounds like a series of high-pitched "squees" / FLACO: Squee? / / [[OUTSIDE (Generic: forest, trees, etc.) (field)]] / Coach hat: / ARTHUR: That's what he said: "Like talkin' to a little green helium ballon" / FLACO: Squee-squee SQUEE! / / [[OUTSIDE (Generic: forest, trees, etc.) (field)]] / Coach hat: / ARTHUR: Oh man! THAT could explain why the ladies beach volleyball team keeps sending back your drinks. / FLACO: Squeeeeeee
Sheldon Comics comic strip from August / 20 / 2008 [[OUTSIDE (Generic: forest, trees, etc.)]] / Book: Open: / Coach hat: / ARTHUR: Check it out! The offical rules for the Olympic Pentathalon don't SPECIFICALLY use the word "horse". They just say "Mount". / FLACO: Squee? / / [[nonspecific (white background)]] / Coach hat: / ARTHUR: Don't you see?? Don't you get it?? This Is Our Solution! ...Our golden ticket! / / [[airport]] / Airplane: / pet carrier: hype Hype Hype hype Hype HYPE hype hype Hype Hype hype Hype HYPE hype
Sheldon Comics comic strip from August / 21 / 2008 [[OUTSIDE (Generic: forest, trees, etc.) (grass)]] / Coach hat: / stopwatch: / ARTHUR: / / [[OUTSIDE (Generic: forest, trees, etc.) (grass)]] / Coach hat: / stopwatch: / ARTHUR: / / [[OUTSIDE (Generic: forest, trees, etc.) (grass)]] / Coach hat: / stopwatch: / ARTHUR: / / [[OUTSIDE (Generic: forest, trees, etc.) (grass)]] / Coach hat: / stopwatch: / ARTHUR: / FLACO: / OSO: / / [[OUTSIDE (Generic: forest, trees, etc.) (grass)]] / Coach hat: / stopwatch: / ARTHUR: My God. THIS is what the Olympics are all about. / ...Lizard ridin' a dog.
Sheldon Comics comic strip from August / 22 / 2008 [[OUTSIDE (Generic: forest, trees, etc.)]] / baseball cap: / FLACO: / OSO: / ARTHUR: My plan back fired, fellas. We don't get to pick our "mount" in the pentathlon. Each athlete brings a horse, then we all PICK one out of a hat. / / [[OUTSIDE (Generic: forest, trees, etc.)]] / Dragomouth-Klawn: / FLACO: oh, SQUEE. / ARTHUR: Flaco, I'm sorry to say you got the Romanian's horse, DRAGOMOUTH-KLAWN. / / [[OUTSIDE (Generic: forest, trees, etc.)]] / Helmet: / riding crop: / OSO: / Romanian: / ARTHUR: ...And he got OSO.
Sheldon Comics comic strip from August / 23 / 2008 [[OUTSIDE (Generic: forest, trees, etc.)]] / baseball cap: / FLACO: / ARTHUR: No! You are NOT quitting! / / [[OUTSIDE (Generic: forest, trees, etc.)]] / baseball cap: / FLACO: / ARTHUR: So WHAT if that horse is terrifying?! You can control him! / / [[OUTSIDE (Generic: forest, trees, etc.)]] / baseball cap: / ARTHUR: Don't underestimate how strong you are. If you go out there and give it your all, ain't nuthin' gonna go wrong. I GUARANTEE IT! / FLACO: ~ / / [[OUTSIDE (Generic: forest, trees, etc.)]] / baseball cap: / ARTHUR: / / [[Train Station]] / steam locomotive:
 
Sheldon Comics comic strip from August / 24 / 2008 [[OUTSIDE (Generic: forest, trees, etc.) (field)]] / Coach hat: / FLACO: / ARTHUR: It's not the end of the world to lose the equestrian event. / ...C'mere. Reel it in for a hug. / / [[OUTSIDE (Generic: forest, trees, etc.)]] / Coach hat: / FLACO: / ARTHUR: You got second place with the pistols...and first with swimming 'n running. You can STILL get the gold if you win fencing. / / [[OUTSIDE (Generic: forest, trees, etc.) (field)]] / Coach hat: / FLACO: / ARTHUR: Besides, no one can blame you for what happened in the equestrian event... / / [[OUTSIDE (Generic: forest, trees, etc.)]] / Coach hat: / ARTHUR: Who could've guessed the Romanian and Oso would be such a dream team together?? / / [[Equestrian Course]] / hay bale: / hurdle: / Helmet: / riding crop: / water hazard: / OSO: / Romanian: VIKKTORY! / ...she is to be being mine!
Sheldon Comics comic strip from August / 25 / 2008 [[nonspecific (white background) (Narration Panel, no borders)]] / NARRATOR: Today! How to win gold in Fencing: / / [[nonspecific (white background)]] / Fencer: / NARRATOR: Option one: / Train for years under the world's best coaches, crafting your body into the ultimate dueling weapon. OR.... / / [[nonspecific (white background) (Narration Panel, no borders)]] / NARRATOR: Option Two: Be seven inches tall / FLACO: squeeeee
Sheldon Comics comic strip from August / 26 / 2008 [[Medal Ceremony]] / Medallist Podium: / FLACO: / ARTHUR: Hey, where's the guy who won the bronze? / / [[nonspecific (white background)]] / ARTHUR: We're missing the final nationality... / / [[Medal Ceremony]] / Medallist Podium: / FLACO: / Athlete: / ARTHUR: CZECH PLEASE!
Sheldon Comics comic strip from August / 27 / 2008 [[the Olympics]] / suitcase: / FLACO: / ARTHUR: What a great Olympics! Man, a totalitarian state with billions to spend can sure put on a good show! / / [[the Olympics]] / ARTHUR: If the 2008 games were this good, imagine how cool the 2012 LONDON games will be! / / [[London]] / Man (generic) 5: / NARRATOR: Meanwhile, at the headquarters of the British Olympics Committee,...In the back-left-corner of the "Pig and Whistle" Pub.... / man (generic) 1: Oh crap crap crap crap / man (generic) 2: Maybe...Maybe we could start by getting...The Underground fixed? / Woman (Generic): WE HAVE A BUDGET OF 36 POUNDS. / man (generic) 3: Um, we're out of crisps. / Man (generic) 4: Leslie! Get France on the phone! See if we can borrow a fiver!
Sheldon Comics comic strip from August / 28 / 2008 [[Airplane]] / ARTHUR: It's basic evolutionary biology. If an animal's eyes face forward, like a lion or human, they're a HUNTER. / ...if their eyes are on the side of their head, like a bunny, they're HUNTED. / / [[Airplane]] / FLACO: squee squee squee / ARTHUR: HUNH.I guess my eyes ARE on the side of my head. / ...guess I'm hunted. / / [[Airplane]] / ARTHUR: / FLACO: / / [[Airplane]] / FLACO: / ARTHUR: ...by the LAAADIES! / sssah!
 
Sheldon Comics comic strip from August / 29 / 2008 [[THE HOUSE (the front doorway)]] / ARTHUR: Home again, home again, jiggety-jig! Time to unpack and add that gold medal to your trophy wall. / FLACO: SQUEE! / / [[THE HOUSE]] / gold medal: / Emmy Award: / Plaque: / Bear Claw Trophy: / Rose: / Badge: / FLACO: Squee! / Lable: Olympic Gold Medal / Lable: Emmy for "CSI: Cleveland Nights" / Lable: Russian Bear Claw / Lable: Mexican Pilot's License / Lable: Cosmonaut's Mission Badge / Lable: Single white rose from that magical first date with Betty White in Sao Paolo.
Sheldon Comics comic strip from August / 30 / 2008 [[THE HOUSE]] / Towel: / ARTHUR: Aw man, NO. We've talked about this. / GRAMP: What? I'm just going to my morning shower. / / [[THE HOUSE]] / Towel: / ARTHUR: Yeah but you don't need to go there in a towel. Put on some dang clothes. / GRAMP: I'm not going to put ON clothes just to take them OFF again. / / [[THE HOUSE]] / Towel: / ARTHUR: Just keep on what you wore to bed. / GRAMP: It's too hot for PJ's in Summer. I sleep as a... free citizen. / / [[THE HOUSE]] / Towel: / ARTHUR: GUH. I dink I jut bommided in mah mowt a liddle. / GRAMP: If I don't,... I get the keister rashes sum'thin awful.
Sheldon Comics comic strip from August / 31 / 2008 [[THE HOUSE (Bathroom Hallway)]] / OSO: / GRAMP: LORDY. WHAT SMELLS LIKE DANNY DEVITO IN HERE?? / / [[OUTSIDE (Generic: forest, trees, etc.)]] / garden hose: / OSO: / GRAMP: sheesh. NOW YOU JUST SMELL LIKE A WET DANNY DEVITO / / [[OUTSIDE (Generic: forest, trees, etc.)]] / soap bubbles: / GRAMP: / OSO: / / [[OUTSIDE (Generic: forest, trees, etc.)]] / soap bubbles: / OSO: / GRAMP: SERIOUSLY? THIS IS WHAT WE'RE DOING NOW? SERIOUSLY?? / / [[OUTSIDE (Generic: forest, trees, etc.)]] / OSO: / Danny Devito:
Sheldon Comics comic strip from September / 01 / 2008 [[OUTSIDE (Generic: forest, trees, etc.) (lawn)]] / Golf Club: / Golf Ball: / FLACO: / ARTHUR: Some words really broadcast that they bring bad news. / / [[nonspecific (white background)]] / ARTHUR: I'm talking about words where you never learned the meaning, but you can tell it ain't good. / / [[nonspecific (white background)]] / ARTHUR: Words like... I dunno... "Conjunctivitis" / / [[OUTSIDE (Generic: forest, trees, etc.) (lawn)]] / Golf Club: / Golf Ball: / FLACO: / ARTHUR: Who knows what it actually means... but you can tell SOMEBODY'S got some messed-up conjunc.
Sheldon Comics comic strip from September / 02 / 2008 [[OUTSIDE (Generic: forest, trees, etc.)]] / Computer: / rock: / ARTHUR: How does computer code BREAK? How can it work 100 times in a row, then break on the 101st? / SHELDON: It's like carbonated soda. The bubbles are in there ALL along... But they don't get stirred up 'til it's moved. / / [[Bubbles]] / Computer: / SHELDON: But when you do, All those little bubbles come tumbling up your nose. / / [[nonspecific (white background)]] / Computer: / ARTHUR: Ok, so if we apply that metaphor to Microsoft Vista... "The way to make sure it never bubbles up and breaks is to...?" / / [[OUTSIDE (Generic: forest, trees, etc.) (lawn)]] / Computer: / SHELDON: ...Never, Ever touch it. / ARTHUR: Gotcha. Like RC Cola.
 
Sheldon Comics comic strip from September / 03 / 2008 [[THE POND]] / Ball: / ARTHUR: / SHELDON: Quick! Arthur, QUICK! Throw me the ball! / / [[THE POND]] / rock: / ARTHUR: / SHELDON: C'mon! Quick! We can catch the last double-feature if we hurry! / / [[THE POND]] / ARTHUR: / SHELDON: But not if I cannonball you real quick! Ahahhaha ...WHAT UNENDING FUN! / / [[THE POND]] / ARTHUR: You can't stop it. School's starting next week. / SHELDON: QUICK. Let's play "Marco polo." MARCO! Marco Marco Marco Say Polo Marco Marco Marco Marco
Sheldon Comics comic strip from September / 04 / 2008 [[THE HOUSE]] / Towel: / ARTHUR: Aw man... NO. We just talked about this. Nobody wantin' to see you in a towel. / GRAMP: HEY! I'm just as God made me, Mister. / / [[THE HOUSE]] / ARTHUR: / / [[THE HOUSE]] / ARTHUR: ...God and Betty Crocker.
Sheldon Comics comic strip from September / 05 / 2008 [[Kitchen (near Counter)]] / Microwave: / GRAMP: / ARTHUR: I can see why the microwave has one-touch buttons for "Popcorn" or "Hot Beverage"...THOSE make sense. / / [[Kitchen (near Counter)]] / Microwave: / ARTHUR: But nuthin' says "This microwave was designed by and for a dude"... / / [[Kitchen (near Counter)]] / Microwave: / ARTHUR: ...like a button that says "Baked Potato".
Sheldon Comics comic strip from September / 05 / 2008 [[Kitchen (near Counter)]] / Microwave: / GRAMP: / ARTHUR: I can see why the microwave has one-touch buttons for "Popcorn" or "Hot Beverage"...THOSE make sense. / / [[Kitchen (near Counter)]] / Microwave: / ARTHUR: But nuthin' says "This microwave was designed by and for a dude"... / / [[Kitchen (near Counter)]] / Microwave: / ARTHUR: ...like a button that says "Baked Potato".
Sheldon Comics comic strip from September / 06 / 2008 [[OUTSIDE (Generic: forest, trees, etc.)]] / Car: / Parking Meter: / GRAMP: What? Are you genuinely gonna give me a ticket?? My meter JUST ran out. / Cop: Yup. / / [[nonspecific (white background)]] / GRAMP: O but man, PROUD man,Dress'd in a little brief authority, most ignorant of what he's most assur'd, his glassy essence, like an angry ape, plays such fantastic tricks, before high heaven, as makes the Angels weep; who, with our spleens, would all themselves laugh mortal. / / [[nonspecific (white background)]] / GRAMP: / Cop: / / [[nonspecific (white background)]] / GRAMP: / Cop: Yup.
Sheldon Comics comic strip from September / 07 / 2008 [[THE HOUSE]] / GRAMP: / SHELDON: There are only four reasons why one should have to go to school. / / [[THE HOUSE]] / SHELDON: #1: LEARN A TRADE. ....But I already own a billion-dollar company..... so, I don't need that one. / / [[THE HOUSE]] / SHELDON: #2: TO BETTER YOUR OWN LIFE. ...But I think I've done PRIT-ty well with #1, athangyouverrymuch. / / [[THE HOUSE]] / SHELDON: #3: TO BETTER YOUR RELATIONSHIP WITH OTHERS. ...But once again, I'm good, there. / Arthur! Lookin' sharp! / ARTHUR: Wha...? / / [[THE HOUSE]] / SHELDON: #4: THE SHEER JOY OF KNOWLEDGE. Blam-o. Super smart. Plus, I read all the time. So no need for school THERE, either / / [[THE HOUSE]] / SHELDON: / GRAMP: / / [[OUTSIDE (Generic: forest, trees, etc.)]] / sign: Bus Stop / SHELDON: / ARTHUR: ...and he just silently hands you your backpack. / So, so awesome.
 

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