Phoebe and Her Unicorn by Dana Simpson for April 24, 2015

SOMEbody has to pay the school a new dodgeball ball.

“Shield of Boringness”

Kill all the dodge balls!

Aw, Phoebe never got the chance to have fun with it.

Why do you say that? I’ve seen no trappings that wouldn’t be in a public school.

I’M PANCAKE

Aw man!

My public school elementary school gym classes were joint classes with boys and girls. But then my public middle school and high school gym classes were separated by sex. This was in the 1960’s. This also held true for my son’s gym classes.That would have been in the 1980’s. Guess it varies from school district to school district.

As wonderful as Marigold’s rescue of Phoebe was, it will be the end of her dodge-ball career if someone brings up Phoebe’s “pointy-headed friend” at the next call for dodge-ball teams.

My goodness, how ferocious!

I’d like to see this Deflate-gate…“So you are saying the balls were deflated by a unicorn?”

No one has mentioned the color scheme . . . I really like the Avenging Marigold!

Best kind of friend to have, one that will selflessly defend you, and who will also spare you from having to make the best of dodgeball. Awesome Marigold.

When we played dodgeball I used to pretend that I got hit in the first salvo. Then I was out and not risking injury.“OWW! That stings like a bugger! I’ll be okay. I’ll just walk it off.”

Marigold is such a good friend.

Our gym classes were girl only/ boy only in the 1960’s. I showed up for class as seldom as possible. We did not begin gym class until seventh grade, when most kids feel the worst about themselves anyway! I could have used a Unicorn! Still have nightmares!!

Panel 3! EPIC!!

People don’t use the word “vanquished” enough, these days.

Ha