Classroom Hijinx: Whiteboard Platypus

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Hrriches buy you hhhwarriors King Hhhrothgar!













Ph33r teh P0ssumz













The Dagron comes in the Night!


























Props to you if this one makes any sense at all.


Telemachus' mom has got it going on...

Comments

DS said…
Love the Jibblies reference :P. Homestarrunner is kicking again by the way!
6:04 PM
DS said…
Love the Jibblies reference :P. Homestarrunner is kicking again by the way!
6:04 PM
James said…
Yeah, when we got to that passage in Song of Roland, all I could think of was the Roccolum saying "Come on in here!". We've been enjoying the Homestar updates as they come in along with their new shorts for Disney "Two More Eggs". Good to hear from you btw!
4:35 PM
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