Got late for school

The stick figure which is me got late for school. This is a story when I was in 8th standard and my teacher got really mad at me for coming late to the class. I really felt very bad in front of the whole class because I was sleeping at home and got up late.

Who is sharing this comic? Author?: Pahul Preet Kaur
Image Alt Text - Say what can be seen: There are two stick figures in my image both really do not look that good. One stick figure is the professor and other is the student rushing towards school as he got late because he was sleeping.

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41 Comments

  1. Olivia Ravel

    I enjoyed reading “Got late for school” because it turns a specific subject into something approachable and easy to follow. The practical details and personal perspective give readers a useful reason to pause and think beyond the headline. That attention to small visual signals also reminded me of Uncanny Cat Golf, a light example of how one simple movement can carry a surprising amount of meaning. Thanks for sharing such a thoughtful and clearly presented piece.

  2. The comic captures that awful feeling of walking into class late and having everyone stare at you while the teacher is furious. The detail that it was because you overslept at home makes it even more relatable—that mix of embarrassment and knowing it was your own fault.

  3. That feeling of walking into class late while everyone stares is so relatable, and the sleeping-in excuse makes it even more honest. The two stick figures capture the panic pretty well, even if they aren’t polished.

  4. Sarah Sutton

    Your description of two stick figures captures the tension between the teacher waiting and the student rushing towards school. The memory feels recognisable without needing elaborate artwork, and the alt text helps explain the scene clearly. Simple drawings can also make us notice proportions and visual cues. Size Comparison Game takes that observation into a playful setting, asking us to judge object sizes against a reference rather than relying on a detailed picture.

  5. That relatable panic of waking up late and rushing to class is captured well in the simple stick figure comic. The teacher’s anger and the student’s embarrassment in front of everyone feel authentic to that 8th standard moment.

  6. This comic sounds relatable—an eighth-standard kid oversleeping and then facing the teacher’s anger in front of everyone is such a familiar school memory. The two stick figures, one rushing and one scowling, capture the panic and embarrassment simply but effectively.

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  7. This little comic captures that specific 8th-standard dread of walking into class late while everyone stares, and the stick figure rushing to school makes the feeling instantly recognizable. It’s a simple but honest way to show how a small thing like oversleeping can turn into a whole embarrassing moment.

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  8. This is such a relatable story, I think most of us have a memory of being late and dreading that walk into class.

  9. This is such a relatable story, I think most of us have a memory of being late and dreading that walk into class.

  10. Anonymous

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  11. Anonymous

    good

  12. The stick figures work really well, they keep the comic light even though the feeling was clearly stressful.

  13. Thanks for sharing this, it is nice to see a personal memory turned into something others can learn from.

  14. I like how honest the comic is about that feeling of embarrassment in front of everyone.

  15. Turning a small childhood moment into a comic is a lovely way to reflect on it.

  16. I think everyone remembers at least one teacher who could make you feel two feet tall.

  17. The pacing of the story is good, it really builds up to that moment of walking in late.

  18. Funny and a little painful at the same time, which is exactly what good storytelling does.

  19. It is interesting how a single morning can stick in your memory for years.

  20. Great job on the artwork, simple but effective.

  21. I appreciate that you shared something personal, it makes the comic feel genuine.

  22. Being late as a kid felt like the end of the world, and this captures that perfectly.

  23. Nice work, the contrast between the calm teacher and the rushing student is well done.

  24. Thanks for the read, it brought back memories of my own school days.

  25. I like that the comic does not over-explain, it lets the image carry the feeling.

  26. A small story with a lot of truth in it, well told.

  27. This made me smile and wince at the same time.

  28. A good reminder that the things that felt huge as a child often look small later.

  29. I enjoyed how simple and direct the storytelling is here.

  30. Sharing these little memories is what makes a blog like this worth reading.

  31. The student rushing in is a great image, you can almost feel the panic.

  32. Thanks for being open about it, it is a nice piece of reflective writing.

  33. I hope the teacher was not too harsh, we have all had mornings like that.

  34. Nice comic, the humour comes through without making fun of anyone.

  35. It is good to see reflection like this, it shows how much a small event can shape a memory.

  36. Really enjoyed this one, looking forward to the next comic.

  37. Well done, it is a simple story but it stays with you.

  38. Anonymous

    Thanks

  39. Anonymous

    The stick figures work really well, they keep the comic light even though the feeling was clearly stressful.

  40. xiaoming

    Thanks for sharing this, it is nice to see a personal memory turned into something others can learn from.445

  41. The feeling of being scolded in front of the whole class for something as simple as oversleeping is so relatable, and turning that memory into a comic is a nice way to process it.

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