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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6 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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