Comic #1730: 2010-01-28

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Title: "The Expectation Cycle"

1. Panel 1: Middle School
   • (Characters): A teacher standing in front of a group of students.
   • Text: The teacher says, "You better shape up. In high school they're gonna expect a lot more of you!"
2. Panel 2: High School
   • (Characters): A teacher addressing a group of students.
   • Text: The teacher states, "You better shape up. In college, they're gonna expect a lot more of you!"
3. Panel 3: College
   • (Characters): A teacher speaking to a class of students.
   • Text: The teacher advises, "You better shape up. In a real job, they're gonna expect a lot more of you!"
4. Panel 4: And So…
   • (Characters): A manager speaking to an employee at a desk.
   • Text: The manager says, "We need you to sit at a desk for eight hours a day, fill out spreadsheets, and not break anything."
   • Response: The employee smiles and replies, "Can do!"

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