School Trip

In a comic strip, Jordan offers some tips to make flying pleasant for everyone: not bringing strong-smelling food, using headphones to listen to music, and ensuring children behave. Back in reality, Jordan and his classmates are at the airport. Their flight has been delayed for two hours, and they’re growing bored. As boarding finally begins, first-class passengers are called. Maury steps into line but is confronted by a man who questions his eligibility for first class. Maury calmly explains that his dad never lets him fly coach. As Maury boards, a woman screams: “EXCUSE ME!” In another comic strip titled “That’s Not What I Mean! (Emphasis on the Word ‘Mean’),” Jordan points out that, despite using polite phrases, people may not always be genuinely kind. Jordan lists phrases like “excuse me,” “may I help you,” and “no offense, but” as examples that can change meaning depending on the context. Thirty minutes later, Jordan and his classmates finally board the plane, and Jordan fantasizes about being Batman on his way to a fundraiser in Paris.

Once in Paris, the group heads to the hotel and begins sorting out room assignments. Everyone hopes to avoid being paired with