If you haven't had the chance to check out the comic strip Frazz, give it a look sometime. Frazz, the lead character, is the most respected educator at Bryson Elementary School. He also happens to be the janitor. Frazz is a Renaissance man: an accomplished songwriter, avid reader, philosopher, custodial engineer, triathlete and much more. Frazz has become independently wealthy from his work as a songwriter, yet still chooses to work as a janitor. Frazz owns at least 3 bikes. His idea of a good time is a 200 mile bike ride. He has an impressive collection of t-shirts from bicycle companies, bands and colleges (I've seen shirts from Cervelo and The University of Cincinnati over the summer). The strip uses a large number of cultural references, hitting on classic and contemporary literature, music, the arts, popular culture and more. Frazz acknowledges that he was a bad student but he has done much to educate himself. The man behind Frazz is Jef Mallett. Mallett lives in...
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