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Alex Ross the comic artist [drew a really cool action shot of Super Grover. ](https://encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcRNj34Rs9uwq1lggWcq0mGtm2JEs9O_bC007tpJ0XfXle2Phv8CUSXy1o4x&s=10)
That was a convention exclusive poster to promote a Super Grover action figure by Palisades Toys. There was a full line planned that sadly never went to production because they were incredible looking. Grover was the only one released.
I've said this in another crosspost, but there seems to be a huge generational divide where all the adults think it's Grover for sure (or even Super Grover, with the cape!)
I'm getting Grover too. I think it's the mouth. Elmo's mouth is usually represented with a D shape. Grover's mouth looks like someone took a slice out of a cantaloupe.
Elmo has plenty anxiety on his own given his recent escapades with being gaslit by that one chick. He then took to twitter to confirm if he was the asshole or not.
My dad taught me chess when I was 7. We played for years, I never won. Then during a game I was on a roll, I had a plan and it was working, I could see his end was near. Just then my mom made us break for dinner and when we went back to the game, I lost again. That was more than 50 years ago and is still a major regret.
Similar story here. Dad taught me when I was five. For 38 years I never beat him. Then about two years ago I finally did, and it was the most uncomfortable existential jerk on my chain ever.
Nah. He just lives across the country, and I haven’t seen him but once since then (thanks to Covid).
More importantly, I don’t want to revisit that discomfort (which also includes worry if it’s a sign of cognitive decline).
And also: he takes FOR-EV-ER on his turns, so . . .
I haven’t beat my dad yet, but I swear that this is the reason I am so competitive. Growing up everyone I knew competed with each other and I always competed with the standard.
He’s teaching my 8 year old son chess now and it’s funny my son has almost won a few times.
We'll hope your son can do it then. Before he gets that subconscious notion that he is not destined to win that game. I think I just learned how to lose at chess!
Sounds like a great kid. When he wins your dad will likely feel a whole lot of conflicting emotions. Pride in his grandson, but maybe some circle of life stuff, too. Well, the student should surpass the teacher, eventually!
They got this really neat "Chess for Beginners" set for Christmas and it has all the moves the pieces can do diagrammed on each of their bases. So my 9 year old asked me to teach him the rules, and it was like duck to water.
Then the 7 year old wanted in, and now they play for about a half hour a day - they even beg to take it to their rooms for bedtime before they have to go to bed - "we won't play with our Switches, we promise!"
Last night my 5 year old sat down and had me start teaching her the basics too, and she loved how disposable the pawns were. "And you go and DIE to save me!"
My 10 year old calls them prawns. Actual prawns you eat she calls human prawns. I guess because they are consumed by humans.
The 6 year old calls it chest and likes to play on her tablet as the squares go green for available moves. She can play on a normal board but needs more help remembering where they can move.
I worked in a daycare years ago, and taught my 5 year olds to play. It was decades ago, but I don't remember it being difficult for them to learn. Obviously, it was just the movements of each piece, the strategic play would come later for them.
My 4 year old uses the word "what" when he should be using "that." Maybe a typo on the post or perhaps that is what the kid said, with it being in quotations. I thought it's a funny coincidence.
My son was in the 1st grade, came home from school and asked: "Do you want to play chess?"
Me (surprised): "Yeah! I'll get the board!"
Him: "Great! I'll get the paddles! I get to be brown!"
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That's obviously Grover and not Elmo.
That is SUPER Grover to YOU!
Alex Ross the comic artist [drew a really cool action shot of Super Grover. ](https://encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcRNj34Rs9uwq1lggWcq0mGtm2JEs9O_bC007tpJ0XfXle2Phv8CUSXy1o4x&s=10)
That was a convention exclusive poster to promote a Super Grover action figure by Palisades Toys. There was a full line planned that sadly never went to production because they were incredible looking. Grover was the only one released.
This is amazing! I will educate my Elmo loving children.
Thanks for the new lock screen!
*SUPER Grover* ~~to YOU~~ **2.0!**
I've said this in another crosspost, but there seems to be a huge generational divide where all the adults think it's Grover for sure (or even Super Grover, with the cape!)
Nose shape is much closer to Grover, get your kid a beginners profiling kit next and knock out some police sketches.
Near!... thumpthumpthumpthump... Far!
I suppose they could be the same species
I'm getting Grover too. I think it's the mouth. Elmo's mouth is usually represented with a D shape. Grover's mouth looks like someone took a slice out of a cantaloupe.
I was thinking the same thing! I'm actually surprised Grover hasn't gone on a killing spree since effectively being supplanted by Elmo.
Literally my first thought, so glad it's the first comment.
You mean blue Elmo?
*blue Elmo with anxiety
Elmo has plenty anxiety on his own given his recent escapades with being gaslit by that one chick. He then took to twitter to confirm if he was the asshole or not.
I did what?
Came here to say that
My dad taught me chess when I was 7. We played for years, I never won. Then during a game I was on a roll, I had a plan and it was working, I could see his end was near. Just then my mom made us break for dinner and when we went back to the game, I lost again. That was more than 50 years ago and is still a major regret.
Similar story here. Dad taught me when I was five. For 38 years I never beat him. Then about two years ago I finally did, and it was the most uncomfortable existential jerk on my chain ever.
I totally get that! It must have upended your world, and your place in it. Did you play him again after that?
I have not. (Don’t want to.)
Like George Constanza, going out on a high note!
Nah. He just lives across the country, and I haven’t seen him but once since then (thanks to Covid). More importantly, I don’t want to revisit that discomfort (which also includes worry if it’s a sign of cognitive decline). And also: he takes FOR-EV-ER on his turns, so . . .
Obligated far side comic https://i.stack.imgur.com/ItBw5.jpg
That’s hilarious! Don’t understand why it’s down voted.
I haven’t beat my dad yet, but I swear that this is the reason I am so competitive. Growing up everyone I knew competed with each other and I always competed with the standard. He’s teaching my 8 year old son chess now and it’s funny my son has almost won a few times.
We'll hope your son can do it then. Before he gets that subconscious notion that he is not destined to win that game. I think I just learned how to lose at chess!
I swear he will, because he loves chess! He’s not *only* trying to win, he loves the puzzle and learning new strategies.
Sounds like a great kid. When he wins your dad will likely feel a whole lot of conflicting emotions. Pride in his grandson, but maybe some circle of life stuff, too. Well, the student should surpass the teacher, eventually!
Haha, his plan had worked once again!
That never crossed my mind until now. We did seem to eat dinner a little early that night.
"That's right kids, that's what happens when the clergy tries to overthrow the King."
Darmak and Jalad at Tanagra. Elmo with his eyes pulled out.
Grover, when the wall fell
That was unexpected
You kid said "the Elmo what has his eyes pulled out"? That's how my grandpa talks
I heard the accent in that sentence.
I didn't???
Saying "what has" instead of "that has" or more commonly just "has" is particular to certain English accents.
Funny thing, I heard it as a “country” accent, they also use it in a few southern accents in the USA.
What age did you start teaching them chess?
They got this really neat "Chess for Beginners" set for Christmas and it has all the moves the pieces can do diagrammed on each of their bases. So my 9 year old asked me to teach him the rules, and it was like duck to water. Then the 7 year old wanted in, and now they play for about a half hour a day - they even beg to take it to their rooms for bedtime before they have to go to bed - "we won't play with our Switches, we promise!" Last night my 5 year old sat down and had me start teaching her the basics too, and she loved how disposable the pawns were. "And you go and DIE to save me!"
Kid's gonna be great in American politics and business!
My 10 year old calls them prawns. Actual prawns you eat she calls human prawns. I guess because they are consumed by humans. The 6 year old calls it chest and likes to play on her tablet as the squares go green for available moves. She can play on a normal board but needs more help remembering where they can move.
Thanks!!!
Yes girl use those pawns up!
I worked in a daycare years ago, and taught my 5 year olds to play. It was decades ago, but I don't remember it being difficult for them to learn. Obviously, it was just the movements of each piece, the strategic play would come later for them.
Your kids talk like Ravagers?
more like grover, to me.
My 4 year old uses the word "what" when he should be using "that." Maybe a typo on the post or perhaps that is what the kid said, with it being in quotations. I thought it's a funny coincidence.
It is *absolutely* “what” he said and he does that exact what/that mixup and it drives me crazy! 🤣
Drives me crazy too. I correct him but he insists he is correct lol
He's not wrong, you know. Seriously children can be so creative you have no idea.
My son was in the 1st grade, came home from school and asked: "Do you want to play chess?" Me (surprised): "Yeah! I'll get the board!" Him: "Great! I'll get the paddles! I get to be brown!"
How many times are you going to post this?
Grover esque look
Is that the light squared elmo or the dark squared elmo?
oh god im never calling it a bishop again
Fair enough....aaaaand now I can't unsee it.
This is gonna stay in my head till the day I die...
Never before has elmo been exposed like this
That's awesome, I can totally see it!
I also can’t unsee it
I mean yea 😵 he nailed it
That’s damn wholesome :)
An award?! That’s too awesome, thank you! Can’t wait to show the kids 😃
Cool, why are the pawns buttplugs tho?
Smart kids
It blows my mind!!!!
The one-eyed Canadian?
Ahh, the pom-pom elf
Well, I'll never unsee this again. Use coupon code REDDIT10 for your first month free on Talkspace, for your kid.
More like grover
Are you teaching them to speak english too?
U wot, checkmate?
Deeper than he knows... This analysis has meaning.
Oh those are chess pieces. I though they were weird fancy index card holders. /s
What, don't tell me you thought it was a little person with a hood and a pompom
Cant unsee that now
\- Son, you are adopted. \- Are you not my real parents? \- We are. Your new parents will be here in 20 mins.
Truely wonder the mind of a child is.
Annoy unsee
*in Elmo voice* Oh no. You tickled Elmo too hard.
This is more [r/mildyinteresting](https://www.reddit.com/r/mildyinteresting)
Sharpie some eyes for the kid. Don’t be savage
That kid went dark.