Discuss,argue, debate, you will never convince another of anything. They have to see it for themselves. Then they can think that they thought of it. So it goes.
This is very creative if offbeat way of showing how some people can never be convinced to understand, if not agree, to other viewpoints. Seems very relevant now. (But as much as having Watterson still working on this strip would be great, I feel our times would make his head explode. Or at least the strip would be less enjoyable. I am by the way taking into account everything since he retired the strip at the end of 1995.)
My perception is my reality. Calvin’s perception is his reality. Yours is yours. Add all the perceptions together and you still don’t get Reality with a capital R. Just a big bunch of perceptions.
Watterson goes really deep on this one. It is so hard to place oneself in other’s shoes without tripping over your own laces. People like simple, repetitious, simple arguments. Oh, yes, every single person. I believe it, so it must be true. :)
BE THIS GUY almost 4 years ago
Doesn’t matter, only Dad’s opinion counts.
Space_Owl on GoComics almost 4 years ago
Look, it’s Calvin Picasso, Pablo’s little known younger brother!
Bilan almost 4 years ago
Only a Sith deals in absolutes. – Obi-Wan
LeeCox almost 4 years ago
Must…not…make…political…comment!
jagedlo almost 4 years ago
So the chicken pox didn’t affect Calvin’s way of thinking…
codycab almost 4 years ago
Did dad say something and then say that it builds character again?
Concretionist almost 4 years ago
It’s an interesting idea. I wonder if cubism DID actually have some roots in that idea.
rshive almost 4 years ago
Only two sides of everything? Not enough confusion.
Johnny Q Premium Member almost 4 years ago
What if Dad IS wrong?
Alexander the Good Enough almost 4 years ago
“Neo-cubist.” Calvin, you’re right! School is wasted on you. You are WAY past your grade level. For sure you didn’t get that from Miss Wormwood…
Baslim the Beggar Premium Member almost 4 years ago
I’ve looked at clouds from both sides now
From up and down and still somehow
It’s cloud’s illusions I recall
I really don’t know clouds at all
Joni Mitchell
Cpeckbourlioux almost 4 years ago
Discuss,argue, debate, you will never convince another of anything. They have to see it for themselves. Then they can think that they thought of it. So it goes.
DaveG1960 almost 4 years ago
And his room is tidy! Almost!
su43dipta almost 4 years ago
Trying to see both sides of an issue can take a big toll on your brain!
Egrayjames almost 4 years ago
At least Calvin was civil to his Dad and did not resort to name calling, throwing a tantrum, or being otherwise disrespectful.
the_dungeoneer Premium Member almost 4 years ago
That was beautiful, I love Cubist Calvin!
posse1 Premium Member almost 4 years ago
I had to read that multiple times & the result is pure brilliance! Love that kid~in any dimention.
posse1 Premium Member almost 4 years ago
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dflak almost 4 years ago
Watterson must have had fun drawing this one.
jpayne4040 almost 4 years ago
That’s not a debate; that’s an argument.
YippiKiAyMofo almost 4 years ago
America 2020
William Bednar Premium Member almost 4 years ago
Now Calvin’s head will really hurt as he will actually have to start thinking!
vaughnrl2003 Premium Member almost 4 years ago
I rarely see anyone change a mind by simply winning the argument.
A Hip loving Canadian... almost 4 years ago
It’s all about perspective.
johndifool almost 4 years ago
Yeah, that wasn’t going to stick: Calvin is more of a surrealist anyway.
Andrew Sleeth almost 4 years ago
The guy’s a freakin’ GENIUS!
Troglodyte almost 4 years ago
It’s all a matter of perspective, Cal.
Otis Rufus Driftwood almost 4 years ago
This is very creative if offbeat way of showing how some people can never be convinced to understand, if not agree, to other viewpoints. Seems very relevant now. (But as much as having Watterson still working on this strip would be great, I feel our times would make his head explode. Or at least the strip would be less enjoyable. I am by the way taking into account everything since he retired the strip at the end of 1995.)
Whatcouldgowrong almost 4 years ago
My perception is my reality. Calvin’s perception is his reality. Yours is yours. Add all the perceptions together and you still don’t get Reality with a capital R. Just a big bunch of perceptions.
ForrestOverin almost 4 years ago
It’s so annoying when seven year olds expound on neo-cubism.
SweetSinger almost 4 years ago
A metaphor for all people. Thanks, Pablo Watterson.
raybarb44 almost 4 years ago
He does more than most. There has to be intelligent debating to resolve conflict.
suv2000 almost 4 years ago
That sounds like a politician
BiggerNate91 almost 4 years ago
I wonder how long it took to draw this.
delennwen almost 4 years ago
Such brilliant artwork and a great point to it, too!
Jaime Jean M almost 4 years ago
Artwork, humour, depth of thought This strip is pure genius.
DanWolfie almost 4 years ago
Obviously, Calvin doesn’t like modern art… except maybe “Nude Descending a Staircase,” of course!
Tallguy almost 4 years ago
I really don’t know clouds at all.
kf6rro almost 4 years ago
Dismissing any opposing viewpoints is definitely easier than having to think.
mistercatworks almost 4 years ago
Watterson goes really deep on this one. It is so hard to place oneself in other’s shoes without tripping over your own laces. People like simple, repetitious, simple arguments. Oh, yes, every single person. I believe it, so it must be true. :)
VaSeeker Premium Member almost 4 years ago
One of my all-time favorites!
Lightpainter Premium Member almost 4 years ago
I would have liked to see Watterson do a whole series with Calvin in this vein.
LeoZ 64 almost 4 years ago
Thats a rerun
dystarfish09 almost 4 years ago
Whta
GreggW Premium Member almost 4 years ago
Nietzsche was wrong.
Jabroniville Premium Member almost 4 years ago
One of the best, most inventive strips of all time- why Watterson was the true master.