Calvin and Hobbes by Bill Watterson for October 18, 1989
October 17, 1989
October 19, 1989
Transcript:
Dad: Calvin, your Mom and I looke over your report card, and we think you could be doing better. Calvin: But I don't like school. Dad: Why not? You like to read and you like to learn. I know you do. I mean, you've read every dinosaur book ever written, and you've learned a lot, right? Reading and learning are fun. Calvin: Yeah. Dad: So why don't you like school? Calvin: We don't read about dionsaurs.
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Xalder over 9 years ago
Or space… or superheroes… or bugs… well sometimes bugs but he doesn’t pay attention because school is so boring most of the time.
Grensage over 9 years ago
This suddenly reminded me of the poem, “Superman”, by John Updike. I have not thought of that in over 30 years.
yow4zip Premium Member over 9 years ago
There’s also Moe.
bmonk over 8 years ago
And Mrs. Wormwood.
Me2times. almost 6 years ago
I knew it. He only learns subjects that interest him
Formedras over 5 years ago
This is a father that just doesn’t get it. (I assume Bill Watterson did get it, though. How else could C&H have gone out on top?) School isn’t just learning, it’s OTHER PEOPLE. Learning is great. Dealing with grouchy teachers and bullies isn’t.
MaverickMoPete over 4 years ago
“It’s only work when someone makes you do it.” Calvin doesn’t mind learning for fun.
cs2854900 over 3 years ago
there is also another reason:he is treated like shit.