Calvin and Hobbes by Bill Watterson for July 01, 2015
Transcript:
Calvin: "What does it mean when someone says to "ive it the ol' college try"?" Dad: "It means you join your friends, get some cheap beer, order a pizza, and forget about tomorrow" Mom: "That's not what it means!" Dad: "Where did YOU go to college?" Calvin: "Never mind"
BE THIS GUY almost 9 years ago
Dad should become a dictionary editor.
Susie Derkins :D almost 9 years ago
Oh boy! I can’t wait to see how he turns out in college!
Linux0s almost 9 years ago
I think Dad’s right on this one.
Gigantor almost 9 years ago
Also known as “the old college dropout try.”
BE THIS GUY almost 9 years ago
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Liverlips McCracken Premium Member almost 9 years ago
Dad is right, provided that we are talking about a State college. And before all you State alums get your knickers in a twist, I am an alumnus of a State University.
Hobbes Premium Member almost 9 years ago
Sounds a lot like Calvin’s “Ol’ elementary school try.”
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John Collins Premium Member almost 9 years ago
I know where BILL went to college!
vwdualnomand almost 9 years ago
even worse if you join a frat or sorority.
Aaberon almost 9 years ago
My best girlfriend had a Father like Calvin’s. She had a delightful sense of humor as did her brothers. The Mother would sit on the front porch a lot and shake her head…
Guilty Bystander almost 9 years ago
It DOES depend on the school. I went to an extremely liberal arts college in Washington (a state school, no less) where hallucinogens were the social lubricant of choice. At least I think so. There’s a lot I don’t remember about Evergreen…
FishDog93 almost 9 years ago
I actually remember this strip when it was first printed! My roommate, from college, & I actually cut his one out of the paper & hung it on our cork board! LOL!!
magicwalnut Premium Member almost 9 years ago
He must have gone to Central Michigan University….
Marty241 almost 9 years ago
Calvin can’t add 2+5. If he were my kid, I’d sit down with him and help him. I know this is just a comic strip but I’ve seen too many parents who have kids but don’t know how to raise them.
neverenoughgold almost 9 years ago
You often hear about college drop-outs becoming famously successful; but how come you never hear about college drop-ins?
Successful drop-outs:Henry FordBill GatesLarry EllisonMark ZuckerbergLarry PageMichael DellPaul AllenSteve JobsWalt Disney
The complete list is quite impressive; of course now, if you are currently attending college, pay no attention to this…
lindaf almost 9 years ago
I can tell this is dated. Currently it would be the drink-til-you-pass-out-and-let-your-friends-dump-the-body-somewhere try
GNeilPh almost 9 years ago
@HobbsThanx for the Linus snowman strip. I was 19 when it came out in 1963. Believe it was one of the 1st times I realized a comic strip could be a lesson in life. My memory isn’t good enough to remember it for 52 years. Somewhere I have a collection of strips tucked away.
Godfather Vito almost 9 years ago
Dad must have gone to a SEC school
Pipe Tobacco Premium Member almost 9 years ago
My condolences, sir.
Number Three almost 9 years ago
I like Dad’s definition better!
Just leave the beer out. I’m teetotal.
xxx
neverenoughgold almost 9 years ago
How about the list of those who stayed in college and became successful?
Did you?
jancyclops almost 9 years ago
I’m with Calvin’s mum on this. I’m sure there was no mention of the pizza.
NotNurmal almost 9 years ago
DaD needs to be aware that Calvin is overly curious&very impressionable!
Hobbes Premium Member almost 9 years ago
@rgcviper: The return of Calvin’s snow goons? I guess that’s a hypothetical possibility.
under_dog almost 9 years ago
& we wonder why calvin is the way he is
Bibleman2002 almost 9 years ago
From the word of Scootaloo: “What are you, a dictionary?”