Once I had to work with a guy who would disappear whenever any real work had to be done. Turns out he had gotten his degree in philosophy. I was a bit torqued at him disappearing like that, so one time I asked him about his degree. Here’s the conversation.
californiamonty: So, you got your degree in philosophy, right?escape artist: Yes, that’s correct.californiamonty: That means you had to study different systems of ethics, isn’t that true?escape artist: Why, yes.californiamonty: Was work one of them?
He laughed, but he did take the point and was okay for the short time afterwards left working at the place.
In elementary school, there was this boy who was as dumb as rock. My friends and I looked out for him. However, this kid had a work ethic and a drive I rarely see from anyone. I remember telling my friends that he was going to end up doing better than all of us! I was right too.
Calvin’s speaks true today on avoiding hard work. I have a son works at a local grocery store, management hired 6 workers, all quit within 2 weeks. Son has 3 years. Works hard.
BE THIS GUY over 5 years ago
I’m surprised Calvin knows the words “work ethic.”
Pirate Mike creator over 5 years ago
Welcome to the club, Calvin!
alaskajohn1 over 5 years ago
I imagined Calvin holding up a huge magnifying glass to the sun.
codycab over 5 years ago
Antsy much, Calvin?
californiamonty over 5 years ago
Once I had to work with a guy who would disappear whenever any real work had to be done. Turns out he had gotten his degree in philosophy. I was a bit torqued at him disappearing like that, so one time I asked him about his degree. Here’s the conversation.
californiamonty: So, you got your degree in philosophy, right?escape artist: Yes, that’s correct.californiamonty: That means you had to study different systems of ethics, isn’t that true?escape artist: Why, yes.californiamonty: Was work one of them?
He laughed, but he did take the point and was okay for the short time afterwards left working at the place.
jpayne4040 over 5 years ago
In elementary school, there was this boy who was as dumb as rock. My friends and I looked out for him. However, this kid had a work ethic and a drive I rarely see from anyone. I remember telling my friends that he was going to end up doing better than all of us! I was right too.
Wizard of Ahz-no relation over 5 years ago
bet calvin’s dad knows all about it
hariseldon59 over 5 years ago
Don’t think of the ant as having a work ethic. Think of him as a superhero.
uniquename over 5 years ago
Clearly dad’s going to have to help Calvin build more character. Time to queue up another camping trip!
Huckleberry Hiroshima over 5 years ago
My aunt was the same way.
A Hip loving Canadian... over 5 years ago
3…2…1… Stomp. (Cue the Pink Panther soundtrack)
Display over 5 years ago
People tend to forget that examing and thinking about things is a lot of work too. Proof of this concept is how much politicians avoid doing it.
Lito Burrito over 5 years ago
A comment here
Jogger2 over 5 years ago
She’s carrying a crumb bigger than she and she’s running.
kab2rb over 5 years ago
Calvin’s speaks true today on avoiding hard work. I have a son works at a local grocery store, management hired 6 workers, all quit within 2 weeks. Son has 3 years. Works hard.
mattro65 over 5 years ago
Calvin’s description of an ant reminds me of trying to be a Dad for my three very active boys.
Scoutmaster77 over 5 years ago
Some people are like that…
Brian Premium Member over 5 years ago
I’ve often wondered if there are slacker ants.
billswingle over 5 years ago
Excellent strip today!
ChattyFran over 5 years ago
Calvin would love the work of biologist/writer E.O. Wilson. Look him up…
InquireWithin over 5 years ago
You would too, kid, if your survival depended on it…
Night-Gaunt49[Bozo is Boffo] over 5 years ago
Calvin goes to an accelerated school. Suzie is that way too.
Joliet Jake over 5 years ago
www.youtube.com/watch?v=pJAYsKjJtM4
ant over 5 years ago
FYI. Worker ants are females.
g.iangoodson over 5 years ago
Go to the ant, thou sluggard. Consider her ways and be wise.