There was a Calvin and Hobbes where Hobbes was asking why Calvin hadn’t learned a lesson from something (I don’t remember what), and Calvin responded to the effect that he takes the narrowest application possible away from a negative experience.
It helps many Wisconsinites to remain permanently serenely oblivious. This boy in the ’50s, on a day of hunting with pop and his pal, the lunch hours were passed by going from boondocks bar to boondocks bar and, somehow, the ugly sloppy drunk lady beat us each time.
Here in Idaho as well as many other places, Liquor Stores are considered Essential and therefore are remaining open during the CORVID-19 shutdown. In Colorado the Governor initially included liquor stores and recreational pot dispensaries in the closings but the astronomically long lines that formed made him change his mind and let them remain open as well. We all need what we need to make it through…… Stay safe everyone-
Rat has a rare moment of insight! Drinking doesn’t make problems go away, it just delays you confronting them. And tends to add to them in the meantime.
BE THIS GUY about 4 years ago
That was a short ride on the wagon.
DanielRyanMulligan about 4 years ago
RAT’S IN PAIN! Let’s help him.
Corwin Haught Premium Member about 4 years ago
“Here’s to alcohol: the cause of, and solution to, all of life’s problems.”— Homer Simpson
DennisinSeattle Premium Member about 4 years ago
Never thought I would hear Rat say that about beer. But now he seems to have a vodka…?
Sherlock Watson about 4 years ago
I thought Rat was going to say that hard liquor was the answer to life’s problems.
Orcatime about 4 years ago
Rat really is depressed.
dwane.scoty1 about 4 years ago
Refunds? BOGO would be just fine, TYVM!!
Sanspareil about 4 years ago
Remember Mario Lanza said “Drink to salute your sweetheart”
gopher gofer about 4 years ago
i always used to drink to forget all the dumb things i did when i drank…
Breadboard about 4 years ago
Rat that is why you have a shot with your Beer . Try Bourbon ! … Croc Power !
asrialfeeple about 4 years ago
Let’s not learn anything from this.
jel354 about 4 years ago
A rare moment of insight from rat.
monya_43 about 4 years ago
Drinking doesn’t drown your sorrows it just irrigates them. Someone important said that but I can’t remember who it was.
Reader about 4 years ago
There was a Calvin and Hobbes where Hobbes was asking why Calvin hadn’t learned a lesson from something (I don’t remember what), and Calvin responded to the effect that he takes the narrowest application possible away from a negative experience.
Zebrastripes about 4 years ago
Rat needs to forget his woes….hiccup
Linguist about 4 years ago
“Man cannot live by beer and bread alone … he must have peanut butter!”
Ellis97 about 4 years ago
I don’t drink.
JoleneLoreno about 4 years ago
There was that time last year when Rat suddenly stopped drinking and it was weird. Rat and beer go together.
redback about 4 years ago
does today’s translate: I was not able to go outside to buy booze?
Dis-play name about 4 years ago
Cheers!
Tallguy about 4 years ago
This day is clearly a turning point for Pearls. Oh, wait…
Obi-Haiv about 4 years ago
Most magic shows I’ve been to have a two drink minimum.
Troglodyte about 4 years ago
Now yer talkin’, Rat! Bottoms up!!
jonesbeltone about 4 years ago
I’ll drink to that.
zeexenon about 4 years ago
It helps many Wisconsinites to remain permanently serenely oblivious. This boy in the ’50s, on a day of hunting with pop and his pal, the lunch hours were passed by going from boondocks bar to boondocks bar and, somehow, the ugly sloppy drunk lady beat us each time.
Drummer54 about 4 years ago
Beer, the cause of and solution to most of life’s problems – Homer Simpson
WCraft Premium Member about 4 years ago
It’s all done with mirrors.
ocarol7 Premium Member about 4 years ago
Here in Idaho as well as many other places, Liquor Stores are considered Essential and therefore are remaining open during the CORVID-19 shutdown. In Colorado the Governor initially included liquor stores and recreational pot dispensaries in the closings but the astronomically long lines that formed made him change his mind and let them remain open as well. We all need what we need to make it through…… Stay safe everyone-
Bilan about 4 years ago
I remember when comics used to be for children.
TarchonEtruscan about 4 years ago
Hum, where did my comment about a 10-year sabbatical leave go?
Sisyphos about 4 years ago
Homage to Homer by Goat in panel 2. Rat is really depressed if even beer won’t help. —Except that it will….
marshalljpeters Premium Member about 4 years ago
Rat has a rare moment of insight! Drinking doesn’t make problems go away, it just delays you confronting them. And tends to add to them in the meantime.