Calvin and Hobbes by Bill Watterson for November 15, 1986
Transcript:
Calvin: Are you going to come to my play, Dad? It's called "Nutrition and the four food groups." Dad: I'll probably have to be at work, Calvin. Calvin: But, Dad, It'll be great drama! I'm an onion. Dad: Well, why don't you say your line for me now? Calvin: Ok! Um...Let's see... "In addition to..." ...uh... hold it...um... Dad: 25 kids in food suits, forgetting their lines. I'll definitely be at work. Mom: Dear! Calvin's worked hard. Calvin: Ok, uh..."In addition..." ''uh... No. Wait...um...
Alas. The USDA fiddling with the Food Pyramid(s) and what-all has made the whole “four food groups” obsolete. ++++I’m sticking with the four junk-food groups: Sugar, Salt, Fat, and Caffeine.