Calvin and Hobbes by Bill Watterson for July 28, 2015
Transcript:
Calvin: "Popular culture isn't to blame for selling twisted values" Calvin: "Movies, records, and TV shows reflect the reality of our times. Artists depict hatred and violence because that's what they see" Hobbes: "Why don't they see things of beauty and value?" Calvin: "Because boring stuff doesn't sell" Hobbes: "Such vision and integrity" Calvin: "There's nothing like a good gunfight to uplift the spirit"
BE THIS GUY over 9 years ago
I see a career for Calvin in Hollywood.
Susie Derkins :D over 9 years ago
There’s entertainment for a reason Calvin,
rentier over 9 years ago
So, so. I hate twisted values and violence especially! But it exist some beautiful works in popular culture, too, I pick them out and sometimes I do it, to earn money, but not works of violence and hatred. I’m in anger when they show so much blood and disgusting things in theatre!!
pelican47 over 9 years ago
It was the strips like this one that made me think I understood why Watterson retired: he said all that he wanted to say and was exhausted.
bluram over 9 years ago
Creativity is a drug I cannot live without. ~ Cecil B DeMille
cdward over 9 years ago
No art merely reflects culture. It always helps to shape it as well.
Hobbes Premium Member over 9 years ago
chovil over 9 years ago
I have to admit, I really liked Kill Bill one and two, about as violent as you can get.
Hobbes Premium Member over 9 years ago
@LeadingEdge: Do your favorite movies include honest soldiers with perfect eyesight? That way you could also get vision and integrity.
Vgrift85 over 9 years ago
What’s a “Record” ??
GROG Premium Member over 9 years ago
I’ll take a good screwball comedy over cops & robbers any time.
Habogee over 9 years ago
Tarrantino’s best movie, in my opinion, was the least violent. Jackie Brown.
neverenoughgold over 9 years ago
I watch films to be entertained. If I look over the info on a new film, and I don’t think I will be entertained, I don’t watch it. This is not to say some films I wouldn’t consider 20-30 years ago, I now find quite entertaining!
A film does not need violence or non-stop action to entertain me; but it does help…
meowlin over 9 years ago
“Bali Hai … yes, hence the reference. Also “There is nothin’ like a dame”, “I’m gonna’ wash that man right outa’ my hair” etc. etc. …”…You’ve Got To Be Carefully Taught…
Number Three over 9 years ago
Calvin is lifting my spirits right now!
(Sarcasm)
xxx
pouncingtiger over 9 years ago
Calvin, the youngest member of the NRA
bmonk over 9 years ago
Calvin never sold out—thanks to his guardian, BillWatterson.
WalterWhite over 9 years ago
i see a career for Hobbes in chick flicks.