I liked math. I got it. It is logical. I could figure it out. No rote memorization required (once you got the addition and multiplication tables mastered), No boring, long-winded texts to read. I didn’t have to “study” for it.
I could not say the same about the other subjects I was forced to study.
You know, I do work with computers and I haven’t used math for more than my checkbook in a long time. I mean I had to learn Boolean and all that, but it wasn’t really ‘math’. Still, I suppose knowing what a hypotenuse is may have come in handy. Once. Possibly.
Visualize being a 45 year old union cook making good money, RSP/401k, health benefits payed sick days, while your 45 year old buddy with a collage degree drives cab.
I’ve actually seen 45 year olds that made that same decision. They generally appear on TV game shows, leading to comments in our house like “how could he/she be so dumb?”.
In later grades, I loved the theoretical maths, particularly geometry. With a creative more than analytical brain, I wasn’t exactly great at them, but I kept a B average.
@WHAOPP, I learned multulip.. . , um. . ., mulitlii. . . ., er. . . ., millipedes. . , uh. . ., Math, Yes! That’s it! I learned math from a Bobby Darin song, I’ll get back to you when I remember the name of that song, Got to go now Bye !
BE THIS GUY over 4 years ago
Mrs. Wormwood will be long retired by then.
codycab over 4 years ago
Now let’s visualize an 85 year old Calvin in 1st grade.
Bilan over 4 years ago
Ahem. Calvin is now 34 years old and STILL in first grade.
Concretionist over 4 years ago
Most of the people who think they hate math really don’t mind math. What they hate is learning math. That and word problems.
whahoppened over 4 years ago
Some of the fun things in math were not learned in school.
orinoco womble over 4 years ago
Actually he’s been in first grade almost that long. Ironic, eh?
Troglodyte over 4 years ago
Don’t blame poor Cal. Math is many a child’s nightmare.
jpayne4040 over 4 years ago
Hobbes helping Calvin with math is like the blind leading the blind! Good luck with that, kid!
jagedlo over 4 years ago
Do you actually think that you’d be able to put Hobbes in traction, Calvin?
dflak over 4 years ago
I liked math. I got it. It is logical. I could figure it out. No rote memorization required (once you got the addition and multiplication tables mastered), No boring, long-winded texts to read. I didn’t have to “study” for it.
I could not say the same about the other subjects I was forced to study.
vaughnrl2003 Premium Member over 4 years ago
You know, I do work with computers and I haven’t used math for more than my checkbook in a long time. I mean I had to learn Boolean and all that, but it wasn’t really ‘math’. Still, I suppose knowing what a hypotenuse is may have come in handy. Once. Possibly.
dwdl21 over 4 years ago
Visualize being a 45 year old union cook making good money, RSP/401k, health benefits payed sick days, while your 45 year old buddy with a collage degree drives cab.
The Pro from Dover over 4 years ago
My my, they’re clamping down on ol’ Cal now aren’t they.
gantech over 4 years ago
Weren’t there some strips that showed Calvin being left handed?
BiggerNate91 over 4 years ago
Math is my easiest subject in school. It’s the most straightforward.
Diat60 over 4 years ago
I’ve actually seen 45 year olds that made that same decision. They generally appear on TV game shows, leading to comments in our house like “how could he/she be so dumb?”.
sundogusa over 4 years ago
Calvin has no clue how old 45 really is. Dad looks to be late 30s, maybe.
rshive over 4 years ago
Dad’s attitude may be a little heavy. But he’s got the right idea.
carlzr over 4 years ago
“I’m really a visual person.” Every art major in college says that, including me.
marilynnbyerly over 4 years ago
In later grades, I loved the theoretical maths, particularly geometry. With a creative more than analytical brain, I wasn’t exactly great at them, but I kept a B average.
Alexander the Good Enough over 4 years ago
Q: How many mathematicians does it take to change a light bulb?
A: That’s left as an exercise for the reader…
hagarthehorrible over 4 years ago
Curious to know how the 45 year old Calvin will look. Will the elusive red haired girl be part of the middle aged calvin?
Ermine Notyours over 4 years ago
He would be better off getting help in multiplication from Mr. Bun.
A Hip loving Canadian... over 4 years ago
Not sure if Hobbes is the best choice for this.
WCraft Premium Member over 4 years ago
Well, he and Moe will still be together…
sufamelico over 4 years ago
@WHAOPP, I learned multulip.. . , um. . ., mulitlii. . . ., er. . . ., millipedes. . , uh. . ., Math, Yes! That’s it! I learned math from a Bobby Darin song, I’ll get back to you when I remember the name of that song, Got to go now Bye !
Minecraft Pro (simp detective. about 3 years ago
Is he lying? Calvin is technically 45 and in 1st grade