Calvin and Hobbes by Bill Watterson for October 19, 2023

Calvin desires to be euphoric, but desire leads to misery.

Try not to complain about this to your parents, Calvin.

I’m sure standing around talking to himself will give Calvin the euphoria he needs.

That is true for a lot of people.

It’s true — only the unintelligent are happy.

That’s why they have religion

You can’t be happy and content and yet know it. It’s like Heisenberg’s Uncertainty Principle.

Personally I’m fine with just being not angry

This is actually sound advice. Most of my problems have stemmed from me thinking WAY too much.

Many Americans have stopped thinking, it’s why we have the politics we do. We’re far from being ahead!

That thinking seldom gets you anywhere oood, Calvin.

How long can you be euphoric?

I’m amused, but why am I not rolling on the ground laughing hysterically?

Overthinking can give you a headache, Cal. And to others around you, too.

Calvin, you need a hobby! How about contemplating the lint in your navel?

If your day is ruined, how are you “ahead”?

Since when have you started to think, Calvin?

As I have always said, “If you are not euphoric — you’re against it!”

Too bad Hobbes isn’t around to make a comment on Calvin’s “thinking”…

Hobbes has given up, there is only so much you can do….

So now to follow the American way, you must be offended and feel marginalized. Find someone to blame and prepare to demonstrate and riot!

I have a T-shirt that says “Hang on while I overthink this” on it.

Euphoria follows a success based on impulse and action. Taking a chance that pays off as hoped. Planned activity with predetermined outcomes — satisfaction without the high.

At least you not in trouble for something at the moment.

Yeah. I get that. There’s not a happy moment I can remember that I didn’t think into a bad omen. Except my wedding, of course. …sigh.

All human misery comes from the sudden adjustment of expectations to reality

Yes Calvin, it’s what I need to do to get some more sleep.

Dude. Chill.

Have you tried cannabis?

In most cases, reality doesn’t match the expectations.

congress’ motto

The mind can be a dangerous trap if you go too deep. That’s what I hear anyway, mine doesn’t have a deep end.

Calvin begins his journey on the eight-fold path. . . .

I have no sympathy for you, Calvin. You chose to pervert happiness into misery.

Don’t make “best” the enemy of “better.”

In order to stop thinking, first you have to start thinking.

A simple but amusing Calvin moment.

“Think Too Much (a+b)” by Paul Simon is my theme song

Euphoria is what we wish for, mephoria is all we can achieve

I’m not in any pain today, I have food and a nice home, and someone I like to talk to. Not euphoria, but pretty good.

You and me both brother ;-(

You were ahead?

Comfortably numb

Where is Hobbes when Calvin needs him??

Hey, you’re better off than George Carlin. He was often fine. He was occasionally dandy. Not one time in his life was he fine and dandy.

I saw Edward Everett Horton when he was about 80 on Johnny Carson. Carson asked the obligatory secret of your longevity question. Horton said, “At the age of 18 I gave up all serious thought.” Don’t know if he was quoting someone or it was his gag but I took it to heart.

Phil. 4:12, Calvin….Phil. 4:12…..

Top one percenter Bob: I’m happy. I’m bloody rich and have everything I could ever want and then some.

Hey Bob, Dick’s got more money than you.

Bob: Now I’m sad.

Little master has ability to learn the tough realities, real fast.

Calvin is surely a democrat.