Baldo by Hector D. Cantú and Carlos Castellanos for December 11, 2013
Transcript:
Dad: Baldo, these things happen. Baldo: But Dad, I don't deserve to be squashed like this! Dad: I would say "life's not fair," but I think you know that. Baldo: What?! Life's not fair?! You've never told me that before! Dad: No? Well... uh... Baldo: Why don't you tell me these things!!
KenTheCoffinDweller almost 11 years ago
Let’s go for a total meltdown. There is no Santa Claus. The Easter Bunny and Tooth Fairy also do not exist.
susanwobb almost 11 years ago
Go to the boss and say “I’m a much better employee than Joey. A competent manager would know that by now. I should be the one to get that promotion. If you promote Joey over me, then I quit.” And follow through. Quit if you have to. No bluffing. There are other jobs — especially slave labor jobs in retail, which is what this one is..But I realize that’ll be a tough stance for a teenager to take with an adult. C’mon Baldo! You can do it!
Nachikethass almost 11 years ago
I suppose this is why they call it the ‘land of opportunity’?
quinones.felix almost 11 years ago
Start watching Survivor, you’ll get pointers on how to manipulate people.
Totalloser Premium Member almost 11 years ago
MY motto is Life Sucks then you Die
masnadies almost 11 years ago
Baldo actually did tell his boss that he’s a much harder worker. The boss said great, he can keep working and Joey is going to be manager. A couple days ago. He has done everything right. Life truly is not fair. And I don’t see him quitting, since he really wants to work with auto parts.
pmmarion Premium Member almost 11 years ago
Been there, done that! Guess what? I went and found another job. But not just another job, a better job!
Potrzebie almost 11 years ago
I think I see a future story arc where Baldo’s airbrushing skills improve and he gets to work in a body shop. Perhaps even some place like those featured on TV, Orange Country Choppers? I forget their names.
greenlynn Premium Member almost 11 years ago
And Baldo, the reward for good work is usually, more work.
pjejurikar almost 11 years ago
@susanwobb: do that, but only after you have another job in hand
Sailor46 USN 65-95 almost 11 years ago
That’s a lesson that usually is required to be learned the hard way. By experience.
danlarios almost 11 years ago
he doesn’t pucker up the boss that’s why and maybe he’s smarter? that’s a big maybe
Comic Minister Premium Member almost 11 years ago
Oh boy.
The Rolling Cat almost 11 years ago
Someone once said that it’s not life that’s unfair, but people are. Can’t disagree with that. But even long after you first learn that unfairness has always been the way of the world, it can still get to you, especially when you’re the one bearing the brunt of it.