Once I had to work with a guy who would disappear whenever any real work had to be done. Turns out he had gotten his degree in philosophy. I was a bit torqued at him disappearing like that, so one time I asked him about his degree. Here’s the conversation.
californiamonty: So, you got your degree in philosophy, right?escape artist: Yes, that’s correct.californiamonty: That means you had to study different systems of ethics, isn’t that true?escape artist: Why, yes.californiamonty: Was work one of them?
He laughed, but he did take the point and was okay for the short time afterwards left working at the place.
In elementary school, there was this boy who was as dumb as rock. My friends and I looked out for him. However, this kid had a work ethic and a drive I rarely see from anyone. I remember telling my friends that he was going to end up doing better than all of us! I was right too.
Calvin’s speaks true today on avoiding hard work. I have a son works at a local grocery store, management hired 6 workers, all quit within 2 weeks. Son has 3 years. Works hard.
BE THIS GUY almost 6 years ago
I’m surprised Calvin knows the words “work ethic.”
Pirate Mike creator almost 6 years ago
Welcome to the club, Calvin!
alaskajohn1 almost 6 years ago
I imagined Calvin holding up a huge magnifying glass to the sun.
codycab almost 6 years ago
Antsy much, Calvin?
californiamonty almost 6 years ago
Once I had to work with a guy who would disappear whenever any real work had to be done. Turns out he had gotten his degree in philosophy. I was a bit torqued at him disappearing like that, so one time I asked him about his degree. Here’s the conversation.
californiamonty: So, you got your degree in philosophy, right?escape artist: Yes, that’s correct.californiamonty: That means you had to study different systems of ethics, isn’t that true?escape artist: Why, yes.californiamonty: Was work one of them?
He laughed, but he did take the point and was okay for the short time afterwards left working at the place.
jpayne4040 almost 6 years ago
In elementary school, there was this boy who was as dumb as rock. My friends and I looked out for him. However, this kid had a work ethic and a drive I rarely see from anyone. I remember telling my friends that he was going to end up doing better than all of us! I was right too.
Wizard of Ahz-no relation almost 6 years ago
bet calvin’s dad knows all about it
hariseldon59 almost 6 years ago
Don’t think of the ant as having a work ethic. Think of him as a superhero.
uniquename almost 6 years ago
Clearly dad’s going to have to help Calvin build more character. Time to queue up another camping trip!
Huckleberry Hiroshima almost 6 years ago
My aunt was the same way.
A Hip loving Canadian... almost 6 years ago
3…2…1… Stomp. (Cue the Pink Panther soundtrack)
Display almost 6 years ago
People tend to forget that examing and thinking about things is a lot of work too. Proof of this concept is how much politicians avoid doing it.
Lito Burrito almost 6 years ago
A comment here
Jogger2 almost 6 years ago
She’s carrying a crumb bigger than she and she’s running.
kab2rb almost 6 years ago
Calvin’s speaks true today on avoiding hard work. I have a son works at a local grocery store, management hired 6 workers, all quit within 2 weeks. Son has 3 years. Works hard.
mattro65 almost 6 years ago
Calvin’s description of an ant reminds me of trying to be a Dad for my three very active boys.
Scoutmaster77 almost 6 years ago
Some people are like that…
Brian Premium Member almost 6 years ago
I’ve often wondered if there are slacker ants.
billswingle almost 6 years ago
Excellent strip today!
ChattyFran almost 6 years ago
Calvin would love the work of biologist/writer E.O. Wilson. Look him up…
InquireWithin almost 6 years ago
You would too, kid, if your survival depended on it…
Night-Gaunt49[Bozo is Boffo] almost 6 years ago
Calvin goes to an accelerated school. Suzie is that way too.
Joliet Jake almost 6 years ago
www.youtube.com/watch?v=pJAYsKjJtM4
ant almost 6 years ago
FYI. Worker ants are females.
g.iangoodson almost 6 years ago
Go to the ant, thou sluggard. Consider her ways and be wise.