Calvin and Hobbes by Bill Watterson for June 14, 2020

Doesn’t matter, only Dad’s opinion counts.

Look, it’s Calvin Picasso, Pablo’s little known younger brother!

Only a Sith deals in absolutes. – Obi-Wan

Must…not…make…political…comment!

So the chicken pox didn’t affect Calvin’s way of thinking…

Did dad say something and then say that it builds character again?

It’s an interesting idea. I wonder if cubism DID actually have some roots in that idea.

Only two sides of everything? Not enough confusion.

What if Dad IS wrong?

“Neo-cubist.” Calvin, you’re right! School is wasted on you. You are WAY past your grade level. For sure you didn’t get that from Miss Wormwood…

I’ve looked at clouds from both sides now

From up and down and still somehow

It’s cloud’s illusions I recall

I really don’t know clouds at all

Joni Mitchell

Discuss,argue, debate, you will never convince another of anything. They have to see it for themselves. Then they can think that they thought of it. So it goes.

And his room is tidy! Almost!

Trying to see both sides of an issue can take a big toll on your brain!

At least Calvin was civil to his Dad and did not resort to name calling, throwing a tantrum, or being otherwise disrespectful.

That was beautiful, I love Cubist Calvin!

I had to read that multiple times & the result is pure brilliance! Love that kid~in any dimention.

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Watterson must have had fun drawing this one.

That’s not a debate; that’s an argument.

America 2020

Now Calvin’s head will really hurt as he will actually have to start thinking!

I rarely see anyone change a mind by simply winning the argument.

It’s all about perspective.

Yeah, that wasn’t going to stick: Calvin is more of a surrealist anyway.

The guy’s a freakin’ GENIUS!

It’s all a matter of perspective, Cal.

This is very creative if offbeat way of showing how some people can never be convinced to understand, if not agree, to other viewpoints. Seems very relevant now. (But as much as having Watterson still working on this strip would be great, I feel our times would make his head explode. Or at least the strip would be less enjoyable. I am by the way taking into account everything since he retired the strip at the end of 1995.)

My perception is my reality. Calvin’s perception is his reality. Yours is yours. Add all the perceptions together and you still don’t get Reality with a capital R. Just a big bunch of perceptions.

It’s so annoying when seven year olds expound on neo-cubism.

A metaphor for all people. Thanks, Pablo Watterson.

He does more than most. There has to be intelligent debating to resolve conflict.

That sounds like a politician

I wonder how long it took to draw this.

Such brilliant artwork and a great point to it, too!

Artwork, humour, depth of thought This strip is pure genius.

Obviously, Calvin doesn’t like modern art… except maybe “Nude Descending a Staircase,” of course!

I really don’t know clouds at all.

Dismissing any opposing viewpoints is definitely easier than having to think.

Watterson goes really deep on this one. It is so hard to place oneself in other’s shoes without tripping over your own laces. People like simple, repetitious, simple arguments. Oh, yes, every single person. I believe it, so it must be true. :)

One of my all-time favorites!

I would have liked to see Watterson do a whole series with Calvin in this vein.

Thats a rerun

Whta

Nietzsche was wrong.

One of the best, most inventive strips of all time- why Watterson was the true master.