If you’d started it earlier Calvin, you’d have had enough time to think things through and produce a better quality report (but of course starting early and thinking things through were never your forte. ;D).
If he knows the subject so well, he should have been able to to turn out a masterpiece in no time at all. I’m thinking spaceman Spiff went to planet Zircon for a while.
The problem is, Hobbes – a lot of fools with big money think that same way: ‘I have big money, therefore I am a genius and require special consideration.’
When Cal goes through one of these wind-ups, he almost never comes out of it with the obvious lesson. ‘Be prepared’ is not one of the arrows in his quiver.
The devil of writing any factual paper is that you can only use what you know to find the official versions. It takes accolades to become a source authority on almost anything.
“I think geniuses should be given special considerations.”
You, and Ayn Rand. The problem is that too many people who are simply ambitious THINK they’re geniuses, and true geniuses can figure out how to work around obstacles.
BE THIS GUY about 1 year ago
…and cue eye roll.
codycab about 1 year ago
You’d have to earn someone’s consideration first, Calvin.
Baarorso about 1 year ago
If you’d started it earlier Calvin, you’d have had enough time to think things through and produce a better quality report (but of course starting early and thinking things through were never your forte. ;D).
STEPUP about 1 year ago
He’s a good example of the Dunning-Kruger Effect, but too stupid to realize it!!!
snsurone76 about 1 year ago
Geniuses win Nobel Prizes, Calvin. Where’s yours??
BigDaveGlass about 1 year ago
Hobbes “cough”…….
win.45mag about 1 year ago
If he knows the subject so well, he should have been able to to turn out a masterpiece in no time at all. I’m thinking spaceman Spiff went to planet Zircon for a while.
Liam G.P about 1 year ago
I think this essay problem has been going on for weeks now. I mean at least it is over.
PlatudimusAtom Premium Member about 1 year ago
A stable genius thought if I ever heard one.
ccfharvard4 about 1 year ago
The problem is, Hobbes – a lot of fools with big money think that same way: ‘I have big money, therefore I am a genius and require special consideration.’
drivingfuriously Premium Member about 1 year ago
A six year old, writing a paper, and discussing the contents with the philosopher.
Hydrohead about 1 year ago
True geniuses either don’t need special consideration, or they do get special consideration. Which should tell Calvin something.
sandpiper about 1 year ago
When Cal goes through one of these wind-ups, he almost never comes out of it with the obvious lesson. ‘Be prepared’ is not one of the arrows in his quiver.
Robert4170 about 1 year ago
You’re a genius at avoiding responsibility, Calvin.
flagmichael about 1 year ago
The devil of writing any factual paper is that you can only use what you know to find the official versions. It takes accolades to become a source authority on almost anything.
Jimmyk939 about 1 year ago
His theme song will probably be “Workin’ At The Carwash Blues” by Jim Croce. Listen to the song and you’ll get my drift
rshive about 1 year ago
Every genius but you, Calvin. Everyone.
aerotica69 about 1 year ago
I think that one comment might have been the total inspiration for Sheldon Cooper.
brick10 about 1 year ago
See James Whitcomb Riley’s poem “The Hired Man’s Faith in Children.” “…Even bad ones, seems to me, is j’es as good as they can be.”
jagedlo about 1 year ago
And if you were one, Calvin; maybe you would…
fritzoid Premium Member about 1 year ago
“I think geniuses should be given special considerations.”
You, and Ayn Rand. The problem is that too many people who are simply ambitious THINK they’re geniuses, and true geniuses can figure out how to work around obstacles.
Calvins Brother about 1 year ago
“But I have drawings!”
Paul D Premium Member about 1 year ago
“I think geniuses should be given special considerations.” Yes, Calvin, we should :-)
hagarthehorrible about 1 year ago
You are genius, fella. We all can vouch!
christelisbetty about 1 year ago
Calvin, a true genius would have started with inventing a time machine. You’d be able to back up and get ’er done right.
anomaly about 1 year ago
Geniuses should be graded on a steeper curve?
mindjob about 1 year ago
Extra points for not having to look up information in the encyclopedia
Drbarb71 Premium Member about 1 year ago
He grows up to invent Twitter.
KEA about 1 year ago
“Everyone dies, Frank.” “You’d think officers would get a break.” (M*A*S*H from memory)
Doctor Go about 1 year ago
I’m certain that Robert Oppenheimer would agree with that…
braindead Premium Member about 1 year ago
Only if the genius is stable. Very, very stable.
Karptaz about 1 year ago
OK Sheldon
g04922 about 1 year ago
Love the eye roll oh Hobbes at the end of the strip today… too funny.
wiley207 about 1 year ago
But Calvin’s not a genius anymore…
Arghhgarrr Premium Member about 1 year ago
Genius always takes a backseat to conformity when it comes to being recognized.
bwest.devore37 about 1 year ago
Hobbs expression say’s it all.
Otis Rufus Driftwood about 1 year ago
When I meet a genius, I’ll ask if he agrees to that.
dogday Premium Member about 1 year ago
“Geniuses deserve special consideration…” Yep. And that special consideration is, You should know better!