Big Nate by Lincoln Peirce for July 17, 1999
July 16, 1999
July 18, 1999
Transcript:
Derek: Nate! What did the director say to you? Nate: Oh, he was just saying I could have a career in chess. Derek: He's RIGHT! You're a chess genius! Nate: I don't want a career in chess, Derek! I want to be a cartoonist! Nate: See the comic I'm drawing? Doctor Cesspool is... Hee hee removing this guy's tonsils with... ha ha... a can opener! Derek: But... This is like mozart deciding to become a professional wrestler! Nate: Can opener! Hee hee! I crack myself up!
DM9001 over 8 years ago
I never thought of it that way!
Boosted (Heavy main in TF2) over 7 years ago
Geez, they’re being mean to Nate! If he doesn’t want a career in chess, he doesn’t wanna career in chess!!!
MJ J over 4 years ago
If I were nate i’d be pretty insulted.
@TherealFrancisPope about 4 years ago
He’s right
Big NateFan over 3 years ago
that seems kinda gross don u think?removing tonsils with a can opener?
Earls Before Swine Premium Member over 1 year ago
Applying logic to the storyline only makes Nate more astounding. Keep in mind that he, against some of the best players in the state, has been able to discover one-move checkmates that his opponent missed. That takes insane vision (or a cartoonist who’s not concerned with appeasing certain nerds). He’s probably a 1500 elo, at least, with no formal training. And it’s easier to make a living playing chess now that it’s blown up online—though the competition is stiffer.
STUFF ENJOYER 8 months ago
Nate wants to be a cartoonist, people should accept that.
UniEevee 6 months ago
You can do both, But likely Chess will be to a lesser extent…