Calvin is quoting George Mallory.
From Wikipedia: Mallory is famously said to have replied to the question “why do you want to climb Mt. Everest?” with the retort: “because it is there”, which has been called “the most famous four words in mountaineering”
That’s a low blow.
TheSpleen says: And we had doubts about Calvin’s math skills. He can even do fractions.
Yup, he’s a math genius alright! It just depends on what he’s counting.
unemandarine says: We knew that was coming Calvin, didn’t you?
Ahaha! Yes, we knew it!
I just gotta say. In the first panel, it’s a left hand. But in the second, he’s staring at his right.
she gotchethere andy!
I can imagine the grin on Dad’s face. >:)
CHARLIE! Oh no!
Mom was out of line there. Never put ideas into Calvin’s head!
Oh My! Road Runner’s for dinner? How can the turkey escape but not Road Runner?
Calvin is quoting George Mallory.
From Wikipedia: Mallory is famously said to have replied to the question “why do you want to climb Mt. Everest?” with the retort: “because it is there”, which has been called “the most famous four words in mountaineering”