Calvin and Hobbes by Bill Watterson for August 17, 1995
August 16, 1995
August 18, 1995
Transcript:
Dad (Calvin's father): It used to be that if a client wanted something done in a week, it was considered a rush job, and he'd be lucky to get it. Now, with modems, faxes, and car phones, everybody wants everything instantly! Improved technology just increases expectations. these machnes don't make life easier--they make life more harassed. Calvin: Six minutes to microwave this?? Who's got that kind of time?! Dad (Calvin's father): If we wanted more leisure, we'd invent machines that do things less efficiently.
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UplinkAnsh over 13 years ago
Sooooo true!!
Xalder about 10 years ago
I agree soooo much. Even in workplaces that don’t keep up with recent technology advances we’re STILL face ever-increasing expectations. It easily becomes impossible.
SynCallio about 9 years ago
More like: we are REALLY bad at actually using our spare time, instead of turning it into something else.
Q.D.McGraw almost 7 years ago
“Hey you kids, stay off my lawn!”
yow4zip Premium Member over 4 years ago
He’d really be upset these days.
Peartato about 4 years ago
I find myself relating more and more with Calvin’s dad as I get older.
Robert4170 about 4 years ago
Hey, Calvin’s dad, why not just return to the Stone Age? Then your expectations will be REALLY low.
94PercentCZM almost 2 years ago
He does have a point … but I love my technology, and I’m happy to pay the price!
Link from Twilight Princess (He/Him) 9 months ago
That’s a pretty L take by Calvin’s dad.