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Wednesday, April 13, 1988

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Calvin wants to create a "repentant, but learning" image. Calvin tells him to present himself as a regular guy learning the ropes of a difficult job. Dad thinks difficult doesn't begin to describe it. Calvin offers some slogans. "Dad - Gradually, he catches on" and "Vote Dad! This time he'll do better" are offered. Dad gets the idea.

Transcript

I think the image we need to create for you is repentant, but learning. You know, show some humility, and present yourself as a regular guy trying to learn the ropes of a difficult job. Difficult doesn't begin to describe it. I worked up some slogans. See what you think. Dad-gradually he catches on. Vote Dad! This time, he'll do better. To forgive is divine - vote Dad in '88. I get the idea, Calvin.

Collected in

Weirdos From Another Planet!
p. 28
The Authoritative Calvin and Hobbes
p. 154
The Complete Calvin and Hobbes
Book 1,p. 418
The Complete Calvin and Hobbes
Book 2,p. 64
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