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Wednesday, June 15, 1988

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As they're paddling a canoe to the campground, Calvin reminds them of last year's vacation. It rained so hard they couldn't make a fire. He says it was one of the worst experiences of his life. Dad replies that it built character. Calvin asks why he can never build character at a Miami condo or a casino somewhere.

Transcript

Remember last year, when it rained all week? It poured so hard we couldn't even make a fire. Without question, that was one of the worst experiences of my life. Yes, but it built character. Oh sure. Why can't I ever build character at a Miami condo or a casino somewhere?

Collected in

Weirdos From Another Planet!
p. 55
The Authoritative Calvin and Hobbes
p. 181
The Complete Calvin and Hobbes
Book 1,p. 446
The Complete Calvin and Hobbes
Book 2,p. 92
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