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“CALVIN:
Isn't it strange that evolution would give us a sense of humor?
When you think about it, it's weird that we have a physiological response to absurdity. We laugh at nonsense. We like it. We think it's funny.
Don't you think it's odd that we appreciate absurdity? Why would we develop that way? How does it benefit us?
HOBBES:
I suppose if we couldn't laugh at the things that don't make sense, we couldn't react to a lot of life.”
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Isn't it strange that evolution would give us a sense of humor?
When you think about it, it's weird that we have a physiological response to absurdity. We laugh at nonsense. We like it. We think it's funny.
Don't you think it's odd that we appreciate absurdity? Why would we develop that way? How does it benefit us?
HOBBES:
I suppose if we couldn't laugh at the things that don't make sense, we couldn't react to a lot of life.”
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“There's never enough time to do all the nothing you want.”
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“I'm a misunderstood genius."
"What's misunderstood?"
"Nobody thinks I'm a genius.”
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"What's misunderstood?"
"Nobody thinks I'm a genius.”
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“To invent your own life's meaning is not easy, but it's still allowed, and I think you'll be happier for the trouble.”
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“Weekends don't count unless you spend them doing something completely pointless.”
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