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[–] 11 points 3 months ago (2 children)

Makes me wonder if his job was in sales or politics

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  • [–] 28 points 3 months ago

    He's a patent clerk, which is alluded to in a couple of comics. Watterson thought it would be funnier when the joke is specific, and gave him the same job as his own father. Write what you know.

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