This comic was from 89. So it would have been worth $89. When it became 1990 it would have been worth $90. Thats how inflation works. Every year things cost a dollar more.
With Calvin as their kid, it's a safe bet they weren't driving a new car.
I'm reminded of an exercise we did when I was in 9th grade: "Write down how much money you want to make per year!" What a pointless exercise. I had no idea how much things cost. Inflation is a thing. And I ended up moving to an area that was much more expensive than where we lived while I was in school. I'm pretty sure my first real job out of grad school paid more than what I had written down, but I certainly wasn't rolling in cash.
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I hate that sinking feeling of regret.
Well done Watterson, very palpable
$75? I'd bet it is closer to $90, maybe even $100.
Hey it was the ‘80s. Cars didn’t hit a hundred bucks till the ‘90s I think.
This comic was from 89. So it would have been worth $89. When it became 1990 it would have been worth $90. Thats how inflation works. Every year things cost a dollar more.
TIL that inflation builds character 😁
Thus, the value of a dollar.
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The most popular car sold in 1990 was the Honda accord, which cost around 12,000 brand new. It is totally fair to say that it cost at least $75, maybe even $100.
Yes, 12,000 is definitely closer to $100 than to $75 😁🙃
With Calvin as their kid, it's a safe bet they weren't driving a new car.
I'm reminded of an exercise we did when I was in 9th grade: "Write down how much money you want to make per year!" What a pointless exercise. I had no idea how much things cost. Inflation is a thing. And I ended up moving to an area that was much more expensive than where we lived while I was in school. I'm pretty sure my first real job out of grad school paid more than what I had written down, but I certainly wasn't rolling in cash.
watterson is an artist with just black and white. amazing expression. looking back i can't believe i was lucky enough to grow up with this every day
oh man
Oh man!