“Getting an inch of snow is like winning 10 cents in the lottery.” — Calvin, Calvin and Hobbes
Sometimes a few words are enough to shift the way we see the day.
This line hits home—disappointment, wrapped in whimsy. You think you’re getting a snow day, and instead you get cold feet and wet shoes. It’s a metaphor for every time life gives you just enough to get your hopes up, then immediately reminds you who’s boss. But hey—at least you didn’t get nothing, right?
And that’s the trick: finding humor and perspective even in the smallest, most absurd letdowns.
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