And Now For Something Completely Different...

I realized that the first two posts on this blog were music related, so in honor of that achievement, here's one non-music related...

The Tick cartoon holds a very near and dear place in my heart. Ever since I was a kid and The Tick would air right after a 'real' comic cartoon (X-Men, maybe the best comic animated series), thus giving me a nice comedic counterpoint against the 'seriousness' of the X-Men (that's for another day)...

However, this post is devoted to the character himself and the philosophies the Tick has given us. So, without further ado, I give you...

Life Lessons
(Courtesy of The Tick)

1. You don't have to be smart to do good...
2. Confidence can win you the day. But, if that fails, attempt befuddlement...
3. "Leap before you look."
4. Passionately fulfill your destiny...
5. Catchphrases and cliches are essentials, regardless of their relevance or comprehensibility...
6. Make an entrance, even if that results in property damage...
7. Any obstacle can be overcome with the proper application of force, drama, insanity, and force...

These aren't in any order, but this is what I've gleaned from years of watching that big blue lummox. Besides, there are way more lessons to be learned, but right now is all that I can think of. More might be later, but for now, READ A BOOK!!! Er, wait, that's what the villain Handy says. Go watch The Tick. Seriously...