Every artist learns through imitation, but I rather doubt the aim of these things is artistic development. I assume they're either homages or satiric riffs, and are not intended to be taken too seriously as works in their own right. Otherwise I should be talking to a copyright lawyer.
Bill WattersonAs you can see, I have memorized this utterly useless piece of information long enough to pass a test question. I now intend to forget it forever. Youโve taught me nothing except how to cynically manipulate the system. Congratulations.
Bill WattersonGod put me on this earth to accomplish a certain number of things. Right now I am so far behind that I will never die.
Bill Watterson