Idealists are the group of people who believe that an ideal human state can be achieved. Realists are another group who believe that any idealistic endeavor is useless because that state cannot be achieved at all. The statement that Fradon makes is that in the "nine innings" of life realists "score the most point points." That is, the realists" practical view on life coerces them to become better prepared for life's unpredictable circumstances; they are well aware of the inevitable. An idealists" view on life is one of optimism. In an idealistic society, perfection is attainable. Idealists, being overly optimistic, are confronted with the harsh realities of life. Yet, the "total score" of realism versus idealism is 0-1. Fradon attempts to convey that pragmatism leaves only one denouement. It amounts to nothing; the cynical attitudes of realists are unparalleled to an idealists" sanguine view of society. Although the mere act of clinging to ideals will lead to nothing, idealists will prevail in the end. What matters most is an idealist who is able to uphold their values and beliefs. .
Idealism claims that thought has some crucial role in making the world the way it is. One must look at the society we live in today and believe that an ideal society can be achieved in order to strive towards it. In life, idealism is the characteristic of those who regard the ideas of truth and right, goodness and beauty, as standards and directive forces. The belief in realism involves a profound leap of faith. The efforts of realists will be more fruitful only when they stop pretending they have a rational support for their faith, which they do not have. Realism is similar to saying, "Since we will get hungry again, why bother with eating at all?" They refuse to see deeper into the nature of this world. This is the statement that Fradon expresses in his cartoon.
Idealists limit their thoughts because they cling so much to what they think world is.
