Calvin and Hobbes by Bill Watterson for February 21, 2009

LOL, poor Hobbes. Hobbes, you could just climb out of the washer and into the dryer, you know. Calvin could push start and add a dryer sheet to reduce static cling.

Gweedo Murray says:

The idea of that boy operating machinery scares me.

~ I understand your fear, Gweedo.

Tiger, tiger, soaking wet, not too happy now I’ll bet. Calvin needs him to get dry but mother will not even try. Calvin wants to help out Hobbes but cannot reach the dryer knobs.

Very nice, Yukoner; but the Blake is in quatrains, as you will recall.

Tiger, tiger, awash in suds, Tangled with the family duds, Survived that cycle, and the spin, And the rinse, since he got in.

Now deems he that ‘tis vile to wait For surcease, just ‘cause Mom is late. Now drips he there, his mien ascowl, Ill-wishing her in re: a towel.

Mom will be surprised seeing Hobbes in the washing machine!

Actually the point is mom put Hobbes in the washer, you can do that with stuffed animals to get them clean, but Hobbes doesn’t look too happy.

remember the time Mom used too much softener? A special good morning to you, my own “Hobbes”

It’s the cold water rinse that really irks him.

C’mon Calvin, take your flame thrower and Hobbes will be dry in a few seconds. But be carefull Calvin !!

If he made it through the spin cycle he has nothing to complain about waiting a bit to be put in the dryer.

I think the Hobbes is going for a spin.

I hope mom remembers to set the dryer to “fluff”.

I love Hobbses face in the fourth picture.

Excellent, Yukoner and 4deer!! very enjoyable verses :)

olfart: I believe those stickers are copywright violations.

I believe Watterson refused to licence his characters.

Hobbes, why don’t you just hop out of the washing machine and chase Calvin around the house threatening to shake water all over him. Calvin’s mom will see that the whole house is getting wet and will immediately stop what she is doing and put you in the dryer? Problem solved.

hobbes, i think you really should do that to her!>:)

My mom told me and my brothers how to wash our own stuff. If we want it dry we had to hang it up! to this day one of my brothers still irons his own clothes. As a public service to those who think this maybe a way to clean DON”T DO it!!! Just a bit of the foam of soap on the outer sides that need it, bush it off with a bush with some water put the stuffed wonderful(¿) in a bag like pillow case or stocking bag as to not damage the eyes. put it in the drier LOW. One wants to KILL the mites that are IN it. Apologies to the long post

Only in America (umm, Canada, Yukoner?) do we have poetry written to cartoon characters (said the cartoon organ). Is this a great country or what?!

Count yer blessings you scurvy hairball….she could’ve send you to the drycleaners.

4deer, yes I do recall and tip my toque (hat) to your verse.

LOLs! Poor Hobbes! I just wonder what if the final spin cycle of the washer jaundiced and wobbled while Hobbes was inside the washer, he would be helplessness and dizziness. Apparently Hobbes didn’t feel dizzy.

I usually put stuffed animals in the washer with a little bit of detergent and cold water. After the washer finishes, I put them with Cling or Bounce sheet in the dryer and turn the knob for low tumble. The stuffed animals come out very fresh and clean. Also, smell good!

Marg, good point! LOLs! Yukoner and 4deer, perfect poetries! LOLs! Sledgehammer, using the cold water will save the energy. Gweedo No fear, be brave. :-) lols!

aerwalt, you are correct. In his 10 year introspective, Mr. Watterson spends a few pages discussing it. Long story short, the syndicate wanted him to license out & he wouldn’t. Mr. Watterson said that the fight may have contributed to his first sabatical.

Hobbes getting a wash

hmmm… eventful… ……………………………..

jokes I love Calvin and Hobbes nothing can top them brrr, we’re trying to be energy efficient but I hope Mum didn’t turn down to 30 for Hobbes we know he likes it warm!

I remember when I was little and my Mom did that to my stuffed animals.

Good times…

And poor Hobbes. He doesn’t look happy AT ALL.

hehehe

Warm, dry tigers are happier.

LX013 says:

Mom will be surprised seeing Hobbes in the washing machine!

~ Mom puts him in the washing machine when he gets too dirty from wrestling around in the dirt with Calvin.

I was told one time I need to be in the dryer with the towel.

Ugh! Hairy towels.

its working right tonight it is being stupid still but i may get it fixed tomorrow. i pray so.

poor hobbes. love the last one.

At least Calvin doesn’t miss Hobbes as much as Linus misses his security blanket when it’s being washed.

oCinneide,

Wasn’t aware of Watterson commentary (not all that adventuresome on Internet). Can you provide the link to which you allude, please?