Calvin and Hobbes by Bill Watterson for December 17, 2010

How cleverly he sidesteps the question.

Ooops, I’ve said too much.

The Calvin Mile.

It’ a long walk indeed. You better stop by here for some hot chocolate and cookies along the way.

The longest journey starts with but a single step.

Good Morning Marg. Although it is still pre midnight here.

Yesterday, Calvin said to me, “In a minute, you and I are going to settle this out of doors.” He didn’t realize that he was accidentally foreshadowing what was to come. Today, Calvin and I are out of doors, on our way to settle this with Santa.

Actually, it’s only 11:35 here, but ‘good morning’ is just fine.

A long cold walk. Brrr! I’m freezing just thinking about it.

I think you’ll need the toboggan for this long adventure!

Mom looks surprised that Calvin can actually be good. I’m not surprised about Mom’s interest.

<< Yesterday, davidf42 said: Just an observation - Recognizing that all this is going on in Calvin’s imagination, it shows the id-ego conflict going on within his mind. Hobbes represents Calvin’s good side and this shows that Calvin really is a good boy at heart and is always in conflict with his darker side. >>

<< Yesterday, RCMinor said: David, you’re really overthinking this! Besides, who says Hobbes isn’t for real? >>

<< Yesterday, bmonk said: RCMinor, I always go by the uncertainty principle: we can never be certain whether Hobbes is a stuffed toy, or a live animal. There are always two consistent explanations, and which one is in effect depends on your point of view. >>

Today, Hobbes says: Personally, I have to agree with those of you who believe that I am real.

Perhaps “Proof of Hobbes’s Existence” will be my second legal case, after I’m finished with Calvin’s innocence plea. Guess I’d better start looking for another legal pad.

I’m planning on using the “I think, therefore I am” defense.

– Hobbes

The fact that he went southwest when he tried for the Yukon makes me think that he’ll go the wrong direction again. Also, there’s a lot of freezing cold water between Canada and the North Pole.

Come home again healthy and well you both!!

Hobbes, this applies to you in this strip:

Shipwrecked in a sea of faces There’s a crazy world out there Dear friends in higher places Carry me away from here.

I think, therefore I am. I think.

HOBBES….(The above writer) —–You are cool!

Calvin is the boy all us guys once were!! Gals, pay attention….it will help after understand us.

Thanks, kreole

Right now, I feel more than cool……. I feel cold. Calvin was in such a hurry that I didn’t have time to grab my scarf.

– Hobbes

Maybe they’ll meet up with Frosty along the way. He’ll know the way.

What were those “recent” events?

Good Morning, Marg, Mike & ♠Lonewolf♠.

Hobbes - philosophically, “cogito, ergo sum” cannot work, as you cannot use yourself to prove that you exist (nice try, Rene).

However, WE know you exist, so that’s OK :)

Write when you get work.

Hobbes: In Calvin’s mind, you’re real. In my mind, Calvin’s real. Where will it all end? At the North Pole, I think.

I think that I will exist in the Judge’s mind if I use my secondary defense: “I roar and pounce, therefore I am.”

Ha. Good one.

I always love seeing the difference in Hobbes’ appearance when he’s a toy and when he’s alive. Either way, he’s not a bad-looking dude at all, is he?

**Good morning Marg! Good morning Fran and Kizzzy! Good Morning L’Wolf! Good Morning Grog!**

A very long walk.

You’ll find out soon enough Mom. Bye!

Calvin ,what alittle devil.You gotta love him though.

Calvin’s mom sure knows him…. :D

When I was a kid, some 50+ years ago, I had a stuffed animal that was a real to me as Hobbes is to Calvin. Unfortunately, long before I outgrew the relationship, he became too threadbare for my mom to stitch back up, and he “retired” to a bag in the attic, never to be seen again. I’m glad cartoon stuffed animals never wear out.

@pattybf, I would add this: while those who have not heard of Christ will be judged by how they lived their lives, especially how they fulfilled the commands to love, Christians have an advantage in that the message they received is clearer, and the example in Christ (and the holy ones) is more vivid. While anyone can aspire to live up to the ideal of humankind, we believe that in Christ, that ideal is shown us in living flesh to imitate.

I think Mr. HOBBES is beginning to miss writing a daily comic strip. Maybe he could start a new one called “Hobbes and Calvin” Readership would astronomical! He could donate to the “Save the Tiger” organization and help his friends overseas.

I think Santa’s in for an ear full!

algurka I hope they will find consensus before walking to the North Pole, before they are frocen to an iceblock!!

They forgot Hobbes’ tuna sandwiches, what will they eat along the way?

I predict Calvin won’t get far in the snow and cold before he decides he’ll just take his chances with the letter he wrote to Santa and return home where he and Hobbes will have a nice steaming cup of hot cocoa by a warm, roaring fire.

:-)

BA HUMBUG

Yes how recent ? I think Moms getting harder to fool.

I never think of Calvin as being a “bad” kid in the Santa Claus sense. He is not mean or naughty. He’s a free and original thinker outside the box with a little boy mischief thrown in. I believe having a Calvin in your family can be a plus in helping develop the family unit. Too bad he never had a brother or sister, that would have been an interesting family dynamic.

One of our grandchildren is kind of a female Calvin type, we groan sometimes but love her even more for her uniqueness and the brilliant reasoning she comes up with when making excuses for something she did. Sometimes we have to turn and hide the grin on our faces as we shake our heads.

The mind of a child can be fascinating.

Hobbes , about 12 hours ago

Yesterday, Calvin said to me, “ …

It is scary the way you identify with the real Hobbes. You do realize that you are not part of the comic strip and cannot alter the outcome of the story? Your comments make it difficult for others to comment to/about the comic strip Hobbes whom I adore.

Mom is certainly willing to let him go off on this adventure. Maybe she recognizes an opportunity to investigate these recent events.

Hobbes in the comic is unique!

bmonk,

“Christians have an advantage …”

I hope you realiize what a big word ‘Christians’ is (also how smug and superior you sound – hardly Christian attributes). With the number of Christian sects in the world, there are many who would condemn you for some act or belief that fits in with your brand of Christianity, but not with theirs.

And what about those who have heard of Christ but were raised in a different tradition (I’m Jewish). I guess we’re really screwed since we’ve heard of Christ but just don’t buy the ‘son of God’ bit.

I believe there are as many religions as there are people in the world. If I believed in God, I would add that there are as many Gods (or faces or attributes of God, if you like) as there are people in the world. And if I believed in an afterlife and being judged by God, I would add that we will all be judged by the version of God we believe in. This is where organized religion goes wrong. Any group that believes that its way is the only right and true path to God and salvation has totally missed the point.

Coffee-Turtle,

Your last post of yesterday gave me the biggest laugh I’ve had this morning, so far. (Well, it’s late morning for me).

I’m almost sure that our HOBBES commenter is Mr. Watterson himself, and I think it’s great that he communicates with those of us who can’t get enough.

Hobbes, I always thought you were real!

The trip will not be too long. No Tuna sandwiches.

paullp said, about 1 hour ago

bmonk,

“Christians have an advantage …”

I hope you realize what a big word ‘Christians’ is (also how smug and superior you sound – hardly Christian attributes). With the number of Christian sects in the world, there are many who would condemn you for some act or belief that fits in with your brand of Christianity, but not with theirs.

I try not to sound smug or superior–but also try to put into words why Jesus would tell us to spread the Gospel to all peoples. And why the first disciples, and every generation since, finds it such good news to spread.

I don’t look down on those who may have heard of Jesus, but don’t believe in him or accept him as savior. I believe that God will judge them according to what they do accept, and what they perhaps should have accepted. Jews, for instance (since you mention them), have Maimonides as a teacher–and his teaching on charity is right up there with anyone’s.

But–for those who believe that Jesus is the Son of God, who took on human nature while not laying down his divine nature–it it not clearer, in general, to go to the source for what God asks of us, to look to the One who is asking to see what example he is setting, and so on? If God did take on a human appearance, it does matter how that person acts, and what they teach us.

I always think of getting good news–of a marriage to come, or a child being born, or a graduation: the first thing we want to do is to share the joy and the news. It’s not to say to others, “poor you, who don’t have a kid to celebrate”, but “rejoice with me at this great joy!”

No matter what anybody says, it’s a long walk to the North Pole to talk with Santa. And it’s a very cold walk in December.

<< fran650 said: It is scary the way you identify with the real Hobbes. You do realize that you are not part of the comic strip and cannot alter the outcome of the story? Your comments make it difficult for others to comment to/about the comic strip Hobbes whom I adore. >>

Hi fran650

It sounds like you are saying that you can’t imagine that I am the real Hobbes. Here is a suggestion for you: try imagining that I am, and see what happens. For one thing, it greatly simplifies the commenting process.

I, for one, am glad you decided to join us, Hobbes

I believe in Calvin and Hobbes just the way they are each day and look forward to a visit even though I don’t often comment.

dkbooth1376 I was touched by your comment. Thank you.