Oh, the frustration of being surrounded by dull and boring kids that don’t have anywhere near the creative imagination that Calvin has! On the other hand, maybe school isn’t quite the right place to be when your mind wanders and ends up taking you on an imaginary trip to Jurassic Park!
I have 21 students in my first grade class and at least three of them must be clones of Calvin–and not “good Calvin” either! Another 7 or 8 take turns being Calvin, and thankfully, it’s usually on different days. Perhaps reading this every day will give me some insights on where their minds have gone temporarily and how to get them back. But I’m not going to bet on it!
I remember seeing this strip in a collection once, but I didn’t remember Calvin blushing like that. Does anyone know if this is one of the Sunday strips that was never released in a color collection?
I love how the T Rex seems all alone–but the other dinosaurs and such are really there all along. Calvin is exceedingly imaginative, and usually manages to incorporate all sorts of unexpected things into his fantasies.
Looks like Calvinasaurus not only cleared out his sinuses, but the classroom as well. The facial expressions on this kid are magnificent. I can well understand his loneliness, as much of my growing up was like his….
margueritem over 13 years ago
Was his face red…
Yukoner over 13 years ago
A little embarrassing.
cleokaya over 13 years ago
Unfortunately he is not extinct!
pouncingtiger over 13 years ago
Calvin has always been in his own little world.
thirdguy over 13 years ago
Mom, all the kids in class think that I am weird, for like, no reason!
GROG Premium Member over 13 years ago
Calvin’s in a class by himself. Sooner or later it’s got to be embarassing.
Good Morning, Marg Mike & ♠Lonewolf♠!
Kokopelli over 13 years ago
♫daydreamin’♫
linsonl over 13 years ago
I hate it when that happens!!!
Lisa Lou Premium Member over 13 years ago
Omg, that’s me today. :|
lewisbower over 13 years ago
I foresee another worker going postal.
dimeadance over 13 years ago
I wish I could take him to a church service I know of!
zerotsm over 13 years ago
That’s the first time I’ve ever seen Calvin blush.
mike.firesmith over 13 years ago
**Good morning Marg! Good morning Fran! Good Morning L’Wolf! Good Morning Grog!**
I hate it when that happens.
gjsjr41 over 13 years ago
Me to zerotsm, and it looks so out of place. LOL
Rakkav over 13 years ago
Actually, I think it looks very in place, and about time, too.
George Arnold over 13 years ago
Sinus congestion my foot. :-)
mac47 over 13 years ago
I hate those sinus congestions :)
Dry and Dusty Premium Member over 13 years ago
Used to work with a guy who had a sinus problem. Ever hear fingernails on a chalkboard?
Had to learn to overlook it, though. He was a really nice fellow!
Elaine Rosco Premium Member over 13 years ago
Ha Ha…never thought ANYTHING could embarrass Calvin…
ratlum over 13 years ago
O that daydreaming in school during class.
Brother_James437 over 13 years ago
No wonder his teacher has gray hair. with those types of outburst she probably has a hart condition now also.
FerBurger over 13 years ago
Ptoooie!!!
gofinsc over 13 years ago
Felix Unger had the same problems in his childhood, but his really was sinus.
GROG Premium Member over 13 years ago
I don’t think so, you are before you are. Those kids are too well behaved to join it. It’s no suprise that Calvin’s an outcast & has no friends.
kab2rb over 13 years ago
I wonder if that is me in past when had my sinus problem all clogged up and I couldn’t breath, hear, and my throat.
Bruce McKinney Premium Member over 13 years ago
School was like this for me, too.
Wiseguy411 over 13 years ago
I had severe allergies as a child. Snuffleupagus had nothing on me.
I would gladly accept (sympathize with) Calvins excuse. Except that we all know the reality.
cheetahqueen over 13 years ago
Nice save, Calvin.
Not sure they’re buying it, though…
Gretchen's Mom over 13 years ago
Oh, the frustration of being surrounded by dull and boring kids that don’t have anywhere near the creative imagination that Calvin has! On the other hand, maybe school isn’t quite the right place to be when your mind wanders and ends up taking you on an imaginary trip to Jurassic Park!
Angela.Teacher over 13 years ago
I have 21 students in my first grade class and at least three of them must be clones of Calvin–and not “good Calvin” either! Another 7 or 8 take turns being Calvin, and thankfully, it’s usually on different days. Perhaps reading this every day will give me some insights on where their minds have gone temporarily and how to get them back. But I’m not going to bet on it!
mdblanche over 13 years ago
I remember seeing this strip in a collection once, but I didn’t remember Calvin blushing like that. Does anyone know if this is one of the Sunday strips that was never released in a color collection?
alan.gurka over 13 years ago
Yeah, sometimes my imagination gets the best of me, too. And I’m no little kid anymore.
bmonk over 13 years ago
I love how the T Rex seems all alone–but the other dinosaurs and such are really there all along. Calvin is exceedingly imaginative, and usually manages to incorporate all sorts of unexpected things into his fantasies.
khpage over 13 years ago
Looks like Calvinasaurus not only cleared out his sinuses, but the classroom as well. The facial expressions on this kid are magnificent. I can well understand his loneliness, as much of my growing up was like his….
coolpersonwithsunglasses over 13 years ago
awkward moment………..