After all this, Susie went on to med school and into ER medicine at a top trauma hospital. Colleagues would tell unbelieving stories of her ability to handle any situation. Nothing could faze her, no matter how gross.
He finally “got” Susie, after trying for years. They’ll tell this story to their grandchildren.PS: I love manicotti too. But I only ate it in restaurants. Or mom’s homemade, and mom was a fine cook.
Since when does an elementary school have a separate math class. When I was in elementary school, we first called the subject “number work” and later “arithmetic.”
The best manicotti I ever ate was an Italian/American man’s home cooking. Restaurant manicotti just can’t reach the standard Mr. Rampino set. Not had any really good manicotti since.
Gross? Seriously, Calvin? Manicotti is one of the greatest Italian foods of all time! And you say GROSS?!?!? And then you DEFILE it by playing with it like that?!?!? The Italian authorities are coming after YOU, kiddo!
NinelMost “ethnic” food comes from the US, this being just one example. Chili con carne 1870s San Antonio; enchiladas 1880s Albuquerque; chop sui 1900s San Francisco; etc.
Calvin has a thing about manicotti. I remember alien scum, (his parents) after he had been captured, threatening it with him. He escaped, with the alien scum saying he would have cold manicotti for breakfast.
BE THIS GUY about 9 years ago
I love manicotti, but I get mine in an Italian restaurant and not a school cafeteria.
Steve Bartholomew about 9 years ago
Some of us hate manicotti because we first encountered it in a school cafeteria.
Kind&Kinder about 9 years ago
He’s an inventive little bugger. This one just made me laugh out loud. And I love manicotti!
Farside99 about 9 years ago
After all this, Susie went on to med school and into ER medicine at a top trauma hospital. Colleagues would tell unbelieving stories of her ability to handle any situation. Nothing could faze her, no matter how gross.
Liverlips McCracken Premium Member about 9 years ago
He finally “got” Susie, after trying for years. They’ll tell this story to their grandchildren.PS: I love manicotti too. But I only ate it in restaurants. Or mom’s homemade, and mom was a fine cook.
Renatus Profuturus Frigeridus Premium Member about 9 years ago
Manicotti? This kind of pasta don’t exist here in Pastastan (Italia)
arye uygur about 9 years ago
Since when does an elementary school have a separate math class. When I was in elementary school, we first called the subject “number work” and later “arithmetic.”
orinoco womble about 9 years ago
Back in my day, the only “pasta” we ever saw in the cafeteria came out of a can…and tasted like the inside of one.
Mr_Cool about 9 years ago
I have no idea what manicotti is or what it tastes like, but the look on Susie’s face, priceless!!!!!
Cronkers McGee Premium Member about 9 years ago
Calvin always has an angle. His mind is always thinking about getting out of things, especially math class.
Vonne Anton about 9 years ago
The best manicotti I ever ate was an Italian/American man’s home cooking. Restaurant manicotti just can’t reach the standard Mr. Rampino set. Not had any really good manicotti since.
Vgrift85 about 9 years ago
OMG this is classic CalvinLOL, LOL, LOL…
bookworm0812 about 9 years ago
Gross? Seriously, Calvin? Manicotti is one of the greatest Italian foods of all time! And you say GROSS?!?!? And then you DEFILE it by playing with it like that?!?!? The Italian authorities are coming after YOU, kiddo!
ComicGizmo1302 about 9 years ago
u have already grown up to become a GENIUS!
prime_pm about 9 years ago
I love manicotti! Only I ever had it at restaurants. Or at home.
…or cheaply bought at a Dollar Tree. I’m so poor.
mourdac Premium Member about 9 years ago
Still drop dead hilarious.
rentier about 9 years ago
I never have prepared Manecotti, but I’ ll try, it sounds good!!
cubswin2016 about 9 years ago
One of these days, Susie is going to make Calvin an offer he can’t refuse.
treBsdrawkcaB about 9 years ago
This is why Susie suffered from anorexia later in life. She could never eat a school lunch.
JP Steve Premium Member about 9 years ago
Manicotti:…………………………………..
cheap_day_return about 9 years ago
Shades of “Alien”.
hippogriff about 9 years ago
NinelMost “ethnic” food comes from the US, this being just one example. Chili con carne 1870s San Antonio; enchiladas 1880s Albuquerque; chop sui 1900s San Francisco; etc.
dflak about 9 years ago
I am surprised at Susie’s reaction. She normally sees right through Calvin’s schemes. I expected a “Yuk, gross! Will you ever grow up” type response.
Scott S about 9 years ago
I would think Susie Derkins would know better than to sit with him at lunchtime by now.
amaryllis2 Premium Member about 9 years ago
Just don’t teach Calvin the words “fistulizing Crohn’s.” Even if he just pretended to have it.
Number Three about 9 years ago
Save that for Halloween, Calvin.
xxx
neverenoughgold about 9 years ago
Can I just have lasagna, or even a slice of pizza?
lesmcf about 9 years ago
This is one of your better ones (they are ALL good).
Susie Derkins :D about 9 years ago
..To go to the hospital…..
Thomas & Tifffany Connolly about 9 years ago
Brilliant!
chovil about 9 years ago
Calvin has a thing about manicotti. I remember alien scum, (his parents) after he had been captured, threatening it with him. He escaped, with the alien scum saying he would have cold manicotti for breakfast.
neverenoughgold about 9 years ago
Okay, I’ll just settle for some slices of salami and cheese along with plenty of Ritz Crackers…
rentier about 9 years ago
This is only good for Halloween!!
komickat about 9 years ago
XDD I love Calvin’s face in the 3rd panel! Great cartooning art there Watterson!
ethanmcswag over 7 years ago
is this the noodle incident????!!?!?!?!?