Calvin and Hobbes by Bill Watterson for September 28, 2018

Red and blue do make purple.

See? Calvin does read in his free time!

Can’t see borders from space Calvin. You need GPS!

This could take a while.

It’s a good thing that Radio Flyers came with autopilot back then.

According to Bing maps, then, Calvin lives in Illinois.

Just keep circling the E until you spot your house.

I’ll look, where it is!!

The letter “E” usually covers 700 miles, north to south, so a bit more precision would be desired (unless they have bus fare).

Well, you’re close anyway!

My state appears to be beige on one map and green on another. Now I’m all confused.

In 8th grade I was taught that a theorem was a mathematical conjecture that could be proved. Then I was taught that the “four color map” theorem (that all maps can be made with no more than four colors) was yet to be proved. Hmm….

It has now been proven.

The traditional color for the US on world maps has been purple and pink for UK and other Commonwealth countries

Does that letter E indicate that they live in the east?

Does NASA know about this cool navigation system?

If you evenly space out the letters across the 48 contiguous states (California to Virginia), the ‘E’ in ‘STATES’ appears just south of where I live in Ohio. It should be noted that Watterson’s hometown is Chagrin Falls, Ohio, and that on the back of one of the C&H books, Calvin the Giant is destroying what is a representation of the Chagrin Falls town triangle, holding it’s easily identifiable popcorn shop in his hands.

http://calvinandhobbes.wikia.com/wiki/Calvin%27s_Hometown

Their house is right next to the Rand McNally logo.

I’d sarcastically say this would be the typical level of geographic knowledge for a kid in the U.S. but Calvin is only 6 years old so he gets a pass on this one.

I’m guessing that the Martian feels a bit more secure now.

Just don’t be late for dinner… and don’t forget to wash your hands.

But what would they do if snow covered up the lettering, colours, and bordes?

Calvin has had enough adventure for the day, he will find his home quickly.

Where’s Spaceman Spiff when you need him! And Spiff’s ride is a lot more aerodynamic and considerably more likely to survive reentry than that tub you’re in. You should thumb a ride!

Oh man, this one reminds me of LeadingEdge a lot. I remember that he invited me and a few other commenters over to his place when this strip came up in conversation.

“Have you heard of atmospheric reentry?”

“No, what’s that?”

Just watch out for those purple people eaters.

Does NASA know it’s this easy?

What if Red, from “Red & Rover”, is Calvin’s Dad?

One of Wattersons only clues to where Calvin lived.

Cal should head for Chagrin Falls, Ohio to say hello to his “Dad”, Bill Watterson!

@BE, I think that exactly what Calvin just said “Purple Country” didn’t he ?