What I don’t get, is, what is the use of this mask? Hobbes has been known to attack from every direction with equal success. (Like when Calvin comes from school)
I’m from India and delighted to see such little detail has been noticed and spread to the world. Thanks Calvin, you just proved, knowledge is more important than grades.
I actually found several articles about people in the Ganges Delta region in India wearing masks to prevent tiger attacks (I’m really busy at work) there is a NY Times article from 1989 with pictures. Calvin is more knowledgeable than people think.
It’s got nothing to do with Halloween – it’s because of tigers — rumor has it, if you are looking at them (hence the mask on the back of your head) they won’t attack you…
Ummm, I recently came across an article that claimed that this whole mask-wearing thing was thought up by some British film makers to spice up their documentary on the Sunderbans tigers. Apparently, tigers aren’t fooled by this “trick”. Mom should still be wary of Hobbes… :D
Ok i m a fellow indian and apologise for this extreme reaction…..this is Calvin….and calvin is doing his thing…..let the kid do his thing….. we Indians do have a sense of humour….not all will take offence at this strip…also these r re-runs….i bet the information in those days were not as “fast or accurate” as these days…..
BE THIS GUY about 4 years ago
That’s one of the sweetest things Calvin has done.
marilynnbyerly about 4 years ago
No sane tiger would go after Calvin’s mom.
codycab about 4 years ago
Now Calvin really is a two faced troublemaker.
Notaspy about 4 years ago
Topical comic
retrocool about 4 years ago
I like his mask. it reminds me of the logo for The Memphis Maniacs of the 1st XFL league.
Renatus Profuturus Frigeridus Premium Member about 4 years ago
And for dad?
Bilan about 4 years ago
Wear a paper mask …
you’ll be attacked by a paper tiger.
GreggW Premium Member about 4 years ago
Actually it’s derailed.
tripwire45 about 4 years ago
Wearing a mask for everyday in order to protect yourself. Who knew Calvin was a prophet.
jpayne4040 about 4 years ago
That’s sweet, Calvin; but I don’t think Hobbes is going to be fooled.
jvo about 4 years ago
What I don’t get, is, what is the use of this mask? Hobbes has been known to attack from every direction with equal success. (Like when Calvin comes from school)
jagedlo about 4 years ago
Are you saying that tigers are dumb, Calvin?
scotta775 about 4 years ago
How does Calvins mom not know he’s getting pounced on all the time? She’s really not paying attention.
SeanT about 4 years ago
If you really want to avoid an attack, paint eyeballs on your butt cheeks. Or does that only work for lions?
Doug Taylor Premium Member about 4 years ago
Mom’s don’t need masks. They already have eyes in the back of their head.
gokar 4,la about 4 years ago
HELP! There has to be a humorous collection of words that can be put together to make this relevant to today’s crisis (COVID).I can’t think of any!
cianbmiller about 4 years ago
Yo i have that mask
cianbmiller about 4 years ago
Ya
ranjith_sankar about 4 years ago
When Calvin said India, felt a little letdown. Don’t know why?
We never wear masks around here.
Otis Rufus Driftwood about 4 years ago
One of the few times Watterson mentioned any holiday besides Christmas. Cultural insensitivity aside, the mask now seems oddly timely.
vp about 4 years ago
I’m from India and delighted to see such little detail has been noticed and spread to the world. Thanks Calvin, you just proved, knowledge is more important than grades.
Prey about 4 years ago
I´m not wearing a mask there, I get enough insults as it is without being called two faced!
vaughnrl2003 Premium Member about 4 years ago
Well, at least he is ready for Mardi Gras. Laissez le bon temps rouler
gantech about 4 years ago
Forget the mask; just social distance.
rentier about 4 years ago
A Trump mask!!
scotta775 about 4 years ago
I actually found several articles about people in the Ganges Delta region in India wearing masks to prevent tiger attacks (I’m really busy at work) there is a NY Times article from 1989 with pictures. Calvin is more knowledgeable than people think.
kab2rb about 4 years ago
Mom just go with it.
The Pro from Dover about 4 years ago
It looks like the readers did their homework.
BiggerNate91 about 4 years ago
Gotta love how, just like when it originally ran, this strip was published actually close to Halloween.
ChessPirate about 4 years ago
[POUNCE!]
“Hey, you’re not supposed to pounce! I was wearing this mask!”
“But I wanted you to see my beautiful pouncing form!” ☺
WCraft Premium Member about 4 years ago
If only I had known of that trick at the start of 2020…
coffeeturtle about 4 years ago
nice that he thought of his mom
VickiP123 about 4 years ago
It’s got nothing to do with Halloween – it’s because of tigers — rumor has it, if you are looking at them (hence the mask on the back of your head) they won’t attack you…
MichaelJ.Curtiss about 4 years ago
Comic from the 80s: funny
People getting all butthurt about a comic from the 80s: HILARIOUS
In all things, context is king.
Troglodyte about 4 years ago
Ummm, I recently came across an article that claimed that this whole mask-wearing thing was thought up by some British film makers to spice up their documentary on the Sunderbans tigers. Apparently, tigers aren’t fooled by this “trick”. Mom should still be wary of Hobbes… :D
vjorgensen54 about 4 years ago
easy dude its a comic strip, dont take things so literally and seriously.
Sailor46 USN 65-95 about 4 years ago
Calvin is such a thoughtful child.
tinstar about 4 years ago
Does this mean that Calvin is two-faced?
eweber015 about 4 years ago
calvin now has two ressons to wear a mask
jayendra1977 about 4 years ago
Ok i m a fellow indian and apologise for this extreme reaction…..this is Calvin….and calvin is doing his thing…..let the kid do his thing….. we Indians do have a sense of humour….not all will take offence at this strip…also these r re-runs….i bet the information in those days were not as “fast or accurate” as these days…..
Can i get the mask? would be nice…..