Calvin and Hobbes by Bill Watterson for December 31, 2021

Dads can’t be fired. They are self-employed.

If “future office” involves anything to do with Calvin, dad may decide not to run.

A VCR for R rated movies, I’m sure.

I realize we’ve still got 80% of the 21st Century left to go, but so far the leading contender for the best invention of the century is the DVR.

Yes Clavin he is reading the help wanted ads on hiring Lesley Farr

Rather than his Dad, Calvin could be talking to Dopey Joe and he needs a Vaccine Covid Retardant.

VCR then, Blue-Ray player now…

I notice ‘just how worried’, ’Calvin’s ’ Dad is—it is REALLY interrupting his reading of the newspaper ! ! ! !

What’s a VCR? (He asked sarcastically—I’m old—REAL Old…)

Happy New years to all! Please be safe and be well! ;^)

Dad’s patience kept you from getting a Beta little man.

still have several favorite VCR tapes that were never made into DVDs. I don’t think commercial companies will convert them.

Does anyone know where to get a DVD copy of “The Climb” with Bruce Greenwood (story of Hermann Buhl’s ascent of Nanga Parbat)?

You’re the one who wants the VCR Calvin. How about I give the “Help Wanted” section to you and you figure it out.

Dad’s are like Supreme Court Justices. They’re appointed for life.

Remember when polls were reliable? Me neither.

I remember one time we went to my dad and asked for something outrageous and he said “No.” Our reply was, “But we voted!” He said, “This is not a democracy, it is a benevolent dictatorship. If you keep flapping your lip, it will not be so benevolent.”

“Do yourself a favor and start reading the classifieds, Pop!”

What is he reading? Must be some sort of floppy iPad that hey used in the old days. Much more flexible than the current ones, though.

A benevolent tyranny has long been recognized as the best form of government, if only you could find a truly selfless, benevolent tyrant… power corrupts.

“I’ve decided to abdicate, Calvin, so you’ll be going to work in my place.”

Very small control group selected for these polls. Only one plus one stuffed Tiger.

“It’s is a magical word . . . Let’s go exploring.” 31 Dec. 1995 :-(

OK, Calvin, we’ll trade in the TV on a VCR. Have fun watching it.