Kids do pick up these things. I was on the Larkspur Ferry and there were a group of pre-teenagers playing on the deck. One of them stubbed his toe and the oldest girl called to the others, “Come on, everyone. Circle round. Let’s give him therapy.”
I asked, “Are you kids by any chance from Marin [County]?”
“Oh, no, we’re from New York.” said the oldest girl.
Her shocked friend immediately spoke, “We really are from Marin.”
If Calvin grew up in my house, he would find the “reaction” to be rather undesirable! And he would keep his little “list of words” between Hobbes and himself!
BE THIS GUY about 2 years ago
I can see Calvin working a control board because he loves to push buttons.
codycab about 2 years ago
I can tell another word on the list is “hypocrite”.
Templo S.U.D. about 2 years ago
good job, Calvin
The Calvinosaurus That Calvin Wanted To Discover about 2 years ago
Hopefully “dramatic” isn’t on that list.
C about 2 years ago
Smart kid
Imagine about 2 years ago
That must be an interesting list. I hope he saves it for his future therapy sessions. Or for those of his parents.
Bilan about 2 years ago
If he keeps it up, his rear end will be dysfunctioned.
sandpiper about 2 years ago
Kids are born with the ability to pick out the one word a parent might say that he/she doesn’t want repeated.
Susan00100 about 2 years ago
And those words just might land you in the ER, Calvin!!
Zebrastripes about 2 years ago
Trigger words that spark controversy….Oy
jagedlo about 2 years ago
A few decades later and there would be a whole lot more!
rossevrymn about 2 years ago
That’ll work, Pig, that’ll work.
Imhungry about 2 years ago
There goes Calvin again with his six-year-old vocabulary.
A Hip loving Canadian... about 2 years ago
Adding an eye roll with the delivery gets you bonus reaction, like steam coming out of mom’s ears.
bpscg about 2 years ago
Remember Andy DeFraine calling the warden “obtuse” in “The Shawshank Redemption?” Calvin’s on his way.
vaughnrl2003 Premium Member about 2 years ago
I wonder if someone is actually keeping a list of “hot button” words? Sort of like Carlin’s list of 7.
uniquename about 2 years ago
Looks like she functioned quite effectively.
mindjob about 2 years ago
Calvin puts the fun in dysfunctional
rshive about 2 years ago
Might try the ones that get a good reaction, Calvin.
petermerck about 2 years ago
No matter the word it’s still the same reaction.
pixiekitten Premium Member about 2 years ago
I actually used this line – along with Calvin’s “and a checkmark for today” – with my mum all the time :)
BiggerNate91 about 2 years ago
Still a favourite strip of mine
ElwoodP about 2 years ago
…not unlike Dysfunctional Family Circus.
The Wolf In Your Midst about 2 years ago
Dysfunction junction, what’s your function?
SweetSinger about 2 years ago
Don’t clap at me, Mom.
mistercatworks about 2 years ago
Kids do pick up these things. I was on the Larkspur Ferry and there were a group of pre-teenagers playing on the deck. One of them stubbed his toe and the oldest girl called to the others, “Come on, everyone. Circle round. Let’s give him therapy.”
I asked, “Are you kids by any chance from Marin [County]?”
“Oh, no, we’re from New York.” said the oldest girl.
Her shocked friend immediately spoke, “We really are from Marin.”
christelisbetty about 2 years ago
Splitting atoms gets a reaction too, Calvin.
g04922 about 2 years ago
LOL… He is pushing Mom to utter those dreaded words… ’You want me to get your Father involved?"
oldsmkysyvr about 2 years ago
If he tries to add the word “obtuse” to the list , he’ll get thrown in the hole for a month.
JoeMartinFan Premium Member about 2 years ago
If Calvin grew up in my house, he would find the “reaction” to be rather undesirable! And he would keep his little “list of words” between Hobbes and himself!
Otis Rufus Driftwood about 2 years ago
Continuing last week’s strip about language manipulation, I see.
hagarthehorrible about 2 years ago
Calvin, you have bucket full of words which make a reaction, alright. Love to see you play with toys like a true six year old.
Realimaginary1 Premium Member about 2 years ago
One might call it practical parenting!