A friend and I accidentally did something similar once. We were playing an intense game of tetherball during recess, and when we finally looked up, everyone else had gone in.
I’ve been looking at “The Days Are Just Packed” again. This week’s comic strips come right at the end of that so the next week’s strips will be from “Homicidal Psycho Jungle Cat” which Watterson has said is his favourite Calvin and Hobbes title. There will be one more recess strip tomorrow although today’s would have been an appropriate ending to the recess theme. Perhaps this week’s strip are set during recess on different days.
Kid friend used to stall until swing had finally stopped at bottom of arc before quitting. Usually put him just a tad past the late bell but he got by with it for months. Think teacher understood that fussing wasn’t going to slow down that last swing, so she went with it.
After reading every comic in this franchise I STILL never get bored of the comics they still make me happy to read! Btw this will forever be the best comics ever.
Calvin is a great reason for the school to install child size hamster wheels that are connected to electrical generators. Wear the kids into submission AND generate power.
Rebels scorn the “sheeple” who obey the rules and get in line. Only rebels are truly free to be themselves until they can get enough money/power to force other people to obey them and follow their rules.
I picture the sound of the school bell ringing in the first panel being the same school bell from the 1980 movie “My Bodyguard” and the “Leave it to Beaver” TV series… https://sounddogs.com//search?keywords=10293819&share=true
BE THIS GUY about 2 years ago
How many after school detentions does it take to get you into a state of submission?
codycab about 2 years ago
Hey at least Susie and the rest of the class won’t be distracted by Calvin’s shenanigans.
C about 2 years ago
Submitted for your approval: The case of Stupendous Man
Detroit Dan about 2 years ago
Me too
rentier about 2 years ago
No submission!
Dr. Quatermass about 2 years ago
Somehow, methinks that Calvin’s parents would not be totally averse to signing a chloroform waiver if Miss Wormwood presented it.
rklynch about 2 years ago
I think the teacher would rather have him stay outside for the rest of the day, to be quite honest.
nsr60 about 2 years ago
A friend and I accidentally did something similar once. We were playing an intense game of tetherball during recess, and when we finally looked up, everyone else had gone in.
Liverlips McCracken Premium Member about 2 years ago
Ah, Calvin my boy. You may soon find that there are others, larger and more powerful than you, who do not share your views.
Calvinist1966 about 2 years ago
I’ve been looking at “The Days Are Just Packed” again. This week’s comic strips come right at the end of that so the next week’s strips will be from “Homicidal Psycho Jungle Cat” which Watterson has said is his favourite Calvin and Hobbes title. There will be one more recess strip tomorrow although today’s would have been an appropriate ending to the recess theme. Perhaps this week’s strip are set during recess on different days.
Susan00100 about 2 years ago
Just another example of schools’ attempts to stifle kids’ free spirits and turning them into mechanical automatons.
jagedlo about 2 years ago
Just to see the state of bliss look on Calvin’s face in the second panel!
sandpiper about 2 years ago
Kid friend used to stall until swing had finally stopped at bottom of arc before quitting. Usually put him just a tad past the late bell but he got by with it for months. Think teacher understood that fussing wasn’t going to slow down that last swing, so she went with it.
phredturner about 2 years ago
Alas, there is no more recess in public schools
Mr.mans(Comic Investigation) about 2 years ago
After reading every comic in this franchise I STILL never get bored of the comics they still make me happy to read! Btw this will forever be the best comics ever.
Zebrastripes about 2 years ago
…and make sure you give this note to your parents, Calvin!
Spence12 Premium Member about 2 years ago
That’s why they kept us in masks and vaxxed for 2 years. “Obey! Submit! We’ll tell you what your opinion is!”
Redd Panda about 2 years ago
Will Mrs. Crankshaft get Calvin and drag him in or leave him there?
Tune in tomorrow and see. Same time, same channel.
gantech about 2 years ago
“We are not accepting submissions at this time…”
EnlilEnkiEa about 2 years ago
I have a feeling he’s going to get slingshotted right back into the building.
Steverino Premium Member about 2 years ago
Florida is the state of submission.
Mr.mans(Comic Investigation) about 2 years ago
His imagination is gonna get to him then he gonna go VROOM and fly into the school crash through the window and go home with a bloody forehead.
Teto85 Premium Member about 2 years ago
Calvin is a great reason for the school to install child size hamster wheels that are connected to electrical generators. Wear the kids into submission AND generate power.
vaughnrl2003 Premium Member about 2 years ago
Rebels scorn the “sheeple” who obey the rules and get in line. Only rebels are truly free to be themselves until they can get enough money/power to force other people to obey them and follow their rules.
g04922 about 2 years ago
Calvin… a true member of the “Me” generation.
Will_Scarlet about 2 years ago
Have you tried cannabis?
WCraft Premium Member about 2 years ago
In the winter, he can simply just lick a flag pole.
Calvinist1966 about 2 years ago
This is the second day running that I have had the time to read this marvellous strip a second time and make new comments.
Calvins Brother about 2 years ago
I always had enough energy for 2 recesses. All wound up and nowhere to go.
wiley207 about 2 years ago
I picture the sound of the school bell ringing in the first panel being the same school bell from the 1980 movie “My Bodyguard” and the “Leave it to Beaver” TV series… https://sounddogs.com//search?keywords=10293819&share=true
Dkram about 2 years ago
Maybe he should go hang on the monkey with the upside down girl.
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Ka`ōnōhi`ula`okahōkūmiomio`ehiku Premium Member about 2 years ago
He’s lucky he doesn’t go to a Catholic school with nuns as teachers.
schaefer jim about 2 years ago
With nuns it took one time and you hustle in to your classroom.
hagarthehorrible about 2 years ago
Yes, Calvin all of us can relate to you as young ones in school. The recess ending bell was a nuisance.