I have met people like that. Once seen clearly, that form of ‘pseudo-listening’ is easy to recognize. When I chat with one of those types, I watch for the ‘glaze’, then mix a metaphor or just slightly mispronounce word endings. Usually gets funny response.
Back in high school speech class, I developed my “look at the group’s foreheads”.It lets the people think you are speaking to them individually, without your having to be distracted with instant reactions….Now if Calvin was in that group, doing his “chin thing”….I guess that’s why so many meetings are unproductive.
I struggle to pay attention to the person speaking if their features are unusually fascinating. For instance, I know 2 women whose pupils are shaped like old style key holes
BE THIS GUY over 1 year ago
Most people just end up taking a swing at Calvin’s chin.
codycab over 1 year ago
Calvin would know about quizzical and repulsed looks. People give them to him everyday.
lalapalooza Premium Member over 1 year ago
catmom1360 over 1 year ago
Hobbs always has the best comments.
snsurone76 over 1 year ago
I wonder if Calvin ever thought of using his facial expressions to drive away the people he hates.
Heck, it might even work on Moe!!
hariseldon59 over 1 year ago
Interesting that Calvin keeps saying ‘he’ and ‘his’. Does this mean he doesn’t do this to women/girls?
MayCauseBurns over 1 year ago
I’m stealing Hobbes’ comment.
Knuckleheads Premium Member over 1 year ago
Hobbes is a legend in sarcastic comments
jagedlo over 1 year ago
At this time of my life, my train of thought often leaves the station without me…
sandpiper over 1 year ago
I have met people like that. Once seen clearly, that form of ‘pseudo-listening’ is easy to recognize. When I chat with one of those types, I watch for the ‘glaze’, then mix a metaphor or just slightly mispronounce word endings. Usually gets funny response.
Redd Panda over 1 year ago
A chin stare? Might work.
Combine it with ’’That’s one huge bug, eww.’’
vaughnrl2003 Premium Member over 1 year ago
Oddly enough. I do pretty much the same thing, but I’m looking at their noses.
uniquename over 1 year ago
I’m guessing that doesn’t work on Mrs. Wormwood.
The Doctor over 1 year ago
The conversation could never last long enough. He’d be immediately arguing with them straight away.
christelisbetty over 1 year ago
Back in high school speech class, I developed my “look at the group’s foreheads”.It lets the people think you are speaking to them individually, without your having to be distracted with instant reactions….Now if Calvin was in that group, doing his “chin thing”….I guess that’s why so many meetings are unproductive.
BiggerNate91 over 1 year ago
Calvin actually has a fun tip for once!
g04922 over 1 year ago
Gotta love Hobbes’ subtle humor.
mindjob over 1 year ago
When people talk to me, I just hear muted trumpets
tammyspeakslife Premium Member over 1 year ago
I struggle to pay attention to the person speaking if their features are unusually fascinating. For instance, I know 2 women whose pupils are shaped like old style key holes
kathleenhicks62 over 1 year ago
Hobbes!!! He sure is the best!
mistercatworks over 1 year ago
In some of his books, Douglas Adams describes people who look at one of your ears during a conversation as a sign of madness.
FunnyPageLover over 1 year ago
HAHAHAHAHA! I busted out laughing at Hobbes’ comment.
eced52 over 1 year ago
Calvin will be a national champion sprinter in college from running away from Susie.