My daughter has a stuffed puppy that she values almost as much as Calvin does Hobbes. If I could only save one thing from my house in a fire, you can bet I’m ignoring the high value electronics, cash, and firearms and I’m saving that puppy. It cannot be replaced.
Watching a British show called The Repair Shop. A woman brings in a dilapidated doll that she lost 63 years previously in the war. It was found and returned to her and she wanted it fixed. They did an excellent job and she was very emotional over it. Great show.
My bears Ted, Ed and Ned have been with me/us since 1994. Ted used to ride shot gun at all times, but he is the back seat driver now and Ed and Ned are in the bookcase headboard.
I really wish that Mr. Watterson would start penning the comic strip again!!
When I was a kid, I was always puzzled by reports of burglars stealing silverware. “Why?”, I wondered. “It’s not particularly valuable. You can get a complete set of it at any Sears or JCPenney’s. And it’s bulky and hard to carry.” Eventually somebody explained to me that what I was thinking of was ordinary tableware, made of base metals, not the fancy-schmancy actual silverware that posh folx used. But when you’re a kid you don’t think of how the language has evolved, only of actual things you’ve seen yourself.
They are important! I have a moose that’s been with me thru chemo & stem cell transplantation & all my latest hospitalizations and a small hand size one that goes with me to the dentist & I’m 70
If we go back to the 6th, the 4th panel shows Hobbs’s tail hanging over the edge of the unmade bed (presumably Calvin’s unmade bed). He’s under the covers and probably unnoticeable by anyone not actually looking for him
Nothing; not vegetarian meals, going to school, getting in trouble, taking swimming lessons, not even going camping can make Calvin more sad than losing Hobbes.
in the movie “A night to remember” one woman takes her ’lucky’toy pig and leaves behind a box of jewels. often ‘value’ has little to do with a price tag. by that scale. to a little boy, Hobbs is priceless
Children can be extremely attached to their dolls. In Family Affair, Buffy was extremely attached to Mrs. Beasley, because it was the last gift she received before her parents dies. In Aliens, Newt is attached to her doll as a source of comfort in facing the horrors of the aliens. She knew it was a piece of plastic. Calvin has no friends (his occasional encounters with Susie notwithstanding), and it’s an enormous source of comfort to him to imagine that his doll is a living friend.
I had a mild panic this morning. My wallet wasn’t in my shorts. But,before I go full Donald Duck, I checked the likely possibility. There it was, downstairs, next to the toilet. The shorts are relaxed fit and the pockets too.
BE THIS GUY about 2 months ago
Excuse me, I have something in my eye.
codycab about 2 months ago
Cherish this moment, guys. It’s not everyday this comic becomes heartwarming.
Spacehog about 2 months ago
Poor Calvin!
C about 2 months ago
Tomorrow will look a lot better Calvin
Johnny Q Premium Member about 2 months ago
On the other hand, burglars might steal a kid’s stuffed animal just to be mean!
snsurone76 about 2 months ago
Hobbes is priceless. Too bad Calvin’s parents are too dense to realize that!
sandpiper about 2 months ago
Rare moments of empathy with Calvin. He has his moments.
loguegerald6 about 2 months ago
One man’s trash is another man’s treasure…
dazxuu about 2 months ago
we think he is too Calvin
DaveG1960 about 2 months ago
You don’t know what you have until you lose it.
Probably_At_Work about 2 months ago
My daughter has a stuffed puppy that she values almost as much as Calvin does Hobbes. If I could only save one thing from my house in a fire, you can bet I’m ignoring the high value electronics, cash, and firearms and I’m saving that puppy. It cannot be replaced.
saylorgirl about 2 months ago
Aww, this is so sad. I’ve never seen Calvin cry like this over Hobbes. I’m like BE THIS GUY, I have something in my eyes too.
NeedaChuckle Premium Member about 2 months ago
Watching a British show called The Repair Shop. A woman brings in a dilapidated doll that she lost 63 years previously in the war. It was found and returned to her and she wanted it fixed. They did an excellent job and she was very emotional over it. Great show.
Count Olaf Premium Member about 2 months ago
The❤️Count would say Hobbes is absolutely priceless. :.(
SquidGamerGal about 2 months ago
Chill out, kid! No two-bit punk would steal a plush toy. They’re not even worth a half of a dime bag!
david_42 about 2 months ago
Maybe he’s hiding somewhere Calvin and thieves would never look, like the bathtub.
MRBLUESKY529 about 2 months ago
So, now the strip is called “Calvin”.
jakarlsson about 2 months ago
I’m going out on a limb here, but I predict that Hobbs will soon be found! Otherwise the strip will have to be renamed… “Calvin!”
ladykat about 2 months ago
It’ll be okay, Calvin, I’m sure you will find Hobbes soon.
elias about 2 months ago
My bears Ted, Ed and Ned have been with me/us since 1994. Ted used to ride shot gun at all times, but he is the back seat driver now and Ed and Ned are in the bookcase headboard.
I really wish that Mr. Watterson would start penning the comic strip again!!
Bruce388 about 2 months ago
No worries, Calvin. Cats are great at hiding when necessary. Our cat flat out disappears when she’s on afternoon break.
Richard S Russell Premium Member about 2 months ago
When I was a kid, I was always puzzled by reports of burglars stealing silverware. “Why?”, I wondered. “It’s not particularly valuable. You can get a complete set of it at any Sears or JCPenney’s. And it’s bulky and hard to carry.” Eventually somebody explained to me that what I was thinking of was ordinary tableware, made of base metals, not the fancy-schmancy actual silverware that posh folx used. But when you’re a kid you don’t think of how the language has evolved, only of actual things you’ve seen yourself.
John Jorgensen about 2 months ago
If you think he’s valuable but the thieves did not, then you’ve got the best of both worlds.
rjarchuleta about 2 months ago
I am verklempt.
donwestonmysteries about 2 months ago
Sad. But is it a burglar or did Hobbes get angry at being left behind.
Medtech4 about 2 months ago
He has to be there!!!
denirwin Premium Member about 2 months ago
They are important! I have a moose that’s been with me thru chemo & stem cell transplantation & all my latest hospitalizations and a small hand size one that goes with me to the dentist & I’m 70
wiley207 about 2 months ago
Indeed, friendship can be far more valuable than possessions.
BarbWitch about 2 months ago
I figured Hobbes got bored and thrashed the house. waits
smsrt about 2 months ago
Indeed Calvin! In fact, we wouldn’t have this comic, but for him. Who’d want to read a “Calvin and Nobody Else” comic?
kathleenhicks62 about 2 months ago
He is the MOST valuable.
Màiri about 2 months ago
If we go back to the 6th, the 4th panel shows Hobbs’s tail hanging over the edge of the unmade bed (presumably Calvin’s unmade bed). He’s under the covers and probably unnoticeable by anyone not actually looking for him
nonoyobeezwaks about 2 months ago
Nothing; not vegetarian meals, going to school, getting in trouble, taking swimming lessons, not even going camping can make Calvin more sad than losing Hobbes.
Humerus1 about 2 months ago
hes not valuable at all
Wizard of Ahz-no relation about 2 months ago
in the movie “A night to remember” one woman takes her ’lucky’toy pig and leaves behind a box of jewels. often ‘value’ has little to do with a price tag. by that scale. to a little boy, Hobbs is priceless
willie_mctell about 2 months ago
Hobbes saw his opportunity and he took it. Fame and fortune await.
Robert4170 about 2 months ago
Children can be extremely attached to their dolls. In Family Affair, Buffy was extremely attached to Mrs. Beasley, because it was the last gift she received before her parents dies. In Aliens, Newt is attached to her doll as a source of comfort in facing the horrors of the aliens. She knew it was a piece of plastic. Calvin has no friends (his occasional encounters with Susie notwithstanding), and it’s an enormous source of comfort to him to imagine that his doll is a living friend.
syzygy47 about 2 months ago
I had a mild panic this morning. My wallet wasn’t in my shorts. But,before I go full Donald Duck, I checked the likely possibility. There it was, downstairs, next to the toilet. The shorts are relaxed fit and the pockets too.
namelocdet about 2 months ago
One of the few times Calvin made me feel sorry for him.
KageKat about 2 months ago
A perfect example of doing a punchline without it being comedic.
Bobbin Dobbins about 2 months ago
Just go to bed, Calvin