Calvin and Hobbes by Bill Watterson for August 04, 2024

Calvin, the all-american duck…..

Looks like Calvin needs a helmet and pads.

He lied about the coin toss to receive the kickoff. Want to be a hunter? Play on defense!

But, Calvin—getting pounded on the football field builds character!

and Calvin got in the head, all right just like he asked!

Nothin like a good ol game of football with a tiger.

Cal just can’t win against Hobbes. Isn’t in his nature

I’m betting on the Bengals to win.

Why is it called football when you’re carrying it in your hands most of the time?

“Ok, since you chose tails, I win.”

“Tails, I win, Heads, you lose.”

“(There’s no way I can lose with this two-headed coin.) Pick a side.” “Heads.” “… Are you sure?”

I love these Sunday comics when Calvin and Hobbes are playing rough. The drawings are impeccable too!

unnecessary roughness?

Never mind the ducks. It’s all about the pigs and their kin. Well, their pigs’ kin.

I’m guessing the game was Hobbes idea. Loving the expressions on both…..

The more I read this strip, the more I think I was Calvin.

Call it “Rugby” and you’d be correct.

The best thing next to a duck is a baked potatoe

Five Weeks Until Opening Day! Hobbs an obvious Bengal Fan

Calvin gets to keep his forward progress, Hobbs. I’m assuming Calvin was on the field when Hobbs started his tackle. Otherwise, Hobbs just got a safety.

LOL… Calvin needs a referee to blow the whistle in order to stop the play.

I think a coin flip like this actually happened in a NFL game between the Lions and the Steelers. As a fan of the Lions, I see nothing wrong with Calvin’s strategy! :0)

Do Calvin and Charlie Browns’ shoes ever get mixed up?

Exquisite animation illustrations!

Maybe Susie can be a cheerleader.

Try wearing a helmet next time. And some pads too

That must be a fascinating game! A boy playing football with a stuffed tiger!

Just a reminder football season is coming up.

Actually football is a game (imho) because it involves two contestants trying to beat one another and not some arbitrary measure like time or distance.

My understanding is he was down at the point of contact. First and ten Calvin, somewhere on his side of the field. Plus maybe a penalty for unnecessary roughness.

Hobbes plays good defense.

Calvin, listen carefully: You need to learn to duck!

Classic! Love it.

To be 8 and rough-house with my brothers again…..