Oh, I’m sure they do, but just ignored as they are most everywhere, including my apartment complex which has many dogs. We even have a scooper and plastic bags available, but still some people don’t follow the rules, sad to say.
Just when you don’t want him to, Calvin behaves like a normal six year old. Does he have the maturity to shout back to his mom the reason why he is not coming in? Does he have the sense to take off his shoes before walking into the house? Of course not.
I had a new son when this strip was first published, and it’s always been my favorite C&H strip of all time! How often did our moms tell us not to yell in the house, and or not to yell questions at them. And here it is, perfectly laid out! FANTASTIC!!! I sure miss new C&H strips. Too bad it only ran for 10 years, ALMOST 30 YEARS AGO!!!
The first time I saw this particular strip, it was when my dad had just purchased the book homicidal psycho jungle cat. We were in a house at Topsail Island beach in North Carolina with a whole bunch of family members. I was by myself, being about 8 years old or so at the time, reading the book, and I came across this one. I laughed so hard in my dad had to come check on me. He laughed so hard when he saw it that the rest of the family had to come see what it was and soon we were all laughing. Literally, all anyone had to say all week was “dog doo” to get everybody giggling, after that. It’s still one of my favorite strips. Though my all-time favorite one is the more poignant one with the dead bird.
rentier over 11 years ago
Not too hasty, Mom!
margueritem over 11 years ago
SNERK!!
watmiwori over 11 years ago
It’s going to be one of those days!
Aaron Saltzer over 11 years ago
Her mistake. Lol
Desertfox89029 over 11 years ago
Now where did I . . . oh yes, I remember now.
ratlum over 11 years ago
The little guy does what hes told to do sometimes.
Phapada over 11 years ago
dun yelling Calvin.. hahahha
pelican47 over 11 years ago
Besides, she yelled across the house, too.
RoadTrip3500 over 11 years ago
Pooper-scooper laws really make this a joke for us (slightly) older folks…
MickMaus over 11 years ago
Oh, they probably have the laws, it’s just very hard to get the dogs to abide by the law and scoop the poop. ;)
GROG Premium Member over 11 years ago
Knowing Calvin, he did it intentionally.
Snoopy_Fan over 11 years ago
LOL!
BJIllistrated Premium Member over 11 years ago
Oh, I’m sure they do, but just ignored as they are most everywhere, including my apartment complex which has many dogs. We even have a scooper and plastic bags available, but still some people don’t follow the rules, sad to say.
nickel_penny over 11 years ago
Laws don’t actually dictate the behavior of people. If they did, nobody would get ticketed or sent to jail or prison.
SavannahJim Premium Member over 11 years ago
You gotta do what Mom said. When she says it the first time. No questions – no back-talk. Ha!
rowf39 over 11 years ago
This was good when it was last published, about three years ago—-or more.
meihong over 11 years ago
Oh, my. Yew!
Puddleglum2 over 11 years ago
Knowing Calvin, Mom should have responded by going to the door, and then she could reprimand Calvin if he should have gone to her where she was.
Puddleglum2 over 11 years ago
Is Mom mad at herself or Calvin …or both?
ewalnut over 11 years ago
That’ll teach her.
mrsdonaldson over 11 years ago
She asked for that.
Puddleglum2 over 11 years ago
The (Jack)Butler did it …based on his comment yesterday. :o)
Puddleglum2 over 11 years ago
@JackButler,Your comment yesterday was ingenious and ingenuous …I think!
Thomas Linquist over 11 years ago
In Japan, this wouldn’t be an issue. Shoes ALWAYS come off before entering the house proper.
Tdog123 over 11 years ago
I’ve been reading some C&H stips lately. I’ve been realizing— Calvin gets NAKED (or some say nude) a LOT..! The little nudist.
Zero-Gabriel over 11 years ago
@Calvin’s_Mom
*Point and Laugh!!!
bluegirl285 over 11 years ago
Remember mom, you have only yourself to blame here…
paullp Premium Member over 11 years ago
Just when you don’t want him to, Calvin behaves like a normal six year old. Does he have the maturity to shout back to his mom the reason why he is not coming in? Does he have the sense to take off his shoes before walking into the house? Of course not.
katzenbooks45 over 11 years ago
Might be cat scat rather than dog poo…
sdhardie+comics over 11 years ago
One of my faves.
Grumley over 11 years ago
You really stepped in it this time, Mom.
Number Three over 11 years ago
Ughhhh! Awwww, Poor Mum! At her wits end.
xxx
duckdecoys over 11 years ago
This kid just cracks me up uncontrollably at times.
REDROCKER51 over 11 years ago
i saw this comic when Calvin said the REAL word…SH@#
orz over 11 years ago
He should have projected his voice in a less annoying way in the first place.
djhaisell Premium Member over 11 years ago
She had that one coming.
jerel2u over 11 years ago
I had a new son when this strip was first published, and it’s always been my favorite C&H strip of all time! How often did our moms tell us not to yell in the house, and or not to yell questions at them. And here it is, perfectly laid out! FANTASTIC!!! I sure miss new C&H strips. Too bad it only ran for 10 years, ALMOST 30 YEARS AGO!!!
bvallinino over 11 years ago
That was funny as DOO (s$&t). Maybe Calvin will have some good luck now.
Tyrnn over 11 years ago
Right lesson, wrong time.
westny77 over 11 years ago
He had a reason for hollering across the house. He is only a kid with no common sense. But hey many stupid adults I have worked with as well.
Alms4Thorby over 11 years ago
That’s almost justice.
pintcape over 11 years ago
She asked for it,should have asked what he wanted first.
SuperAndy Premium Member over 11 years ago
Love Mom’s pose/expression!
katzinhatz1 over 11 years ago
how ironic of a situation. lol
Ted006 about 11 years ago
loved it
suwin.supasathian about 3 years ago
Ewww, that’s why he doesn’t walk across the room!
Emily the Church Pianist about 2 years ago
The first time I saw this particular strip, it was when my dad had just purchased the book homicidal psycho jungle cat. We were in a house at Topsail Island beach in North Carolina with a whole bunch of family members. I was by myself, being about 8 years old or so at the time, reading the book, and I came across this one. I laughed so hard in my dad had to come check on me. He laughed so hard when he saw it that the rest of the family had to come see what it was and soon we were all laughing. Literally, all anyone had to say all week was “dog doo” to get everybody giggling, after that. It’s still one of my favorite strips. Though my all-time favorite one is the more poignant one with the dead bird.