And just try pulling that stunt at work in about 15 or 20 years, Calvin. If you think Miss Wormwood is tough, just wait until you meet your first boss!
Looks just like Mrs Beaman, my second grade teacher. These days they call em “mood swings” and there’s medical help for it. In 1966, we just cowered—and behaved like angels.
In panel 3, Calvin’s arm span looks quite a bit smaller than Miss Wormwood’s. Note that he is startled in that panel and he’s dropping his book. Also note that his hair may or may not be standing on end, since it always does anyway.
Today’s strip is from 1993. Calvin has been trying to escape from Miss Wormwood for seven years. Here’s one from 1986:Click here: Calvin and Hobbes (February 20, 1986)In addition to being able to judge when he is through, Calvin is also very good at determining when he is not through:Click here: Calvin and Hobbes (October 28, 1992)
I wonder how Calvin would so in a Sudbury School setting (where he can indeed decide all on his own when he is done learning, and is utterly free to go outside and play Calvinball or whatever).
All of my elementary school teachers were very nice,but the principle was a terror.Could make you cry and wet your pants with that look. BTW,the only adult male in K-8 was the janitor.
When my husband was wakened for the second day of first grade (no K then and there) he said no, that was alright, he’d already been there yesterday. Grew up very straight arrow; just shows there’s a little of Calvin in all of us.
I threw an airplane in the air,It fell to earth I know not where.I wish I hadn’t thrown it,Or the teacher hadn’t known it,Or the courts would grant me voluntary prayer.
ratlum about 11 years ago
No you are not.
Aaron Saltzer about 11 years ago
Wow. I never knew how small Calvin was compared to Miss. Wormwood, until now. Haha
rentier about 11 years ago
You are never through!
legaleagle48 about 11 years ago
And just try pulling that stunt at work in about 15 or 20 years, Calvin. If you think Miss Wormwood is tough, just wait until you meet your first boss!
Steve Bartholomew about 11 years ago
Miss Wormwood looks like my first boss, who was a first sergeant.
orinoco womble about 11 years ago
Looks just like Mrs Beaman, my second grade teacher. These days they call em “mood swings” and there’s medical help for it. In 1966, we just cowered—and behaved like angels.
Hobbes Premium Member about 11 years ago
In panel 3, Calvin’s arm span looks quite a bit smaller than Miss Wormwood’s. Note that he is startled in that panel and he’s dropping his book. Also note that his hair may or may not be standing on end, since it always does anyway.
katzenbooks45 about 11 years ago
If I had a student like Calvin, I’d be poppin’ me some mood enhancers.
Hobbes Premium Member about 11 years ago
Today’s strip is from 1993. Calvin has been trying to escape from Miss Wormwood for seven years. Here’s one from 1986:Click here: Calvin and Hobbes (February 20, 1986)In addition to being able to judge when he is through, Calvin is also very good at determining when he is not through:Click here: Calvin and Hobbes (October 28, 1992)
Hobbes Premium Member about 11 years ago
Click here: FoxTrot (1996)Click here: Pearls Before Swine (April 4, 2011)Click here: Wizard of Id (October 28, 2004)
Phapada about 11 years ago
like giant teacher………..
GROG Premium Member about 11 years ago
It ain’t over until it’s over.
It’s not over until the fat lady sings.
sbchamp about 11 years ago
Amazed some pinhead hasn’t swarmed through remindin’ us what day it is…wups!
Karaboo2 about 11 years ago
Here come da judge.Here come da judge.
johndifool about 11 years ago
I wonder how Calvin would so in a Sudbury School setting (where he can indeed decide all on his own when he is done learning, and is utterly free to go outside and play Calvinball or whatever).
BRO6164 about 11 years ago
All of my elementary school teachers were very nice,but the principle was a terror.Could make you cry and wet your pants with that look. BTW,the only adult male in K-8 was the janitor.
dogday Premium Member about 11 years ago
When my husband was wakened for the second day of first grade (no K then and there) he said no, that was alright, he’d already been there yesterday. Grew up very straight arrow; just shows there’s a little of Calvin in all of us.
sottwell about 11 years ago
I threw an airplane in the air,It fell to earth I know not where.I wish I hadn’t thrown it,Or the teacher hadn’t known it,Or the courts would grant me voluntary prayer.
kakarrot62 about 11 years ago
calvin is definitely my son. my son is exactly the same. that is why i drink.
curmudgeon68 about 11 years ago
I thought Omnius had been banned. No such luck. Still the same tired rhetoric.
orinoco womble about 11 years ago
Thanks for the reminder, Susan. And thank goodness for e-cards.G’mar Chativa Tovah.
Puddleglum2 about 11 years ago
Miss Wormwood can’t do anything while her arms are folded.
Puddleglum2 about 11 years ago
“Here come da judge!”
Number Three about 11 years ago
That’s where you are wrong, Calvin!
Excellent 3rd panel.
xxx
sundogusa about 11 years ago
If only it were that easy!
Wendy Emlinger Premium Member about 11 years ago
Poor Calvin! He’s such a free spirit in a world that discourages freedom and spirit. I love his imagination. Especially when it runs away with him. :)
Hobbes Premium Member about 11 years ago
@TrulyEpic0914: See my reply to your question on Wednesday (September 11).
pouncingtiger about 11 years ago
I love the 3rd panel. LOL!!!
bmonk about 11 years ago
If Calvin is doing nothing, how will he know when he’s finished??
tgrfemme about 11 years ago
Maybe a Montessori school would suit Calvin better? ;)
2Tori about 11 years ago
If teachers is able to get a day off anytime, why can’t students?
WilliamLikesGarfield 6 months ago
WOAH, WHY IS SHE SO BIG