Years ago I had a friend with a son a lot like Calvin. I also worked at the same place as my friend, one morning he told me how his 6 year old son had tried to flush the tomato plants he was growing under grow lights down the toilet.
Just hilarious. Calvin’s so bad at lying that he’s inadvertently drawing attention to himself, making things much worse than if he’d just come down and grabbed a bucket.
I still love a comment that Mom once made about Calvin: “I haven’t heard from Calvin in ten minutes. That means he’s probably getting into trouble again!” Her deadpan expression and the fact that she said that last part without skipping a beat should tell everyone all they need to know about Calvin!
One day I was waiting at the piano teacher’s place while she was working with my son in the next room. Her kid (4 or 5 years old) started throwing things at me. I asked him to stop because his mom wouldn’t like it. (I never said a thing to the teacher.) So he ran over and told her, “Mom, I wasn’t throwing Legos at Ricky’s dad.” Pre-emptive denial is as good as a confession.
What parent hasn’t seen the casual “Who me, I didn’t do anything” kid. I remember my daughter coming to me and saying “I didn’t do it, Dad, but let’s say I was playing in the garage and accidentally knocked over your motorcycle. How much trouble would I be in if I did that. I didn’t, of course and never would.” With the most angelic look on her face.
BE THIS GUY about 6 years ago
One would think they would have a chart to keep track of whose turn it is for these types of situations.
Alondra about 6 years ago
I think this time it’ll take both of you.
Odd Dog Premium Member about 6 years ago
I think he’s going to need a bigger bucket?
Templo S.U.D. about 6 years ago
I was right the day before yesterday. Innocent song about a bucket within parents’ earshot to prevent suspicion.
Liverlips McCracken Premium Member about 6 years ago
Captain Calvin Subtle, at your service.
Liverlips McCracken Premium Member about 6 years ago
Their facial expressions in panel three ……….. priceless.
Bob. about 6 years ago
But..“There’s a hole in the bucket…….”.
jpayne4040 about 6 years ago
Any time Calvin says “No need to panic” start panicking!
Nyckname about 6 years ago
First they have to flip a coin to decide if they’re going to do rock-paper-scissors or odds-on-evens.
Watcher about 6 years ago
If Dad would of fixed the leaky faucet when it started, Calvin would not be in trouble that he is going to be in. Calvin, blame Dad.
Barry1941 about 6 years ago
Years ago I had a friend with a son a lot like Calvin. I also worked at the same place as my friend, one morning he told me how his 6 year old son had tried to flush the tomato plants he was growing under grow lights down the toilet.
cubswin2016 about 6 years ago
If they are smart, they will both go. I know that I wouldn’t waste time arguing.
Jabroniville Premium Member about 6 years ago
Just hilarious. Calvin’s so bad at lying that he’s inadvertently drawing attention to himself, making things much worse than if he’d just come down and grabbed a bucket.
Dani Rice about 6 years ago
Calvin is going to need a boat, not a bucket. And I’m sure his parents will provide two paddles – one for the boat and one for his backside.
LeeCox about 6 years ago
I still love a comment that Mom once made about Calvin: “I haven’t heard from Calvin in ten minutes. That means he’s probably getting into trouble again!” Her deadpan expression and the fact that she said that last part without skipping a beat should tell everyone all they need to know about Calvin!
guenette.charlie(BozoKnows) about 6 years ago
Since Dad had to look for Calvin at the zoo last time out, I believe it’s Mom’s turn. Although, in actuality, they should both check this out.
BiathlonNut about 6 years ago
Definitely a two-parent crisis.
BiggerNate91 about 6 years ago
What would be more suspicious in Calvin’s case? This or just keeping quiet?
yimhere about 6 years ago
Let the tsunami begin!
sbferg about 6 years ago
Sorry Folks, this one’s an all-hands-on-deck!
Diat60 about 6 years ago
This is a Two Parent Alarm!
pshapley Premium Member about 6 years ago
One day I was waiting at the piano teacher’s place while she was working with my son in the next room. Her kid (4 or 5 years old) started throwing things at me. I asked him to stop because his mom wouldn’t like it. (I never said a thing to the teacher.) So he ran over and told her, “Mom, I wasn’t throwing Legos at Ricky’s dad.” Pre-emptive denial is as good as a confession.
bluram about 6 years ago
rob about 6 years ago
Calvin should be the Allstate “Mayhem” guy.
Bookworm about 6 years ago
Buckets? Stuff? Sounds like a possible violation of Rule 1.C.iii.r. “Items not to be flushed down the toilet” – tennis balls.
JohnFarson19 about 6 years ago
What parent hasn’t seen the casual “Who me, I didn’t do anything” kid. I remember my daughter coming to me and saying “I didn’t do it, Dad, but let’s say I was playing in the garage and accidentally knocked over your motorcycle. How much trouble would I be in if I did that. I didn’t, of course and never would.” With the most angelic look on her face.
davetb1956 about 6 years ago
Calvin unless you took the time to dry off and change your cloths acting nonchalant isn’t going to cut it.
Kind&Kinder about 6 years ago
Just. Too. Funny! The expressive art work is hilarious!
Luanaphile about 6 years ago
Did he break the shut-offs?
lindz.coop Premium Member about 6 years ago
Tra La La
rgcviper about 6 years ago
In my mind, the best part about today’s strip is the fact that Calvin is nowhere to be seen.
Made me laugh.
coffeeturtle about 6 years ago
Eiffel 65 – “Blue (Da Ba Dee)”, 1999
Loki91308 over 2 years ago
The parent’s faces are priceless.