Calvin and Hobbes by Bill Watterson for August 31, 2018

Calvin, you should know by now that it’s Mom who picks the running mate.

In the future, Calvin should choose Susie as running mate.

i guess dad was check-mated!

The real question is, is Dad going to get a new electorate (Calvin)?

A dangerous moment of hesitation there, Dad.

Your parents going to be together for along, long time, Calvin… 1985 to 1996.

Mom has a nice big fist!

Fist to the Face! Sounds like a corny Kung Fu movie!

I would have thought mom and dad’s roles would be reversed in this scenario.

Was he thinking about that cute babysitter who hates Calvin? He doesn’t stand a chance.

Kind of like Bush and Cheney.

hahahaahahah I love their reactions in this. Dad being a goof on purpose and mom being unimpressed with his teasing.

As usual the mom comes in outta nowhere to ruin the fun.

Take it on the chin Dad, I’m sure Mom knows your kidding…

Very wise choice, dad!

I can see why Calvin is so stupid.

She has a great campaign method.

new meaning to the term running ‘mate’

Bravo, Mom!!

“Mom…dad…? What were those sounds coming out of your room last night?

The life you save may be your own!

…I’ve always liked the Mom and Dad in this strip, they are so real :)…

Somehow never noticed Mom was making a fist

Ahh! The promise of a Knuckle Sandwich! The gift that keeps on giving….LOL!

Nothing like being held by the back of your head with one hand with that same person making a fist in your face with their other hand to encourage the answer they want to hear.

I see Mom is employing the Chicago Election Influencing Technique..

The dad will never find another woman willing to put up with Calvin.

Guess what, Calvin: There are one-parent households aplenty.

Where she’s narrow, she’s narrow as an arrow, but she’s broad where a broad should be broad.

I thought a dad was a running mate. Mom is the candidate!

It’s possible to go it alone, but it’s a lot tougher. It’s scientifically confirmed that God’s design is best: a mother and a father who love each other provides the best upbringing for their child(ren). =)

I love the glee on dad’s face.