Based on my cats, it’s good for signaling your mood, and keeping your nose warm in cold weather. I don’t remember any of my cats chasing their tail. Of course, none of my dogs ever did it either.
hahahaha, this line cracked me up and is still hilarious today. It’s just so brilliantly outlandish and off-the-cuff. I even remember Calvin’s smiling “profile shot” face as he said it. So good.
BE THIS GUY almost 6 years ago
Think of it as a tactical coverage device.
Templo S.U.D. almost 6 years ago
unlike neckties, you cannot change your tail’s pattern
codycab almost 6 years ago
No, it’s to bounce on it.
GreasyOldTam almost 6 years ago
Based on my cats, it’s good for signaling your mood, and keeping your nose warm in cold weather. I don’t remember any of my cats chasing their tail. Of course, none of my dogs ever did it either.
JoanHelen almost 6 years ago
An animals tail helps them to balance.
Liverlips McCracken Premium Member almost 6 years ago
I am surprised I have to explain this. It’s because without one, the expression “He’s got a tiger by the tail” wouldn’t make any sense.
BigDaveGlass almost 6 years ago
Its the flag to tell you to keep away from the other end, it has teeth…
Jabroniville Premium Member almost 6 years ago
hahahaha, this line cracked me up and is still hilarious today. It’s just so brilliantly outlandish and off-the-cuff. I even remember Calvin’s smiling “profile shot” face as he said it. So good.
neatslob Premium Member almost 6 years ago
Tails help an animal to balance. Neckties,on the other hand, remind men that they could find their heads in nooses if they step out of line.
Andrew Sleeth almost 6 years ago
Tails are a cat’s panache!
But it’s important their tails get snapped on a regular basis, or else kinks could form. A cat can get deathly ill if it gets kinks in its tail.
alexius23 almost 6 years ago
Tails are also a means of non-verbal communication
rentier almost 6 years ago
Shall I say it? No, I don’t! Shall I say…..?
lagoulou almost 6 years ago
Luv Hobbs in the last panel! So sweet!
Alberta Oil Premium Member almost 6 years ago
Tails.. allow the animal to make quick turns because it acts as a counter balance when the mass of the body changes direction.
Charliegirl Premium Member almost 6 years ago
Early warning system.
Night-Gaunt49[Bozo is Boffo] almost 6 years ago
Tails mainly used for balance. Though apes have lost theirs which is why we walk more upright than monkeys.
Bacən almost 6 years ago
Who made this? ’Cause Watterson discontinued the strip in 1995, sooooooo….
charliefarmrhere almost 6 years ago
I think I read once, & am maybe wrong, but I think the tail serves to help maintain balance, when running & jumping?
rgcviper almost 6 years ago
Can’t argue against Calvin’s logic in the last panel. Or can you?
Either way, this one made me chuckle. In a third-grade way, but still.
Bring da bling about 3 years ago
No,the true answer is that tails are used to balance animals when they sit up.