and just how was Calvin s’posed to throw three water balloons at Hobbes? he couldn’t just set two down, throw the first, pick up and throw the second, and then pick up and throw the third
The more I read Calvin, the more I am convinced Bill Watterson was a prophet sent to warn us. I find so many current-day correlations to 30 year ago punchlines. Some way more accurate than others.
In the military there is a concept known as a “force multiplier” which is to use the situation and resources in such a manner to give your forces effectiveness beyond their numerical count.
In battle the greatest force multiplier is intelligence (in both senses of the word).
Wadsworth: The game’s up, Scarlet. There are no more bullets left in that gun.
Miss Scarlet: Oh, come on, you don’t think I’m gonna fall for that old trick?
Wadsworth: It’s not a trick. There was one shot at Mr. Boddy in the Study; two for the chandelier; two at the Lounge door and one for the singing telegram.
Miss Scarlet: That’s not six.
Wadsworth: One plus two plus two plus one.
Miss Scarlet: Uh-uh, there was only one shot that got the chandelier. That’s one plus two plus one plus one.
Wadsworth: Even if you were right, that would be one plus one plus two plus one, not one plus two plus one plus one.
Miss Scarlet: Okay, fine. One plus two plus one… Shut up!
As a former water balloon lobber, as a young man c. 1963 and a Student-Trainee at the former U.S. Weather Bureau and responsible for weather-balloon tests, I took one home and filled it with water. Of course it couldn’t be lifted. It just sat there and wiggled and jiggled, no matter how big it got, so I painted a nipple on it.
BE THIS GUY over 5 years ago
With great power comes great stupidity.
Sugar Bombs 95 over 5 years ago
A good lesson on how quantity isn’t always better than brains.
Watcher over 5 years ago
Calvin should of attacked first then talk.
Mr_Cool over 5 years ago
“When you have to shoot, shoot, don’t talk”. Attributed to Tuco (from ‘The good, the bad and the ugly’).
Templo S.U.D. over 5 years ago
and just how was Calvin s’posed to throw three water balloons at Hobbes? he couldn’t just set two down, throw the first, pick up and throw the second, and then pick up and throw the third
lucky444 over 5 years ago
Sploosh Splash Gisshh Fwoosh… Onomatopoeic words are always funny.
Prescott_Philosopher over 5 years ago
This one, I really did laugh out loud.
The Calvinosaurus That Calvin Wanted To Discover over 5 years ago
Calvin’s trash talk is very detailed.
Gary Fabian over 5 years ago
…and when he goes back inside, his mom will wonder why he is throwing water balloons at himself
Bilan over 5 years ago
An old west analogy, you don’t need six bullets in your gun. Just one.
in.amongst over 5 years ago
Calvin sure made a splash.
SHIVA over 5 years ago
The tiger got the gist of the comic strip in the last panel!!
alaskajohn1 over 5 years ago
Never bring a knife to a gunfight.
lee85736 over 5 years ago
He used “impunity.” I love that word. “I can impugn you with impunity, for you are puny.” (Thank you, Joe Bob Briggs!)
codycab over 5 years ago
Hobbes just soaked and burned Calvin!
chuckcork1 over 5 years ago
Deadpool: “Okay guys, I only have twelve bullets, so you’re all going to have to share!”
Troglodyte over 5 years ago
Hobbes pours water on Calvin’s inflated opinion of himself!
Scorpio Premium Member over 5 years ago
The more I read Calvin, the more I am convinced Bill Watterson was a prophet sent to warn us. I find so many current-day correlations to 30 year ago punchlines. Some way more accurate than others.
su43dipta over 5 years ago
…And nobody’s making zombie jokes, I guess! Brains…
BigDaveGlass over 5 years ago
Now this I like….
DanFlak over 5 years ago
In the military there is a concept known as a “force multiplier” which is to use the situation and resources in such a manner to give your forces effectiveness beyond their numerical count.
In battle the greatest force multiplier is intelligence (in both senses of the word).
gantech over 5 years ago
Hehehehe…got hosed…..
gantech over 5 years ago
From the movie Clue:
Wadsworth: The game’s up, Scarlet. There are no more bullets left in that gun.
Miss Scarlet: Oh, come on, you don’t think I’m gonna fall for that old trick?
Wadsworth: It’s not a trick. There was one shot at Mr. Boddy in the Study; two for the chandelier; two at the Lounge door and one for the singing telegram.
Miss Scarlet: That’s not six.
Wadsworth: One plus two plus two plus one.
Miss Scarlet: Uh-uh, there was only one shot that got the chandelier. That’s one plus two plus one plus one.
Wadsworth: Even if you were right, that would be one plus one plus two plus one, not one plus two plus one plus one.
Miss Scarlet: Okay, fine. One plus two plus one… Shut up!
Bacon’s revenge over 5 years ago
Calvin is gonna spray Hobbes with the hose: he’s mad
kathleenhicks62 over 5 years ago
Love the look on Hobbes’ face at #2. See that and you know Calvin’s going to get a soaking!
saje49 over 5 years ago
Okay, okay. I take back my comment from yesterday.
Rasslebear over 5 years ago
I really miss Calvin and Hobbes.
Algolei I over 5 years ago
I’ve seen “Garfield Minus Garfield.” I wonder what “Calvin and Hobbes Minus Hobbes” would look like?
meetinthemiddle over 5 years ago
I had exactly that exchange with someone during a barbeque water fight once. I played Hobbes. Sadly, we were both adults
Aaberon over 5 years ago
In the 90s today. A water balloon fight afternoon is starting to sound kinda fun.
bobbyferrel over 5 years ago
The mouse that roared.
johndifool over 5 years ago
One may notice that that first panel is the one that was co-opted by people illegally making all of those peeing Calvin bumper stickers…
j_crane over 5 years ago
doesn’t he have any friends to play with
DanWolfie over 5 years ago
LOL at Calvin attempting to juggle the water balloons in the eighth panel!
zeexenon over 5 years ago
As a former water balloon lobber, as a young man c. 1963 and a Student-Trainee at the former U.S. Weather Bureau and responsible for weather-balloon tests, I took one home and filled it with water. Of course it couldn’t be lifted. It just sat there and wiggled and jiggled, no matter how big it got, so I painted a nipple on it.
starfighter441 over 5 years ago
MAD? Mutually Assured Dampness…
Concretionist over 5 years ago
“Know thy opponent”
Night-Gaunt49[Bozo is Boffo] over 5 years ago
MAD? Mutually Assured Deluge…
glowing-steak32 over 5 years ago
You did NOT think this through.