I think it was Gordon Dickson who said that quote! Hi all… im new to this blog, i read all your comments all the time but have never commented myself…might as well start!
For the sake of my college career, it’s best if I just let my spirit and not my physical manifest smash a window with my bare hands after dying yet again in Ninja Gaiden Sigma 2.
Nabu…I thought I had read that “tiger” quote somewhere. A web search says its source is unknown (maybe a Chinese proverb), but it appears in the novel Lucifer’s Hammer by Jerry Pournelle and Larry Niven. They attribute it to Gordon R. Dickson, another SF writer.
I must have seen it in the novel, many years ago.
Gordon Rupert Dickson originated your quote. He died ten years ago yesterday.
He was an American science fiction author. He was born in Canada, then moved to Minneapolis, Minnesota as a teenager. He is probably most famous for his Childe Cycle and the Dragon Knight series. He won three Hugo awards and one Nebula award.
When it comes to board games my spirit’s easily distracted! I’d rather be in some kind of physical competition than sitting there for hours bent over a board game! I admire people that can get lost there but it’s just not for me.
rayannina almost 14 years ago
The spirit is willing, but the checkers skill is weak.
margueritem almost 14 years ago
A spirited fellow.
alviebird almost 14 years ago
One is not defeated until one admits defeat.
Yukoner almost 14 years ago
Calvin needs to find another sport.
rentier almost 14 years ago
All losses are kicked away, he doesn’t admit them.
whims almost 14 years ago
Losing 9 of 12 checkers in one move is pretty hard to arrange. His spirit? Didn’t he leave that in bed in the previous strip?
LittleSister18 almost 14 years ago
You know! There’s just no beating a tigers intellect.
COWBOY7 almost 14 years ago
I don’t think you can beat your own imagination, Calvin! LOL
G’Morning, Marg, Grog & Mike!
Charles Evans Premium Member almost 14 years ago
Looking at Calvin’s shocked expression in panel one you have to give him credit for his enthusiam after losing 165 games in a row. Maybe # 166?
hopeandjoy2 almost 14 years ago
Spirits can be pretty feisty and undaunted too!
pouncingtiger almost 14 years ago
Calvin, the sore repetitious/habitual loser.
mcdory3130 almost 14 years ago
I think it was Gordon Dickson who said that quote! Hi all… im new to this blog, i read all your comments all the time but have never commented myself…might as well start!
mike.firesmith almost 14 years ago
**Good morning Marg! Good morning Fran! Good Morning L’Wolf! Good Morning Grog!**
Calvin would make a great lifetime Atlanta Falcons fan
Ooops! Premium Member almost 14 years ago
Calvin definitely has perseverance or is it now perversity to keep on playing checkers with Hobbes?
(Yes, I double checked my big words in the dictionary {Blows Raspberry})
DerkinsVanPelt218 almost 14 years ago
For the sake of my college career, it’s best if I just let my spirit and not my physical manifest smash a window with my bare hands after dying yet again in Ninja Gaiden Sigma 2.
rentier almost 14 years ago
It’s not so easy to beat Hobbes in this game, but perhaps Calvin is better in other things! Talents are not equal for all people!
Ray_C almost 14 years ago
Nabu…I thought I had read that “tiger” quote somewhere. A web search says its source is unknown (maybe a Chinese proverb), but it appears in the novel Lucifer’s Hammer by Jerry Pournelle and Larry Niven. They attribute it to Gordon R. Dickson, another SF writer. I must have seen it in the novel, many years ago.
GROG Premium Member almost 14 years ago
My spirit is rolling on the floor laughing as I type this,
Good Morning, Marg, Mike & ♠Lonewolf♠!
leporedesign almost 14 years ago
Tigers are smarter than boys.
cleokaya almost 14 years ago
It’s not whether you win or lose, but it’s about having a best friend to play with.
Destiny23 almost 14 years ago
Calvin needs a visit from the Spirit (Ghost) Whisperer. His Spirit needs a time out!
odeliasimone almost 14 years ago
If your spirit refuses to acknowledge defeat, does that mean that it really was not defeated?
Rise22 almost 14 years ago
Hi Grog - and others….we must get up a lot later than everyone else….that’s ok….lolling in bed is a pleasure not to be missed.
Rise22 almost 14 years ago
I actually lolled past 5 am today….
kab2rb almost 14 years ago
Calvin you need to pay more attention. Hope Hobbes let you win one time.
Fogger_man almost 14 years ago
Calvin’s spirit would have been better off staying in bed along with his body!
Elaine Rosco Premium Member almost 14 years ago
Gee… Being Hobbes is alive in Calvin’s imagination….he actually is winning??
glitterygal07 almost 14 years ago
Face it Calvin, Hobbes always wins at checkers!
Sysiphus almost 14 years ago
“Pouncing Tiger, Hidden Spirit.”
Checkers is the perfect game for a pouncing tiger.
deek almost 14 years ago
@oops good one blowing rasberries hehe
I wish i could send my spirit out to shovel the snow while my body stays in a warm house
rentier almost 14 years ago
My body and my spirit made gymnastics today, before going to bed!
khpage almost 14 years ago
A bit surprised to see that Calvin hasn’t tried to beat the stuffing out of Hobbes with the checkboard…
Wiseguy411 almost 14 years ago
@Nabuquduriuzhur -
Gordon Rupert Dickson originated your quote. He died ten years ago yesterday.
He was an American science fiction author. He was born in Canada, then moved to Minneapolis, Minnesota as a teenager. He is probably most famous for his Childe Cycle and the Dragon Knight series. He won three Hugo awards and one Nebula award.
ratlum almost 14 years ago
Calvin me thinks you relies on your spirit too much,to get yourself out of the responsibility hard work or deep thinking.
Dino-1 almost 14 years ago
When it comes to board games my spirit’s easily distracted! I’d rather be in some kind of physical competition than sitting there for hours bent over a board game! I admire people that can get lost there but it’s just not for me.
Gretchen's Mom almost 14 years ago
Calvin’s spirit just can’t win no matter what it does!
rgcviper almost 14 years ago
Where are you, Hobbes? I’m missing your thoughts and wisdom tonight! (Although, a busy fellow like you deserves an off day every now and then …)
Hobbes Premium Member almost 14 years ago
Hi rgcviper
Today I’m here in spirit. I’ve been busy all day playing checkers with Calvin. :>)
Death2100 almost 11 years ago
165 games in a row???!!!!!!!
【｡_｡】 CalvinHobbesFan2021 【｡_｡】 almost 4 years ago
Dude that’s tough. losing to a stuffed tiger 165 times in a row
i_luv_bojangles almost 4 years ago
but guys still remember hobbes is alive cause he saw that thing in susies diary when he got kiddnapped