If this truly is the good side of Calvin, that means that there is a part of him that really does like Suzie. THAT’s what’s freaking normal Calvin out.
It’s completely normal for boys to display their crushes by playing pranks on them. Pulling ponytails is the most common first step in love! Don’t push the envelope, though, Calvin! Luvya.
I don’t know about that – I read the two lines without feeling any of the ill effects suffered by Arthur and Ford when the Vogon captain tortured them with his tortured verse …
Panel 3 is a perfect example of why Sparky Schulz said Calvin and Hobbes was the best comic strip going at the time - it’s just plain drawn funny. Sounds obvious, but so many strips just aren’t.
What’s atrocious about the poetry? The fact that it rhymes, the fact it expresses some real sentiment, or merely the fact that it mixes historical forms of English? :))
No accounting for some people’s tastes, I guess. But c’mon, he’s only six. For his age that’s not half bad at all.
Love the differences between the two Calvin’s haircuts. Hobbes, ever helpful, of course, unlocks his verbal claws and zaps out a few zingers. Construction paper may lead to destruction of something else down the road here…
Whatever happened to those dime store “hate you” Valentines, on thin colored paper, with an appropriate selection of “verses” … like, for example:
“Your hair is all greasey,
you look like a floosey.
Whenever I see you,
I get really woozie.” “Unsigned”
Calvin would like to deliver one like that to Susie to counter what Good Calvin is making.
Elwoodman over 13 years ago
Calvin’s poems make me snoozy
comicgos over 13 years ago
Hobbes - STOP!
Vista Bill Raley and Comet™ over 13 years ago
Calvin created a monster!
GROG Premium Member over 13 years ago
I think I’m going to be sick!
pouncingtiger over 13 years ago
If good Calvin follows through, bad Calvin will be the youngest “person” to set the record of having the highest blood pressure.
LittleSister18 over 13 years ago
Another fine mess that duplicates gotten you into.
Although I think he’s kind of cute.
margueritem over 13 years ago
I love good Calvin. Too bad he won’t last…
rentier over 13 years ago
Sweet Susi!!!!
Gocomo2011 over 13 years ago
Well with something good..something bad comes for FREE!
Rakkav over 13 years ago
See, I TOLD you it would get “worse” today. :))
This guy’s not a bad poet, either!
yuvrajhanspal over 13 years ago
THIS IS BAD!!! REAL BAD!!! REALLY REALLY BAD!!!
Kirokithikis over 13 years ago
Karma!
rogue53 over 13 years ago
For every action, there is an equal, but opposite, reaction. It’s a law, get used to it Cal.
mcdory3130 over 13 years ago
LOL….so sweet! Nice going Calvin :)
Yukoner over 13 years ago
Calvin, you’re doomed.
Elaine Rosco Premium Member over 13 years ago
I just can’t get use to this ♥good♥ Calvin…but it is kind of nice for a while!
cdward over 13 years ago
If this truly is the good side of Calvin, that means that there is a part of him that really does like Suzie. THAT’s what’s freaking normal Calvin out.
POPPA1956 over 13 years ago
Calvin writes Vogon poetry? Outstanding!
baluchi over 13 years ago
It’s completely normal for boys to display their crushes by playing pranks on them. Pulling ponytails is the most common first step in love! Don’t push the envelope, though, Calvin! Luvya.
Anil1234s over 13 years ago
I just love that good Calvin.. He sure is going to give a heart attack to the real Calvin. :D
mac47 over 13 years ago
“Woozy?”
MasonEverette over 13 years ago
Poor Calvin, he’s stuck with this now. You reap what you sow.
David Culver over 13 years ago
The best laid plans…sometime backfire!
Bittermelon of Truth over 13 years ago
Claire Amy, I don’t think that poem is a prank. Unfortunately for normal Calvin. :-P
paullp Premium Member over 13 years ago
I don’t know about that – I read the two lines without feeling any of the ill effects suffered by Arthur and Ford when the Vogon captain tortured them with his tortured verse …
Love Calvin in panel 3!
POPPA1956 said,
Calvin writes Vogon poetry? Outstanding!
Gsharp10 over 13 years ago
Hi all..new here! Can do no wrong when using those Crayolas! Write On!
awcoffman over 13 years ago
Doesn’t Calvin realize this could eventually drive Susie absolutely berserk? Possibly worse than anything else he’s ever done to her.
johndifool over 13 years ago
But in the meantime he’ll have to forfeit his membership in G.R.O.S.S., hence the angst.
DougDean over 13 years ago
He moved the arrow too far, to his schlocky side
LeslieAnne over 13 years ago
that’s awesome!! :)
dimeadance over 13 years ago
I feel sorry for both of them when they hit 16.
cleokaya over 13 years ago
Calvin will make him black and bluesy Or take him out with an uzi.
Droptma Styx over 13 years ago
Panel 3 is a perfect example of why Sparky Schulz said Calvin and Hobbes was the best comic strip going at the time - it’s just plain drawn funny. Sounds obvious, but so many strips just aren’t.
tockde over 13 years ago
Good Calvin is a little late on Valentines.
Dry and Dusty Premium Member over 13 years ago
Calvin looks so handsome in that last panel!
Good one cleo!
Rakkav over 13 years ago
What’s atrocious about the poetry? The fact that it rhymes, the fact it expresses some real sentiment, or merely the fact that it mixes historical forms of English? :))
No accounting for some people’s tastes, I guess. But c’mon, he’s only six. For his age that’s not half bad at all.
pinkdryad Premium Member over 13 years ago
OMGosh!! I’ve never seen this story arc before and it just keeps getting better and better!! Can’t wait to see what happens!
LeStats over 13 years ago
Spring’s here!
ratlum over 13 years ago
Good &Bad =Jealous
FlacaLore1 over 13 years ago
Aww!! I love the last panel, he looks so cute!!!…. This is your own creation Calvin!
Hawthorne over 13 years ago
Beware the effects of unforseen cosequences! rotfl!
mrcharmander934 over 13 years ago
Like Calvin’s reaction in panel three.
Whitneyp Premium Member over 13 years ago
I wanna see Susi pound him and his poem.
fran650 over 13 years ago
Hobbes! Did you help with the poem? Aiding and abetting is a crime :)
mik1123 over 13 years ago
I’m expecting Rod Serling to pop in and make his closing narration, any minute now.
gofinsc over 13 years ago
Hallmark calling on line one.
alan.gurka over 13 years ago
I think the good Calvin’s poetry is making my stomach WOOZY.
Catnat over 13 years ago
Poor Calvin…….
khpage over 13 years ago
Love the differences between the two Calvin’s haircuts. Hobbes, ever helpful, of course, unlocks his verbal claws and zaps out a few zingers. Construction paper may lead to destruction of something else down the road here…
bald over 13 years ago
the greeting card industry has nothing to worry about
lin4869 over 13 years ago
I love Hobbes’ expression in the third panel. :-D
riverpickers over 13 years ago
Whatever happened to those dime store “hate you” Valentines, on thin colored paper, with an appropriate selection of “verses” … like, for example: “Your hair is all greasey, you look like a floosey. Whenever I see you, I get really woozie.” “Unsigned” Calvin would like to deliver one like that to Susie to counter what Good Calvin is making.
Gretchen's Mom over 13 years ago
Aaaaawwwwwwww! That is just so ♥sweet♥!!!!!!!!!!
Fogger_man over 13 years ago
If you knew Susie like I know Susie… Sing it, Calvin!
trekkermint over 13 years ago
my love is oozy
jpl83061 over 13 years ago
Most schizophrenic cartoon character ever…
SarahDanielle over 13 years ago
Awh that’s cute;)
coffeeturtle over 13 years ago
It’s Calvin’s good side, so…he must also have the same feelings for Susie, just suppressed.
:-)
Dino-1 over 13 years ago
Oh the humiliation of it all!
HyveALiveO over 13 years ago
This isn’t funny anymore, get calvin back to normal will you…!
sundar_desperado over 13 years ago
my god.! i literally did rotfl reading the poem… :)) this poem ll never get out of my mind:)
FlippySuper almost 13 years ago
You´re doomed calvin
PBS1! about 5 years ago
HA HA HA HA Calvin’s reaction in panel 3!!!
coffeebug over 1 year ago
does this mean calvin secretly likes susie if this is just his good side