Calvin and Hobbes by Bill Watterson for August 03, 2020

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    BE THIS GUY  over 4 years ago

    Calvin is bound to grow into them in 6 or 7 years.

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    Space_Owl on GoComics   over 4 years ago

    But, aren’t there some tailored for little kids?

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    The Calvinosaurus That Calvin Wanted To Discover  over 4 years ago

    That thunderstorm effect in Panel 2 is incredible.

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    Templo S.U.D.  over 4 years ago

    I’m not much into wearing shorts either… not because they don’t touch my feet, but rather I don’t see much use for them (aside from doing exercise like a jog for example or sleeping in them when it’s summertime)

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    codycab  over 4 years ago

    Ask a simple question, get an angry Calvin for no reason.

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    Despair  over 4 years ago

    Wear underwear

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    meg_grif  over 4 years ago

    Funny that Hobbes would ask that when he’s wearing a fur coat in summer.

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    M2MM  over 4 years ago

    I LOVE Calvin’s cranky little face! My kids made that face when angry. :)

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    SHIVA  over 4 years ago

    Hopefully, he’ll stay that short all his life!!!

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    Ravenswing  over 4 years ago

    “I’m NOT SHORT!!! I’m only drawn that way!”

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    orinoco womble  over 4 years ago

    The other day we hit 47ºC, which is 116ºF. I always wonder how people can bear to wear jeans in those temperatures, but some do.

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    Concretionist  over 4 years ago

    My mother bought us long pants that had to be cuffed up to fit, on the theory that she could then unroll the cuffs and extend the pants’ lifetime. To my recall, not even once did it work out that way: Knees go first. And the once or twice that she finessed that (iron-on patches), it turned out that the bottom of the cuff had worn enough to be a different color (or even worn all the way through) so when unrolled, the pants looked… quite odd. I didn’t care, but my clothes-conscious brothers were quite upset. Eventually we got a little better off (I now think) or she gave up and began to buy pants that were merely a little  bit too long.

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    sirbadger  over 4 years ago

    Is Watterson criticizing his own artwork (Calvin has short legs)?

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    Charliegirl Premium Member over 4 years ago

    His reaction leaves me rolling on the floor, helpless with laughter.

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    BigDaveGlass  over 4 years ago

    Oops!…

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    TampaFanatic1  over 4 years ago

    In panel 2 Calvin looks like how Coach Jon Gruden looks 95% of the time……

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    rentier  over 4 years ago

    That ARE short pants!!

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    admiree2  over 4 years ago

    Maybe I read this one too early before coffee but somehow it reminded me of the movie line:

    “Hump? What hump?”

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    dflak  over 4 years ago

    It’s the same reason Susie’s skirt comes down to her ankles when she wears one.

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    Whatcouldgowrong  over 4 years ago

    Actually, upon close inspection, it appears that like Calvin, Hobbes rear appendages are much shorter than his front appendages. And he has to wear a fur coat year-round. C’mon Calvin, burn him right back. Only way to maintain the master-tiger relationship.

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    John Wiley Premium Member over 4 years ago

    Try pulling them up, Calvin.

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    uniquename  over 4 years ago

    I have that problem too Calvin. And I’m nearly 10 times your age.

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    A Hip loving Canadian...  over 4 years ago

    Touchy, touchy.

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    Ralph Newbill  over 4 years ago

    But you’ll grow into them! And it builds character!

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    vaughnrl2003 Premium Member over 4 years ago

    Ow. I guess when your legs are only a few inches long, shorts aren’t really short enough sometimes.

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    chick485  over 4 years ago

    Way back when I was growing up and a young adult, shorts were short. Now they are long and come to my knees. Tickle the back of my knees. GIMME BACK REAL SHORTS!

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    gantech  over 4 years ago

    Well, he doesn’t have to get short with Hobbes about it…

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    scottartist creator over 4 years ago

    One of those self-aware gags where the characters call into question the drawing style. Suggests that it’s not simply an abstraction, but that Calvin really does have almost no legs at all. But- that’s true of the other kids in the strip as well. Susie has the same issue.

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    KEA  over 4 years ago

    “Why don’t you stand up?” — “I AM STANDING UP!!”

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    WCraft Premium Member over 4 years ago

    …said creature wearing a fur coat!

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    marilynnbyerly  over 4 years ago

    I feel your petite pain, Calvin. I buy Capri pants that come to most women’s upper calves so I don’t have to hem them. Sadly, I sometimes have to.

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    Blaidd Drwg Premium Member over 4 years ago

    Look! Calvin’s legs are about a long as his hands! Hobbe’s legs about 1/3 as long as his hands. Now I gotta check out other strips.

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    DCBakerEsq  over 4 years ago

    I haven’t worn long pants since March.

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    kathleenhicks62  over 4 years ago

    I kinda have that problem-short legs.

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    mistercatworks  over 4 years ago

    Soooooo, Calvin IS wearing short pants?

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    Nicki's ZoMcYo  over 4 years ago

    I feel for ya, Calvin! I tried getting Capri pants and they just look like long pants that are a tad bit too short on me, or sometimes look like regular length pants. It’s extremely difficult to find actual jeans that fit in length that I don’t have to roll or hem… even among the petite selections.

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    morningglory73 Premium Member over 4 years ago

    LOL second panel. He is wearing short pants.

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    [Unnamed Reader - 661410]  over 4 years ago

    It’s not his fault, he’s drawn that way :-)

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    BiggerNate91  over 4 years ago

    And long pants don’t?

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    Sailor46 USN 65-95  over 4 years ago

    Before I could get a pair of shorts, I had to have holes in the knees of my long pants.

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    Dr_Fogg  over 4 years ago

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    Ermine Notyours  over 4 years ago

    Reminds me of this: https://www.gocomics.com/bloomcounty/1986/10/08

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    Stephen Gilberg  over 4 years ago

    He shouldn’t be so sensitive when everyone in his class has the same problem. Even Moe has legs about the same length.

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    weatherford.joe Premium Member over 4 years ago

    Calvin does have some stubby, little legs.

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    Troglodyte  over 4 years ago

    Shortly, Calvin’s longing for pants will be fulfilled.

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    yangeldf  over 4 years ago

    I also have short legs, cropped pants still reach my feet too.

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    KathyLittlejohn1  over 4 years ago

    That would be me, I buy Capri pants and they look like full length pants on me .

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    lordhoff  over 4 years ago

    One size fits all. Really, ever try to buy men’s short pants? I don’t think they’re made anymore. All one can find are semi-longs that go below the knee.

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    HankEmberton  over 4 years ago

    cool readinng

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