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)
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.
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.
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!
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.
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.
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.
BE THIS GUY over 4 years ago
Calvin is bound to grow into them in 6 or 7 years.
Space_Owl on GoComics over 4 years ago
But, aren’t there some tailored for little kids?
The Calvinosaurus That Calvin Wanted To Discover over 4 years ago
That thunderstorm effect in Panel 2 is incredible.
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)
codycab over 4 years ago
Ask a simple question, get an angry Calvin for no reason.
Despair over 4 years ago
Wear underwear
meg_grif over 4 years ago
Funny that Hobbes would ask that when he’s wearing a fur coat in summer.
M2MM over 4 years ago
I LOVE Calvin’s cranky little face! My kids made that face when angry. :)
SHIVA over 4 years ago
Hopefully, he’ll stay that short all his life!!!
Ravenswing over 4 years ago
“I’m NOT SHORT!!! I’m only drawn that way!”
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.
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.
sirbadger over 4 years ago
Is Watterson criticizing his own artwork (Calvin has short legs)?
Charliegirl Premium Member over 4 years ago
His reaction leaves me rolling on the floor, helpless with laughter.
BigDaveGlass over 4 years ago
Oops!…
TampaFanatic1 over 4 years ago
In panel 2 Calvin looks like how Coach Jon Gruden looks 95% of the time……
rentier over 4 years ago
That ARE short pants!!
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?”
dflak over 4 years ago
It’s the same reason Susie’s skirt comes down to her ankles when she wears one.
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.
John Wiley Premium Member over 4 years ago
Try pulling them up, Calvin.
uniquename over 4 years ago
I have that problem too Calvin. And I’m nearly 10 times your age.
A Hip loving Canadian... over 4 years ago
Touchy, touchy.
Ralph Newbill over 4 years ago
But you’ll grow into them! And it builds character!
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.
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!
gantech over 4 years ago
Well, he doesn’t have to get short with Hobbes about it…
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.
KEA over 4 years ago
“Why don’t you stand up?” — “I AM STANDING UP!!”
WCraft Premium Member over 4 years ago
…said creature wearing a fur coat!
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.
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.
DCBakerEsq over 4 years ago
I haven’t worn long pants since March.
kathleenhicks62 over 4 years ago
I kinda have that problem-short legs.
mistercatworks over 4 years ago
Soooooo, Calvin IS wearing short pants?
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.
morningglory73 Premium Member over 4 years ago
LOL second panel. He is wearing short pants.
[Unnamed Reader - 661410] over 4 years ago
It’s not his fault, he’s drawn that way :-)
BiggerNate91 over 4 years ago
And long pants don’t?
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.
Dr_Fogg over 4 years ago
for those of you at work, I accidently discovered an interesting emoticon for skype x(
Ermine Notyours over 4 years ago
Reminds me of this: https://www.gocomics.com/bloomcounty/1986/10/08
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.
weatherford.joe Premium Member over 4 years ago
Calvin does have some stubby, little legs.
Troglodyte over 4 years ago
Shortly, Calvin’s longing for pants will be fulfilled.
yangeldf over 4 years ago
I also have short legs, cropped pants still reach my feet too.
KathyLittlejohn1 over 4 years ago
That would be me, I buy Capri pants and they look like full length pants on me .
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.
HankEmberton about 4 years ago
cool readinng