@Hobbes,While trying to escape from those two clever puns, I definitely feel the ‘pane’ on the way out. Ouch!“I know I must surrender to your ‘case of fire’.” – Tony Martin
“I want to see Calvin in a marraige strip when he’s first married…..”He did that with Suzie-something about their baby being a rabbit, and Calvin reverting to Tarzan-mode…
My son and his friend had a study hall monitored by a substitute teacher. When he wasn’t looking they went out the window (large, almost floor-to-cieling window on the first floor). Then they waked back in.
What made it funny is that they didn’t get caught until the thrid time!
The school officials had a tough time keeping a straight face when telling us. We had to tell our son, “Nice one, but please don’t do it again.”
Maybe Superman could give Spaceman Spiff pointers on how to become “faster than a speeding bullet” to escape his enemies because “lightning speed” apparently isn’t quite fast enough! ;-)
@kreoleIt’s been done! Here is a link to tribute strip done with an adult Calvin is now a husband and a father: http://www.pantsareoverrated.com/05_10_2011/hobbes-and-bacon
my school had the windows sealed shut, so they could NOT open. i suppose the reason for sealing windows shut was to keep the class from escaping via jumping out the window.
comicgos over 13 years ago
Could have killed himself!
margueritem over 13 years ago
Snagged by the shirt!
rentier over 13 years ago
Failed try!
pouncingtiger over 13 years ago
Isn’t the teacher, in a way, hanging Calvin?
ynot1964 over 13 years ago
Hang in there Calvin!
PetrusS over 13 years ago
The similarity between the teacher on the first frame and Zondarg in the second frame is perfect ! No wonder that Calvin is confused…
Hobbes Premium Member over 13 years ago
It looks like Calvin’s elaborate escape plans went out the window. That’s because his teacher caught on at the last minute.
Ziggy (2007)
GROG Premium Member over 13 years ago
Mrs wormwood is faster than she looks. Now off to the Principal’s office with you, Calvin
Good Morning, Marg, Mike & ♠Lonewolf♠!
kreole over 13 years ago
I want to see Calvin in a marraige strip when he’s first married…..
Rodney99 over 13 years ago
My, what long and slimy tentacles you have, Zondarg!
Puddleglum2 over 13 years ago
@Hobbes,While trying to escape from those two clever puns, I definitely feel the ‘pane’ on the way out. Ouch!“I know I must surrender to your ‘case of fire’.” – Tony Martin
Elaine Rosco Premium Member over 13 years ago
The Great almost Escape.
rshive over 13 years ago
The Zondarg moves pretty fast.
Phapada over 13 years ago
LIGHTNING SPEED SPIFF ON THE WINDOW HA HA ESCAPE GUY…
thirdguy over 13 years ago
She is quicker than she looks!
Rakkav over 13 years ago
Some “conqueror of the cosmos”. Truly, a legend in his own mind. :)))
johndifool over 13 years ago
“I want to see Calvin in a marraige strip when he’s first married…..”He did that with Suzie-something about their baby being a rabbit, and Calvin reverting to Tarzan-mode…
Nighthawks Premium Member over 13 years ago
seconds away from a clean getaway-
Jack Nicholson
hippogriff over 13 years ago
“Where is that knot for me?” Ira Gershwin
Destiny23 over 13 years ago
Calvin, you’re much too young to be defenestrating yourself!!
DavidGBA over 13 years ago
Open windows in school, 1958?
Last time he sits near a window in her room.
MontanaLady over 13 years ago
Ohhhhhhhhhhhhhhh…………..the suspense is killing me………………………………………………….
Will no one answer the question on the board in panel one?
Maybe if we tune in tomorrow we can see it….:)))
tegm over 13 years ago
hahaha this is one reason I couldn’t be a teacher for life. When kids act like this, I think it’s awesome and cool and wanna egg them on!
Cameloo over 13 years ago
This is why most elementary schools (that I know of) have one floor.
ratlum over 13 years ago
I think Spiff is slowing down.old age I would say.
George Arnold over 13 years ago
My dad told me he once escaped from school by jumping out of a window with a friend.
dflak over 13 years ago
My son and his friend had a study hall monitored by a substitute teacher. When he wasn’t looking they went out the window (large, almost floor-to-cieling window on the first floor). Then they waked back in.
What made it funny is that they didn’t get caught until the thrid time!
The school officials had a tough time keeping a straight face when telling us. We had to tell our son, “Nice one, but please don’t do it again.”
shastrinick over 13 years ago
if Calvin was someone i knew in real life, i’d wanna see him jump out the window too.
Cuddleman over 13 years ago
Gotta love the kids imagination and drive.
adubman over 13 years ago
Calvin’s “Window of Opportunity” just got hung up!
Gretchen's Mom over 13 years ago
Maybe Superman could give Spaceman Spiff pointers on how to become “faster than a speeding bullet” to escape his enemies because “lightning speed” apparently isn’t quite fast enough! ;-)
TELawrence over 13 years ago
@kreoleIt’s been done! Here is a link to tribute strip done with an adult Calvin is now a husband and a father: http://www.pantsareoverrated.com/05_10_2011/hobbes-and-bacon
samet over 13 years ago
Those troublesome Zondargs!
glitterygal07 over 13 years ago
Calvin probably had a built in parachute in his pants
mac47 over 13 years ago
That’s dangerous.
memo.from.daddy.warbucks over 13 years ago
my school had the windows sealed shut, so they could NOT open. i suppose the reason for sealing windows shut was to keep the class from escaping via jumping out the window.
joylion over 13 years ago
Ummm Calvin, Isn’t that Dangerous to jump out of a Building? Well it is Dangerous but i dont think Calvin cares….
anschimpf over 13 years ago
Some one actually did do a strip featuring a grown up. married Calvin but I do not remember where I found the link
guineapiglover123 over 13 years ago
that would hurt if he fell.OWWWWWWW. HE’D BE DEAD
hihigirl over 13 years ago
This gives a whole new meaning to the phrase, ‘look before you leap’.
fmasroor over 13 years ago
I bet she regrets that decision.
mkang99 over 13 years ago
Wow does she have lightning reflexes or something?