Mom would give us a single swat to break the chain of kid-crazy. And then if the error was egregious enough, she’d tell us that our father would speak to us about it. Partly, that was good-cop / bad-cop but partly it was because being talked to by my dad was WAY worse than anything. He’d sit on the parental bed and he’d ask what happened. Which we had BETTER tell truly and completely because he had already heard from Mom. Then he’d suggest how we should have behaved. Then he’d talk about what rules applied and how we should have understood that. Then we had to repeat back his WHOLE LECTURE… in OUR OWN WORDS. This wasn’t possible, so we’d get THE WHOLE LECTURE AGAIN. With footnotes. And then we would have to repeat it ALL (including footnotes) AGAIN. This would go on for CENTURIES of time (never less than 15 minutes by universal time, and seldom more than 45, but FORTY FIVE MINUTES when you’re standing, uncomfortable, trying to concentrate and 8 years old: Torture.)
Fortunately, we never had to wait longer than until “after supper”. Considering the number of kids they were feeding, I suppose it made sense to have one of them too worried to have an appetite.
“Well parents are the same no matter time nor placeSo to you all the kids all across the landTake it form meParents just don’t understand”Especially when it comes to snow goons
An army of snow goons is as nothing compared to waiting to see if morning brings “angry, vindictive parents” or “boys will be boys” Mom and Dad. (It depends on whether Dad suffered a hairline fracture in his fall.)
Heh, I always thought Calvin’s dad looked kind of like Yo-Yo Ma the cellist in the third panel, as I remembered seeing him on “Sesame Street” and “Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood” and “Arthur” as a kid.
My late male genetic contributor was routinely on the short list for “Worst Father of the Year”, but he did do one thing right – he taught me, very early, the difference between real life and make-believe.
Of course, the risk is that if Calvin develops that skill, he might lose Hobbes.
Dad’s reaction reminds me of what my Mom said after I came home after getting drunk for the first time in my life (at 14), barfed in my bed and started the washing machine at 11PM. She took pity at the time because she found me huddled under my jacket on a bare mattress, but we DEFINITELY had that discussion the next day.
BE THIS GUY almost 4 years ago
Sleep, Calvin. It might be the only rest you’ll get for a while.
Templo S.U.D. almost 4 years ago
creepy (stern father suggesting a discussion for later)
codycab almost 4 years ago
Just hold Hobbes paw and you’ll probably be fine.
Concretionist almost 4 years ago
Mom would give us a single swat to break the chain of kid-crazy. And then if the error was egregious enough, she’d tell us that our father would speak to us about it. Partly, that was good-cop / bad-cop but partly it was because being talked to by my dad was WAY worse than anything. He’d sit on the parental bed and he’d ask what happened. Which we had BETTER tell truly and completely because he had already heard from Mom. Then he’d suggest how we should have behaved. Then he’d talk about what rules applied and how we should have understood that. Then we had to repeat back his WHOLE LECTURE… in OUR OWN WORDS. This wasn’t possible, so we’d get THE WHOLE LECTURE AGAIN. With footnotes. And then we would have to repeat it ALL (including footnotes) AGAIN. This would go on for CENTURIES of time (never less than 15 minutes by universal time, and seldom more than 45, but FORTY FIVE MINUTES when you’re standing, uncomfortable, trying to concentrate and 8 years old: Torture.)
Fortunately, we never had to wait longer than until “after supper”. Considering the number of kids they were feeding, I suppose it made sense to have one of them too worried to have an appetite.
rshive almost 4 years ago
And Calvin will blame all those nice peaceful snow goons? Right?
rentier almost 4 years ago
Snow goons are melted, where is your proof now?
Zykoic almost 4 years ago
Calvin reminds me of my oldest grandson. Active imagination and kinetic. A whirlwind….
SweetSinger almost 4 years ago
Calvin’s lucky it wasn’t Mom who went out to get him…
JoanHelen almost 4 years ago
Even Hobbes looks worried. :)
GreggW Premium Member almost 4 years ago
Along with making an appointment with the child psychologist again.
mattro65 almost 4 years ago
Sometimes you just have to suppress the urge to kill.
BigDaveGlass almost 4 years ago
Now all you need is the monster under the bed and your night is complete….
VegaAlopex almost 4 years ago
In reality, the water in the hose should expand and burst it overnight.
Skeptical Meg almost 4 years ago
In fairness, he said “get to bed,” not “get to sleep.”
scotta775 almost 4 years ago
Calvin should just grab a map and a snack and head to the yukon.
jvo almost 4 years ago
I just like the fact that from the initial slide, through the chase and the ensuing struggle……Calvin’s Dad did not lose his glasses!
One hoopy frood is Calvin’s dad.
PaulAbbott2 almost 4 years ago
“Well parents are the same no matter time nor placeSo to you all the kids all across the landTake it form meParents just don’t understand”Especially when it comes to snow goons
Doug Taylor Premium Member almost 4 years ago
♫♪
Let me sleep on it
Baby, baby let me sleep on it
Let me sleep on it
And I’ll give you an answer in the morning
♪♫
bookworm0812 almost 4 years ago
If it’s after midnight, won’t they be discussing it later today?
Ralph Newbill almost 4 years ago
I guess dad is worse than the snow goons.
Lecherous almost 4 years ago
Hobbes should check out the Korkeassaari Zoo on Twitter of a Siberian tiger mauling a snowman.
A Hip loving Canadian... almost 4 years ago
Ouch, Dad didn’t even wish him sweet dreams.
vaughnrl2003 Premium Member almost 4 years ago
Amazing! After all that snow business, they need a little time to cool down.
Sir Martin Wright ||| almost 4 years ago
make the most of it ya wont be able to for a long time
mountainclimber almost 4 years ago
Great artwork!
mistercatworks almost 4 years ago
An army of snow goons is as nothing compared to waiting to see if morning brings “angry, vindictive parents” or “boys will be boys” Mom and Dad. (It depends on whether Dad suffered a hairline fracture in his fall.)
DanWolfie almost 4 years ago
Heh, I always thought Calvin’s dad looked kind of like Yo-Yo Ma the cellist in the third panel, as I remembered seeing him on “Sesame Street” and “Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood” and “Arthur” as a kid.
Ryker the reader almost 4 years ago
Instead of counting sheep he is counting his blessings
Sam Spayed PI almost 4 years ago
But how well could you withstand a calm discussion of wholesome principles?
carlzr almost 4 years ago
“Dad don’t kill me. I can explain.” Perhaps Luke should have tried that line on his father.
WCraft Premium Member almost 4 years ago
Sure- put a soaking wet, cold, stuffed animal in the bed with your kid. Isn’t that some form of punishment?
Watchdog almost 4 years ago
One of the best ever!
Back to Big Mike almost 4 years ago
Dad didn’t ask you to go to sleep, he just said go to bed. He doesn’t expect you to get any sleep.
DCBakerEsq almost 4 years ago
Never go to bed angry. Unless you’re into that kind of thing.
kevin87031 almost 4 years ago
This will hurt me more than it does you.
Handsome almost 4 years ago
that’s the most funniest book I have ever read!!!! :DDD
Ka`ōnōhi`ula`okahōkūmiomio`ehiku Premium Member almost 4 years ago
“Ask Hobbes.”
There are many things that children know that they must unlearn when they become adults.
admiree2 almost 4 years ago
Try to hang on, Calvin. In about 30 years all of you will have a good laugh about this night. ..if you survive.
RandomLantern445 almost 4 years ago
Oh my goodness! That thorough talk better not include a spanking!
phoenixnyc almost 4 years ago
My late male genetic contributor was routinely on the short list for “Worst Father of the Year”, but he did do one thing right – he taught me, very early, the difference between real life and make-believe.
Of course, the risk is that if Calvin develops that skill, he might lose Hobbes.
WilliamDoerfler almost 4 years ago
You should write a book.
Guilty Bystander almost 4 years ago
Dad’s reaction reminds me of what my Mom said after I came home after getting drunk for the first time in my life (at 14), barfed in my bed and started the washing machine at 11PM. She took pity at the time because she found me huddled under my jacket on a bare mattress, but we DEFINITELY had that discussion the next day.