Calvin and Hobbes by Bill Watterson for July 18, 2021

I didn’t realize Hobbes was over 21 years old.

Looking good, Hobbes. Looking good!

nothing like a family going out for dinner like a fancy restaurant that requires a dress code

" How did I get talked into this one "? Roslyn wasn’t available

Hobbes will definitely love the T bone steak.

Calvin doesn’t NEED the “whine” list…

Mom’s and their childs bath – not sure whose human right violation it is.

I’m sometimes reluctant to take my kids to fast food restaurants because they can be real animals. They act like rabid methamphetamine crazed baboons and eat like ravenous wolves.

How come Hobbes didn’t have to take a bath? Didn’t Mom have enough for a full load?

What kind of prey do you have on the menu?

The two panels showing Hobbes putting the tie on are great.

You look good, Hobbes, but don’t become vain!

I’d thought Hobbes was too big to fit into Calvin’s clothes.

They are a package deal!

Look how cute Hobbes looks in that suit. It’s a shame no official merchandise was ever made.

Yes Hobbes, you do…..

What a pleasure! The whole family together!!

By “talked into this one”, does Dad mean taking Calvin out to dinner or having a kid in the first place.

Panel two is the best part of the whole strip.

I think Hobbes would like a nice cry red wine. It looks like blood.

May I suggest the cocktail list for mom, she deserves a drink… or four.

Hobbes! So debonair!

You do look good in anything Hobbes – even Mickey Mouse pants.

Center of things no matter where you are, eh Calvin?

The mother should have shimmied all over the father and said “Does that answer your question, dear?”

Calvin’s parents have a long “whine” list

Just imagine walking into a restaurant and seeing a family with a stuffed tiger dressed up in a suit. That would be the highlight of any day.

Tigers aren’t allowed alcohol.

That technically means Calvin wants to drink wine.

Hobbes will have a nice bottle of MusCAT.

It took me 30 seconds of chuckling to get past the top line

Wonderful!!! Cue ZZTop here….

I am surprised Calvin would have more than one sport coat.

These parents are brilliant. Having Calvin clean up and dress in special clothes. Letting him dress Hobbes in a coat and tie. Calvin understands this is a special occassion that calls for special behavior.

“My friend will also have five orders of your Fresh Catch of the Day. No need to prepare it – just bring it straight from the stream.”

Hobbes cleans up nice

Hobbes looks good!