Calvin and Hobbes by Bill Watterson for January 17, 2023

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    BE THIS GUY  almost 2 years ago

    Hey, looks are important.

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    codycab  almost 2 years ago

    It’s winter so why not?

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    Ravenswing  almost 2 years ago

    (sighs) My beloved first cat, whom I had for just short of twenty years, really loved the time that we were in an apartment with forced air floor grills. I’d go into my study of a winter, and it was freezing, and sure enough, Arwen would be curled up over the grill soaking up the warm goodness.

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    Red33410  almost 2 years ago

    “All that fur strictly must be ornamental.”

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    Bilan  almost 2 years ago

    When Hobbes picks up the scent of female tiger, he’ll come to life.

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    bigcatbusiness  almost 2 years ago

    Next thing you know, you’ll have a flea infestation.

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    Imagine  almost 2 years ago

    It needs to be kept charged.

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    GreggW Premium Member almost 2 years ago

    Dragging the doll around again.

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    Painted Wolf  almost 2 years ago

    Hobbes is clearly NOT a Siberian tiger.

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    sandpiper  almost 2 years ago

    Even tigers like a little comfort now and then.

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    jagedlo  almost 2 years ago

    Hobbes enjoying Mr. Sunbeam (Hi & Lois reference) in the first panel!

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    johnjoyce  almost 2 years ago

    My English cocker slept in sunbeams. He’d awaken, discover the beam had moved, so he would, too.

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    Judy Hendrickson [Unnamed Reader - 852856]  almost 2 years ago

    You’re just jealous

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    A Hip loving Canadian...  almost 2 years ago

    That’s right Calvin, better not disturb the tiger.

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    MS72  almost 2 years ago

    When I was younger, our cat had kittens on a furnace duct in the garage.

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    Zebrastripes  almost 2 years ago

    Remind me of my Tigger! Where ever it’s warm, he’s there. I find him under the blankets a lot in the winter!

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    rshive  almost 2 years ago

    Mainly for slithering among the shadows, Calvin.

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    EnlilEnkiEa  almost 2 years ago

    Cats originate from stars.

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    ladykat  almost 2 years ago

    Cats like warm spots. They also like to look good and tummy rubs.

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    kid with a grin  almost 2 years ago

    that is the same thing my cat does

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    mistercatworks  almost 2 years ago

    Protects from the heat or the cold, drips dry, and, yes, it does look great.

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    David Illig Premium Member almost 2 years ago

    In a sense it is ornamental. See “aposematism” in Wikipedia. Sometimes called “honest signaling” or “warning coloration.” Poison-dart frogs, monarch butterflies, tigers… the coloration signals “mess with me and you’ll be sorry.”

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    John Jorgensen  almost 2 years ago

    If he’s a stuffed tiger today, then most definitely.

    If he’s a real tiger today, then the pattern is what’s most important, specifically if it allows him to camouflage himself while stalking prey.

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    g04922  almost 2 years ago

    LOL… Hobbes is a mess. Typical cat, though. Always seeking out the warm spots.

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    willie_mctell  almost 2 years ago

    The stripes and coloring help tigers to be very successful apex predators. The sleeping habits are common. They eat a huge meal and then nap.

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    ron  almost 2 years ago

    My brother stepped barefoot on a metal floor grate one cold morning after the furnace had been running a while. It tooks weeks for the cross-hatch burn marks to heal. God rest you Richard…

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    Arghhgarrr Premium Member almost 2 years ago

    Cats have a higher body temperature than humans so what they might consider chilly is different than it is for us. Fortunately it also makes them great bed and lap warmers.

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    MFRXIM Premium Member almost 2 years ago

    Cats are experts at conservation of energy: Eat, nap, repeat!

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    hagarthehorrible  almost 2 years ago

    The ornamental hairs are good at soaking heat by radiation and keeping the feline cosy.

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    Otis Rufus Driftwood  almost 2 years ago

    Actually, I think he’s recharging his fur.

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