Calvin and Hobbes by Bill Watterson for October 06, 2023

It’s good to see that Calvin has found faith.

“… love for mankind and hatred of sins.” – St. Augustine

One of the perks of being a parent.

In my case the hint is: “Daddy, do you know how much I love you…?”

Noodle incident made its way home?

Sounds like time for some tough love!

Unheeded advice

An omen of doom.

I mean, you don’t have to love him; just be indifferent.

Does anyone know if Dad stops for a “Happy Hour” right after leaving work for the day??

That doesn’t absolve you from accountability Calvin, but it might keep you from being thrown out of the house.

This can’t be good.

Have faith you will get the slipper….

I hope he got it on video at least.

“Um….mom? Don’t be mad, but…”

What did you do this time Calvin?

That look on Calvin’s face, priceless.

Just remembered I’ve got to work late. Don’t wait up.

Nah – just go ahead and hate the sinner, too!!

“Son, today’s lesson is three-fold: responsibility, accountability and restitution. "

Looks like it’s time for Calvin to learn some character…

What did the little terrorist do this time?

Watterson is a master of drawing emotions. You don’t need to see Calvin’s sign to know what he’s feeling, and dad’s face shows instant alarm.

Ahem…that’s never a good sign….ba da dump bump…

Good on you Calvin, nothing wrong with getting ahead of a situation.

Military school!

Classic!

Dad knows Calvin all too well.

Get ready…..count to 10….

Effects will be worse because Dad isn’t even out of the car before he gets hit with this. Cal should maybe have let Dad at least get into the house and put down his work persona for a minute or two.

Looks like he’s driving some sort of mutant AMC Pacer.

Looks like Dad is going to be administering some tough love.

Be afraid…be very afraid…

Yeah, any sentence that starts with “Now don’t get mad…” is bound to be the end of a good day. Even if it wasn’t all that good to begin with.

That’s not a good sign…

That crap doesn’t work in modern politics anymore. Wait, what????

The End is Near

Cook him dinner first, then break the bad news. Which in Calvin’s case is the only news

You’re in for it now, buster!

Dad knows Calvin has been up to no good and Mom is waiting to update Dad. Where is Hobbes when Calvin needs him?

Calvin is the reason Dad loves working at the office on patent law.

What if whatever he did is worse than the noddle incident?

The other side of the placard is written "The end is near!

Another one of those Christian paradoxes. Small wonder that many came to believe that paradox was a sign of spiritual and theological depth.

Calvin is evil and satanic!

Oh man, Calvin, what have you done now?!