I saw a “connect the dots” book produced about 5 years ago…it had way more dots than the old ones from the 60s. You could basically see the picture without drawing any lines.
Today’s strip is another example of Hobbes being more sensible and mature than Calvin. We also see Hobbes walk away from Calvin while Calvin is no longer looking at him but looking at the book. It was details like this that first led me to question my own assumption that Hobbes was meant to be part of Calvin’s wonderful imagination.
Calvin does indeed have a wonderful imagination but Hobbes seems even more wonderful than what Calvin really does imagine. Calvin will be much better at drawing things from his own imagination than trying to recreate someone else’s drawing by joining dots in the intended order.
Today’s strip would have worked well enough with Mom in the role which Hobbes plays but the fact that the smarter character is the one that other characters perceive to be a “stuffed doll” works even better.
I bet when Calvin watches Winky Diink he doesn’t use the magic screen the goes over the TV and uses his Crayolas to connect the blinking dots and solve the puzzle.
rules exist for a reason, this reminds me of that one jerky kid who wishes there weren’t fowls in contact sports, one solid punch to the face would have him appreciating the necessary of constraints in sports.
codycab 3 months ago
But Calvin, you might draw something cool, like a shooting star.
Imagine 3 months ago
Never let the dots get in your way. Or the numbers, either.
Johnny Q Premium Member 3 months ago
Calvin the Anarchist!
snsurone76 3 months ago
C’est la vie, Calvin.
orinoco womble 3 months ago
I saw a “connect the dots” book produced about 5 years ago…it had way more dots than the old ones from the 60s. You could basically see the picture without drawing any lines.
STEPUP 3 months ago
His stupidity causes his failures, yet he blames society for it!!!
Calvinist1966 3 months ago
Today’s strip is another example of Hobbes being more sensible and mature than Calvin. We also see Hobbes walk away from Calvin while Calvin is no longer looking at him but looking at the book. It was details like this that first led me to question my own assumption that Hobbes was meant to be part of Calvin’s wonderful imagination.
Calvin does indeed have a wonderful imagination but Hobbes seems even more wonderful than what Calvin really does imagine. Calvin will be much better at drawing things from his own imagination than trying to recreate someone else’s drawing by joining dots in the intended order.
Today’s strip would have worked well enough with Mom in the role which Hobbes plays but the fact that the smarter character is the one that other characters perceive to be a “stuffed doll” works even better.
BigDaveGlass 3 months ago
“I did it my way”!
peb6006 3 months ago
In this case a ruler would supply some help
sandpiper 3 months ago
Cal is right. Lots of rules around. Problem is, some are absolutely necessary. The rest are in doubt.
Funniguy 3 months ago
With Calvin Chaos always looms.
rockyridge1977 3 months ago
Never let school get in the way of your education!!!!!
Count Olaf Premium Member 3 months ago
I bet when Calvin watches Winky Diink he doesn’t use the magic screen the goes over the TV and uses his Crayolas to connect the blinking dots and solve the puzzle.
baskate_2000 3 months ago
Get used to it Calvin, because that’s life!
rshive 3 months ago
Details, details.
grocks 3 months ago
See, Calvin, you’re catching on …
hagarthehorrible 3 months ago
This boy would not have become cult figure if he was following rules. Right Bill?
uniquename 3 months ago
Calvin is using the Jackson Poll ock method of connecting the dots.
ladykat 3 months ago
That’s life.
klapre 3 months ago
Do they still have these number puzzles? I remember trying to figure out what the picture was before I connected all the dots.
The Wolf In Your Midst 3 months ago
“The numbers, Mason! What do they mean?”
Steverino Premium Member 3 months ago
Dot’s right.
minty_Joe 3 months ago
“Connect the dots,
La-la-la-la,
Connect the dots,
La-la-la-la,…"
- Pee-Wee Herman
formathe 3 months ago
I left it to others after paint by numbers got so forceful. ;-)
mindjob 3 months ago
I’m sure it’s an interesting mess, just the way it is
g04922 3 months ago
“Numerical Order” is concept Calvin has yet to learn…
Chris Sherlock 3 months ago
Calvin is creative and having to follow rules suppresses his creativity.
mistercatworks 3 months ago
There are also probably white dots there, which you cannot see. :)
fuzz3942 3 months ago
For a kid that is supposed to be so brilliant, he’s not too bright.
Bilan 3 months ago
You can connect the dots in a different order, but it’s up to you to make a picture or art out of it.
gantech 3 months ago
♫ ♪
Rules and regulations, who needs them?
♪ ♫
- Graham Nash, “Chicago”
pamela welch Premium Member 3 months ago
I’m with you Calvin, rules can be quite pesky indeed!
yangeldf 3 months ago
rules exist for a reason, this reminds me of that one jerky kid who wishes there weren’t fowls in contact sports, one solid punch to the face would have him appreciating the necessary of constraints in sports.
tinstar 3 months ago
I don’t think that ever stopped Picasso.
lnrokr55 3 months ago
Yup it does Calvin! ;-)
DKHenderson 3 months ago
Next step: create your own connect-the-dots picture! What do you think Calvin would choose?