Calvin and Hobbes by Bill Watterson for September 01, 2009

Dad no, oh please dad no!!!

Calvin, don’t give Dad ideas

Dad has that look on his face……

Hey, Michael Jackson, Calvin’s father, don’t drop Calvin into the ‘BIG PIT!

Puddleglum, that sure would be the pits.

Yes, as soon as Calvin hit bottom, he would take off and say, “See you later, alligator”!

Read the sign, dad…. DON’T FEED THE ANIMALS

—and that includes little bigmouthed snacks.

From the look on Dad’s face it is difficult to believe whether ‘we’ will go home.

There was a moment…..!

Well, if they’re not going to throw anybody to the alligators, there’s nothing to look forward to watching.

When my girls were small, my best friend and I took them to the zoo. They would not behave, kept running around and wouldn’t listen. Finally I had enough. I told them that if they did not straighten uo, I was going to donate them. They stopped dead in their tracks and asked what I meant. I explaineds that the zoo had never had to buy food for the alligators. that parents who had had enough, could donate their unruly children to the food fund. Now, both my friend and I had done volunteer work at the zoo and knew the head of the reptile house. He told the girls that what we said was true. We no longer had a problem with them.

Eish, I don’t think Calvin knew how close that was.

I was just reading the last comments on yesterday’s comic. Did a couple people have a hard day at the office? I suggest a yoga class or a day at the spa!

Ever notice that Lio never goes to the zoo!!

“As soon as we throw you in, Calvin.”

Given the way Calvin’s imagination works, iamtxmilady just might have the right tactic for him.

Calvin already petting a Hobbes at home, the zoo is less allure to him anyway!

Thanks Dino-1, after reading those comments, especially the ones from the intellectual leader of the Calvin & Hobbes comic pages, Anthrocynic, I had the urge to post another nonsensical comment for the day.

I was told by those that know these things.There’s only one thing worse than the self-appointed Humanitarian.5. a person who professes ethical or theological humanitarianism.

It’s also said only a professing Humanitarian would every use the title , having concern for or helping to improve the welfare and happiness of people.

Me say it ? To horrific .

hmmm, to think of it, i will contemplate the same thing…..

Those pit Gators should thank their lucky stars. That Dad didn’t drop our little buddy . All Calvin seen was one steamer trunk , four suitcases , three briefcases , six pair Mans dress shoes , assorted Ladies handbags & ah pair of 6 inch heel knee high Ladies boots.

They must of left Hobbes in the car.

When is the last time we saw Hobbes?

@Puddleglum2 from yesterday:

Just joking about the exoneration - a little dig at all those “pay attention to the comic, you!” types. Anthrocynic and Groversfather are perfect examples.

Wonder why these highbrows waste their valuable time (which as Anthro the humanitarian so kindly pointed out, could be better spent searching for friends) in reading our comments and commenting upon them?

Back to tigers - my little background info is that there are at least five distinct sub-species, the Siberian and Sumatran among them. In India, Royal Bengal (as the largest are called here) tigers are mostly found in the forests known as the Sunderbans in the east, on the border with Bangladesh.

The tigers at Periyar would be Bengal tigers, but not large enough to be called Royal, I think.

So much for my half-baked knowledge.

Wonder which sub-species Hobbes is?

Tigris Stuffedsus Polyester?

watcha said, “…after reading those comments…, I had the urge to post another nonsensical comment for the day.” Apparently, you resisted the urge. I don’t see the nonsensical comment you had the urge to post.

Ronshua said, “I was told by ‘them’ that know these things…” Who are they that know these things? “The Shadow knows (laughter follows)”, but who else knows? Are they the proverbial ‘they’, as in “They say that…,” etc.?

Puddleglum2, you just put a huge smile on my face.

iamtxmilady, that’s hilarious! I wonder if you could even use that story at home when they misbehave. “We can always take you back to the zoo and…”

My wife says her parents had a little trick for when she was being cranky. There was a big, nondescript warehouse in their town and the parents said that was the “Children Exchange Building” where parents could trade in their kids for better behaved ones. It was probably kind of mean, but effective. My wife says she often wondered where the “Parents Exchange Building” was…

Ronshua said, “Those pit Gators should thank their lucky stars…” I doubt that you are an astrologer, since you have more inclination toward matters of a theological and biblical nature, so I assume you are using “lucky stars” as a figure of speech. Ronshua also said, “All Calvin ‘saw’ was one steamer trunk, four suitcases…etc.” “…and a partridge in a pear tree.” By the way, an antique steamer trunk (among other things) might be valuable. If Calvin has his transmogrifier, his father could drop him gently into the alligator pit where Calvin would transmogrify those alligators into harmless, or even helpful creatures who might assist Calvin in retrieving all the items of value.

What a sick little mind Calvin has. Take him to see the tigers before you consider going home. If he’s still bored with that, then take him home. What a waste of the admission fee it would be, though.

“Does anyone get thrown in?” “No.” “When do we leave?” “Hmmm…..Uh, pardon?” “Me and my big fat mouth.” “Gave me a brilliant idea.” “Huh? Wait….NO!” “Oops.”

Iamtxmilady- It would have been interesting to go inside your child’s head for a few moments, just to see the images that must have been flooding through their little minds. LOL

Good one, N7326 Foxtrot! Er, now I’d like to make that at least six distinct sub-species…

watcha said, “Puddleglum2, you just put a huge smile on my face.” That was my intention. A chuckle to go with the smile wouldn’t hurt, either. “Laughter is the best medicine.” By the way, (to get the ‘comic’ into this) since Calvin’s head is so big compared to the rest of his body, his smile would always be of the ‘huge’ variety. The last time I saw Calvin with a (huge) smile was in the panel just before the helium-filled balloon carried him away. (Calvin often gets carried away in other respects, too). I was impressed with Calvin’s smile at that time. Usually his smile is more ‘cynical’. (Pardon me, Anthrocynic for the parentheses, but they do come in handy to close parenthetical remarks).

Calvin would not transmogrify the alligators into something harmless. He would transmogrify himself into an alligator, and wait for someone to chomp on.

I believe Hobbes’ species is actually the Royal Plush Bengal Tiger. He does always seem to keep the upper hand on Calvin…

the alligator would definitely throw calvin back out

I agree with bald 716

cryptomaniac said, “Wonder which sub-species Hobbes is?” N7326 Foxtrot said, “Tigris Stuffedsus Polyester?” Carolus Linnaeus, the Father of Taxonomy, might accept that designation in the Regnum Animale kingdom. Tigris is a river in Iraq. It is called Hiddekel in Genesis 2:14 and Daniel 10:4. Hiddekel is the ancient name of the Tigris and the river of Eden which flowed eastward to Assyria. Hiddekel means “rapid”, and is descriptive of Hobbes in the recent Calvinball episode.

For those that suggest to children that they might become food for the zoo, or “exchanged”, that is rather cruel to a child … even if I do find it amusing. LOL! Ever wonder how artists like Watterson, Larson, Adams and others get their ideas. Probably from the initial parts of their childhood. Then there are those problem children who grow into adults, carrying similar psychological problems and attitudes with them, who don’t vent their frustrations in a healthy manner. Guess who these children become …?

@Susan001

You haven’t been to Pibgorn and Big Top - methinks those are the biggest draws

In the case of Pibgorn and Big Top, it’s that a community of sorts has evolved. Here a similar community might be developing, but still has its problems and seems to lack a certain critical mass, if not certain critical posters. However, there are lots of C & H fans out there–so have fun and ignore the critical troglodytes!

Comic-Nut, politicians?

The silent third panel was a great idea. We can use our imagination. I can see “Hmmmm” in a thought balloon over dad’s head.

Susan001 said, about 1 hour ago

I don’t read every comic on this web site, but of those I do, NONE elicits so many responses as C & H. I wonder why that is. ——————– By it’s very title “Calvin & Hobbes”, Waterson sets up a classic clash of cultural philosophies. While most of the comments suggest that most readers view the strips on only the most basic, inane level, there are often deep themes, wisdom and social commentary contained in common, everyday settings. What better fodder to generate ongoing chatter on a daily basis.

At least, that’s what keeps me interested.

bmonk, Speaking of critical troglodytes, it seems that Calvin often fits into that category. Since he is the protagonist in the cartoon, maybe his demeanor, disposition and temperament have rubbed off on our ‘problem children’. Should we threaten them the way iamtxmilady did with her ‘unruly children”? Your suggestion to ignore them is probably better.

Hoomi, Did you mean “Royal Flush Bengal Tiger”? That would fit the clever comment about Hobbes getting the ‘upper hand’ on Calvin?

To or not to, THAT is the question…

Calvin got a whiff of danger I dont know where it is but my wife used to threat our children with KID mountain worked every time I think Hobbes species is jungle cuddly

Puddleglum2– -the only sure thing I know about those knowing , besides The Shadow does know , is their Professors of Humanitarianism .

Figure of speech ? Yes .

Not knowing much , but thinking Partridge life insurance premiums would be staggering .

Susan001–That’s an easy one , we all have concern for or helping to improve the welfare and happiness of people.

bald 716–Quick , fast & in a hurry . But what I know most of my close friends call me Sergeant Schultz .

Oh, no, Dad wouldn’t throw Calvin in the big pit!

Ronshua I thought Sgt. Schultz knew nothing

Bingo we have a winner , if there are no other winners I’ll post this game .

Dear Lord please help me get this comic needle out of my arm . At least I’ll die laughing . Thanks BC I think I love you , but there again what do I know .

wait to see hobbes family calvin

I think you all missed the point. Calvin wants to go home because no one is going to get fed to the alligators.

Altho as a parent I can understand his Dad wanting to.

Lester My initial post stated “what a sick little mind Calvin has”, for that very reason. I think many others got “the point” as well.

cryptomaniac said, “So much for my half-baked knowledge”. At the ‘yeast’, i’d say your half-baked knowledge is rising.

bpshand said, “Wow, I went to a C&H comic strip and a soccer game broke out.” Do you have any goals, or are you just ‘kicking’ around the field?

Hey, no real grumps today! (Of course, the day is not over)

cryptomaniac said, “Back to tigers - my little background info is that there are at least five distinct sub-species…” That’s close enough. There are six extant modern tiger subspecies, all of which are classified as endangered, some critically so. I still will be surprised if tigers don’t show up at the zoo. If one escapes, Calvin might have to transmogrify himself into a chair and tame that tiger. Hobbes is a one-of-a-kind formidable subspecies. I doubt that anyone will beat the stuffing out of him. It appears that there is more to India than meets the eye (of the tiger), perhaps especially in God’s Own Country. Thank you for responding once again.

To Maresha (fka EMET): Calvin ‘Irwin’ “The Alligator Hunter” probably would have jumped into the ‘Big Pit’ .

this comic is really boring i did not like it alot

In the first panel Calvin (Tonto) said, “HOW COME the alligators are in this Big Pit, Kemo Sabay?” Why are the alligators in this Big Pit? How is it that the alligators are in this Big Pit? Take your choice. Okay, I’m quibbling. It’s not a ‘big deal’, like the ‘Royal Flush Bengal Tiger’.

Susan001 said, “…NONE elicits so many responses as C&H”. If it’s true, maybe it’s because I sometimes monopolize the responses. I put all my eggs into one basket; I don’t post on any other site. C&H is my favorite comic.

Cryptomaniac mentioned Pibgorn and Big Top. I checked out Pibgorn for the first time. If this is a representative Pibgorn “strip”, I think I see what the attraction is, for the men, anyway.

You lost out on a golden oppurtunity for instant Calvin behaving, Dad.

the look on dads face,calvin is lucky that his mom is there.

My father used to threaten to “break your arm off at the shoulder & beat you with the bloody stump!” He never did, but the visual in my head kept me quiet for days!\

You don’t hold the kid’s whole body over the top of alligator pit fence unless you want him to fall in.