Calvin and Hobbes by Bill Watterson for July 16, 1988
July 15, 1988
July 17, 1988
Transcript:
Dad: Calvin, I'd like you to pick up all the sticks and fallen branches in the yard, so I can mow it. Calvin: Will you pay me? Dad: Well...Ok, I'll pay you a dollar. Calvin: A dollar? I won't do it for less than twenty-five!! Dad: In a minute you'll do it for nothing just because I told you to. Calvin: ...I'll take the dollar. Dad: Smart kid.
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PODDARKAVIN about 14 years ago
the look in 4th panel is awesome
HumorMeDark about 13 years ago
That’s a compromise that works… I think…
yow4zip Premium Member over 11 years ago
There’s nothing like bonding with your dad.
bmonk over 11 years ago
Yep. Compromise on the best offer before it gets worse.
jassonlsm76 over 8 years ago
“I’d buy that for a dollar!”
MateRight about 6 years ago
this panel was written in 1988, so calvin, 1 dollar would be worth about 2 dollars today
Processed Mouse Loaf over 4 years ago
I wasn’t allowed to do chores when I was six. I would beg my parents to let mop the floor or wash the dishes. But now, they make me do chores all the time. Usually, I just leave my plate in the sink when nobody’s looking or “forget” to fold the laundry. But I find raking leaves fun.