My kids were the same way though I punished them with the belt. They didn’t so it again. My 2 oldest complain the youngest one gets away with alot more they did.
In today’s strip, it would appear that Hobbes is alive and not stuffed, because it seems inconceivable that a stuffed animal could generate enough impact force to empty all of the water out of the tub. But some will claim that Calvin only imagined that Hobbes did a cannonball, that Calvin himself did the cannonball, and that he then imagined himself flying out of the tub as a result.Some readers are convinced that Hobbes is alive, and others are convinced that he is only stuffed. It’s a faith issue. Science has never been able to conclusively prove or disprove either point of view. And no amount of heated rhetoric by those on one side can change the opinions of those on the other side.If one wants to avoid arguments at all cost, one should never discuss religion, politics, or Hobbes.
@Grog…can’t leave him alone… But then, we would miss out on all Calvin’s fun.Love the fact that on this strip there are no overly serious comments…The FBOFW, comments would be child abuse for leaving a kid alone in a tub.
Do y’all really think that Hobbes doesn’t exist? Of course he exists. The problem is that the parents are incapable of seeing him for what he is. BTW, if you had Calvin running loose in your home, would you not have a tendency to blame your significant other?
For those that might be interested, The number “32” was the hull number of the USS Leyte, an Essex class carrier from WWII. She was named after the battle of Leyte Gulf.
(Perplexed) @Dogsniff: Strangely, the site has been fine for me ever since they did the server maintenance the other night. Before that, I was sometimes waiting several minutes for a page to load, and sometimes it wouldn’t load at all.
(Questioning) Would you classify this as a sarcastic comment? I would have mistyped sarcastic three or four times at least. Just trying to add a little jocularity here.
And our boy is in a classic ’50’s Venetian Pink tub? Maybe neither Calvin nor Hobbes made the mess; could have been a torpedo from “Operation Petticoat” that got sent back in time.
pouncingtiger almost 13 years ago
Notice when something goes wrong, one parent always says that the kid is the other parent’s.
rentier almost 13 years ago
Very funny, but must it be at home in the tube?
pouncingtiger almost 13 years ago
Love Hobbes’ cannonball and the result panels. XD
bahramthered almost 13 years ago
Hobbes isn’t quit a figment, he does have a physical body so calvin could be tossing him in.
Phapada almost 13 years ago
ha haa Can I join too?
GROG Premium Member almost 13 years ago
Well, who ever’s kid he is, you can’t leave Calvin alone in the tub for a second.
Puddleglum2 almost 13 years ago
Dad gets to ‘stair’ at the damage!
Puddleglum2 almost 13 years ago
Dad has his head on backswards, but there’s no time for explanations now, Mom!
Gator007 almost 13 years ago
My kids were the same way though I punished them with the belt. They didn’t so it again. My 2 oldest complain the youngest one gets away with alot more they did.
Nebulous Premium Member almost 13 years ago
Maternity is a fact.Paternity is an opinion.Even DNA tests only give a probability of fatherhood.
#blink, blink# Why do I have a sudden feeling of impending DOOM?
thirdguy almost 13 years ago
I have a feeling that Calvin’s Mom can be very convincing, when she explains things!
AltrinchamMike almost 13 years ago
actually marriage has to be a 100/100 deal anything less is doomed to failure
Puddleglum2 almost 13 years ago
@Dogsniff,Don’t go overboard!Doesn’t it ‘stair’ you in the face that you and I really do have something in common?
Hobbes Premium Member almost 13 years ago
In today’s strip, it would appear that Hobbes is alive and not stuffed, because it seems inconceivable that a stuffed animal could generate enough impact force to empty all of the water out of the tub. But some will claim that Calvin only imagined that Hobbes did a cannonball, that Calvin himself did the cannonball, and that he then imagined himself flying out of the tub as a result.Some readers are convinced that Hobbes is alive, and others are convinced that he is only stuffed. It’s a faith issue. Science has never been able to conclusively prove or disprove either point of view. And no amount of heated rhetoric by those on one side can change the opinions of those on the other side.If one wants to avoid arguments at all cost, one should never discuss religion, politics, or Hobbes.
bonnevilledriver almost 13 years ago
Love the reply from the Mom!! HAHAHAHHA!!
walruscarver2000 almost 13 years ago
Yeah, right
walruscarver2000 almost 13 years ago
Oh no, you must not spank your child. That is child abuse and will stifle his creativity. (Snort, snort.)
walruscarver2000 almost 13 years ago
Nobody here is old enuff to remember Nelson and Jeannette. (or at least we won’t admit it.)
Commentator almost 13 years ago
Panel 7 is epic.
tripwire45 almost 13 years ago
I like how, in the last panel, Dad is able to turn his head a full 180 degrees to talk to Mom. Practically an “Exorcist” moment.
The Life I Draw Upon almost 13 years ago
50% of the time she is right, and 50%of the time he is wrong.
Snoopy_Fan almost 13 years ago
Love the grin on Hobbes’ face in the next-to-last panel!
rmeasell almost 13 years ago
I love Calvin and Hobbes – so true to life!! may we always have a little of Calvin in our hearts
nc715 almost 13 years ago
Too many serious comments, Hobbes is my hero.
ellisaana Premium Member almost 13 years ago
@Grog…can’t leave him alone… But then, we would miss out on all Calvin’s fun.Love the fact that on this strip there are no overly serious comments…The FBOFW, comments would be child abuse for leaving a kid alone in a tub.
ellisaana Premium Member almost 13 years ago
Hobbs gets a 10 for splash and Calvin gets a 10 for moon in the air.
ellisaana Premium Member almost 13 years ago
Bet Calvin grows up to be an extreme skier or a skateboarder.
Number Three almost 13 years ago
Calvin is so mischievous..
Hobbes is getting the same.
LOL LOL, Still cute though.
xxx
esconopeles65 almost 13 years ago
Do y’all really think that Hobbes doesn’t exist? Of course he exists. The problem is that the parents are incapable of seeing him for what he is. BTW, if you had Calvin running loose in your home, would you not have a tendency to blame your significant other?
bmonk almost 13 years ago
“A marriage is a partnership…as in 50/50.”
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More like 100/100: each partner better give 100% . . . or you barely meet in the middle!
bmonk almost 13 years ago
“There’s always numbers and letters on the end of the flight deck of aircraft carriers. Little late to be giving the pilots an eye exam, isn’t it?”
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But not too late to figure out which aircraft carrier you are over and contemplating landing on. . . .
dlrnavy almost 13 years ago
For those that might be interested, The number “32” was the hull number of the USS Leyte, an Essex class carrier from WWII. She was named after the battle of Leyte Gulf.
glitterygal07 almost 13 years ago
Lol :P Nice Cannonball, Hobbes
Hobbes Premium Member almost 13 years ago
(Perplexed) @Dogsniff: Strangely, the site has been fine for me ever since they did the server maintenance the other night. Before that, I was sometimes waiting several minutes for a page to load, and sometimes it wouldn’t load at all.
yohannbiimu almost 13 years ago
But..but…HOBBES did the splashing!!!
bmonk almost 13 years ago
I too find that the site have been pretty quick again. That last day or two, at times it took several minutes (and even several tries) to load a page.
Destiny23 almost 13 years ago
Just put a bathtub in the basement, and let Calvin splash all he wants! (Of course, then he wouldn’t WANT to…)
walruscarver2000 almost 13 years ago
That’s an improvment?
bluskies almost 13 years ago
(Questioning) Would you classify this as a sarcastic comment? I would have mistyped sarcastic three or four times at least. Just trying to add a little jocularity here.
bluskies almost 13 years ago
My infernal gratitude, kind sir.
7dharma almost 13 years ago
hobbes is soooooo cute on this comic!
captainedd almost 13 years ago
No. Just to let them know they’re landing on the right carrier.
cat0911 almost 13 years ago
no duh
cat0911 almost 13 years ago
what kind of picture is that?
JT King Jayrod almost 13 years ago
Hahaha Calvin and Hobbes’ mutual love for destruction is one of the many hilarious things about the comics
bluskies almost 13 years ago
And our boy is in a classic ’50’s Venetian Pink tub? Maybe neither Calvin nor Hobbes made the mess; could have been a torpedo from “Operation Petticoat” that got sent back in time.
rowena28 Premium Member almost 13 years ago
Wow, sexism is alive & well. What a patriarchal distribution of labour, you ignorant Neanderthal.
Goodvibrations1968 almost 13 years ago
AHWOOGA, AHWOOGA!
PAUloliverio almost 13 years ago
The waterfall is so unique, it can only enhance the value of the property.
Centauress almost 13 years ago
USS Leyte, CV-32.
pieman321 almost 13 years ago
PFOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMM!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!