If one uses a time machine to go WAY back into the past and kills some one who may have been his ancestor, then he will cease to exist, which means he would not exist to go back into the past to kill that distant ancestor, which means he will exist, which means…oh fuggetaboutut.
Sherlock Holmes here….just came through the time mists along the Thames river….ah, I see even your children use time travel in the future, elementary of course. But…how DO your little imps get those cardboard boxes to fly???
I’d have to disagree with Hobbes #2 (“All this modern technology just makes people try to do everything at once.”) On the contrary, Calvin’s using his technology to avoid doing work.
Where are mum and dad while all this commotion is going on? I’m sure it can’t be quiet, and if it is quiet that’s even a better reason to go and see what’s going on.
Dr Nichols first name is Walter, if you are willing to accept that fact from the Eugenics Wars novels, where the character is featured as an research scientist for Area 51 in later years of his life.
…and…I might know a little about time travel myself……
I wouldn’t do that, Susan. As bad as Hitler was, his actions were a key influence on history and the development of your civilization. You humans, evolving during a crisis. Amazing!
@dahawk: ’ I theorize a time machine cannot travel back past the time of its invention.’No wonder my screen went BSOD as I entered 1986.Well, back to the laboratory. Thanx for the thought.There’s GOT to be a WorkAround here SOMEwhere.
Calvin had not to do the homework, he can hide in the tiniest part of time and nobody can catch him, but, it would be better to do it, for knowing the things later!!
The idea of infinite quantum universes is a question for theologists, not scientists. Having a universe created for each and every possible outcome of each and every decision that gets made in a days time would result in billions upon billions of new quantum realities created every nanosecond.
There would be a universe for each and every pair of socks you considered wearing today, and then one for each of your pants, one for each of your shirts, etc… for every decision making being on the planet.
“Science” and the “Natural World” do not monitor the decision making process of a sentient mind. If you believe in a god or gods, that entity may take an interest in your socks and would like to have two of you wearing both pairs, but that’s probably not likely.
Sounds silly when you think about socks. Now scarves……
torn newspaper over 12 years ago
Calvin should be happy that he is even ALIVE in the future. lol
Ottodesu over 12 years ago
And all this was written before iDevices.
Kali39 over 12 years ago
We all know Calvin is never going to listen to Hobbes here. Hobbes is making sense…
margueritem over 12 years ago
I agree with Hobbes #1.
arye uygur over 12 years ago
If one uses a time machine to go WAY back into the past and kills some one who may have been his ancestor, then he will cease to exist, which means he would not exist to go back into the past to kill that distant ancestor, which means he will exist, which means…oh fuggetaboutut.
King_Shark over 12 years ago
Calvin COULD go to the year 2099, write the paper there, and travel back in time. I guess.
rentier over 12 years ago
Better do the homework, it’s better to know the things afterwards as to stay an ignorant!!
Phapada over 12 years ago
its true Calvin do homework itsn’t Hobbes ha haa
GROG Premium Member over 12 years ago
He should go far enough into the future to see if he graduates.
vibjyor over 12 years ago
I think he should go into the future atleast until the next day to see what happens in the class.
Rakkav over 12 years ago
Dr. Nichols (first name unknown). Yep, I cheated, I went to my iTunes version of ST-IV: The Voyage Home.
Vonne Anton over 12 years ago
Sherlock Holmes here….just came through the time mists along the Thames river….ah, I see even your children use time travel in the future, elementary of course. But…how DO your little imps get those cardboard boxes to fly???
Puddleglum2 over 12 years ago
I suppose they flap the flaps to “get those cardboard boxes to fly”!
Puddleglum2 over 12 years ago
When “people try to do everything at once”, they are multi-tasking, ostensibly!
battle of plattsburgh over 12 years ago
I’m going to see the “next week me” to see if he knows what’s happening.
Hobbes Premium Member over 12 years ago
Click here: B.C. (October 9, 2010)
alan.gurka over 12 years ago
I’d have to disagree with Hobbes #2 (“All this modern technology just makes people try to do everything at once.”) On the contrary, Calvin’s using his technology to avoid doing work.
Sardonis over 12 years ago
I love this arc! It’s got to be my favorite!
gforgina over 12 years ago
Where are mum and dad while all this commotion is going on? I’m sure it can’t be quiet, and if it is quiet that’s even a better reason to go and see what’s going on.
Number Three over 12 years ago
LOL LOL. Cool strip.
Two Calvins -Double trouble!
Two Hobbes- Double cuteness!
xxx
Vyperonicamusic over 12 years ago
Some people are ahead of their time… yet still manage to get behind.
Earnestly Frank over 12 years ago
Calvin is beside himself, in more ways than one.
Dallas1701D over 12 years ago
Dr Nichols first name is Walter, if you are willing to accept that fact from the Eugenics Wars novels, where the character is featured as an research scientist for Area 51 in later years of his life.
…and…I might know a little about time travel myself……
Dallas1701D over 12 years ago
Who said they are the same glasses?
Dallas1701D over 12 years ago
I wouldn’t do that, Susan. As bad as Hitler was, his actions were a key influence on history and the development of your civilization. You humans, evolving during a crisis. Amazing!
Bruce McKinney Premium Member over 12 years ago
When was this strip written?! Talk about predicting the future.
coffeeturtle over 12 years ago
Good point Hobbes…er..on the right.
bbabitt over 12 years ago
“The faster I run, the behinder I get” — Pogo?
GregTrail_ImaDillo over 12 years ago
In other news, I love today’s banner!
unca jim over 12 years ago
@dahawk: ’ I theorize a time machine cannot travel back past the time of its invention.’No wonder my screen went BSOD as I entered 1986.Well, back to the laboratory. Thanx for the thought.There’s GOT to be a WorkAround here SOMEwhere.
ratlum over 12 years ago
These two cats are cool.
rentier over 12 years ago
Calvin had not to do the homework, he can hide in the tiniest part of time and nobody can catch him, but, it would be better to do it, for knowing the things later!!
ratlum over 12 years ago
You cant go back and change things because you do not exist yet.
Popeyesforearm over 12 years ago
Watterson was trippin’ on this story
khpage over 12 years ago
Now the two tigers are gonna hafta split that can of tuna….
Dallas1701D over 12 years ago
The idea of infinite quantum universes is a question for theologists, not scientists. Having a universe created for each and every possible outcome of each and every decision that gets made in a days time would result in billions upon billions of new quantum realities created every nanosecond.
There would be a universe for each and every pair of socks you considered wearing today, and then one for each of your pants, one for each of your shirts, etc… for every decision making being on the planet.
“Science” and the “Natural World” do not monitor the decision making process of a sentient mind. If you believe in a god or gods, that entity may take an interest in your socks and would like to have two of you wearing both pairs, but that’s probably not likely.
Sounds silly when you think about socks. Now scarves……
Sandy Shore over 12 years ago
“Hobbeses” haha