When I was a teenager it was “Oh Mom, don’t be so provincial!” whenever you wanted to do something daring (like when my sister wanted to wear hot pants). Didn’t work for us, either.
He’s lucky he’s able to sit upright after testing for a reaction. My little fanny would’ve been pretty sore after pushing their buttons too many times.
Keep going Calvin, maybe someday you’ll work your way up to:Antidisestablishmentaranism (sp?)(Which several years ago was removed from the dictionaries for lack of usage)
BE THIS GUY about 12 years ago
Calvin, always looking for new buttons to push.
TheSkulker about 12 years ago
He’s a scientist – prone to experimentation.
euston about 12 years ago
‘Disfunctional’ is a word I would really try to avoid around a stressed out mom.
Sciatic about 12 years ago
try instigator next time
margueritem about 12 years ago
“Dysfunctional’ is perfect.
ratlum about 12 years ago
You and Mom can find lots words that will get you this kind of reaction .
Vandal00 about 12 years ago
Wish I thought of that one when I was younger.
rogue53 about 12 years ago
Say that again Calvin, and you might not be functional.
in.amongst about 12 years ago
So dysfunctional functions :)
rentier about 12 years ago
Calvins list of words must be very long at all!
orinoco womble about 12 years ago
When I was a teenager it was “Oh Mom, don’t be so provincial!” whenever you wanted to do something daring (like when my sister wanted to wear hot pants). Didn’t work for us, either.
GROG Premium Member about 12 years ago
In my house, you wanted to avoid pushing those buttons otherwise you’d be dealing with dad who had quite the functional hand.
alan.gurka about 12 years ago
He’s lucky he’s able to sit upright after testing for a reaction. My little fanny would’ve been pretty sore after pushing their buttons too many times.
QuietStorm27 about 12 years ago
My little brother used to watch looney tunes all the time. One night at bedtime he told our mom “You’re despicable!”
Number Three about 12 years ago
Oooooooh… You really push it, Calvin.
The little aeroplane is cute in the last panel.
xxx
The#1BoiseStateFan about 12 years ago
9/11 today, people. RIP to those who died and tried to save victims in these terrible attacks.
Hoodude about 12 years ago
Try ‘disrupter’..
TheAuldWan about 12 years ago
Calvin, funambulism expert.
holmswedeholm about 12 years ago
Mom in this strip started out with the best intentions. Look at the first panel again. She’s wearing angel wings!
Aaron Saltzer about 12 years ago
…And he still went to bed any way. Lol
Popeyesforearm about 12 years ago
and red butt to back it up
cosman about 12 years ago
Words that’ll get a reaction, and’ll warm the behind..
tuslog64 about 12 years ago
Keep going Calvin, maybe someday you’ll work your way up to:Antidisestablishmentaranism (sp?)(Which several years ago was removed from the dictionaries for lack of usage)
Phapada about 12 years ago
calvinsfriend110 about 12 years ago
Must have a lot of lines!Also, RIP to the people who lost their lives 11 years ago. You’ll never be forgotten.
Gretchen's Mom about 12 years ago
In honor of all the brave men, women and children we so sadly lost 11 years ago today . . .
Puddleglum2 about 12 years ago
shygirl27,Did your brother ‘duck’ after he said “desthpicable”? Did your mother think he was ‘Daffy’?
Rickapolis about 12 years ago
It may be the expression as much as the word.
khpage about 12 years ago
That’s why Calvin is Spiff the Spaceman – he’s always pushing the envelope…
iced tea about 12 years ago
Calvin needs Benadryl.
Karaboo2 about 12 years ago
Are Mom’s hands doing the talking or is she the clapper!!! 9/11 Always Remember. Osama is no longer dysfunctional. Yaaaa
rgcviper about 12 years ago
SNERK!
Ahh, Calvin. You little devil, you.
Wethepeople about 12 years ago
i am not going to bed sensei