Calvin and Hobbes by Bill Watterson
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Bill Watterson’s Calvin and Hobbes has been a worldwide favorite since its introduction in 1985. The strip follows the richly imaginative adventures of Calvin and his trusty tiger, Hobbes. Whether a poignant look at serious family issues or a round of time-travel (with the aid of a well-labeled cardboard box), Calvin and Hobbes will astound and delight you.
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Margueritem
said,
12 months ago
That was sweet. Mom slips into Calvin’s world for a moment. We know she loves Hobbes, she washes him whenever he gets dirty.
Jahosacat said, 12 months ago
How many parents out there have done what Calvins parents are doing? :)
Fdavid said, 12 months ago
Dad’s face in panel 3
I’ve had that look before…
often about myself.?!
Ray C
said,
12 months ago
This is both very real and very touching. I think the parents’ behavior is quite authentic.
Wonder how much autobiography is in this strip?
Coffee-Turtle
said,
12 months ago
Better yet, how many parents out there would have done what Calvin’s parents are doing for a kid like Calvin??? :)
gotta luv him
cregan said, 12 months ago
One of my favorites! Makes me smile every time I read this one.
pibfan868
said,
12 months ago
A very long time ago I met a man who knew Bill Watterson tangentially, as his grandson was one of the “role models” for Calvin’s character. He said what the kid could get up to was amazing. :)
cleokaya
said,
12 months ago
As a child I had two stuffed Teddy Bears that were my imaginary friends. To me they were alive. Special parents realize just how important these “friends” are.
nyer73 said, 12 months ago
this strip shows where calvin got his imaginative/silly/creative side (from his mom!) and his realistic/blunt/no-fuss side (wherelse!).. :)
swolf48110 said, 12 months ago
Don’t know that I’d “holler” for Hobbs…but I got admit I’d probably be wandering around out there muttering “All right Hobbs, where are you?” out loud.
space-cadet said, 12 months ago
I miss Hobbes
space-cadet said, 12 months ago
I just changed my avatar and wanted to see how it looked. I love mums face in the last frame. Sheer embrassement. It makes you wonder if Mum was ever like Calvin. I think Dad needs to losen up if they start to think like Calvin they may end up thinking about where Calvin left Hobbes.
Wildmustang1262 said, 12 months ago
LOLs! I like the third panel. Mother hollered for Hobbes. Father became wide-opened and puzzled. And the last panel, my guess is that Father did not want to be a “stupid” like Mother for hollering Hobbes’ name. Ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha haaaaaaaaaa…….
skiwoods said, 12 months ago
How often do we see a Calvin and Hobbes strip without Calvin or Hobbes? BTW, about 18 years ago I did this type of thing at the shopping mall for my son’s “Ernie” (from Sesame Street). I was there after it closed and they let me stay. When I brought Ernie home, it was all worth it.
Yukoner said, 12 months ago
swolf48110 - right on. Many at time and oft have I found myself muttering in such a manner
JonD17 said, 12 months ago
Alll Rightttttttt Mom!!!!!!!!!!
Ya gotta have heart, miles and miles of heart……….. and a healthy imagination don’t hurt either.
Jeff Means said, 12 months ago
Wana-be Parrents take note: This will be what you have to look forward to at some point chasing after imaginary animails / beasts in the closet / under the bed. Hosting tea parties for those not there yet in our world. This reminds me heavily of my own childhood before I grew up…
1MadMan said, 12 months ago
Thanks for my daily chuckle BW.
prasrinivara said, 12 months ago
For space-cadet:
Hobbes will show up soon enough, like the proverbial “bad penny”.
Margueritem
said,
12 months ago
skiwoods says:
How often do we see a Calvin and Hobbes strip without Calvin or Hobbes? BTW, about 18 years ago I did this type of thing at the shopping mall for my son’s “Ernie” (from Sesame Street). I was there after it closed and they let me stay. When I brought Ernie home, it was all worth it.
Aw, that was so loving of you.
Tabby Lynn
said,
12 months ago
now see that just proves that mom belives that hobbes is real. sha she called for him. dad just thinks she is crazy.
hahahababa said, 12 months ago
tigers are real!
hollea said, 12 months ago
My son was so much live Calvin that I felt he needed a Hobbes too so from the cartoon book I created a 3 foot high hobbes as Calvin sees him and took photos of him doing my sons homework at his school desk in his room. Brings back a lot om memories and my son is now 31 and still has Hobbes.
mrprongs said, 12 months ago
So that’s where Calvin gets it from. He takes after Mom.
westiewest Great-gra... said, 12 months ago
hollea: What a neat thing to do!!!
Ro said, 11 months ago
aww mum’s such a cutie!! looking for hobbes n believing he’s real!
no parent every did that for me!! :(