Calvin and Hobbes by Bill Watterson

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cleokaya said, 2 months ago

Maybe they will find Hobbe’s mate.
Margueritem said, 2 months ago

Yeah, he’s real excited….
Puddleglum2 said, 2 months ago

I thought Hobbes’ mate was Groversfather!
They both quit.
Puddleglum2 said, 2 months ago

Follow up:
They both quit yesterday.

Today Calvin might teach his parents some grammar.
“I haven’t GONE TO the zoo in ages.’
The rule is GONE TO (action), BEEN AT (state of being).
At least, that’s my understanding.
Maybe Hobbes will see his “grammar” at the zoo.
Just plain Steve said, 2 months ago

It must be his first visit to the zoo – he hasn’t been banned from visiting there yet. (Unlike the museum.)
sjoujke said, 2 months ago

Well - he’s really gungho about this trip. Mind you, I guess when you have your own tiger, it’s no big deal.
4deerinmyyard said, 2 months ago

He’s SIX and this is his first trip to the zoo?! That’s terrible!

Groversfather said, about 2 hours ago: …I’ll make a deal with you; I’ll read the comic and leave those of you, to whom this applies, to ramble on amongst yourselves in the comment section.

Oh, Groversfather! Thank you! You have made us all so very happy! [sniff]

Ushindi: Thanks. It took a while, but yes.
Ivy0730 said, 2 months ago

@Hobbes: there sure be babes in the zoo!!! Hurry Up!
DreamScourge said, 2 months ago

Ahhh the zoo and children, what a volatile mix! If Calvin just takes his head out of the comic for just a few seconds he’ll remember that zoo’s have tigers in them ;)

As far as I understand it ’Have not and haven’t’ are acceptable in this case
LX013 said, 2 months ago

Going to zoo is fine!
LX013 said, 2 months ago

Calvin would not be happy with a mate for Hobbes!
Just plain Steve said, 2 months ago

I thought Hobbes was still sweet on Suzy.
Dino-1 said, 2 months ago

Ushindi:
Your Mom wins! My grandmother used a wringer washer and hung her clothes outside on the line until she was in her 70’s. We live in the “North Country” of New York and the winters get harsh. She’d bring in the clothes frozen from the line outside and hang them on the line in the basement to dry. She said they smelled so much fresher and softer that way.

This isn’t going to be a good day for Calvin’s parents! Kids are so honest with their likes and dislikes. When we took my son to the zoo he cried because he wanted to let the animals out. He didn’t want them to be unhappy being stuck in a cage or small yard and wanted them to be free to run around and play wherever they wanted. He of course not knowing the danger wanted to play with them. If they couldn’t be let out to wander around on their own he wanted to bring them home with us and take care of them and love them.
Just plain Steve said, 2 months ago

Nice story Dino!

I’ve had adult visitors from England that would be quite prepared to climb into the cages and play with the bears. Fortunately physical restraint was not required!
Yukoner said, 2 months ago

Went to Las Vegas - now that’s a zoo!
Puddleglum2 said, 2 months ago

@cryptomaniac,
You made my day again; thank you for the response.
I suppose you went to the 120 year old ‘Surki” dam since it is a major tourist attraction.
Are there any Bengal tigers in the Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary?
You said, “And despite my best intentions, I can’t see how I can relate all this to the comic, but hope Calvin mentions India (if not Kerala) someday and exonerates me.”
I don’t think you need to be exonerated, especially considering previously mentioned recent developments in this comment forum, but since Calvin and his parents are going to the zoo today and probably will be there for a few days, Calvin is likely to see at least one Bengal tiger and mention it in some fashion.
Lewreader said, 2 months ago

Calvin should stay home and guard his comic books from Hobbs
watcha said, 2 months ago

This is not starting of well.
Puddleglum2 said, 2 months ago

kelanman said,
“Calvin and Hobbes is good. Aw, who am I kidding? IT’S GREAT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!”
When I saw the 16 exclamations points, I thought Tiggergirl was back. She did the same thing. Maybe “the name was changed to protect the innocent”.
I kidded Tiggergirl several days ago and we haven’t heard from her since then. I don’t want to scare anybody away (well, almost anybody) so I won’t say anything in jest or otherwise about those ‘unmentionables’.
carpetinwater9 said, 2 months ago

Dad’s getting impatient.
vibjyor said, 2 months ago

I am sure it starts off like this, but by the time this series of clips ends, Calvin and his parents would both reverse their opinions about the zoo.
rshive said, 2 months ago

The zoo should be fun. Hobbes will find out how lucky he is.
FishStix said, 2 months ago

Cue the monkeys…
Carmy said, 2 months ago

Oh, the mischief they can get into at the zoo…
Johanan Rakkav said, 2 months ago

Calvin’s curiosity, although intense, is both highly selective and highly changeable.
♠Lonewolf♠ said, 2 months ago

Dad forgot about Calvin’s attention span!
uncola777 said, 2 months ago

It’s almost Back-To-School Calvin!
BC13 said, 2 months ago

Don’t be so enthusiastic, Calvin.
Macushlalondra said, 2 months ago

Calvin’s never been to the zoo? This ought to be fun. He can get himself into all kinds of trouble there which is what he does best. As for Hobbes he should love it.
Stede_Bonnet said, 2 months ago

Waterson probaby needs to update this comic. Nowadays, Calvin’s nose would be glued to a cellphone rather than a comic book. It’s amazing how mezmerizing a tiny 1” screen can be to a child…
Doctor Toon said, 2 months ago

Had to go back to yesterday to read the Trollish comment at the bottom of page 1.
Why do people with no sense of humor read comics?
EarlWash said, 2 months ago

Hey, Doctor Toon, don’t you get it? They have all been to college and have Phd’s…and we both know what THAT stands for!
grazer said, 2 months ago

Got a feeling the zoo animals will end up thankful for the metal bars.
Susan001 said, 2 months ago

What would be great is if they go to an “animal park”, where the animals roam free in replicas of their natural surroundings, and the viewers are “caged” in their cars as they drive through. It’s funny when the baboons climb all over the cars!
BC13 said, 2 months ago

Stede_Bonnet

Fortunately, these comcis will not be updated to refect today’s reality. Waterson retired from C&H back in December 95. The fact that C&H has more of the childhood toys & distractions that closely resembles my own childhood makes thse strips all the more special as they are.
Leonardeuler said, 2 months ago

Looking at Hobbes’ face in the fourth panel, it seems he doesn’t like to be interrupted while he is reading a comic book (Captain Napalm ?).
kirbydude said, 2 months ago

Mating Hobbes
lobkiller said, 2 months ago

Too bad, he probably has never seen the New Zoo Review either, doesn’t know what he’s missing.
ratlum said, 2 months ago

Comics or the zoo
Boy this is a decision Hobbes will not like making
SQUIDBREAKER said, 2 months ago

Once upon a time….
I was walking in my hometown of Milwaukee and some travelers asked for the directions to the zoo. I said ‘Your in it”.

Being a cop makes you cynical.

A.
BC13 said, 2 months ago

Maresha
Or should I say “Mr. Cynical”, that would make Calvin’s home a zoo by your definition. With transmogrifyer in hand, Calvin can certainly make it so.

A
SQUIDBREAKER said, 2 months ago

How is it you are typing I am mr Cynical while I listen to the Logical song as we type?

And did you read working it out? There’s a whimsical note about your avatar’s potential as a hairdo.

If you were GJ, I would think you were insulting me.

Now where did I put that transmogrifier?

A.
BC13 said, 2 months ago

Maresha
Just yanking your chain Mr. Cynical. It’s good to have you back.

A
OldHipster said, 2 months ago

Is Calvin taking Hobbes with him?

Will Hobbes find his long-lost girl of his former life?

Will Dad ever learn proper English?

Tune in next time………….
grammahotsho said, 2 months ago

Will a tiger beat the stuffin’s out of Hobbes?
Ronshua said, 2 months ago

Cultivating Culture in the adolescent can be like a day at a Kalifornia DMV multiplied by 365 .
RinaFarina said, 2 months ago

Howcum people keep referring to comments that I can’t see? Where are they anyway?
Trisha Evenstar said, 2 months ago

Ahahahahahahah!
Anthrocynic said, 2 months ago

Might I recommend a rule of thumb:

After you type your comment, read it! Think to yourself “Does this enhance the comic at all?” If the answer is no, delete the message. If you answer yes, post it. If your comment reads “Yeah, he’s real excited….” or “Ahahahahahahah!” then don’t post it. The entire point of the last frame is to let people know that Calvin is not excited about going to the zoo. If one does not understand that, sarcasm will not penetrate their cranial void either. Posting a comment of laughter is also pointless. It is a posting created just to see your name printed and a sign of megalomania. You have not done anything besides waste space and time.

A special side note for puddleglum2: before you go looking for problems where they do not exist, check to make sure you are not hypocritical. The preposition Calvin’s dad uses is “to” not “at”. “Been to” refers to being at the actual location (the zoo); “Gone to” refers to the movement to that location. You then go on to write “The rule is GONE TO (action), BEEN AT (state of being).” Parentheses are used to signify that the contained phrases are not necessary in the sentence. You therefore wrote “The rule is GONE TO, BEEN AT.” Which makes no sense.

How about we try to step it up a notch. The internet has provided delusions that every fragment of a thought needs to be posted. Let’s make sure we start reversing this downwards trend. It will help humanity and those of you who are typing merely to see your name in print; if you stopped writing useless comments and started spending that time looking for a friend, you would have one by now.
Ushindi said, 2 months ago

I wasn’t going to leave a comment as I was simply terrified I might upset Anthrocynic, but then thought “Wait a minute, Ush!”. In checking the home page of”Groversfather”, I see every single comment has been made on “Calvin” - no other comic. His last was yesterday, Aug. 30. Now today, we have a new complainer, called “Anthrocynic” who just signed up today, Aug. 31, and sounds very much like “Groversfather”. Am I wrong to be a little suspicious?
P.S. Anthrocynic: Your own comment does not meet your own criteria, not that your comment will actually influence anyone here.