Calvin and Hobbes by Bill Watterson

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Margueritem said, about 1 month ago

I wonder who will be the unlucky one…..
hobbelicious said, about 1 month ago

You just have to love the prelude to a disaster discovery…
In this case, musical… da dee dah…

Mom, Dad, you’ve got to be strong for this… brace yourselves…
EarlWash said, about 1 month ago

Funny thing, they do the same thing in politics. La da de de dum…yup, everythings just fine, yup, yup yup!
tbree said, about 1 month ago

When Calvin is singing that there is nothing to worry about, that is when you worry the most. Obviously his parents have already discovered this on several occasions.
LX013 said, about 1 month ago

Surprise is coming now!
WoodEye said, about 1 month ago

Better get a Bucket!

Monty Python
sjoujke said, about 1 month ago

Well, Nero fiddled while Rome burned so I guess Calvin singing while the house floods isn’t too much of a stretch.
Yukoner said, about 1 month ago

It better be both their turns.

Name That Tune
I can name that tune in three notes.
Johanan Rakkav said, about 1 month ago

I love the way the parents’ expressions progressively change in time with the lyrics. It’s the effect of songwriting at its best. ;)
LX013 said, about 1 month ago

A hole is in the bucket Karl Otto, Karl Otto, a hole is in the bucket Karl Otto a hole.
Mend it o Henry, o Henry, mend it O Henry, mend it!
………
Puddleglum2 said, about 1 month ago

ATSL, LX013,
“My Bucket’s Got a Hole in it” - Hank Williams, Jr.
Puddleglum2 said, about 1 month ago

“Time is of the essence!”
“There is no time to waste!”
The water level is ‘a drop in the bucket’ compared to what it will be if the parents don’t ‘get a move on’.
“Get a Move On” - Eddie Money

How high’s the water, papa?, mama?
“Five Feet High and Rising” - Johnny Cash
Leonardeuler said, about 1 month ago

Better make a “Bucket List” Calvin !!
DaveGlass said, about 1 month ago

Its when they act innocent you have to worry!
Puddleglum2 said, about 1 month ago

Methinks thou dost protest too much, Calvin! It doesn’t serve your purpose, but it might save the house if the parents stop disputing about whose turn it is and ‘rise to the occasion’.
userdce said, about 1 month ago

gud
Puddleglum2 said, about 1 month ago

sjoujke,
That’s a good comparison (parallel) between Nero and Calvin.
Nero blamed the Christians; will Hobbes be the scapegoat for Calvin?
Herocoder said, about 1 month ago

Thats a good way to alert your parents without causing panic .. way to go! Calvin!!
LX013 said, about 1 month ago

Singing in the rain.
Dino-1 said, about 1 month ago

“Rock, Paper, Scissors!’
Puddleglum2 said, about 1 month ago

“Your Turn!”
They just acquired Water Works. Now Calvin’s parents need to Pass Go and collect $200 to pay the cost for damages, and ‘pay the Piper’ (for having Calvin).
OGTDA - “One good turn deserves another.” That saying applies to certain Arctic birds, as well.
jelzap said, about 1 month ago

Why dont they both go to give calvin the butt chewing he deserves
jrbj said, about 1 month ago

I love the 3rd frame. You can see how well Calvin has Mom and Dad conditioned. Pavlov couldn’t have done a better job.
rshive said, about 1 month ago

It’s an old familiar song. Something has happened, but Mom & Dad just don’t know what.
♠Lonewolf♠ said, about 1 month ago

Classic looks from the parents!
baslim_the_begger said, about 1 month ago

The good news is that Calvin did not use the hacksaw. This can easily be fixed, but no time to waste parental units.
Quick, before the lyrics turn to “Deep Water”
r2d2antics said, about 1 month ago

Yukoner said, “Name That Tune
I can name that tune in three notes”.

Is it Water Music,By Handel???
Macushlalondra said, about 1 month ago

They’re like “What has he done now?” and wanting to take turns finding out but this time it’s gonna be a two parent job.
Fer Lefer said, about 1 month ago

“My, my, my, what a wonderful day!”

That’s the difference between an OLD strip and a CLASSIC strip.
algurka said, about 1 month ago

They’d better both go so they can form a bucket brigade, but in this case it’ll be reversed.
BC13 said, about 1 month ago

Solve who goes with odds or evens.
Vonnegut said, about 1 month ago

George Orwell said “Advertising is the rattling of a stick inside a swill bucket.” Calvin’s song may just be the marketing campaign for his latest product! I can certainly hear that stick rattling!
kab2rb said, about 1 month ago

It shows what a child can do when parents do not pay attention. Keeping Calvin busy might prevent a lot of mischief.
traci37 said, about 1 month ago

My mom always thought that Calvin & Hobbes reminded her of my brother with his stuffed animals. Many times she would cut out of strip from the paper and tape it to his bedroom door when it really seemed like it was him with a stuffed animal!
grazer said, about 1 month ago

I wonder what “YOUR TURN” entails??
—I bet Calvin knows!
bmonk said, about 1 month ago

Which is worse: singing about not having to worry, or instant and total silence??
Susan001 said, about 1 month ago

Reckon it’s Dad’s day off.
Rats! I was kinda hoping to see him coming up the front walk, unlocking the front door–and then being swept away by a cascade of water!
BTW, Calvin must be singing “Moon River”–‘cause his own “moon” is about to be whacked for causing that “river”.
Tigger said, about 1 month ago

Wouldn’t they hear the water running by now?
Jacabo said, about 1 month ago

My wife and I use the “Rock-Paper-Scissors” game to decide who gets to deal with stuff like this.
ratlum said, about 1 month ago

Mom and Dad should hear something
Maybe they dont care by now
Coffee-Turtle said, about 1 month ago

LOL!!! luv the song!!

NOTHING could prepare mom and pop for what is about to be discovered… NOTHING!! LOL!!! :-D
GretchensMom said, about 1 month ago

Glub … glub … glub … !
Trisha Evenstar said, about 1 month ago

If my child ever did that……….I’d blame it on my husband…LMAO
OldHipster said, about 1 month ago

Better get an industrial size water vacuum…….

QUICK!!!!!
Norman said, about 1 month ago

Look on Ma’s face in panel 3……..Priceless.

Have a good day Ya all.
artybee said, about 1 month ago

This qualifies as a Mom AND Dad emergency!

Also, break out the checkbook. I had a plumber fix two toilets and a faucet today and it cost me $134.

Anybody remember when $100 was serious money???
Shikamoo said, about 1 month ago

♪♫Hit the deck with lots of buckets,
Fa, la, la, la, la-LA, LA, LA, LA!♪♫♫
Shikamoo said, about 1 month ago

@ artybee Don’t you think fixing two toilets and a faucet is serious?

:-D
marvee said, about 1 month ago

Mom and Dad both like a quiet evening at home reading. How did they have a kid like Calvin?
comicguy250 said, about 1 month ago

I think Calvin is about to kick the bucket……..