Reminds me of a similar Peanuts strip: Box 1: Linus asks Lucy, “Why is the sky blue?” Box 2: Lucy relies acidly: “BECAUSE IT ISN’T GREEN!!” sending Linus and his blanket tumbling over backward. Box 3: Lucy stomps away in disgust. Box 4: Linus breaks the fourth wall saying—“That just shows how stupid I am. . . I thought there might be a more complicated reason. . .”
I like that.My Grandmother would tell me when ever there was thunder and lightning that it was the dump truck dumping fire wood next door.I was about 7 and helping the old man next door pile his wood meant goodies .To this day thunder dose not scare me.
I don’t like Calvin’s dad, this is one of the reasons that he’s not doing good in school (plus being hyper, possible adhd, etc…) Calvin probably thinks that no adult will give him the straight answers, even the teachers, so why listen to them in the first place? (Thank God we had an encyclopedia set at my house, or I would have ended up like Calvin!)
rentier almost 11 years ago
Waiting for understanding!
sharpy almost 11 years ago
A salute clavin’s dad, to explain things the way Calvin understands!
Vandal00 almost 11 years ago
It’s easier to believe in something that’s silly, rather than question it.
Steve Bartholomew almost 11 years ago
Doesn’t wind come from wind farms?
arye uygur almost 11 years ago
At this point Calvin’s mom would be saying from the side, “Dear.”
Downundergirl almost 11 years ago
complicated = I don’t really know.
Aaron Saltzer almost 11 years ago
That must mean Calvin’s dad doesn’t know what causes wind. Lol
ant almost 11 years ago
God bless you, trees!
edclectic almost 11 years ago
Let’s not get behind in this arc…
Phapada almost 11 years ago
where are they running…….?
bluram almost 11 years ago
Dad could have also told Calvin “They Call The Wind Maria”.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=02Mh3DNaXDw
GROG Premium Member almost 11 years ago
Beans does it for me.
Aaberon almost 11 years ago
I just snorted my coffee!
rmacprivate almost 11 years ago
I’m going to remember that one for when the grandkids get to that asking stage.
rshive almost 11 years ago
Sounds good to me.
KatetheGreatComics almost 11 years ago
BRILLIANT strip.
Puddleglum2 almost 11 years ago
“It’s an ill wind that blows no good.”It’s an ill tree that sneezes no good.
marshalljpeters Premium Member almost 11 years ago
I’m surprised to see Dad actually admitting that what he said first wasn’t true. Usually he just keeps embellishing his story.
KSfarmgirl almost 11 years ago
Someone told me they thought that trees waving their branches caused the wind-
Jaddis almost 11 years ago
Reminds me of a similar Peanuts strip: Box 1: Linus asks Lucy, “Why is the sky blue?” Box 2: Lucy relies acidly: “BECAUSE IT ISN’T GREEN!!” sending Linus and his blanket tumbling over backward. Box 3: Lucy stomps away in disgust. Box 4: Linus breaks the fourth wall saying—“That just shows how stupid I am. . . I thought there might be a more complicated reason. . .”
watmiwori almost 11 years ago
What’s complicated about beans or melted cabbage?
Jspine almost 11 years ago
It’s not trees sneezing! They’re waving their branches to make the wind!
Spudart almost 11 years ago
I’m just glad wind is not caused by trees farting.
ssejhill almost 11 years ago
What causes wind? Trees sneezing? … I thought it was blowhard politicians.
meihong almost 11 years ago
The trees are sneezing! How cute!
Earnestly Frank almost 11 years ago
You mean wind is not caused by trees sneezing? Why didn’t anyone tell me this before?
Popeyesforearm almost 11 years ago
my wife says I’m the wind beneath her sheets
Number Three almost 11 years ago
Awwwww… Cute!
LOL xxx
KEA almost 11 years ago
Calvin should ask Lucy van Pelt; she always has an explanation, regardless of her ignorance.
ratlum almost 11 years ago
I like that.My Grandmother would tell me when ever there was thunder and lightning that it was the dump truck dumping fire wood next door.I was about 7 and helping the old man next door pile his wood meant goodies .To this day thunder dose not scare me.
Stephen Gilberg almost 11 years ago
At least he admitted it’s not the truth this time.
crfender almost 11 years ago
Does Treebeard sneeze?
pouncingtiger almost 11 years ago
Q: What causes wind?A: Eating beans or any other gaseous foods
thirdguy almost 11 years ago
I wish they would cover their mouths!
Puddleglum2 almost 11 years ago
@Popeyes4arm,“Three sheets to the wind”
BronyInk over 10 years ago
I don’t like Calvin’s dad, this is one of the reasons that he’s not doing good in school (plus being hyper, possible adhd, etc…) Calvin probably thinks that no adult will give him the straight answers, even the teachers, so why listen to them in the first place? (Thank God we had an encyclopedia set at my house, or I would have ended up like Calvin!)