The only inaccuracy I notice in this Pteranodon depiction is the fact that recent studies show that pterosaurs launched with their forelimbs instead of their legs.
With that said, it’s still more accurate than Jurassic World or The Good Dinosaur, ironically enough.
As a kid, friend of mine tried something similar, trying to be Superman. Broke the two bones in his forearm. Doctor said they were lucky that was all he broke.
Reminds me of the announcement before episodes of the 60’s Batman to the effect. “Please remember that Batman can not fly”. Always wondered if someone had tried it.
Hahahaah, phenomenal comic timing. Mom looking out the window at the ladder, IMMEDIATELY recognizing what’s going to happen, and then bursting out the door while screeching. Putting the jacket on is a great “i’m going outside” shorthand, even though it makes no sense (your son’s gonna jump on the roof, but YOU NEED A JACKET, FIRST?).
When I was little superman was still on TV and every kid thought, at least a little, that the towel you wrap around your neck would make you fly. Of course, the smarter ones discovered immediately, it didn’t. We enjoyed watching some of our less dubious peers jump out of windows and trees to prove their ‘faith’. Never liked the ensuing crying and fuss though.
I was really into the TV Superman back in the day (around 1962). My Mom explained “now you know this isn’t real”, of course I knew, but it didn’t stop me from jumping off the shed with my new boots and a cape. My ankles hurt like HELL when I landed.
Think I was maybe 6. They were building an office and school addition to my dads church. The floor of his office was maybe 8 feet above the ground. Having watched numerous episodes of Combat, I Knew how to parachute land. Bit my tongue and almost knocked myself out when I hit the sand pile below and plowed my knees into my jaw.
BE THIS GUY about 5 years ago
How the pteranodon became extinct.
Sugar Bombs 95 about 5 years ago
The only inaccuracy I notice in this Pteranodon depiction is the fact that recent studies show that pterosaurs launched with their forelimbs instead of their legs.
With that said, it’s still more accurate than Jurassic World or The Good Dinosaur, ironically enough.
The Calvinosaurus That Calvin Wanted To Discover about 5 years ago
Please say he didn’t ACTUALLY jump off the roof like that…
codycab about 5 years ago
And then what!?
Watcher about 5 years ago
And Mom says, Calvin you’re to young to fly. When you get to 2nd grade you can fly away.
Bilan about 5 years ago
Mom was delayed by a split second of indecision.
Should she let him jump or shouldn’t she?
Anathema Premium Member about 5 years ago
Better stop him if that’s possible before he hurts himself.
Aussie Down Under about 5 years ago
Hope Mum has really good reflexes.
Nachikethass about 5 years ago
Why do they have books like that within reach of that kid? Now mom will have to make the catch!
rentier about 5 years ago
It seems, Mom is coming just right!!
orinoco womble about 5 years ago
As a kid, friend of mine tried something similar, trying to be Superman. Broke the two bones in his forearm. Doctor said they were lucky that was all he broke.
Manoj Koshy about 5 years ago
And then there was Mom!!!!!!!!
DaveG1960 about 5 years ago
Reminds me of the announcement before episodes of the 60’s Batman to the effect. “Please remember that Batman can not fly”. Always wondered if someone had tried it.
SonicFan91 about 5 years ago
Her look in the 2nd panel is hilarious
sirbadger about 5 years ago
She wasted time putting a jacket on. Calvin should try that when Rosalyn is there, because she wouldn’t try to stop him.
bluram about 5 years ago
Don’t look now, but Calvin just flew the coop.
okiejoe about 5 years ago
He’s a strong little kid to be able to set that ladder up by himself.
Jabroniville Premium Member about 5 years ago
Hahahaah, phenomenal comic timing. Mom looking out the window at the ladder, IMMEDIATELY recognizing what’s going to happen, and then bursting out the door while screeching. Putting the jacket on is a great “i’m going outside” shorthand, even though it makes no sense (your son’s gonna jump on the roof, but YOU NEED A JACKET, FIRST?).
Frog-on-a-Log Premium Member about 5 years ago
Because of course you want to be comfortable while you rescue your child from the roof!
Masterskrain Premium Member about 5 years ago
Remember, Calvin, falling never hurt ANYONE. It’s the sudden stop at the bottom that will mess you up…
C0MM0N-tater about 5 years ago
The mind of a child can be the most wonderful form of transportation. How sad to lose it only to become an “adult!”
YippiKiAyMofo about 5 years ago
…ends up in the emergency room.
Ray*C about 5 years ago
How many kids even know what a pteranodon is? If he lives, which is not guaranteed by any means, he will be another HAWKing.
DanFlak about 5 years ago
At least the kid’s imagination knows how to soar.
A Hip loving Canadian... about 5 years ago
Once again, Mom saves the day… and Calvin from himself.
lsc327 about 5 years ago
Boys are so dumb.
vaughnrl2003 Premium Member about 5 years ago
When I was little superman was still on TV and every kid thought, at least a little, that the towel you wrap around your neck would make you fly. Of course, the smarter ones discovered immediately, it didn’t. We enjoyed watching some of our less dubious peers jump out of windows and trees to prove their ‘faith’. Never liked the ensuing crying and fuss though.
MichaelHelwig about 5 years ago
Let him jump. Could save you a lot of trouble.
Sportymonk about 5 years ago
I once jumped out of my treehouse into the wading pool below. Wish the water had been deeper, much deeper.
Linda Schweiner Premium Member about 5 years ago
This is why parents age so much faster than people without children… just my own opinion…
SweetSinger about 5 years ago
Mom, the Superhero. All in a day’s work.
banjinshiju about 5 years ago
How Calvin survived to adulthood is a mystery. Maybe that is why the strip ended.
ChessPirate about 5 years ago
The Pteranodon spreads his giant wings, and…
…lands on mom…
Will_Scarlet about 5 years ago
…dies.
swanridge about 5 years ago
Mom has good arms for catching falling pterodactyls.
Display about 5 years ago
Ever hear of the “Mom Seat Belt” or the “Dad Reaction” maybe?
Adiraiju about 5 years ago
…And mother Therizinosaurus uses her enormous arms to YOINK the Pteranodon back onto the cliff and chew him out!
DCBakerEsq about 5 years ago
Thus ends another promising childhood.
RobinHood about 5 years ago
Fly away, and take that carcass with you where came from on that day.
ericbutts74 about 5 years ago
“Clump” ladder hitting side of roof, or “Clump” pteradactyl pancake?
Maizing about 5 years ago
Makes me think of this:
https://youtu.be/j4q-Q6LSfuI
Auntie Socialist about 5 years ago
Cut to Calvin in a hospital bed embalmed in bandages and in three different tractions
davetb1956 about 5 years ago
Calvin has survived worse riding off cliffs in his wagon on purpose.
Night-Gaunt49[Bozo is Boffo] about 5 years ago
YES he did right into mom’s arms.
davetb1956 about 5 years ago
Why wouldn’t Calvin jump of the roof? He has ridden his sled, toboggan, or wagon off of drop offs on purpose repeatedly.
Bill The Nuke about 5 years ago
She bothered to take the time to grab her jacket???
Holden Awn about 5 years ago
And Calvin is an only child….
Peam Premium Member about 5 years ago
So that’s where Little Oop picked up a pteranodon to BBQ?
hagarthehorrible about 5 years ago
Mom has a hunch of the next thing being comprehended by Calvin. She is in for the prized catch. Look at Calvin in the second panel. He is cute.
Jaime Jean M about 5 years ago
I’ve always wondered why she bothers to put on her sweater when her kid is about to jump from the roof.
57BelAir about 5 years ago
I was really into the TV Superman back in the day (around 1962). My Mom explained “now you know this isn’t real”, of course I knew, but it didn’t stop me from jumping off the shed with my new boots and a cape. My ankles hurt like HELL when I landed.
Martin 78 about 5 years ago
Think I was maybe 6. They were building an office and school addition to my dads church. The floor of his office was maybe 8 feet above the ground. Having watched numerous episodes of Combat, I Knew how to parachute land. Bit my tongue and almost knocked myself out when I hit the sand pile below and plowed my knees into my jaw.
WilliamBill almost 5 years ago
The ‘CLUMP’ was the ladder going up … I think. No?
Humerus1 19 days ago
why did mom waste time putting her jacket on?