Does Dad have a MontBlanc pen, ($750)? https://www.montblanc.com/en-us/collection/writing-instruments/meisterstueck/13661-meisterstueck-gold-coated-legrand-fountain-pen.html
That might make a great Sunday too! Have Calvin dream that his parents are Robots with the same canned response to his every question: “Go play outside, Calvin!”.
I’ve never been able to get a paper airplane to behave like anything but a rock with a death wish. But I have fond memories of little balsa wood gliders. Ones with rubber-band driven propellers were the best, they would climb to maybe 50 feet, then catch a breeze and glide. We played out-of-doors all the time.
Calvin will be fine. this was my childhood as my parents had little time for us kids. I took my imagination outside and found a few good friends and made the best of it. I’m 68 with a ‘still’ warped imagination and a lovely retirement. Lemons my friends, lemons.
My Dad worked from home except on Fridays when he had to be in the office. Rather unusual in the 50s, 60s and 70s but I am glad he did. He occasionally had out of state assignments that would take him away for 3 – 6 months. I hated that. My mom was mentally unstable and could be quite nasty to live with. Her bad days far outnumbered her good days.
Awwww. Sweet little boys’ antics can sometimes be misinterpreted by busy parents. Wish I had some of my three little boys’ “bothering me” times to revisit.
BE THIS GUY almost 4 years ago
Dad should be playing outside with Calvin on a July Sunday.
Space_Owl on GoComics almost 4 years ago
Dad just never sees the bigger picture.
The Calvinosaurus That Calvin Wanted To Discover almost 4 years ago
Go play outside!
codycab almost 4 years ago
The incredibly annoying shrinking Calvin.
Robin Harwood almost 4 years ago
These things just keep happening to Calvin. Gravity gets turned off, perspective is lost, colours go negative, and now this.
rshive almost 4 years ago
But Calvin, you got Dad’s attention.
fullmoondeb Premium Member almost 4 years ago
Love the artwork of tiny Calvin in the paper airplane.
Bilan almost 4 years ago
Calvin is missing the fact that by chanting the phrase Go Play Outside, Dad was able to transform Calvin back to his original size.
Algolei I almost 4 years ago
“…but soon Calvin’s patience is rewarded!”
I’m sorry, Calvin’s what??
cubswin2016 almost 4 years ago
Honey, I shrunk the kids!
hagarthehorrible almost 4 years ago
You are lucky to get away with that comment that go out and play. Better than going to school.
Dobby53 Premium Member almost 4 years ago
Nice – Dad uses a fountain pen. I wonder if Watterson uses a Waterhouse?
Ralph Newbill almost 4 years ago
The best place to play, Calvin. Be glad you have space to play and aren’t stuck in a city apartment.
Gen.Flashman almost 4 years ago
Does Dad have a MontBlanc pen, ($750)? https://www.montblanc.com/en-us/collection/writing-instruments/meisterstueck/13661-meisterstueck-gold-coated-legrand-fountain-pen.html
vaughnrl2003 Premium Member almost 4 years ago
I suppose when your an only child the only people in the house to play with are your parents. Parents don’t play fair.
William Bednar Premium Member almost 4 years ago
That might make a great Sunday too! Have Calvin dream that his parents are Robots with the same canned response to his every question: “Go play outside, Calvin!”.
Dkram almost 4 years ago
Inch High Private Eye should have made a guest appearance.
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johndifool almost 4 years ago
Welp Calvin, you could instead try typing “Help, I’m a bug!” on Mom’s letter to Grandma…
Whatcouldgowrong almost 4 years ago
I’ve never been able to get a paper airplane to behave like anything but a rock with a death wish. But I have fond memories of little balsa wood gliders. Ones with rubber-band driven propellers were the best, they would climb to maybe 50 feet, then catch a breeze and glide. We played out-of-doors all the time.
The Pro from Dover almost 4 years ago
jrankin1959 almost 4 years ago
Calvin’s patience is rewarded! Since when does Calvin have patience?
formathe almost 4 years ago
Calvin will be fine. this was my childhood as my parents had little time for us kids. I took my imagination outside and found a few good friends and made the best of it. I’m 68 with a ‘still’ warped imagination and a lovely retirement. Lemons my friends, lemons.
pchemcat almost 4 years ago
My Dad worked from home except on Fridays when he had to be in the office. Rather unusual in the 50s, 60s and 70s but I am glad he did. He occasionally had out of state assignments that would take him away for 3 – 6 months. I hated that. My mom was mentally unstable and could be quite nasty to live with. Her bad days far outnumbered her good days.
kathleenhicks62 almost 4 years ago
I just want to know if Calvin grows up to be a sci-fi writer…….
RADICAL_SAUCINESS almost 4 years ago
i love the fact that the situation totally changes. too funny!
DCBakerEsq almost 4 years ago
Luckily, I never grew up.
GreggW Premium Member almost 4 years ago
“The Incredible Shrinking Man” should have tried that.
Otis Rufus Driftwood almost 4 years ago
The closing panel is Calvin’s attitude about his parents in a nutshell. (BTW, anyone know how a raven is like a writing desk?)
Back to Big Mike almost 4 years ago
Oh man, you won’t hear that said to a kid anymore. My sons lived outside because we didn’t want their shenanigans in the house.
mkd_1218 almost 4 years ago
Awwww. Sweet little boys’ antics can sometimes be misinterpreted by busy parents. Wish I had some of my three little boys’ “bothering me” times to revisit.
WCraft Premium Member almost 4 years ago
Beats the heck out of a recording that says: Why don’t you go play in the quicksand?
rebelstrike0 almost 4 years ago
In all fairness, maybe Calvin should leave his parents alone. They have important issues to worry about, such as “What are our names?”!
s o u p almost 4 years ago
The sad thing is, this beloved comic is already over. They’re just recycling Watterson’s old comics.