That leaves open another more disturbing possibility. Your parents are the ones determining if your behavior merits gifts or coal. Surely, they would never withhold gifts because you misbehave, right? But can you be sure?
I stand by the “Yes, Virginia, there is a Santa Claus” rule – even if a literal Santa doesn’t exist, he represents a spirit of joy and charity in the season that we pray is never destroyed.
Again………Calvin you are ‘biting off more than you can chew’ which you have proved ‘time and again’ taking on ‘Hobbes’ in anything—especially snowball fights ! ! !!
The same as GOD is everywhere all the time. Maybe they are related? Think about all the aspects of both that are the same. They both live up there. They both watch you. They both listen to you. They both fulfill your wishes. They both know who is good and bad. They both move in a flash of an eye and neither can be ever seen!, although they do have representatives that stand in for them. Lets not even talk about all the illegalities of Santa..
By the time I entered my double digits, I began to also become suspicious of Santa’s existence, but since I had a little brother I had to keep up the charade for him.
codycab 6 months ago
Oh ye of little faith…
The Calvinosaurus That Calvin Wanted To Discover 6 months ago
Well there goes Hobbes’ chances of getting presents.
BE THIS GUY 6 months ago
You’ll have to file an appeal with Mrs. Claus.
STEPUP 6 months ago
Patience, you will eat your words in a few days!!!
Macushlalondra 6 months ago
You walked right into that one Calvin. How could Hobbes resist? I couldn’t.
DaveG1960 6 months ago
I just spat out my coffee. Oh! Thank you, Hobbes. I needed that…….
Izzy Moreno 6 months ago
One of the best punchlines in the whole strip.
snsurone76 6 months ago
Hobbes is just like Trout on the “Agnes” strip—only funnier.
Johnny Q Premium Member 6 months ago
Calvin walked into that one…
Bilan 6 months ago
Who do you think brought presents last Christmas?
johnny_yuma1965 6 months ago
Well, Calvin caught that burn with no trouble and Hobbs will most likely not have to pay for it.
candh1206 6 months ago
I love the last panel. Bill Watterson really knew how to draw expressions so well.
The Reader Premium Member 6 months ago
Psychologically damaging AND truthful.
win.45mag 6 months ago
I sense a game of tackle snowball coming on………….
cdward 6 months ago
That leaves open another more disturbing possibility. Your parents are the ones determining if your behavior merits gifts or coal. Surely, they would never withhold gifts because you misbehave, right? But can you be sure?
PaulAbbott2 6 months ago
BURN!
VegaAlopex 6 months ago
I ceased believing in Santa Claus in 1967, but I remained good. — It isn’t for nothing, Calvin.
jvo 6 months ago
The lament of whistle-blowers everywhere….
“Telling the truth always hurts…
…the truth-teller."
joegeethree 6 months ago
Would’ve double liked this one if I could.
sandpiper 6 months ago
Great sucker shot. Looks like it will get a great snowball shot in return.
govvedi 6 months ago
“You have always been good for nothing.” – Bill Watterson
gokar RLV 6 months ago
Santa Claus is the corporate jesus. Boy, oh boy do people worship him. Get your kid in the Corporate Spirit early in life.
KageKat 6 months ago
I stand by the “Yes, Virginia, there is a Santa Claus” rule – even if a literal Santa doesn’t exist, he represents a spirit of joy and charity in the season that we pray is never destroyed.
jagedlo 6 months ago
Not only do I love the line, but also the face Hobbes makes as he delivers it!
'IndyMan' 6 months ago
Again………Calvin you are ‘biting off more than you can chew’ which you have proved ‘time and again’ taking on ‘Hobbes’ in anything—especially snowball fights ! ! !!
fjc007 6 months ago
I have it. I’m good authority that Santa is not a fan of puns. Go ahead Calvin give Hobbes a whack.
g04922 6 months ago
LOL…good one, Hobbes ~
ladykat 6 months ago
Keep the faith, Calvin.
uniquename 6 months ago
Hoisted on your own petard Calvin.
rshive 6 months ago
Santa may forgive. But Hobbes, maybe not.
Robert4170 6 months ago
Calvin is oblivious to the fact that there are far more benefits to being good than loot from Santa.
old_geek 6 months ago
You can’t fool me. I know there’s no such thing as a sanity clause.
ElwoodP 6 months ago
Maybe he meant Sanity Clause?
Rose686 6 months ago
Lol
jrankin1959 6 months ago
Oh, face it Calvin – you walked right into that one…
mckeonfuneralhomebx 6 months ago
The same as GOD is everywhere all the time. Maybe they are related? Think about all the aspects of both that are the same. They both live up there. They both watch you. They both listen to you. They both fulfill your wishes. They both know who is good and bad. They both move in a flash of an eye and neither can be ever seen!, although they do have representatives that stand in for them. Lets not even talk about all the illegalities of Santa..
Paul D Premium Member 6 months ago
Don’t do it, Calvin. All you have is a snowball. Tigers have claws.
snowedin, now known as Missy's mom 6 months ago
You set yourself up for that one, Calvin! LMAO!
Angry Indeed Premium Member 6 months ago
Calvin’s voice of reason is cruising for a bruising!
Steverino Premium Member 6 months ago
Hobbes is correct. Calvin is good for nothing.
zarilla 6 months ago
“Good for nothing” from Hobbes: the best comeback one liner in the strip for a while!
zarilla 6 months ago
“You’ve always been good for nothing.”, from Hobbes. The best one liner in the strip for quite a while!
wiley207 6 months ago
By the time I entered my double digits, I began to also become suspicious of Santa’s existence, but since I had a little brother I had to keep up the charade for him.
Dr_Fogg 6 months ago
Stepped right into that one!! LOL
mistercatworks 6 months ago
It’s being good for practice . It gets easier.
Ka`ōnōhi`ula`okahōkūmiomio`ehiku Premium Member 6 months ago
So many of us are good for nothing.
dbradway1 6 months ago
God may have to forgive, but I doubt Santa is held to the same rules.
jbruins84341 6 months ago
I have to side with Calvin on this one. Hobbes deserves a snowball!
well-i-never 6 months ago
It’s just so good to see him laugh.
oakie817 6 months ago
most excellent
mindjob 6 months ago
Best bazinga ever!
oakie817 6 months ago
most excellent
John Jorgensen 6 months ago
Oh, well said, Hobbes!