Mom should order another bottle of the vino and tell Pops to stifle the whining and to enjoy this reprieve from their “prodigy” and go “bottoms up”. Of course she should tell the hostess to arrange for a taxi to take them home as they intent to make a “night” of it.
I sympathize with the babysitter and the parents. There’s was a kid like Calvin on a flight sitting right behind me. For the entire 2 hour flight, the kid was in his own world and didn’t shut up once. Obviously off his meds (or needed some) and it drove everyone on the flight NUTS. His mother didn’t say one word to keep him quiet. I think she even had earphones in.
Look at how the first panel shows how Calvin imagines Stupendous Man, indicating he’s just imagining flying out the front door, when in reality he likely just ran out the door pretty fast.
BE THIS GUY about 1 month ago
Safe to say assume if they split up, Dad won’t ask for custody; he may not even ask for visitation rights.
codycab about 1 month ago
A dog is more well behaved than Calvin.
dadthedawg about 1 month ago
Yep, Rosalyn could have been your dog walker…..
3nemesis about 1 month ago
A dog doesn’t have Calvin’s sense of humour.
C about 1 month ago
Don’t avoid the topic, Dear
peb6006 about 1 month ago
If you had a dog, you would not need to dine out to take a break
Alexander the Good Enough about 1 month ago
Ask me why I don’t even have a dog…
snsurone76 about 1 month ago
Well, since Dad is an SOB, a dog companion might have been appropriate.
SHIVA about 1 month ago
When the parents come and get an earful from Roslyn, all the little monster will get is a talking to by Dad, and sent to bed. The kid wins!!
rexxster about 1 month ago
They should have him “chipped” anyhoo.
LeftCoastKen Premium Member about 1 month ago
Remember that other strip? “I offered to get us a dachshund puppy, but nooooo …”
PaulAbbott2 about 1 month ago
Dad’s love for his son, neatly summed up in a single sentence.
WaywardWind about 1 month ago
It’s why WE had a dog.
Bilan about 1 month ago
A comic strip named Rover and Hobbes just wouldn’t be as funny.
French Persons Premium Member about 1 month ago
Go play in the street, kid.
The Reader Premium Member about 1 month ago
At least they can still get a doggie bag!
Nuke Road Warrior about 1 month ago
Going out to a nice restaurant on a date night is what led to Calvin. Just think, doing it more often could lead to Calvin having a brother, yikes.
tremaine53 about 1 month ago
Pffft! If Dad had REALLY wanted a dog that much, he’d have named Calvin ‘Bowser’, instead.
TampaFanatic1 about 1 month ago
Mom should order another bottle of the vino and tell Pops to stifle the whining and to enjoy this reprieve from their “prodigy” and go “bottoms up”. Of course she should tell the hostess to arrange for a taxi to take them home as they intent to make a “night” of it.
Link from Twilight Princess about 1 month ago
“Colonel, its Stupendous Man. I have escaped! Mission Accomplished!”
SquidGamerGal about 1 month ago
Why do you put up with this, Ross? You know he’s just gonna keep doing this, right?
bbenoit about 1 month ago
Don’t know why Calvin hates Roz as a sitter so much. He seems to have a blast while she’s there.
mckeonfuneralhomebx about 1 month ago
A dog would have ripped Hobbes apart a long time ago..
Just-me about 1 month ago
Calvin will be hoping space aliens will kidnap him and take him to planet Zork when his folks get home.
Carol from CT about 1 month ago
Roselyn, just go inside and lock all the doors. Let Calvin “chill” for a while.
The Lone Panda & Tonto about 1 month ago
Watch out for coyotes, Calvin.
sandpiper about 1 month ago
according to a pre-reading by another commenter the next event is already known.
Humerus1 about 1 month ago
is dat ze freddy fazbear?? har har har har har har har har har harr hor hor hor hor har har har har
ChuckAnziulewicz about 1 month ago
Well there WAS that Blue Light Special at K—Mart.
Spacetech about 1 month ago
They both need a leash..
rebroxanna about 1 month ago
Some obviously think he’s being serious here. I choose to read it as dry humor. There are plenty of times we see his love for his son.
Steverino Premium Member about 1 month ago
Easy. Ditch Calvin and keep Hobbes.
circleM about 1 month ago
Calvin’s parents should be happy that mobile phones had not been in widespread use when this was drawn.
elgrecousa Premium Member about 1 month ago
Lots of folks are doing just that these days.
kathleenhicks62 about 1 month ago
Lost in the dark!
mistercatworks about 1 month ago
“What kind of dog?”
Holden Awn about 1 month ago
It wasn’t a dog that Calvin’s dad was begging for that night…
EMGULS79 about 1 month ago
And having instead had a CAT (or two!) would have made it even EASIER!
Statick about 1 month ago
I sympathize with the babysitter and the parents. There’s was a kid like Calvin on a flight sitting right behind me. For the entire 2 hour flight, the kid was in his own world and didn’t shut up once. Obviously off his meds (or needed some) and it drove everyone on the flight NUTS. His mother didn’t say one word to keep him quiet. I think she even had earphones in.
centoxyz about 1 month ago
Send Calvin to the dog pound.
Gordo4ever about 1 month ago
Not certain that a strip called “Fido and Hobbes” would have the same attraction… : )
liberalnlovinit about 1 month ago
You going to see “Home Alone” after dinner?
Azoth888 about 1 month ago
Oh noooo!
JoeMartinFan Premium Member about 1 month ago
Love the artwork in the first panel!
wiley207 about 1 month ago
Look at how the first panel shows how Calvin imagines Stupendous Man, indicating he’s just imagining flying out the front door, when in reality he likely just ran out the door pretty fast.
Dave427 about 1 month ago
But you’d lose out on all the entertainment.
DKHenderson about 1 month ago
Presumably Rosalyn was wise enough to grab the key to the house before chasing after Stupendous Man. Live and learn.