c’mon dad play along with Calvin, father and son moments make life long memories that you both can look upon some day and have a good laugh. Man I wish I had that with my father. He left out of my life when I was five, so I have very few memories of him.
Are you sure that some of those are from dad Calvin?
On the nail doctortoon–especially since dad can make promises on something (such as the mandatory school attendance) over which he actually has no control.
Calvin, we see you don’t like any rules at home. Why don’t you leave ? Take your sled, your space helmet, your dart gun, some comic books, a few sandwhiches and take off to the Yukon. Don’t take Hobbes with you, otherwise you’ll get into trouble anyway ……………..
Love the first frame. “If you want to stay, Dad…” This kills me. If I’d spoken to my father this way he’d have nailed my butt to the wall. Calvin you should want Dad to stay, he pays the bills ok?
Dad would never say yes to the school thing because he knows what would happen if mom had to be home alone with Calvn all day, every day. My dad would have ended the conversation with the first sentence. He was a great dad but did not believe that children should be allowed to tell adults what to do.
your father sounds like a smart guy madam, children shouldn’t be allowed to tell parents what to do. 99% of the time I react just like calvin’s dad, just play along patiently. The only two things my kids stand in the corner for is lying and trying to tell an adult what to do. They can make their own decisions affecting themselves for the most part, as long as they can tell the truth and take the responsibility and the lecture for it when they go wrong, but they should learn that it isn’t right or fair to go dictating what others do with their lives.
If I spoke to my dad that way I would not be able to sit for a week.
I really like the way Calvin is looking over his shoulder with a “will it work?” look in the forth frame. Even Calvin knows when he is pushing the envelope of acceptable behaviour.
margueritem about 15 years ago
I just don’t see that one happening, Calvin.
bald about 15 years ago
and i doubt if not making your bed will fly either
wolfbyte36 about 15 years ago
c’mon dad play along with Calvin, father and son moments make life long memories that you both can look upon some day and have a good laugh. Man I wish I had that with my father. He left out of my life when I was five, so I have very few memories of him.
cleokaya about 15 years ago
Sorry for that wolf. Calvin’s dad is at least listening and responding to the list. I think he probably had a list of his own as a child.
ramchandani_h about 15 years ago
Dad “is” playing with Calvin.. no??
Ohh. you mean the ‘Calvin’ way! :P
LOLLL!
“…Rocket you to victory” = LOVE THE DIALOGUE!
nuratiqah.diyana about 15 years ago
calvin is very persuasive for a kid his size
Wodehouse about 15 years ago
nw he’s getting to the point
Yukoner about 15 years ago
Mom has gone silent in the last few strips. Bet she has a list of her own …………. for each of them.
unclefrank22801 about 15 years ago
Mom’s silent ‘cuz she’s at the local bar…where I would be if I had a kid as crazy fun as Calvin !
prasrinivara about 15 years ago
Are you sure that some of those are from dad Calvin?
On the nail doctortoon–especially since dad can make promises on something (such as the mandatory school attendance) over which he actually has no control.
dernhelm about 15 years ago
Gotta love a universe where “Dad” is an elected position.
Leonardeuler about 15 years ago
Calvin, we see you don’t like any rules at home. Why don’t you leave ? Take your sled, your space helmet, your dart gun, some comic books, a few sandwhiches and take off to the Yukon. Don’t take Hobbes with you, otherwise you’ll get into trouble anyway ……………..
jelzap about 15 years ago
how about no more baths?
Northwoodser about 15 years ago
Whether or not they play the game, more Dads should just be there.
wicky about 15 years ago
How about if Dad doesn’t kick him out.
alondra about 15 years ago
Love the first frame. “If you want to stay, Dad…” This kills me. If I’d spoken to my father this way he’d have nailed my butt to the wall. Calvin you should want Dad to stay, he pays the bills ok?
Mowgli-Chiara about 15 years ago
LOL, he cannot do a book report or a bug’s collection, but he really is doing a good job now, he has prepared a good presentation
ninmas about 15 years ago
i’m sorry about your dad, wolf.
COWBOY7 about 15 years ago
You still have to convince the running mate(mom)!
madampresident about 15 years ago
Dad would never say yes to the school thing because he knows what would happen if mom had to be home alone with Calvn all day, every day. My dad would have ended the conversation with the first sentence. He was a great dad but did not believe that children should be allowed to tell adults what to do.
aelwero about 15 years ago
your father sounds like a smart guy madam, children shouldn’t be allowed to tell parents what to do. 99% of the time I react just like calvin’s dad, just play along patiently. The only two things my kids stand in the corner for is lying and trying to tell an adult what to do. They can make their own decisions affecting themselves for the most part, as long as they can tell the truth and take the responsibility and the lecture for it when they go wrong, but they should learn that it isn’t right or fair to go dictating what others do with their lives.
I think calvin’s dad’s patience is the coolest.
COWBOY7 about 15 years ago
madampresident & aelwero: I totally agree with both of you.
musicnut1986 about 15 years ago
If I spoke to my dad that way I would not be able to sit for a week.
I really like the way Calvin is looking over his shoulder with a “will it work?” look in the forth frame. Even Calvin knows when he is pushing the envelope of acceptable behaviour.
bmonk about 15 years ago
Did Calvin mention broccoligate? A reduction of bath time to once per year?
rentier about 15 years ago
Calvin and Hobbes is wonderful, my favourit!
lazygrazer about 15 years ago
I like the way dad placates his kid’s adolescent rants.
My dad didn’t have much of a sense of humor….which often cost me dearly in the end.
harveyv about 15 years ago
Dad looks like he’d might like to repeal a few of Calvins rights. This could backfire on him.
grammahotsho about 15 years ago
Grazer, I think we all know which end…but that’s not a parental right anymore!
CINDYNDSFO79 about 15 years ago
Nice try, Calv.
stupendousman6 about 15 years ago
At least for us mandatory school is over. HAPPY SUMMER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
watsduo about 15 years ago
Calvin’s clipboard is a nice touch!
jabo about 15 years ago
I have had a technical error adding a Toles-strip and Go-Comics has been neglecting to assist me.
BaconNEggs about 15 years ago
ignorant, stupid, opinionated, wrong, and hopelessly confused. corpuskevin must be a democrat. ur stupid “corpuskevin” XP
tamsin about 15 years ago
the thing is- Calvin is his dad in miniature… look in the mirror Dad- there he is
Yukoner about 15 years ago
Corpuskevin, thanks for a good laugh.
Actionguy about 15 years ago
The joys of fatherhood.
vikas_titans almost 15 years ago
haha.. Calvin, I love the adjectives you use.. though your dad is not going to get convinced!