Forgive me if I don’t seem cheerfull. I got into a fight today with a girl who pulled a knife on me. Relying on my marial arts training I blocked her attack flipped her over then broke her nose. As I was in position to finish her off for good I recalled my dad’s wisdom. He had said that in harsh moments that I could be foolish and do something that I would regret for the rest of my life, or fight the anger and use common sense to make a clear decision to do what is right. I could have killed that girl but instead used the submission techniques that my father taught me to disarm the girl. I then ran home to the loving arms of my dad and cried for about an hour. I begged him to stay home tonight because I didn’t want to be alone. He’s here by my side. He said that he was proud of me for using good judgement and that he was right for putting his trust in me. he says that I am maturing into a fine young woman. My question to all of you is ( am I a monster, or is my father you all know as wolfbyte36 right). Your opinions are important to me please let me know what you think.
ladywolf you made the right choice to get away. as Joe said “who pulled the knife?” that there answers the question. best of luck to you.. i know life can be hard, but you have to use the wisdom that you have and keep your head hi. don’t do things you’ll regret the rest of your life and don’t let bad things scare you. i have been through a lot also. the sad thing is that im only 19 and i have seen too much hurt in my life… you will be fine. just remind me never to make you mad.
ladywolf17: great effort! Such act is the first step towards wisdom; and yes, decisions like these are tough to maintain but when we do, we happily know we are humans and can use our willpower to take over the hard times!
Calvin: dang, dad will have to lie down on the floor to read the newsppr.
Hobbes: keep calm and just read the manual in all 3 langs ok!
Ladywolf, your father sounds like a very wise man.
These days, life seems to be cheap and people are all to willing to shed others blood. That you showed the restraint and wisdom not to is commendable and a testament to your fathers training.
I would suggest being alittle more careful about who you hang out with, though, and if someone you are around starts being belligerent, it’s usually best just to leave before things come to blows.
Keep up the good work, I’m sure your father is proud of you.
a genius wrote the instrution in 3 three languages? or it was just messed up by the translation machine? No 6-yr-old could read the instruction Im afraid.
PG level…Parent Guide
@Ladywolf: you did the right thing! you are quite brave and wise. glad that you are fine, keep it up!
Ladywolf17 fell asleep on my shoulder. Thank you all for your comments she needed to know that there are people in this world who care for one another. thank you for being understanding and for being her friend. Now I have to skip work and talk to the other girls parents. They must be pretty mad that their daughter has a broken nose. You know I as a single Parent try to teach my daughter that violence is not the answer to any problem. And that fighting should be used only if it is necessary to defend yourself. My daughter was scared because she had never been in this situation before. But I am proud of her for the way she handled her self today. Wish me luck in talking to the other girls parents. I’ll let you all know how it all turns out.
As a model maker, I can empathise completely with Calvin!
Ladywolf…same thing happened to me on Friday (almost). Guy pulled a knife on me (I’m 49)…anything is acceptable to preserve your own life! I just ran away!
ladywolf17 Defending yourself when attacked is quite legitimate. No question there. Probably only you know whether breaking her nose was necessary but I doubt anyone would fault you for it. Since you apparently had the upper hand and were in no eminent danger after you flipped her, to kill her at that point would have been murder, not self defense. So yes, you chose well.
However, I would urge you to be extremely careful regarding this person. You probably have an enemy for life who may be obsessed with getting revenge. And if she pulled a knife on you once with little provocation she probably won’t hesitate to do it again if she gets an opportunity.
Only you really know your situation, how much “face” she lost and what it means to her, how dangerous to you she will be, and whether it would be prudent to inform the police about the incident. In any case, don’t let your guard down. I doubt she will be grateful that you spared her life.
Man this brings back memories. My husband bought our son a model airplane kit and together they tried to put it together while watching tv on my carpeted floor. Outcome? Son covered in glue and carpet glued while husband (not reading instructions) watched sci fi and was putting it together. MESS!!!! Our discussion next should have been in a foreign language for as much good as it did. Ha Ha . Boys will be boys.
Now ladywolf and wolfbyte 36: As a trauma center nurse of 20 plus years of experience, your teachings to your daughter were great. She stopped her assaulant and yet controlled herself from stepping over the line and losing the battle. Her martial arts training makes her abilities as lethal as the knife the other girl pulled on her. Breaking the nose was the thing to do. That is what my father taught me also. Stop the assault, then leave, then report to the police. Now you need to report to the police to have this on record just don’t press charges. The authorities need to know the other girl is having problems and maybe will be able to steer her toward help. In Texas there are many outreach programs to help teens if they want it. Good luck and thank you for not hurting her worse. It would forever change your life. Be careful young lady. She is your enemy now. Watch your surroundings. God be with you.
apply sparingly
appliquer économiquement (the typical translation into French I’ve seen while living in Canada–when in doubt, use infinitive rather than imperative)
apliqúese escasamente
If that had been me as a child, I would have hoped my backside was stuck to the floor as well when my mom found out lol
@ladywolf17
Your control of your anger and rational thinking, in a time of stress mark you as a true monster in a world of anamalistic, short sighted and violent ‘humans’. You’re my kind of monster!
The monsters are the ones who don’t behave as other humans behave.
@SmarterEnough
That may be true (I thought there was something that didn’t ring true in their conversations yesterday), but it’s fun to listen to if false, and damaging to critisize if true, and I’m not part of the great confederation anyway so CIA presonality profilers do your worst :)
Calvin should ask Dad for help but after the way he talked to Dad last week maybe Dad won’t be so inclined to help. It seems that because of the glue maybe this is a project a kid should work on with a parent, not alone.
ladywolf17.. good for you. i had an altercation with a senior when i was in 9th grade, after that he,his brother and i were great friends. your control was commendable
calvin i think you may have used a little bit too much glue, not really sure though
I don’t know if SmarterEnough is right, but it is true that she never discusses the comic and I really don’t believe in “her and her dad”. I just try to ignore them.
As for the comic, all the people that said “uh-oh, calvin and glue?” Good call.
You know, I think I agree with SmarterEnough. Besides, this is a forum for discussing a great comic, not somebody’s life and life issues. If you want to talk about Calvin & Hobbes, this is the place; otherise, go away. Thank you.
You are ruining the pleasure of reading Calvin & Hobbes
Sign up for Twitter or get your own Facebook page, to discuss your personal tragedies of life.
We just want to read Calvin & Hobbes and some commentary on the comic strip
Knock it off you all. At any given time many of us go “off topic”.
This is not against any rules. If you don’t want to read them, just skip over them.
Since we don’t know which are sincere or not, we should still try to be considerate.
Hope all works out for well for wolfbyte36 & ladywolf17.
Prasrinivara, actually they use the infinitive (in this case, “appliquer”) as a shortened version for “veuillez appliquer”, which is stronger than just saying “appliquez”.
Maybe you could think of “veuillez” as “I order you to”.
i cant believ calvin messed up again,….but then hes a little kid so its acceptable…lol..
To those who want to pick on ladywolf…..she never asked you to critisize. wat she asked was whether or not her decision was gd. Also, she has no mum..(sorry by the way ladywold, my mum passed away too)…so yes, shes allowed to be in her dad’s room.
Latly, leave her alone and get ur own life….we all love calvin and hobbes so, if u want to comment on calvin and hoobes, be my guest, if u want to insult someone’s life story….GET YOUR OWN AND DO THAT!!!!!
SmarterEnough…thanks…somebody had to say that about the wolf-family…Just from reading their posts, they really sound like a couple of phonies…Knife attacks!?! Oh please.
And now onto today’s strip: Calvin+glue=One big mess for mom to clean up…
Ladysmith asked us for our opinion of how she did in a difficult and immediate situation. I think she did admirably. She (1) got herself out of danger, and (2) did not press further to do something she would carry with her the rest of her life. More, (3) she asked the opinion of people she enjoys and respects, even if from a distance. Some replied, reassuring her; others objected, some with abuse. So sad.
Regarding Calvin, as usual, Watterson is funny, in several directions simultaneously. I also like that the model is for six and up, since very young children (ages 2-6 or so) are naturals at learning multiple languages.
Count me in with those in this forum who say we should stick to discussing the daily Calvin and Hobbes comic.
To ladywolf17 and wolfbyte36: take your messed up, made up stories to a more appropriate forum.
About the comic: I used to assemble plastic models when I was younger, and they are certainly not made for the likes of Calvin to put together. At least Hobbes is trying to read the instructions.
Who gave Calvin the model glue anyway? Around here, the sale of model glue is restricted to adults because you can get get a ‘high’ from sniffing. Hey - that’s how Calvin imagines Hobbes is a real tiger!
Hey Calvin! You should ask your daddy to help you assembling a model airplane with the instruction. If you got your fingers stuck together with that kind of glue, use the nail polish to remove the glue from your fingers right away. It works well. I just guess that might help or not. I did that before.
wolfbyte36 & ladywolf17 You did the right thing to protect yourselves from the assilant who pulled the knife against you. Best thing is to call the police and arrest the assilant with that kind of weapon. If assilant tries to harm me with that kind of weapon, I will scream and call the police. I do not appreciate the way the assilant does such stupid thing to me for no reason. Next time please do not post your comment on this. This is for something to comment funnily and make all of us laughing and enjoying to read the comic. Peace and be happy!
As stated earlier, anyone who wants to comment on Calvin & Hobbes and the day’s strip is very welcome. If somebody want’s to talk about their personal life issues, they don’t have to go home, but they can’t stay here. Get it , Wolf people?
To wicky - I’ve been looking for a comment from someone on your extremely clever play on words, but possibly no one else got it(?) Let me say it then - well done, well done. Nothing wrong with a little (risque) humor, right?
Toys that are restricted to an age limit, such as Calvin’s model plane, are done so for safety reasons. Usually this is due to the risk of chocking .
I agree with what was said earlier, if you can find it in all of the posts regarding the bogus story, who was dumb enough to give Calvin the model and the glue in the first place? And then did not keep an eye on him? A lapse of good reasoning.
Oh, I forgot shoes that have walked in —. Yep, I had four children and have been through them “cutting their hair”, taking things apart to see how they work, snitching cake mix to eat, tattling, breaking, and other creative behaviors!
Ladywolf17 & wolfbyte36, I wish you both well, but it would be better for all concerned if you did not air stuff out here, it is TMI, and does not look good for you, thanks.
ladywolf17….Sorry, kid, but Calvin’s imagination trumps yours every time.
I was suspicious of you and your (imaginary?) daddy wolf from the beginning. I honestly have compassion for you, but not for the reasons you were probably hoping for.
Best of luck to you. You can work it out.
Hopefully elsewhere.
I can relate with this comic, from my model escapades as a child - pun intended.
Ladywolf; you “probably” made the right decision. I agree with what Skulker previously stated, so be wary in the future in regards this other girl.
If it was me, in my youth, I would have run.
Now, as an adult, the person who started it would definitely feel my wrath, and possibly … possibly … be left lifeless.
to the members of the tribe who stopped by and said good things and encouraged ladywolf thanks for showing that you are the kind people i know you to be.
All if you dont like it dont read it simple as that. Carmy said it pretty well.
I have been know to be more gullible in the past, but on this issue I’m skepticle. To discuss a situation like that with people you have just encountered doesn’t seem right. Second, my son(13yrs) has been in martial arts and they are taught once the individual is repelled, you do not go on the offensive unless needed. Martial arts are taught to be defensive not offensive. Her descipion goes against the principles of martial arts. If my son was able to repell the knife and flip the indivual over, I would not be proud if he went one step further and used his skills to hurt. Just an opinion, but everything I’ve heard for the last few days sounds fishy.
I second Carmy’s opinion on how to handle/respond to ladywolf and wolfbyte’s posts. Give them the benefit of the doubt in your observations/response or just ignore them (like good troll handling technique) if you can’t be constructive.
If ladywolf is lying, then there’s minor harm in responding (drama/troll/whatever feeding) and minor benefit (troll goes away) in ignoring.
If ladywolf is telling the truth, then there’s major benefit in responding compassionately and minor harm in ignoring.
I’d say that the possibility of major benefit wins out, so I agree with the benefit of the doubt.
Assuming that what you’re saying is true, ladywolf, first, please understand that some skepticism is natural on an online forum. Don’t take it personally.
Second, you were right to protect yourself but not to take it further. Martial arts is about balancing your adrenaline with control, which is what you did.
I agree that you need to report the incident to the authorities and reconsider the situations that you put yourself in. Unless your attacker is completely nutso and attacked you at random, avoid situations with troubled and potentially violent people.
Remember, the fight you best win is the fight that you make unnecessary.
grammahotsho said, “Breathes there a mother who hasn’t cleaned up glue, pitch, ink, crayon, paint, tape, toothpaste, soap….? Feel free to add too the list.”
I’ll add playdoh, silly putty and gum, usually matted into either the carpet or furniture upholstery. Calvin’s mom had better get out the SpotBot.
La imaginacion y la vivacidad de Calvin no tienen límites… Y, efectivamente, aquí el único que piensa es Hobbes, pese a ser un mero producto de la imaginación del sucesor de Daniel el Travieso, pero todavía más cáustico y chistoso. ¡¡¡Enhorabuena!!!
@ musicnut 1986: Re: your first post: If Calvin hugs Hobbes now, it will be for a very LOOO__OONNNGGG time! LOL
@Terry, Re: sticking to the strip. Uh, Terry- I think Calvin has that covered. This strip is here to stay. Everyone’s stuck, like it or not.
@ The wolf family. Get help if you need it, one way or another. A comic strip forum is not a safe place to bare your life to the world. Just as we cannot judge how true you are, YOU cannot judge who here is a true friend or not, and it is just too easy for cyber readers to throw rocks along with hugs.
take care everyone, and as Terry says, “Let’s stick to the strip at Calvin and Hobbes” and any strip with kids or for kids.
Count me in the skeptical group. Having read the wolf comments the last couple days I was immediately struck by how fishy they sounded. The writing style is just too similar. I was surprised no one seemed to mention it before today and was beginning to think I was the only one, but now I see I am not. I’m hoping it’s just someone having fun and no harm comes of it.
It is a shame that this can not be a community that can discuss more things than just Calvin and Hobbes.
I grew up with C&H & miss having new strips daily, but at least we have all the previous imaginations that don’t need dates because they fit in at any time. I never tried those type of models, I just kept to Legos & got those all over the place!
@LadyWolf: You did what you had to do to protect yourself. But the fact that ‘killing’ crossed your mind also needs to be looked into. That kind of a sentiment cannot be justified unless you were sure of her intent to kill. If you used the sentence “could have killed her” only as a prop to the next sentence where your better sense prevailed, it can still be ignored as harmless vanity; but if killing her really did cross your mind even after subduing her, then you really should re-prioritize your options and keep killing at the very end of the list (only when you are dead sure of the other person’s intent).
As far as bringing your problems here is concerned, even though it can get quite tempting (in a very self-flattering way)for a lot of people (I’m including myself here) to offer advice that they think is right, it is also stressful for some people to be let in on other peoples problems. So, and I say this respectfully, I think you should take it to another (appropriate) social network and not a comic site where people come for pure comic-relief. Since you are appealing to an unknown demographic anyway, it shouldn’t make a real difference to the quality of response you get (and you will also hopefully not get panned).
Yukoner almost 15 years ago
Way to go guys.
margueritem almost 15 years ago
Things are not looking up…
ladywolf17 almost 15 years ago
Forgive me if I don’t seem cheerfull. I got into a fight today with a girl who pulled a knife on me. Relying on my marial arts training I blocked her attack flipped her over then broke her nose. As I was in position to finish her off for good I recalled my dad’s wisdom. He had said that in harsh moments that I could be foolish and do something that I would regret for the rest of my life, or fight the anger and use common sense to make a clear decision to do what is right. I could have killed that girl but instead used the submission techniques that my father taught me to disarm the girl. I then ran home to the loving arms of my dad and cried for about an hour. I begged him to stay home tonight because I didn’t want to be alone. He’s here by my side. He said that he was proud of me for using good judgement and that he was right for putting his trust in me. he says that I am maturing into a fine young woman. My question to all of you is ( am I a monster, or is my father you all know as wolfbyte36 right). Your opinions are important to me please let me know what you think.
tbree almost 15 years ago
Hey, maybe they can read the comics while the newspaper is glued to the floor. :-)
Leonardeuler almost 15 years ago
Hobbes quick, get some acetone, Calvin is in danger !!!!!
Joe_Minotaur almost 15 years ago
ladywolf17 Easy answer: Who pulled the knife?
tabbylynn almost 15 years ago
ladywolf you made the right choice to get away. as Joe said “who pulled the knife?” that there answers the question. best of luck to you.. i know life can be hard, but you have to use the wisdom that you have and keep your head hi. don’t do things you’ll regret the rest of your life and don’t let bad things scare you. i have been through a lot also. the sad thing is that im only 19 and i have seen too much hurt in my life… you will be fine. just remind me never to make you mad.
the comic very funny i saw this coming. lol
rentier almost 15 years ago
The more lingual you are, the better nowadays. It’s hard, when you do not so well with learning languages!
ramchandani_h almost 15 years ago
ladywolf17: great effort! Such act is the first step towards wisdom; and yes, decisions like these are tough to maintain but when we do, we happily know we are humans and can use our willpower to take over the hard times!
Calvin: dang, dad will have to lie down on the floor to read the newsppr.
Hobbes: keep calm and just read the manual in all 3 langs ok!
LOLLL!
Dutchboy1 almost 15 years ago
Ladywolf, your father sounds like a very wise man. These days, life seems to be cheap and people are all to willing to shed others blood. That you showed the restraint and wisdom not to is commendable and a testament to your fathers training. I would suggest being alittle more careful about who you hang out with, though, and if someone you are around starts being belligerent, it’s usually best just to leave before things come to blows. Keep up the good work, I’m sure your father is proud of you.
Ivy0730Lcsq almost 15 years ago
a genius wrote the instrution in 3 three languages? or it was just messed up by the translation machine? No 6-yr-old could read the instruction Im afraid. PG level…Parent Guide
@Ladywolf: you did the right thing! you are quite brave and wise. glad that you are fine, keep it up!
wolfbyte36 almost 15 years ago
Ladywolf17 fell asleep on my shoulder. Thank you all for your comments she needed to know that there are people in this world who care for one another. thank you for being understanding and for being her friend. Now I have to skip work and talk to the other girls parents. They must be pretty mad that their daughter has a broken nose. You know I as a single Parent try to teach my daughter that violence is not the answer to any problem. And that fighting should be used only if it is necessary to defend yourself. My daughter was scared because she had never been in this situation before. But I am proud of her for the way she handled her self today. Wish me luck in talking to the other girls parents. I’ll let you all know how it all turns out.
wolfbyte36 almost 15 years ago
Now as for Calvin, maybe next time you’ll wait for your dad to help you build the model.
Cornish_Rebel almost 15 years ago
As a model maker, I can empathise completely with Calvin!
Ladywolf…same thing happened to me on Friday (almost). Guy pulled a knife on me (I’m 49)…anything is acceptable to preserve your own life! I just ran away!
TheSkulker almost 15 years ago
ladywolf17 Defending yourself when attacked is quite legitimate. No question there. Probably only you know whether breaking her nose was necessary but I doubt anyone would fault you for it. Since you apparently had the upper hand and were in no eminent danger after you flipped her, to kill her at that point would have been murder, not self defense. So yes, you chose well.
However, I would urge you to be extremely careful regarding this person. You probably have an enemy for life who may be obsessed with getting revenge. And if she pulled a knife on you once with little provocation she probably won’t hesitate to do it again if she gets an opportunity.
Only you really know your situation, how much “face” she lost and what it means to her, how dangerous to you she will be, and whether it would be prudent to inform the police about the incident. In any case, don’t let your guard down. I doubt she will be grateful that you spared her life.
tamsin almost 15 years ago
and pretty soon we shall hear Dad and/or Mom speaking colorfully in what might seem like 3 languages, too… amazing
greeneyedtxn almost 15 years ago
Man this brings back memories. My husband bought our son a model airplane kit and together they tried to put it together while watching tv on my carpeted floor. Outcome? Son covered in glue and carpet glued while husband (not reading instructions) watched sci fi and was putting it together. MESS!!!! Our discussion next should have been in a foreign language for as much good as it did. Ha Ha . Boys will be boys.
greeneyedtxn almost 15 years ago
Now ladywolf and wolfbyte 36: As a trauma center nurse of 20 plus years of experience, your teachings to your daughter were great. She stopped her assaulant and yet controlled herself from stepping over the line and losing the battle. Her martial arts training makes her abilities as lethal as the knife the other girl pulled on her. Breaking the nose was the thing to do. That is what my father taught me also. Stop the assault, then leave, then report to the police. Now you need to report to the police to have this on record just don’t press charges. The authorities need to know the other girl is having problems and maybe will be able to steer her toward help. In Texas there are many outreach programs to help teens if they want it. Good luck and thank you for not hurting her worse. It would forever change your life. Be careful young lady. She is your enemy now. Watch your surroundings. God be with you.
Unclebup almost 15 years ago
Regarding the glue… The directions say… appliquez économiquement apliqúese escasamente and then if you keep reading .. apply sparingly. :)
prasrinivara almost 15 years ago
Actually Calvinator, the directions say:
apply sparingly appliquer économiquement (the typical translation into French I’ve seen while living in Canada–when in doubt, use infinitive rather than imperative) apliqúese escasamente
tirnaaisling almost 15 years ago
If that had been me as a child, I would have hoped my backside was stuck to the floor as well when my mom found out lol
@ladywolf17 Your control of your anger and rational thinking, in a time of stress mark you as a true monster in a world of anamalistic, short sighted and violent ‘humans’. You’re my kind of monster!
The monsters are the ones who don’t behave as other humans behave.
@SmarterEnough That may be true (I thought there was something that didn’t ring true in their conversations yesterday), but it’s fun to listen to if false, and damaging to critisize if true, and I’m not part of the great confederation anyway so CIA presonality profilers do your worst :)
wicky almost 15 years ago
To read those directions one has to be a cunning linguist.
alondra almost 15 years ago
Calvin should ask Dad for help but after the way he talked to Dad last week maybe Dad won’t be so inclined to help. It seems that because of the glue maybe this is a project a kid should work on with a parent, not alone.
geo111 almost 15 years ago
Hey Ladywolf17, why not take you bleeep elsewhere? This place is for discussing a comic strip, not your made up stories.
kaidey almost 15 years ago
I go to comics for relief. Keep your bleeep to yourself! Get a real life. Don’t share this one. no one here wants to know.
bald almost 15 years ago
ladywolf17.. good for you. i had an altercation with a senior when i was in 9th grade, after that he,his brother and i were great friends. your control was commendable
calvin i think you may have used a little bit too much glue, not really sure though
AddADadaAdDad almost 15 years ago
Me also!
mjw22307 almost 15 years ago
I don’t know if SmarterEnough is right, but it is true that she never discusses the comic and I really don’t believe in “her and her dad”. I just try to ignore them.
As for the comic, all the people that said “uh-oh, calvin and glue?” Good call.
Willcar1 almost 15 years ago
You know, I think I agree with SmarterEnough. Besides, this is a forum for discussing a great comic, not somebody’s life and life issues. If you want to talk about Calvin & Hobbes, this is the place; otherise, go away. Thank you.
aelwero almost 15 years ago
I couldn’t agree more willcar, the off topic is getting a bit annoying. There are only about 4 billion forums out there.
ldywldkat, looks like someone followed your finger gluing example ;)
mrmsd almost 15 years ago
wolfbyte36 & ladywolf17
You are ruining the pleasure of reading Calvin & Hobbes Sign up for Twitter or get your own Facebook page, to discuss your personal tragedies of life. We just want to read Calvin & Hobbes and some commentary on the comic strip
Stede_Bonnet almost 15 years ago
How damaged do you have to be to look to a comics forum for free therapy?
musicnut1986 almost 15 years ago
Calvin, just calm down. You look pretty annoyed in panels 3 and 4. Just give Hobbes a big hug and everything will be hunky dorey.
carmy almost 15 years ago
Knock it off you all. At any given time many of us go “off topic”. This is not against any rules. If you don’t want to read them, just skip over them. Since we don’t know which are sincere or not, we should still try to be considerate. Hope all works out for well for wolfbyte36 & ladywolf17.
Calvin, I see big trouble heading your way!!
RinaFarina almost 15 years ago
Prasrinivara, actually they use the infinitive (in this case, “appliquer”) as a shortened version for “veuillez appliquer”, which is stronger than just saying “appliquez”.
Maybe you could think of “veuillez” as “I order you to”.
Saucy1121 Premium Member almost 15 years ago
Ladywolf: you did what you needed to do, and handled it better than many who have more years.
Shadowyugi almost 15 years ago
i cant believ calvin messed up again,….but then hes a little kid so its acceptable…lol..
To those who want to pick on ladywolf…..she never asked you to critisize. wat she asked was whether or not her decision was gd. Also, she has no mum..(sorry by the way ladywold, my mum passed away too)…so yes, shes allowed to be in her dad’s room.
Latly, leave her alone and get ur own life….we all love calvin and hobbes so, if u want to comment on calvin and hoobes, be my guest, if u want to insult someone’s life story….GET YOUR OWN AND DO THAT!!!!!
looooool !!!!!!!!!!
krusher2 almost 15 years ago
Trolls… nothing more. Stop replying. SmarterEnough is right.
Leave the trolls and the multiple personalities to themselves.
Let’s talk about C&H here. If you want life advice, go to a real message board / forum.
Nighthawks Premium Member almost 15 years ago
this comment is NOT about knife attacks! It is, I know this is strange, about CALVIN & HOBBES
this is really two separate hilarious gags in one 4 panel strip…..I’ve read strips this morning that didnt even have ONE……bill watterson, we miss you!
musicnut1986 almost 15 years ago
Group hug anybody? Let’s include Calvin and Hobbes, as, after all, this is their forum. Please leave your weapons at the door.
bleepingdeadalien almost 15 years ago
SmarterEnough…thanks…somebody had to say that about the wolf-family…Just from reading their posts, they really sound like a couple of phonies…Knife attacks!?! Oh please.
And now onto today’s strip: Calvin+glue=One big mess for mom to clean up…
bmonk almost 15 years ago
Ladysmith asked us for our opinion of how she did in a difficult and immediate situation. I think she did admirably. She (1) got herself out of danger, and (2) did not press further to do something she would carry with her the rest of her life. More, (3) she asked the opinion of people she enjoys and respects, even if from a distance. Some replied, reassuring her; others objected, some with abuse. So sad.
Regarding Calvin, as usual, Watterson is funny, in several directions simultaneously. I also like that the model is for six and up, since very young children (ages 2-6 or so) are naturals at learning multiple languages.
josh_bisbee almost 15 years ago
Hobbes is incorrect. The directions are in three different languages, but all three have the full directions.
dstufff almost 15 years ago
Count me in with those in this forum who say we should stick to discussing the daily Calvin and Hobbes comic.
To ladywolf17 and wolfbyte36: take your messed up, made up stories to a more appropriate forum.
About the comic: I used to assemble plastic models when I was younger, and they are certainly not made for the likes of Calvin to put together. At least Hobbes is trying to read the instructions. Who gave Calvin the model glue anyway? Around here, the sale of model glue is restricted to adults because you can get get a ‘high’ from sniffing. Hey - that’s how Calvin imagines Hobbes is a real tiger!
Wildmustang1262 almost 15 years ago
Hey Calvin! You should ask your daddy to help you assembling a model airplane with the instruction. If you got your fingers stuck together with that kind of glue, use the nail polish to remove the glue from your fingers right away. It works well. I just guess that might help or not. I did that before.
wolfbyte36 & ladywolf17 You did the right thing to protect yourselves from the assilant who pulled the knife against you. Best thing is to call the police and arrest the assilant with that kind of weapon. If assilant tries to harm me with that kind of weapon, I will scream and call the police. I do not appreciate the way the assilant does such stupid thing to me for no reason. Next time please do not post your comment on this. This is for something to comment funnily and make all of us laughing and enjoying to read the comic. Peace and be happy!
COWBOY7 almost 15 years ago
Calvin and Hobbes is one of my all time favorites. I DO HOPE that tomorrow we stick to the strip. Way too much controversy here today.
scottsilby almost 15 years ago
To ladywolf17 and wolfbyte36: WTF is wrong with you? Does this look like a counselor’s office?
pearlandpeach almost 15 years ago
Layd Wolfe needs to find a true forum for life advice..not waste space here for her twittering…. I agree with Krusher2.
Willcar1 almost 15 years ago
As stated earlier, anyone who wants to comment on Calvin & Hobbes and the day’s strip is very welcome. If somebody want’s to talk about their personal life issues, they don’t have to go home, but they can’t stay here. Get it , Wolf people?
florchi almost 15 years ago
dstuff said: Count me in with those in this forum who say we should stick to discussing the daily Calvin and Hobbes comic.
I agree. Can we “flag” these inappropriate off-topic postings?
Ushindi almost 15 years ago
To wicky - I’ve been looking for a comment from someone on your extremely clever play on words, but possibly no one else got it(?) Let me say it then - well done, well done. Nothing wrong with a little (risque) humor, right?
musicnut1986 almost 15 years ago
Toys that are restricted to an age limit, such as Calvin’s model plane, are done so for safety reasons. Usually this is due to the risk of chocking .
I agree with what was said earlier, if you can find it in all of the posts regarding the bogus story, who was dumb enough to give Calvin the model and the glue in the first place? And then did not keep an eye on him? A lapse of good reasoning.
grammahotsho almost 15 years ago
Breathes there a mother who hasn’t cleaned up glue, pitch, ink, crayon, paint, tape, toothpaste, soap….? Feel free to add too the list.
grammahotsho almost 15 years ago
Oh, I forgot shoes that have walked in —. Yep, I had four children and have been through them “cutting their hair”, taking things apart to see how they work, snitching cake mix to eat, tattling, breaking, and other creative behaviors!
wicky almost 15 years ago
Ladywolf17 & wolfbyte36, I wish you both well, but it would be better for all concerned if you did not air stuff out here, it is TMI, and does not look good for you, thanks.
lazygrazer almost 15 years ago
ladywolf17….Sorry, kid, but Calvin’s imagination trumps yours every time.
I was suspicious of you and your (imaginary?) daddy wolf from the beginning. I honestly have compassion for you, but not for the reasons you were probably hoping for.
Best of luck to you. You can work it out. Hopefully elsewhere.
corpuskevin almost 15 years ago
Did the model come with t-rex pilots?
Comic-Nut almost 15 years ago
I can relate with this comic, from my model escapades as a child - pun intended. Ladywolf; you “probably” made the right decision. I agree with what Skulker previously stated, so be wary in the future in regards this other girl. If it was me, in my youth, I would have run. Now, as an adult, the person who started it would definitely feel my wrath, and possibly … possibly … be left lifeless.
tabbylynn almost 15 years ago
to the members of the tribe who stopped by and said good things and encouraged ladywolf thanks for showing that you are the kind people i know you to be.
All if you dont like it dont read it simple as that. Carmy said it pretty well.
COWBOY7 almost 15 years ago
I have been know to be more gullible in the past, but on this issue I’m skepticle. To discuss a situation like that with people you have just encountered doesn’t seem right. Second, my son(13yrs) has been in martial arts and they are taught once the individual is repelled, you do not go on the offensive unless needed. Martial arts are taught to be defensive not offensive. Her descipion goes against the principles of martial arts. If my son was able to repell the knife and flip the indivual over, I would not be proud if he went one step further and used his skills to hurt. Just an opinion, but everything I’ve heard for the last few days sounds fishy.
longtimecomicsfan almost 15 years ago
So I stopped by to read a comic, and a fight broke out.
I have absolutely zero idea whether the wolves in this thread are really who they say they are, or if they’re real people at all.
But if this turns into family MMA forum, it would best be served by taking the conversation elsewhere.
(May I suggest Dear Abby?)
Mark Berte Premium Member almost 15 years ago
I second Carmy’s opinion on how to handle/respond to ladywolf and wolfbyte’s posts. Give them the benefit of the doubt in your observations/response or just ignore them (like good troll handling technique) if you can’t be constructive.
afeeney almost 15 years ago
Look at it as a harm/benefit equation.
If ladywolf is lying, then there’s minor harm in responding (drama/troll/whatever feeding) and minor benefit (troll goes away) in ignoring.
If ladywolf is telling the truth, then there’s major benefit in responding compassionately and minor harm in ignoring.
I’d say that the possibility of major benefit wins out, so I agree with the benefit of the doubt.
Assuming that what you’re saying is true, ladywolf, first, please understand that some skepticism is natural on an online forum. Don’t take it personally.
Second, you were right to protect yourself but not to take it further. Martial arts is about balancing your adrenaline with control, which is what you did.
I agree that you need to report the incident to the authorities and reconsider the situations that you put yourself in. Unless your attacker is completely nutso and attacked you at random, avoid situations with troubled and potentially violent people.
Remember, the fight you best win is the fight that you make unnecessary.
unemandarine almost 15 years ago
Oh my, Calvin you’re in big trouble now… because Hobbes will get away with it, and you’ll get all the blame. What will your mom do??
primacyofreason almost 15 years ago
grammahotsho said, “Breathes there a mother who hasn’t cleaned up glue, pitch, ink, crayon, paint, tape, toothpaste, soap….? Feel free to add too the list.”
I’ll add playdoh, silly putty and gum, usually matted into either the carpet or furniture upholstery. Calvin’s mom had better get out the SpotBot.
adrianpliego almost 15 years ago
La imaginacion y la vivacidad de Calvin no tienen límites… Y, efectivamente, aquí el único que piensa es Hobbes, pese a ser un mero producto de la imaginación del sucesor de Daniel el Travieso, pero todavía más cáustico y chistoso. ¡¡¡Enhorabuena!!!
idwiz123 almost 15 years ago
Much to do about nothing…
COWBOY7 almost 15 years ago
You’re alright charlie! I would have been on that for days/weeks!
Shikamoo Premium Member almost 15 years ago
@ musicnut 1986: Re: your first post: If Calvin hugs Hobbes now, it will be for a very LOOO__OONNNGGG time! LOL
@Terry, Re: sticking to the strip. Uh, Terry- I think Calvin has that covered. This strip is here to stay. Everyone’s stuck, like it or not.
@ The wolf family. Get help if you need it, one way or another. A comic strip forum is not a safe place to bare your life to the world. Just as we cannot judge how true you are, YOU cannot judge who here is a true friend or not, and it is just too easy for cyber readers to throw rocks along with hugs.
take care everyone, and as Terry says, “Let’s stick to the strip at Calvin and Hobbes” and any strip with kids or for kids.
lawgone almost 15 years ago
Count me in the skeptical group. Having read the wolf comments the last couple days I was immediately struck by how fishy they sounded. The writing style is just too similar. I was surprised no one seemed to mention it before today and was beginning to think I was the only one, but now I see I am not. I’m hoping it’s just someone having fun and no harm comes of it.
oCinneide almost 15 years ago
It is a shame that this can not be a community that can discuss more things than just Calvin and Hobbes. I grew up with C&H & miss having new strips daily, but at least we have all the previous imaginations that don’t need dates because they fit in at any time. I never tried those type of models, I just kept to Legos & got those all over the place!
watguy almost 15 years ago
ladywolf, keep your junk off this page
DougieDoright49 almost 15 years ago
Well, I hope that someone isn’t attacked and killed by the person who got away, you showed courage but lack wisdom,
krisch almost 15 years ago
@LadyWolf: You did what you had to do to protect yourself. But the fact that ‘killing’ crossed your mind also needs to be looked into. That kind of a sentiment cannot be justified unless you were sure of her intent to kill. If you used the sentence “could have killed her” only as a prop to the next sentence where your better sense prevailed, it can still be ignored as harmless vanity; but if killing her really did cross your mind even after subduing her, then you really should re-prioritize your options and keep killing at the very end of the list (only when you are dead sure of the other person’s intent).
As far as bringing your problems here is concerned, even though it can get quite tempting (in a very self-flattering way)for a lot of people (I’m including myself here) to offer advice that they think is right, it is also stressful for some people to be let in on other peoples problems. So, and I say this respectfully, I think you should take it to another (appropriate) social network and not a comic site where people come for pure comic-relief. Since you are appealing to an unknown demographic anyway, it shouldn’t make a real difference to the quality of response you get (and you will also hopefully not get panned).
Cheers All..
Nighthawks Premium Member almost 15 years ago
amen, much ado about nothing
mizzcrazy11 almost 15 years ago
Ladywolf i feel srry for you hope that girl is in trouble and i feel srry for clavin haha newspaper? haha lol im smiling!
neenagirl almost 15 years ago
This is one of my absolute favorite strips! :) Calvin and Hobbes always makes my day!