You can put them to bed, but that doesn’t mean they will stay there :-)
Been there on both sides (child, babysitter) and then again as a parent. Fond memories (well, most of them!)
Since you never do what you’re told, anyway, Calvin, it really doesn’t mater what Ros says, does it?
Actually, it does, Grog. One of the reasons that Calvin is terrified of Rosalyn is that she’s the only one who won’t put up with his nonsense for a nanosecond, and he always loses out in the end. In other words, he loses all control whenever she’s around.
every so often, Watterson gifts us with some of his amazing artistry. From the overhead perspective to the rumples on the bed. I LOVE this strip. Thanks again BW! plus, in panel 1 Hobbes has a poofy tail (^_^)
I’m new enough to C&H that I had to go look up strips with Rosalyn to see what kind of monster she is. Looks to me like she is hanging on by her fingernails. Good thing Calvin doesn’t know this. Keep up a good front, Ros - kiss him good night if you have too - you can threaten a few times first. That will seal your reputation.
My three year old granddaughter is in bed between 7:00pm and 8:00pm at night. I let her stay up until 8:00pm when she takes an afternoon nap which is becoming more and more rare lately. What age do most kids stop taking afternoon naps?
Perhaps Alisid is what happens when boys like Calvin grow up. They kind of lose their cuteness and innocence at a certain age. Maybe that happens around puberty, when good night kisses from the babysitter take on a whole other meaning.
Ah, but you all forget. Hobbes is a self proclaimed ladies man! Especially when he’s wearing his Jamms (those shorts things that come down to your knees).
Hobbes is the one who taunts Calvin by liking the attention from Susie and her Mr. Bun, and even from Rosalyn. NOT CALVIN!
Don’t worry, skeptics! Calvin will grow up and prove you all wrong by becoming what all but the most disillusioned of his type become: total romantics at heart.
The problem then is teaching some of them how to act in a way that girls actually like.
alviebird about 14 years ago
Icky!
Vista Bill Raley and Comet™ about 14 years ago
No use Calvin. There’s no escaping Rosalyn!
Rakkav about 14 years ago
What a face on both of them: first Hobbes, then Calvin!
MontanaLady about 14 years ago
Oh, NO……
Not the Good Night Kiss????
sjoujke Premium Member about 14 years ago
Rosalyn uses my babysitting tactic.
COWBOY7 about 14 years ago
One less evening of living, huh Calvin?!
Pacejv about 14 years ago
How I do love this arc.
gillbillvolume1 about 14 years ago
If Roselyn was really smart she would have Calvin’s Parents put him to bed before she arrived..lol
carmy about 14 years ago
Lock her out of the house, Calvin!
tis4kis about 14 years ago
Hobbes, always the lover…
Yukoner about 14 years ago
Hey Marg, where you be? It’s two days in a row.
Calvin, pay attention! You could learn a lot from Roslyn.
rentier about 14 years ago
She doesn’t even kiss us! Where is Marg?
ATotalCalvinInRealWorld about 14 years ago
Hobbes is missing out on that kiss may be cuz of cal :D
RosalindtheBabysitter about 14 years ago
I resemble that remark young man.
garfield246 about 14 years ago
Hobbes is such a ladies’ man. Or should I say, ladies’ TIGER?
lewisbower about 14 years ago
6:30? At your age Calvin, I stayed up till 7.
pineapplehoney about 14 years ago
think quick….. how do we put rosalyn to sleep first….. Maybe a magic potion will do the trick.
moronbis about 14 years ago
Deep in his heart, Calvin does want a kiss :D
Allison Nunn Premium Member about 14 years ago
You can put them to bed, but that doesn’t mean they will stay there :-) Been there on both sides (child, babysitter) and then again as a parent. Fond memories (well, most of them!)
rentier about 14 years ago
Hobbes is a womanizer!
GROG Premium Member about 14 years ago
Since you never do what you’re told, anyway, Calvin, it really doesn’t mater what Ros says, does it?
wicky about 14 years ago
Aaaah, I miss my womanizing days!
mexdr1958 about 14 years ago
Not even Stupendous Man od Spaceman Spiff are a match for Ros!!!
What is the world coming to?
bald about 14 years ago
hobbs has an eye for rosalyn
you go tiger
legaleagle48 about 14 years ago
Grog said, about 1 hour ago
Since you never do what you’re told, anyway, Calvin, it really doesn’t mater what Ros says, does it?
Actually, it does, Grog. One of the reasons that Calvin is terrified of Rosalyn is that she’s the only one who won’t put up with his nonsense for a nanosecond, and he always loses out in the end. In other words, he loses all control whenever she’s around.
lazygrazer about 14 years ago
How lucky can I get—I’m at that age where I crack up at the very same funnies that cracked me up years ago.
midiranger about 14 years ago
every so often, Watterson gifts us with some of his amazing artistry. From the overhead perspective to the rumples on the bed. I LOVE this strip. Thanks again BW! plus, in panel 1 Hobbes has a poofy tail (^_^)
rw1h about 14 years ago
Apparently Hobbes has passed the age of puberty. Calvin has a few more years to go. Hence the disconnect………
keltii about 14 years ago
why do i think the user,, RosalindtheBabysitter is actually Marg in disguise??
ratlum about 14 years ago
Come one you two, baby sitters can be bribed by handsome guys like you
billdi Premium Member about 14 years ago
that was over the top and totally unacceptable.
calvin’s expression in the last panel is priceless
COWBOY7 about 14 years ago
Alisid, there’s no excuse for that garbage.
imbaldeagle about 14 years ago
I’m new enough to C&H that I had to go look up strips with Rosalyn to see what kind of monster she is. Looks to me like she is hanging on by her fingernails. Good thing Calvin doesn’t know this. Keep up a good front, Ros - kiss him good night if you have too - you can threaten a few times first. That will seal your reputation.
Dry and Dusty Premium Member about 14 years ago
Starfollower, kidding or not, that was very poor taste, to say the least, don’t you think?
cleokaya about 14 years ago
Alisid, your comment was absolutely disgusting.
bmonk about 14 years ago
Ah yes: Rosalyn. The only person Calvin fears. And with good reason.
jperes moderator about 14 years ago
Gone.
bmonk about 14 years ago
I remember that, good as Mom is at catching Calvin when he makes a break, Rosalyn is even better.
rreeppeerr about 14 years ago
Yup, nothin ever got by Rosalyn
Ooops! Premium Member about 14 years ago
bmonk about 14 years ago
@LuvH8,
I agree! Bet she has cooties too!COWBOY7 about 14 years ago
Thank you GeneralMod.
ocean17 about 14 years ago
I invoke Godwin’s Law and declare that the Calvin and Hobbes national health care discussion is over.
COWBOY7 about 14 years ago
Bunnyface(bmonk)
Problem for Calvin is that Hobbes has a thing for Rosalyn, doesn’t he?
bmonk about 14 years ago
Hey, Hobbes has a thing for all girls. He likes Suzie too, remember.
Smoochies!COWBOY7 about 14 years ago
My post that I had before yours disappeared, Bunnyface(bmonk). Strange……………………….
Dry and Dusty Premium Member about 14 years ago
Ocean17, like your avatar btw! I agree, Calvin could care less about National health care. He’s more worreid about the Noodle Incident getting out!
jperes moderator about 14 years ago
Lonewolf, that was a slip of the mouse. Sorry!
Ooops! Premium Member about 14 years ago
Bunnyface
Smoochies Are Kisses! Blechy!!!No Hugs Either!
bmonk about 14 years ago
No, the SMOOCHIES are for Hobbes. Calvin thinks they are Blechy or Yucky.
On they other hand, they both find Mr. Bun (Suzie’s rabbit) comatose.
Ooops! Premium Member about 14 years ago
Hobbes is just strange!
COWBOY7 about 14 years ago
No problem GeneralMod. I thought might have been what happened. At least were back to discussing the strip. :^)
Gretchen's Mom about 14 years ago
Hobbes … a kiss good night?!?!?!?!?!
Ewwwwwww! Gross!!! Don’t you know that all girls have cooties?!?!?!?!?!?!
Love, love, love Calvin’s expression of disgust in the last panel! Bill Watterson is an absolute comic genius!!!!!!!!!!
Dino-1 about 14 years ago
My three year old granddaughter is in bed between 7:00pm and 8:00pm at night. I let her stay up until 8:00pm when she takes an afternoon nap which is becoming more and more rare lately. What age do most kids stop taking afternoon naps?
Conversen about 14 years ago
He may not get a good night kiss, but he will get a good night threat.
Conversen about 14 years ago
Dino-1 I don’t know the age that kids stop taking naps, but i know the age at which they wish they could take them again. Highschool.
Yangyu about 14 years ago
Perhaps Alisid is what happens when boys like Calvin grow up. They kind of lose their cuteness and innocence at a certain age. Maybe that happens around puberty, when good night kisses from the babysitter take on a whole other meaning.
oceancruiser11 about 14 years ago
i <3 calvin and hobbes!
mrslukeskywalker about 14 years ago
Ah, but you all forget. Hobbes is a self proclaimed ladies man! Especially when he’s wearing his Jamms (those shorts things that come down to your knees).
Hobbes is the one who taunts Calvin by liking the attention from Susie and her Mr. Bun, and even from Rosalyn. NOT CALVIN!
gblehgocomics about 14 years ago
hobbes is a lonely, lonely tiger
bleepingdeadalien about 14 years ago
Love it! Look how Calvin runs into his room…and that look…classic.
Rakkav about 14 years ago
Don’t worry, skeptics! Calvin will grow up and prove you all wrong by becoming what all but the most disillusioned of his type become: total romantics at heart.
The problem then is teaching some of them how to act in a way that girls actually like.
JTGAM about 14 years ago
I think Rosalyn will never have kids of her own as Calvin has probably left her traumatized for life!
ypyp about 14 years ago
Calvin havent u seen Home alone
comixmaster1000 about 13 years ago
Calvin needs to watch some more movies.