I remember as a kid having scary dreams and ending up in my parents bed. I would take a small blanket and sleep across the top of the bed between the headboard and their pillows. I usually tried not to wake them as I slipped in. Somehow I knew that their presence would be enough to ward off whatever creatures had been after me in my dream.
Years later my kids did the same. And now the youngest of my grandkids is doing it to my kids.
You know, there are days when I wish I could go back to that small safe spot at the top of the bed.
The night has flown by! I love these imaginings of Calvins-“Space the final frontier”. And, it definitely could be the final frontier for Calvin. I, myself, always used space as my imaginary frontiers. But, I didn’t use hydro bombs.
Oh, boy, it’s gonna be one of those days! It’s days like this that I end up, like Calvin, getting myself into some deep Watterson. Good thing it’s Sunday and I’m not at work talking to customers and co-workers! Maybe it will pass before tomorrow gets here.
Fantastic ! Not one stupid or insulting comment. Somthing about C&H leads to civil discourse. Most comics unfortunately, usually through no fault of their own, get to much inane, nasty, and off target commentary. Thank to all you Cavinists and, of course, Waterson’s legacy.
margueritem about 13 years ago
What a scenario!
DerkinsVanPelt218 about 13 years ago
Rude awakening.
Hobbes Premium Member about 13 years ago
Looks like Spaceman Spiff is attacking an undercover operation.
If Dad tries to recall his dreams, he will only remember the watered-down version.
Quite a mixture of colors blanketing the planet’s surface.
Dad is having a monster nightmare.
What are you doing with that glass of Watterson?
(Add yours here )
rentier about 13 years ago
Hydro bomb in bed, fine surprise!
keltii about 13 years ago
And spaceman spiff is about to be a victim of a crash landing in his bed with a possible punishment!
Yukoner about 13 years ago
I remember as a kid having scary dreams and ending up in my parents bed. I would take a small blanket and sleep across the top of the bed between the headboard and their pillows. I usually tried not to wake them as I slipped in. Somehow I knew that their presence would be enough to ward off whatever creatures had been after me in my dream.
Years later my kids did the same. And now the youngest of my grandkids is doing it to my kids.
You know, there are days when I wish I could go back to that small safe spot at the top of the bed.
SkippyBob about 13 years ago
That … glass … of … Watterson?! HA HA HA HA HA
Great one, Hobbes!
Calvin should rethink the hydro bomb, though. His dad is already looking pretty “bugged”.
legaleagle48 about 13 years ago
The thing is, Yukoner, that Calvin’s not having a scary dream. Calvin IS the scary dream!
Dino-1 about 13 years ago
I’d rethink the “hydro bomb” Calvin because that could be your morning wake call before school!
Frogman_tg about 13 years ago
Here we go again!!!
GROG Premium Member about 13 years ago
Appropriate after the past week of adventures.
Good Morning, Marg, Mike & ♠Lonewolf♠.
cdward about 13 years ago
Sometimes I think Calvin just has a death wish.
woowie about 13 years ago
The night has flown by! I love these imaginings of Calvins-“Space the final frontier”. And, it definitely could be the final frontier for Calvin. I, myself, always used space as my imaginary frontiers. But, I didn’t use hydro bombs.
Charles Brobst Premium Member about 13 years ago
A boy needs his bottom hide well tanned to grow into a man.
dimeadance about 13 years ago
Calvin better watch it or he might not have a chance to multiply.
wicky about 13 years ago
Calvin is toast.
Calvin Nelson Nelson Premium Member about 13 years ago
Excellent punnery Hobbes.
dandrew55 about 13 years ago
All I want to know is where is Mom?
woowie about 13 years ago
Looks like Calvin is a fly by night kind of guy!
Oh, boy, it’s gonna be one of those days! It’s days like this that I end up, like Calvin, getting myself into some deep Watterson. Good thing it’s Sunday and I’m not at work talking to customers and co-workers! Maybe it will pass before tomorrow gets here.
mac47 about 13 years ago
Nothing is too tough for Spaceman Spiff!!!
odeliasimone about 13 years ago
Calvin, just let sleeping monsters lie.
florchi about 13 years ago
@Hobbes: Good one; but does Dad have eyes in the back of his head? “What are you doing with that glass of water, son?” lol
Alan_the_paladin about 13 years ago
Calvin you idiot you need hit and run not “blanket bombing”.
Hobbes Premium Member about 13 years ago
Yeah, it was kind of hard to fit in the Watterson joke. Maybe that’s what Dad says next. Or maybe Mom is saying it?
WW2MarineVeteran about 13 years ago
How would you like having a kid like that?
tmick2001 about 13 years ago
Calvin has no fear of his dad for him to pour water on his head. I wouldn’t even conceive such an act - I was scared of my dad!
George Arnold about 13 years ago
For an active mind Calvin doesn’t seem to learn some things.
florchi about 13 years ago
@Hobbes: Loved the “Watterson” joke! However you think Dad saw the H2O, OK by me. :-)
ratlum about 13 years ago
If he pours that glass of water on his Dad all bets are off.
woowie about 13 years ago
I have to say that this is one story that may never see the light of day!
kab2rb about 13 years ago
Calvin I would rethink the action. I wonder if they will show part two on Monday with dad wet.
Gretchen's Mom about 13 years ago
Calvin is such a little genius in so many ways …
… so what in the world is wrong with him?!?!?
rgcviper about 13 years ago
I just love the Spaceman Spiff comics. Seriously–is that a cool name, or what?
I always chuckle when I hear the word “Zounds”, too.
Fogger_man about 13 years ago
Rethink the water, Calvin… Dad is too old to be having a wet dream!
COWBOY7 about 13 years ago
Don’t do it, Calvin. Spaceman Spiff might get squashed!
G’Afternoon, Mike, Marg & Grog!
Elaine Rosco Premium Member about 13 years ago
Calvin…do you ever imagine being good??
beentheredonethat about 13 years ago
“but dad, i just wanted to show you that i got my own drink. but you jerked and knocked it out of my hand…..”
oldguy2 about 13 years ago
It all started when his mother in law said “When am I going to see some grandchildren…”
chromeboy about 13 years ago
glass of Watterson… that’s great!
Destiny23 about 13 years ago
I wonder how many vasectomies can be directly attributed to Calvin!
joylion about 13 years ago
Calvin u r CREATING a monter!!!!
bmonk about 13 years ago
prfesser said, about 7 lectures ago
Geez! You guys are ruining Hobbes’ joke. It’s great. If you need to be critically analytic, go find yourselves a philosophy class.
Now that the prfesser is here, what’s to say that this isn’t a philosophy class?
GretchensMom said, about 5 sighs ago
Calvin is such a little genius in so many ways …
… so what in the world is wrong with him?!?!?
He’s a young boy.
LeStats about 13 years ago
Military School this time Calvin!!!
ransomdstone about 13 years ago
Fantastic ! Not one stupid or insulting comment. Somthing about C&H leads to civil discourse. Most comics unfortunately, usually through no fault of their own, get to much inane, nasty, and off target commentary. Thank to all you Cavinists and, of course, Waterson’s legacy.
callak about 13 years ago
So, can someone explain why ‘hockey’ is in the tags? =P
Death2100 about 10 years ago
whats that in his dads hand?