Calvin and Hobbes by Bill Watterson for August 02, 1992
August 01, 1992
August 03, 1992
Transcript:
Dad: Ahh. This is the life! Dad: Outside in the fresh air. All alone...Dad:..No distractions, no irritations... Dad:..Nothing but quiet and serenity.. Dad..A chance to get a feel for the land...Dad:..The exhilaration of speed...Dad:..The opportunity to reflect on things and let the mind wander... Dad: *Sighhh* Getting out like this really makes the rat race seem ridiculous. The weekends just aren't long enough to do what's important. Dad: You know, I think I'll quit my job and ride my bicycle all the time. Mom: Ok dear, want me to call the bike shop and see if they'll sponsor your mid-life crisis? Dad: Yeah. Ask 'em if they'll upgrade my shifters too.
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jcw7v3 over 15 years ago
This is my favorite comic of C&H ever. It is incredible, moving, and comforting in some sense.
Houro about 13 years ago
Well, i’m all grown up and it still doesn’t make sense to me, so i doubt it will to you Calvin.
jhawklyn about 13 years ago
Agreed. This is also my all time favorite Calvin and Hobbes strip. A myriad number of times I’ve wished Hobbes was correct with his ‘no doubt’ response to Calvin’s childlike remark: ‘I suppose this will all make sense when we grow up’.
As an alleged grown up, I’ve often wished that things did make sense….
A framed picture of this strip hangs in my office. Purchased from this site…
yow4zip Premium Member almost 7 years ago
Looks painful.
weatherford.joe Premium Member over 6 years ago
I would call Dad crazy, but since taking up running, I understand this a lot more.
JasonJackson about 4 years ago
If you quit your job, then you’ll be forced to spend every day at home…where lives the walking disaster area you call your son. Then you’ll be the victim of his pranks, especially in the summer.
Q.D.McGraw over 3 years ago
Maybe letting your mind wander while on the road isn’t the best idea.
AntonL.Graf almost 3 years ago
I can see Calvin having a little bit of dad when he gets older
ElJorro over 1 year ago
I have always liked this strip. Calvin’s dad has always struck me as someone who was felt a lot of dissatisfaction with his life including in regards to his hobbies. He has to lie to himself in order to get through things and who knows maybe he actually believes it.
Patrick_Star over 1 year ago
I love this one