Christmas is about learning how to be good. Then you make a New Years resolution to continue being good. Hopefully, you’ll remain good for all of next year. That’s a silly hope.
Did everyone have a “Dismemberment Gorge” when they were kids? We had “Devils Elbow” on Goat’s Hill. Seemed like it was a 45 deg slope with a 90 deg right angle turn about halfway down. If you missed the turn, the hill dropped off and you were into the bramble bushes and rough terrain. Great fun.
Looking back; you didn’t think about doing good or bad, you did what you normally did. It was whether or not you were dumb enough to get caught that determined if you were good or bad. Think about it! Most of our bad deeds were not premeditated; they just happened. And if you were really lucky, someone else got blamed for them. Brings back “fond memories” don’t it!
I like how when Calvin and Hobbes crash into the tree, the sled is still perfectly fine, but right after that it’s totaled! I hope Calvin asked Santa for a new sled!
BE THIS GUY over 5 years ago
Santa grades on a curve so it depends on how good are the other kids (hint: you’re s¢r3wed because Susie lives in your neighborhood).
The Calvinosaurus That Calvin Wanted To Discover over 5 years ago
“Get on, you big sissy.” – Calvin in Panel 2
“I’ve been good all day so far.” – Calvin in Panel 3
I don’t know why, but I love that part so much.
in.amongst over 5 years ago
Good enough, Calvin. Good enough!
Templo S.U.D. over 5 years ago
I think you’d just have to be good each and every day, Calvin.
Bilan over 5 years ago
The truth is that every present Calvin gets is proof that Santa and his list doesn’t exist.
sirbadger over 5 years ago
Christmas is about learning how to be good. Then you make a New Years resolution to continue being good. Hopefully, you’ll remain good for all of next year. That’s a silly hope.
codycab over 5 years ago
You are good, Calvin…but I don’t know about “pretty” or “really”.
charliefarmrhere over 5 years ago
GOOD-ish
gbars70 over 5 years ago
Duplicity or authenticity, a seasonal conundrum.
HappyDog/ᵀʳʸ ᴮᵒᶻᵒ ⁴ ᵗʰᵉ ᶠᵘⁿ ᵒᶠ ᶦᵗ Premium Member over 5 years ago
I think you’re as good as you’re going to get.
cubswin2016 over 5 years ago
I would not want to go sledding with Calvin. Come to think of it, I would not want to do anything else with him either.
sandpiper over 5 years ago
The eternal question
Dobby53 Premium Member over 5 years ago
Did everyone have a “Dismemberment Gorge” when they were kids? We had “Devils Elbow” on Goat’s Hill. Seemed like it was a 45 deg slope with a 90 deg right angle turn about halfway down. If you missed the turn, the hill dropped off and you were into the bramble bushes and rough terrain. Great fun.
Lomax9er7 over 5 years ago
The Ghost Who Sleds
Who, me? over 5 years ago
It’s okay to be bribed, Calvin. After all, that’s the reason for Santa’s lists in the first place.
flemmingo over 5 years ago
Destroying sleds the way Calvin does could get expensive.
uniquename over 5 years ago
It’s always a matter of degree with this one.
chick485 over 5 years ago
This is the same way folks think about how good they have to be before God will let them into Heaven.The real answer is much easier.
DadToFivePlus over 5 years ago
Love it! Calvin has the best rides.
mourdac Premium Member over 5 years ago
He would have made a great attorney.
rshive over 5 years ago
Hobbes unfortunately has a grasp of how most of Calvin’s sled rides end.
SweetSinger over 5 years ago
Calvin is “good” simply because he is honest with himself.
Godfreydaniel over 5 years ago
Charlie Brown: “You can’t fool Santa!”
Lucy and Linus (pretending to be nice to each other): “Why not? He’s an old man and we’re a couple of sharp kids.”
Charlie Brown: “I weep for our generation.” [The more things change………..]
sonnygreen over 5 years ago
Looking back; you didn’t think about doing good or bad, you did what you normally did. It was whether or not you were dumb enough to get caught that determined if you were good or bad. Think about it! Most of our bad deeds were not premeditated; they just happened. And if you were really lucky, someone else got blamed for them. Brings back “fond memories” don’t it!
bigcatbusiness over 5 years ago
The name itself isn’t exactly an invitation for fun.
Cminuscomics&stories Premium Member over 5 years ago
Were they discussing greed or religion?
David_J Premium Member over 5 years ago
“Acting” good for the reward at the end. Sounds like most “christians” I’ve had contact with lately.
Elisabunny over 5 years ago
To quote Trans-Siberian Orchestra, “if we pretend long enough, never giving up, it just might be who we are.”
Dr_Fogg over 5 years ago
How good do I have to be?
DanWolfie over 5 years ago
I like how when Calvin and Hobbes crash into the tree, the sled is still perfectly fine, but right after that it’s totaled! I hope Calvin asked Santa for a new sled!
Rufus The naked mole rat over 5 years ago
“Get on, you big sissy…” “I’ve been good all day so far.” Lol. That’s classic.
Renatus Profuturus Frigeridus Premium Member over 5 years ago
“All I’m doing is sayng I can be bribed” . What most politician say every day of the year .
baraktorvan over 5 years ago
I always pondered this thought myself, it is how I discovered that Santa is not a real person, but an idea.