This strip originally appeared on January 5, 1989. (I checked in a Calvin and Hobbes archive). GoComics is re-printing these in chronological order and did not cherry pick this strip for its seeming appropriateness to current affairs.
This is just a: 1) cosmic coincidence, and 2) a tribute to Bill Watterson’s ability to capture human traits. His body of work should be one for the ages.
The wall might work provided there are no shovels, ladders, or boats. The wall is a very expensive illusion of safety from all those toddler criminals coming across the boarder. In fact, it would take a pretty stupid criminal to present themselves at the border where their record would automatically disqualify them, when they can just anchor a boat off shore and swim in, dig under any wall that’s built, or buy a ladder one foot taller than however high they can build the wall.
Yesterday I mentioned metro KS, I did not mention where in KS. Oh and that snow day for kids, due to the ground being warm, kids did have fun but ended early as the snow melted. Also location I live as we are not affected by the weather OK is receiving of ice.
Who is it that refuses to back down? Pelosi and Schumer! They won’t even support what they themselves said a few years ago?? Have they never heard “e-mails and recordings are forever”? Just ask Hillary.
I’ve noticed that one of the complications of the Trump derangement syndrome is that we go a couple of weeks without anybody saying much about President Trump. Then all of the sudden it explodes and people start spouting nonsense and incoherent opinions. I hope the CDC can find a treatment.
BE THIS GUY over 5 years ago
Calvin is mature enough to realize how immature he is.
gbars70 over 5 years ago
And today’s political comment bonfire is lit…
codycab over 5 years ago
What dangerous thing does Calvin want now?
enigmamz over 5 years ago
Is this one that was “Trump-faced” during the campaign? It should’ve been, and couldn’t have come up at a better time.
Kind&Kinder over 5 years ago
Never ask a wise tiger for an opinion you don’t want to hear!
tauyen over 5 years ago
This should be sent to trump
orinoco womble over 5 years ago
I know so many adults who agree with Calvin in the last frame. Some people grow up, others just get older.
Troglodyte over 5 years ago
Hobbes speaks volumes in just a few words.
DaveG1960 over 5 years ago
Growing up is optional, growing old is mandatory.
JohnFarson19 over 5 years ago
Hobbes’ scarf if the coolest comic strip article of clothing in history. Just ask him.
!!ǝlɐ⅁ Premium Member over 5 years ago
Promises were made to be broken, and compromises… um… weren’t?
DanFlak over 5 years ago
We should never negotiate out of fear, but we should never fear to negotiate – JFK.
Stocky One over 5 years ago
Can we make Calvin an adviser to the president?
Qiset over 5 years ago
And the wisdom to know the difference.
A Hip loving Canadian... over 5 years ago
Calvin is too young to realise that maturity is not an option.
Wizard of Ahz-no relation over 5 years ago
“I’d rather be happy than right.” “Are you happy?” “No that’s where it all falls down”- hitchhiker’s guide.
assrdood over 5 years ago
If one side wants to do something stupid, and the other side says no. Compromise will result in doing something half-stupid.
witewater over 5 years ago
This strip originally appeared on January 5, 1989. (I checked in a Calvin and Hobbes archive). GoComics is re-printing these in chronological order and did not cherry pick this strip for its seeming appropriateness to current affairs.
This is just a: 1) cosmic coincidence, and 2) a tribute to Bill Watterson’s ability to capture human traits. His body of work should be one for the ages.
micromos over 5 years ago
Build it.
bt30666 over 5 years ago
This should be sent to Pelosi and Schumer
Diane Lee Premium Member over 5 years ago
The wall might work provided there are no shovels, ladders, or boats. The wall is a very expensive illusion of safety from all those toddler criminals coming across the boarder. In fact, it would take a pretty stupid criminal to present themselves at the border where their record would automatically disqualify them, when they can just anchor a boat off shore and swim in, dig under any wall that’s built, or buy a ladder one foot taller than however high they can build the wall.
DCBakerEsq over 5 years ago
Maturity is the first sign of dementia.
kab2rb over 5 years ago
Yesterday I mentioned metro KS, I did not mention where in KS. Oh and that snow day for kids, due to the ground being warm, kids did have fun but ended early as the snow melted. Also location I live as we are not affected by the weather OK is receiving of ice.
well-i-never over 5 years ago
176!
phredturner over 5 years ago
Did Calvin grow up to advise Donny trump?
mountainclimber over 5 years ago
Technology is the answer, not a luddite wall. Just trumpeting “border security” doesn’t make it right. Or is logic too hard for you trumpers?
whelan_jj over 5 years ago
Everyone knows the best way is to just do it or get it. Easier to do that and ask for forgiveness than to ask and risk being refused.
KevDoneIt over 5 years ago
Who is it that refuses to back down? Pelosi and Schumer! They won’t even support what they themselves said a few years ago?? Have they never heard “e-mails and recordings are forever”? Just ask Hillary.
Printer over 5 years ago
I’ve noticed that one of the complications of the Trump derangement syndrome is that we go a couple of weeks without anybody saying much about President Trump. Then all of the sudden it explodes and people start spouting nonsense and incoherent opinions. I hope the CDC can find a treatment.
mountainclimber over 5 years ago
I think you should need to get a license to prove you deserve to have an opinion. I can imagine millions of Americans who could not qualify.
Lyons Group, Inc. over 5 years ago
Talk about this strip foretelling the future!