Was this run part of the original sabbatical? It looks like they’re jumping around in time. A few weeks ago, Calvin was failing his math test in “Attack of the…Snow Goons,” and now we’ve gone backwards to “Scientific Progress Goes ‘Boink’.”
The last time that this wonderful arc was reprinted – in 2020 – a reader suggested that Calvin was “really standing on a stepladder”. I don’t think that Watterson intended any explanation other than the one shown in the strip.
codycab about 2 months ago
They should know better than to ask the troublemaker first by now.
Spacehog about 2 months ago
She does not have another pair of shoes?
Sugar Bombs 95 about 2 months ago
Spoilers but…
Is this the one where they lock Rosalyn outside?
Hello Everyone about 2 months ago
Sounds like what my friends dog does. – Shoes are the enemy!
C about 2 months ago
Creative punishment pending
STEPUP about 2 months ago
Can’t he been drugged while the parents are out???!!!
charliefarmrhere about 2 months ago
She only has one pair? What woman has only one pair of shoes? Heaven forbid!
kangtourcat Premium Member about 2 months ago
All the Rosalyn are great!
jzummak about 2 months ago
Was this run part of the original sabbatical? It looks like they’re jumping around in time. A few weeks ago, Calvin was failing his math test in “Attack of the…Snow Goons,” and now we’ve gone backwards to “Scientific Progress Goes ‘Boink’.”
Mediatech about 2 months ago
A woman with only one pair of shoes? I don’t believe it.
Concretionist about 2 months ago
Calvin is the very definition of short-sighted. You KNOW he won’t get away with it…
Jayalexander about 2 months ago
Yes, by all means lend a hand in the search, “CALVIN!”
Calvinist1966 about 2 months ago
The last time that this wonderful arc was reprinted – in 2020 – a reader suggested that Calvin was “really standing on a stepladder”. I don’t think that Watterson intended any explanation other than the one shown in the strip.
My First Premium Member about 2 months ago
Am I the guy here who can recognize that yes, she has other shoes, but the now missing one’s color went with the outfit?
Huckleberry Hiroshima about 2 months ago
A woman with only one pair of shoes?
tremaine53 about 2 months ago
Jebus Price, lady! I’ll give you ONE guess where they went!
SquidGamerGal about 2 months ago
Calvin, Calvin, Calvin… Have you figured out why they don’t trust you to be home alone by now?
French Persons' Celebration of Peeved Harry Dinkle Premium Member about 2 months ago
Little jerkwad..
The-Great-Gildersleeve about 2 months ago
I would use Dad’s shoes to spank Calvin …… there bigger than Mom’s. …..just kidding!
snsurone76 about 2 months ago
Are those the only shoes she has?? Imelda Marcos she ain’t!!
rockyridge1977 about 2 months ago
Short term solution!!!!
sandpiper about 2 months ago
His attempt has the same odor as old shoes.
rshive about 2 months ago
Bad, Calvin. Bad.
Angry Indeed Premium Member about 2 months ago
I remember one strip where Calvin’s Dad suggested that they leave Calvin alone. Then, they laughed like a bunch of insane twits. ;-p
jconnors3954 about 2 months ago
Calvin is constantly finding creative ways to get in trouble.
Jeff0811 about 2 months ago
Ok, shoes that match the dress go missing. Does she have only one dress? Change dress, different shoes, problem solved.
GoldLions Premium Member about 2 months ago
Have a strong hunch that Calvin will be grounded for a week…
Thomas Scott Roberts creator about 2 months ago
That’s a dress for a night out? I thought she was in a bathrobe, and wondered why she needed shoes instead of slippers.
Jaime Jean M about 2 months ago
A woman with only one pair of shoes? Now, that’s unheard of.
alohaotis about 2 months ago
she looks like shes still in a bathrobe
KEA about 2 months ago
a cunning plan
wiley207 about 2 months ago
Here it is; one of my favorite Rosalyn story arcs!
Holden Awn about 2 months ago
I suspect keeping her barefoot had much to do with how Calvin happened.
mistercatworks about 2 months ago
Even moms have more than one pair of shoes they can wear for going out.
John Jorgensen about 2 months ago
Aren’t shoes usually the last thing you put on when you’re getting dressed? Because she looks like she’s still in her robe.
mindjob about 2 months ago
Time to break out the old platforms from the 70’s
Bilan about 2 months ago
Why hasn’t anybody made a comment about a woman having only one pair of shoes?
jbruins84341 about 2 months ago
OK, if Hobbes is not real, how does Calvin reach those top shelves?
HodgeElmwood about 2 months ago
Poor mom, only one pair of shoes to her name!