There is nothing more realistic in this comic than the “Snow fort that you planned to be amazing, but gave up on quickly”. This, more than anything, tells me that Watterson not only remembered being a child, but UNDERSTOOD it. I can’t even TELL you the number of times I literally drew out diagrams for snow forts that never got made.
I find it funny that Calvin’s mom gives him TWO hot chocolates for him and his (to her) stuffed tiger… ;-). As soon as I saw the strip was about a snow fortress and a wall, I knew what would happen. I guess I can just find humor in these strips, unlike some who simply cannot leave the politics out of the comics comments. After all, come on – this is from the 1980s
When dreams meet reality don’t give up the dream, just go back to the drawing board. Eventually, you’ll become an architect and build realistic dreams!
Making a fortress in the warm and cosy fireplace is far more comforting than the actual one. After all making fortress in air has it’s own rewards as the saying goes.
BE THIS GUY over 5 years ago
Don’t worry, Hobbes. Mom put a shot of brandy in your cocoa.
Templo S.U.D. over 5 years ago
if the snow melts away, there’s always next winter to try making that ultimate fort
alaskajohn1 over 5 years ago
Mom makes hot chocolate for a stuffed tiger?
Bilan over 5 years ago
Calvin behaved nicely through the entire strip? How strange.
codycab over 5 years ago
Always easier said than done.
sirbadger over 5 years ago
I wonder if Trump did the same thing when he was a kid.
DaveG1960 over 5 years ago
Ah memories, as a kid I used to design castles complete with secret passages, never built any though, happy days….
Jabroniville Premium Member over 5 years ago
There is nothing more realistic in this comic than the “Snow fort that you planned to be amazing, but gave up on quickly”. This, more than anything, tells me that Watterson not only remembered being a child, but UNDERSTOOD it. I can’t even TELL you the number of times I literally drew out diagrams for snow forts that never got made.
cubswin2016 over 5 years ago
If he wants another way of building a snow fort, he could try Minecraft.
sheilag over 5 years ago
I find it funny that Calvin’s mom gives him TWO hot chocolates for him and his (to her) stuffed tiger… ;-). As soon as I saw the strip was about a snow fortress and a wall, I knew what would happen. I guess I can just find humor in these strips, unlike some who simply cannot leave the politics out of the comics comments. After all, come on – this is from the 1980s
A Hip loving Canadian... over 5 years ago
Hobbes just realised who is Mom’s favourite.
Lenavid over 5 years ago
When dreams meet reality don’t give up the dream, just go back to the drawing board. Eventually, you’ll become an architect and build realistic dreams!
eladee AKA Wally over 5 years ago
Part of every great architectures event is the planning.
eladee AKA Wally over 5 years ago
Should be architectual.
micromos over 5 years ago
It’s been a long time since I sat on the floor and played cowboys and indians with my fort. Sigh!
Indycar over 5 years ago
Didn’t every kid have over ambitious plans for a snow fort?
marilynnbyerly over 5 years ago
Silly boy, snow like that is for sledding, not snowmen. Even this Southern girl knows that.
jimsulis over 5 years ago
This comic strip rocks
mourdac Premium Member over 5 years ago
Most of my snow forts ended up the same.
Lightpainter Premium Member over 5 years ago
politics comes out of the sewer, not the gutter
Not the Smartest Man On the Planet -- Maybe Close Premium Member over 5 years ago
Calvin may have to fold to his base if they demand he build the wall.
hagarthehorrible over 5 years ago
Making a fortress in the warm and cosy fireplace is far more comforting than the actual one. After all making fortress in air has it’s own rewards as the saying goes.
tad1 over 5 years ago
The great thing about Calvin and Hobbes is that it accurately portrayed what it was like to be a kid. Today’s comic is a good example.