I always thought that this one would’ve been a bit funnier (and maybe saved Bill another week’s worth of strips) if Calvin had had to have been the emergency Ring Bearer, too.
So apparently Dad refused to turn the car around. He may regret that later. Also note the last panel where Dad looks like he’s starting to fall asleep. Mom’s eyes are too filled with tears to notice.
I think today highlights very astutely how Dad and Son are reflections of the same character. Dad is equally as bored as Calvin…. but he has to show it in more adult approved ways, whereas Calvin is more “free” with his expression. I think really, this reflective dynamic is seen in so many ways in this amazing comic. Dad knows and understands Calvin so well because he really is in many ways a new, young version of himself. So, Dad knows when to be upset, knows when to joke around….. with Calvin.
For me, this is the current beauty of this comic that I tend to focus upon. Even with them all being reruns to me, with this slightly different mindset…. I see the comics in new, very wonderful ways.
Mr_Cool about 5 years ago
Calvin’s continuing a proud history of human sacrifice.
Sugar Bombs 95 about 5 years ago
I used to wonder why Calvin’s family would be at a stranger’s wedding, before realizing maybe it’s someone his parents know that Calvin doesn’t.
The Calvinosaurus That Calvin Wanted To Discover about 5 years ago
Imagine if he actually brought Hobbes. He would probably ruin the wedding with a surprise pounce.
BE THIS GUY about 5 years ago
Dad is safe. Hobbes prefers his meat a bit more tender.
LeeCox about 5 years ago
I love how Dad seems to be as bored as Calvin is. And check out Mom’s side-eye to Dad’s yawning in the first panel!
SonicFan91 about 5 years ago
Have you considered the fact that Hobbes can let himself into the fridge
MrFixit about 5 years ago
For crying out loud, Calvin, most ceremonies only go on for 10-15 minutes. Oh, wait, for Calvin that’s a long time.
whahoppened about 5 years ago
Calvin is totally oblivious to his parents.
Robin Harwood about 5 years ago
I’m with Dad. Wedding are boring. I even had a hard time staying awake during my own.
codycab about 5 years ago
Is it cake time yet?
DaveG1960 about 5 years ago
Hobbes will be happy to meat you again…
Aussie Down Under about 5 years ago
So Calvin wants Dad “to take one for the team”
Troglodyte about 5 years ago
Calvin – the altruist that never was.
Watcher about 5 years ago
Calvin is mirroring Mom’s expressions, angry and sad.
Barry1941 about 5 years ago
I well remember how numbing it was to be a kid at a wedding.
jpayne4040 about 5 years ago
At least Calvin’s mind is occupied!
bluram about 5 years ago
Calvin is so considerate in his own devilish way.
enigmamz about 5 years ago
I always thought that this one would’ve been a bit funnier (and maybe saved Bill another week’s worth of strips) if Calvin had had to have been the emergency Ring Bearer, too.
NeedaChuckle Premium Member about 5 years ago
I cry at weddings too. At least I’m still free to do what I want.
jrankin1959 about 5 years ago
Hey, would you rather be at a funeral? (Actually, he just might…)
JudyHendrickson about 5 years ago
weddings are boring? how aboutgoing to the drs? Now thats boring!!!!!
Prey about 5 years ago
She is crying in the last panel so i´m guessing this is a wedding.
Moon57Shine about 5 years ago
So apparently Dad refused to turn the car around. He may regret that later. Also note the last panel where Dad looks like he’s starting to fall asleep. Mom’s eyes are too filled with tears to notice.
DCBakerEsq about 5 years ago
I always cry at weddings. And, funerals.
And at buffets when they run out of shrimp.
Spider-UK about 5 years ago
This is how I’ve felt at every wedding I’ve ever been to.
pony21 Premium Member about 5 years ago
I haven’t attended a wedding, funeral or graduation in years. If my plans hold true, I will attend only one of those three events ever again.
Stephen Gilberg about 5 years ago
They probably would have combed Calvin’s hair if they weren’t late.
DanWolfie about 5 years ago
I picture this particular rendition of the Wedding March playing in the background throughout this strip…
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uUV93FLO9E4
Ka`ōnōhi`ula`okahōkūmiomio`ehiku Premium Member about 5 years ago
Good idea, Calvin.
Ka`ōnōhi`ula`okahōkūmiomio`ehiku Premium Member about 5 years ago
Right Dad, watch the watch.
Unfortunately, it won’t make the ceremony go faster.
saje49 about 5 years ago
Mom’s crying because another marriage is about to yield another Calvin.
Pipe Tobacco Premium Member about 5 years ago
I think today highlights very astutely how Dad and Son are reflections of the same character. Dad is equally as bored as Calvin…. but he has to show it in more adult approved ways, whereas Calvin is more “free” with his expression. I think really, this reflective dynamic is seen in so many ways in this amazing comic. Dad knows and understands Calvin so well because he really is in many ways a new, young version of himself. So, Dad knows when to be upset, knows when to joke around….. with Calvin.
For me, this is the current beauty of this comic that I tend to focus upon. Even with them all being reruns to me, with this slightly different mindset…. I see the comics in new, very wonderful ways.
Stonkss about 5 years ago
Wat
Stonkss about 5 years ago
Crying? Over a wedding? At least there’s cake…