“Pushed by a kid and his “tiger”, seen it, covered it. Talk to Farmer’s. We know a thing or two because we’ve seen a thing or two". WE ARE FARMER’S! BUM BABABA BUM BUM BUM!
Seeing Calvin’s family’s car, and knowing that his father has enough of an income to allow “Mom-Lady” to be a stay-at-home mom, led me to conclude back when this was new that Dad was on the cheapskate side of the spectrum: basic hatchback (that sometimes broke down) and keeping the thermostat low for example. :-P
A friend told me how when her children were babies she put them in the car in the driveway and dashed back into the house for something she had forgotten. Came out to see the car rolling down the driveway and across the street where it stopped. No harm done. She figured her toddler had managed to realease the parking brake. She said she learned from that to never ever take safety for granted, esp around cars. She’s now a happy grandmother.
I did this. I was 15, with a learner’s permit, and I was trying to roll the car out of the carport to wash it. Rather than go in the house for the key, I managed to jam the shift out of “park” and gave the car a little push. It went down the driveway, then curved across the yard. It took out a couple of small trees and was stopped by a big one. A dent in the bumper and no other damage. I was grounded.
A year later, my mother did it herself, hitting the same tree. At that point she forgave me.
Then a few years later, this arc was published and we all had a laugh about it.
Must be an old junker anyway, to take it out of park without a key. The front end looks like my Dodge Omni. Yes the one with the Rabbit engine and leaking oil seals that Volkswagen recalled but Chrysler wouldn’t and the one with the first bad transmission I ever had, before and after. Good riddance, Chrysler, wherever you are.
Talk about stretching the truth for a story line. Garages are level, even if the driveway is sloped. Most cars won’t even turn off if they’re not in “Park”, and lastly – since when could a kid his size push a car? Give me a break!
BE THIS GUY almost 5 years ago
Mom will be bothered, Dad will be bothered, the insurance company will be bothered…
Sugar Bombs 95 almost 5 years ago
Is a six year-old really strong enough to push a car that far by himself?
I wonder if this is more evidence of Hobbes being real.
The Calvinosaurus That Calvin Wanted To Discover almost 5 years ago
Just push the other way and you might get the car back in time!
ajnotales almost 5 years ago
Leaving the car in neutral was just asking for trouble. Doesn’t Mom have a son named trouble?
codycab almost 5 years ago
“Pushed by a kid and his “tiger”, seen it, covered it. Talk to Farmer’s. We know a thing or two because we’ve seen a thing or two". WE ARE FARMER’S! BUM BABABA BUM BUM BUM!
Robin Harwood almost 5 years ago
Well might your tail get bushy. The question “What could possibly go wrong?” always presages DOOM.
Liverlips McCracken Premium Member almost 5 years ago
The bushy tail bit was a nice touch.
SonicFan91 almost 5 years ago
Oh NOOOOOOOOO
JoanHelen almost 5 years ago
I love this strip, particularly Hobbes in panel two, fondling his bushy tail. It makes me laugh every time I read it.
Watcher almost 5 years ago
Calvin, this is enough for Mom and Dad to pay Rosalyn to take you forever.
DaveG1960 almost 5 years ago
Never underestimate the power of the bushy tail…
uncleskull almost 5 years ago
I knew it! I knew this was going to happen. ((but then again, I’ve been reading this strip a very long time)
Fishenguy Premium Member almost 5 years ago
I guess we found out “what could possibly go wrong”!
jpayne4040 almost 5 years ago
That’s what I call “an epic fail”!
A Hip loving Canadian... almost 5 years ago
Trouble is very predictable, especially when Calvin is around.
vaughnrl2003 Premium Member almost 5 years ago
Ah I see lessons in inertia, gravity and anger management coming up here. Little man you’ve had a busy day.
sheilag almost 5 years ago
Seeing Calvin’s family’s car, and knowing that his father has enough of an income to allow “Mom-Lady” to be a stay-at-home mom, led me to conclude back when this was new that Dad was on the cheapskate side of the spectrum: basic hatchback (that sometimes broke down) and keeping the thermostat low for example. :-P
Dkram almost 5 years ago
What could possibly go wrong >tic< go wrong >tic< go wrong >tic<
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SunflowerGirl100 almost 5 years ago
A friend told me how when her children were babies she put them in the car in the driveway and dashed back into the house for something she had forgotten. Came out to see the car rolling down the driveway and across the street where it stopped. No harm done. She figured her toddler had managed to realease the parking brake. She said she learned from that to never ever take safety for granted, esp around cars. She’s now a happy grandmother.
pshapley Premium Member almost 5 years ago
I did this. I was 15, with a learner’s permit, and I was trying to roll the car out of the carport to wash it. Rather than go in the house for the key, I managed to jam the shift out of “park” and gave the car a little push. It went down the driveway, then curved across the yard. It took out a couple of small trees and was stopped by a big one. A dent in the bumper and no other damage. I was grounded.
A year later, my mother did it herself, hitting the same tree. At that point she forgave me.
Then a few years later, this arc was published and we all had a laugh about it.
Purple People Eater almost 5 years ago
I knew this was coming. And now the car is going to crash into a tree or pole on the other side of the street.
rshive almost 5 years ago
Well Calvin, at least you have the room for a clubhouse now.
jediller almost 5 years ago
That question reminds me of the person who asked: “Are Fred and Wilma Flinstone, stars of the TV show The Flintstones, married in real life?”
Ermine Notyours almost 5 years ago
The car is barely moving, yet the tire has to be raised over the ground to indicate movement.
zeexenon almost 5 years ago
Must be an old junker anyway, to take it out of park without a key. The front end looks like my Dodge Omni. Yes the one with the Rabbit engine and leaking oil seals that Volkswagen recalled but Chrysler wouldn’t and the one with the first bad transmission I ever had, before and after. Good riddance, Chrysler, wherever you are.
donwestonmysteries almost 5 years ago
Did anyone not see this coming when he first said “let’s move the car?”
Lightpainter Premium Member almost 5 years ago
i love Hobbes response in panel two, about his tail getting bushy!
dragonbite almost 5 years ago
All those who saw that coming, raise your hand!
whiteaj almost 5 years ago
Mom didn’t set the parking brake or put it in “park.”
Ginny Premium Member almost 5 years ago
Talk about stretching the truth for a story line. Garages are level, even if the driveway is sloped. Most cars won’t even turn off if they’re not in “Park”, and lastly – since when could a kid his size push a car? Give me a break!
Scoutmaster77 almost 5 years ago
Who didn’t see this coming?
kathleenhicks62 almost 5 years ago
I think almost everyone has runaway car stories. I couldn’t wait to see Calvin’s. When is he going to listen to Hobbes?
InuYugiHakusho almost 5 years ago
“What could possibly go wrong?” – Bubsy, 1993
John Blake Premium Member almost 5 years ago
Oh shit…………..
edbos1_1 almost 5 years ago
I think that’s my favorite “Hobbesism” of all time: “Whenever you ask that, my tail gets all bushy.” :-D
lindz.coop Premium Member almost 5 years ago
Like I said, Mom is definitely going to find out about this one…