Calvin and Hobbes by Bill Watterson for December 24, 2019

Dumb move right before Christmas, Calvin. Santa is still keeping track of who’s naughty or nice (and by Santa, I mean Mom and DAD).

Just couldn’t resist, could you, Calvin?

So much for being good.

No Santa for you tonight , little man .

And what is Dad doing to poor little Calvin?

Apparently he forgot about his pledge to be good so Santa would bring him lots of presents!!

Dad doesn’t care as long as you get it, Calvin.

His aim has improved.

Also a high quality target.

It was just too hard to be good.

Merry Christmas!!!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yXWoKi5x3lw

Reminds me of an ambush I once setup in a paintball game as friends were 20 feet from the field exit. I left my hat there. One bent over to pick it up (I was about 10 yards off to the side in the bush) and said “Something’s not right… ambush.” (We’d paintballed together a lot and close friends learn how you think…) So I then immediately started peppering them with .68 full wax jackets (paintballs), but my paintball marker malfunctioned. And boy, I was then the hare as they came for me. Reminds me of how Calvin might have had to flee his dad…

Dad, it’s all about building character.

Where’s your sens of humor, Dad? It’s Christmas.

Did Dad paddle his butt!!

Being late is worth it!

Same thrills as yesterday’s forgone downhill sledding.

Aaahhh! He’s concerned about his Dad’s punctuality. That’s sweet.

Whereas you’ll simply be ‘the late Calvin’…

Calvin’s tempting prolicide.

Dad was asking for it.

So Calvin finally hit something he aimed at.

I know it’s only a cartoon and it is cute, but, if I ever pulled a stunt like this my behind would be black and blue…lol

In Calvin’s defense I would have done it too.

Wow. The one time it is least useful his aim is spot on. Welcome to the naughty list, some more.

I admire Calvin’s accuracy. His judgment, not so much.

Don’t mess with the fedora.

Bwaahaahahahaha. This one is great. I can just picture Dad and Calvin now in a major snowball fight.

One lump of coal coming right up!!!

Who isn’t late for work on Christmas eve?

“Nice shooting, Son!”

Who wears a hat like that anymore?

Considering his aim is usually awful (remember Susie just standing as they rained around her without hitting her?) this was a nice change of pace for him (but not for dad).

I’m starting to wonder how Calvin’s parents think of Calvin….

Just what Calvin wanted attention from dad.

Don’t sweat it Calvin – your dad won’t do anything to discipline you except maybe make you sit in the corner where you will think up some other devious ways to show no respect to your parents.

Dad knew what was coming. :-)

Something I’d have never done – especially the day before Christmas!

Not like the stovepipe hats men used to wear…but it’ll have to do.

What happened Calvin? Did you forget it is Christmas Eve?

Maybe a jar of salve is among his presents. He shall soon need it.

Who wears hats to work anymore? That faded out in the 1960s.

From the look of calvin in the second panel I could guess the rest. Hail to Bill!