This strip reminds of a Kenny Rogers song I think call the Slugger. Were a boy is playing ball himself and keeps striking himself out. Very detailed song.
I have really enjoyed the different colored eggs each day.
Actually, Calvin, that is NOT a good idea. The bigger the ball, the bigger the rebound of the bat. According to the laws of physics, that bat is going to bounce back and hit poor Calvin right in the head!
The greater the MASS of the item being struck, the greater the “rebound”, but a beachball doesn’t actually have a much greater mass than the baseball. However, it does take longer absorbing the strike (hit) which creates a few other little problems, such as the smaller amount of force applied over a greater distance will, indeed, create a greater sensation of rebound. Anyway, yep.
Calvin’s response reminds me of the tennis racket industry making bigger ones for people who were having trouble hitting tennis balls with the smaller rackets…
Thanks, Marg! Eggs by your neighbor, IIRC? And is it like Burgundy2’s technique? Sounds like batik with the wax; ah, here it is again; Google Pysanky for many more ideas.
cleokaya about 13 years ago
I have always considered myself to be a swinger. But…I too usually strike out.
LFate about 13 years ago
Who’s got big balls!
rentier about 13 years ago
A wonderful egg again, Marg!!
Now strikeing the ball will be more easy!!
Gocomo2011 about 13 years ago
Beautiful eggs marg! i wonder how u do it……come up with such bright colors..each design is so unique…..really appreciable…..
Wiseguy411 about 13 years ago
If at first you don’t succeed, adapt the game plan.
Is this a version of Calvin Ball ???
tis4kis about 13 years ago
That’s it… work your way up… er down. Well, it’s a place to start.
johnph77 about 13 years ago
margueritem, did you know they’re longer known as Easter eggs? The politically correct amongst us have now labeled them as “spring spheres”.
GROG Premium Member about 13 years ago
So that’s where the wind gusts are coming from.
Good Morning, Marg, Mike & ♠Lonewolf♠
Bittermelon of Truth about 13 years ago
@gocomo: I suspect the eggs are Russian, and marge didn’t actually make them herself. Still lovely though ;)
Calvin: If you can’t hit the target, get a bigger target. Or a bigger bat!
lewisbower about 13 years ago
Smart lad, Calvin. You’ll go far.
MARG Actually got out my EGGS, darning needle, watercolors,homemade paste, and plenty of old comic books. Worked 2 hours. Cleaned up 4.
cdward about 13 years ago
THAT makes sense. That’s how I should have played baseball all along.
Jeciel about 13 years ago
Calvin, just invented Beach Baseball.
William Bednar Premium Member about 13 years ago
Here’s to your health too, Margueritem! Your pictures of Russian eggs (hare and in other comics pages) are wonderful! Thanks!
witewater about 13 years ago
I agree with Calvin’s logic here… and following his arc, I think that golf should be played with rocket launchers
Destiny23 about 13 years ago
Always think BIG, Calvin!
anobium625 about 13 years ago
No need to change balls, Calvin. You are a great pitcher!
kingpirgnob about 13 years ago
he wouldve nailed it if he didnt close is eyes in panel 2.
bmonk about 13 years ago
He needs Hobbes to coach him.
Gretchen's Mom about 13 years ago
Does Calvin live in Texas? Go BIG or go home!
hippogriff about 13 years ago
And then apply clear varnish or shellac and they will keep forever.
kab2rb about 13 years ago
This strip reminds of a Kenny Rogers song I think call the Slugger. Were a boy is playing ball himself and keeps striking himself out. Very detailed song.
I have really enjoyed the different colored eggs each day.
mac47 about 13 years ago
I think its a handicap.
ratlum about 13 years ago
I like that,smart kid nobody else will complain , Its not like he was using a giant Easter egg.
FerBurger about 13 years ago
How ‘bout that? Calvin had one of Marg’s in his pocket!
Fogger_man about 13 years ago
Actually, Calvin, that is NOT a good idea. The bigger the ball, the bigger the rebound of the bat. According to the laws of physics, that bat is going to bounce back and hit poor Calvin right in the head!
jonathan.james about 13 years ago
The greater the MASS of the item being struck, the greater the “rebound”, but a beachball doesn’t actually have a much greater mass than the baseball. However, it does take longer absorbing the strike (hit) which creates a few other little problems, such as the smaller amount of force applied over a greater distance will, indeed, create a greater sensation of rebound. Anyway, yep.
khpage about 13 years ago
Calvin’s response reminds me of the tennis racket industry making bigger ones for people who were having trouble hitting tennis balls with the smaller rackets…
lewisbower about 13 years ago
To the two physicists in our mist. First law of cartoon physics, IS IT FUNNY?
medamo about 13 years ago
Hobbes, o’ where are you! On second thought, giving Calvin a bat is good reason not to be around.
lin4869 about 13 years ago
Thanks so much for the eggs, Marg. They’re amazingly lovely! Happy Easter to all who celebrate it!
lin4869 about 13 years ago
Happy Sunday to the rest of you! :-D
pbarnrob about 13 years ago
Thanks, Marg! Eggs by your neighbor, IIRC? And is it like Burgundy2’s technique? Sounds like batik with the wax; ah, here it is again; Google Pysanky for many more ideas.
Deanna175 about 13 years ago
Was this the origin of Calvinball?
COWBOY7 about 13 years ago
Evening the odds slightly, eh Calvin???
XavierRK about 13 years ago
He Got the Balls..Big and Round.
dahawk about 13 years ago
Now Wednesday, and I haven’t seen a C&H strip since this one for last Saturday.
Hobbs, get back here and help us out!!!! I’m having withdrawal pains.
hihigirl almost 13 years ago
STRIIIIIKE 1! STRIIIKE 2! HEY! That’s cheating, Calvin!!