When I was a kid, we tried embossing by drawing on the template with white glue, letting it get really dry, then pressing the slightly damp paper over that. Which of course softened the glue, so you had to be quick.
I heard of some guys once who needed to fake some embossed diplomas and the used the bottom of a coke bottle. They were fired from their job of course, eventually, but admired for their creativity. After all. they “made mission” for months.
Absolutely, Calvin is a genius. Did you see the poem he wrote for yesterday’s strip? I’m telling you, watch out for this kid, he’s bound for greatness. If Hobbes manages to keep the self-destructive tendencies under control, of course. Hobbes has his work cut out for him.
I think that at 6 years old, with all his adventures, there is no doubt that Calvin is a high genius level child. His imagination is always working, and pursuing space flight or ancient Earth studies. He is bored with very day school and the assignments that he is ahead of. What Calvin needs now, and quickly, is the correct direction that would keep and feed his interest so as to be a benefit to human kind.
“Hello, may I speak to Calvin please? Hello, Calvin? This is the president of the United States calling. Just what is the name of that frame shop, little buddy?”
BE THIS GUY almost 4 years ago
When you get older, you can tell people it’s packed away in a box from the last time you moved.
Space_Owl on GoComics almost 4 years ago
I emboss with a pencil ground into the paper.
in.amongst almost 4 years ago
We have really descended, haven’t we!?! From the “geniuses” of yesteryear to the current “smarts”. Wonder what is next.
Templo S.U.D. almost 4 years ago
Karubin wa tensai desu ka? Manga “Suramu Danku” no Sakuragi Hanamichi wa tensai desu yo!
(Calvin a genius? Hanamichi Sakuragi of manga “Slam Dunk” is a genius!)
codycab almost 4 years ago
Oh please! Anyone can make those cards.
Renatus Profuturus Frigeridus Premium Member almost 4 years ago
A very stable genius .
KA7DRE Premium Member almost 4 years ago
He should get it Notarized as well
Concretionist almost 4 years ago
When I was a kid, we tried embossing by drawing on the template with white glue, letting it get really dry, then pressing the slightly damp paper over that. Which of course softened the glue, so you had to be quick.
rshive almost 4 years ago
And a rusty screwdriver at that.
hariseldon59 almost 4 years ago
Calvin has a lot in common with a certain coyote. He must get his cards from Acme.
orinoco womble almost 4 years ago
Well, we know he’s not a stable genius…
jmcenanly almost 4 years ago
Wile E. Coyote had a similar card.
DaveG1960 almost 4 years ago
Does it have a picture of Calvin’s trumpet on it? As in blowing your own…
chuckcork1 almost 4 years ago
I’ve always wanted a Certificate of Sanity myself.
jpayne4040 almost 4 years ago
LOL! Geniuses don’t need to tell people they’re a genius.
A Hip loving Canadian... almost 4 years ago
With the size of Calvin’s noggin, I’m not surprised.
cubswin2016 almost 4 years ago
Calvin is definitely a card. I don’t know about him being a genius though.
dflak almost 4 years ago
I’m downloading this one. ’nuff said.
vaughnrl2003 Premium Member almost 4 years ago
I heard of some guys once who needed to fake some embossed diplomas and the used the bottom of a coke bottle. They were fired from their job of course, eventually, but admired for their creativity. After all. they “made mission” for months.
Whatcouldgowrong almost 4 years ago
Absolutely, Calvin is a genius. Did you see the poem he wrote for yesterday’s strip? I’m telling you, watch out for this kid, he’s bound for greatness. If Hobbes manages to keep the self-destructive tendencies under control, of course. Hobbes has his work cut out for him.
ncorgbl almost 4 years ago
I think that at 6 years old, with all his adventures, there is no doubt that Calvin is a high genius level child. His imagination is always working, and pursuing space flight or ancient Earth studies. He is bored with very day school and the assignments that he is ahead of. What Calvin needs now, and quickly, is the correct direction that would keep and feed his interest so as to be a benefit to human kind.
jel354 almost 4 years ago
Such brilliance from the “Boy of Destiny.”
Otis Rufus Driftwood almost 4 years ago
Everyone is a genius in his own story . . .
WCraft Premium Member almost 4 years ago
I’ve been told that I’m certified…
Bookworm almost 4 years ago
“Hello, may I speak to Calvin please? Hello, Calvin? This is the president of the United States calling. Just what is the name of that frame shop, little buddy?”
ForrestOverin almost 4 years ago
(Using my best Ricardo Mantalban voice): “It is more important to LOOK important that to BE important, if you know what I’m saying to you!”
DCBakerEsq almost 4 years ago
My card says, “Please report holder to local authorities immediately.”
Gent almost 4 years ago
Calvin, Genius inventor of the Transmogrifier and the Time Machine.
john_chubb almost 4 years ago
Not only Genius but Stable Genius.
Calvin for President!!
admiree2 almost 4 years ago
My card says: “Feed two pounds of BBQ glazed chicken, hunk of freshly baked bread and two beers. Then leave him alone and he will find his way back.”
DondiDoo almost 4 years ago
These days you need to be a stable genius /s
CoffeeLvr almost 4 years ago
OMG how prescient. I bet Calvin the genius would ace a cognitive test too!!!!!!!!!
LivelyClamor almost 4 years ago
Now we know who he grew up to be….
BiggerNate91 almost 4 years ago
I remember making some sort of card for myself when I was younger, but I don’t remember what it was for…
mistercatworks almost 4 years ago
My first wife was a genius. I am only “near genius”, which means I was smart enough not to argue with her when she was right. :)
bloodykate almost 4 years ago
This is hilarious! : D
Frank Farkel Premium Member almost 4 years ago
Trump is a stable genius. No one ever checks these things. He never fibs, lies, prevaricates….
Smitty almost 4 years ago
you cant bet your bottom dollar that Calvin knows the difference between “lion, rhino, camel.”
hagarthehorrible almost 4 years ago
I love Calvin’s expression in the last panel.
Troglodyte almost 4 years ago
Ingenious and ingenuous at the same time, that’s our Calvin!
Ceeg22 Premium Member over 3 years ago
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=STeVTzWelns