@*Gweedo Murray* : You said yesterday, 5/30: “Touché on the editing method, Florchi. I believe I had written to “Contact Us” at the bottom right of the page about restoring the edit function as it was. I urge others to write Gocom about it also.”
Gweedo: I too would prefer to see the old edit function restored. But I can’t help but wonder if the new method of having to use copy & paste/delete is to prevent the “placeholding” of first position – i.e. typing something very short (or just a “x”) and then using edit (under the old system).
I find it astounding that if anyone puts the name “American” somewhere in their organizational name, that it automatically puts some kind of naive, “it’s gotta’ be good and upright” shackle on people’s brains. The ACLU has a nice sounding name; their purpose for America is not good.
Calvin should have come up with a better one than that.Needs Hobbes ? This is a rare moment when Watterson fires a shot across the bow of a empty boat.
anney wright, Night-Gaunt49, and Blackwolff9,I’m sorry. I guess I should have made it clear that I was not referring to Kurt Vonnegut, the writer. I was referring to a poster who called himself vonnegut. He was here when I started posting almost two years ago, and was almost always nasty and sarcastic, especially to me and a few others. I tried to befriend him, but he would have none of it. That vonnegut departed from the premises at least several months ago. Whether or not he just got bored, humiliated, or even passed away I have no idea. Perhaps he assumed another name and is still here. I harbor no illwill toward him/her and my remarks were intended to be humorous and in response to gmartin997 who had brought a funny story about Kurt Vonnegut the writer.
No criticism was intended – actually I thought the “x” business was pretty clever and couldn’t see the harm in it. But Gocomics may see things differently. I would prefer to have the old Edit back & forget the “rule book.”
margueritem almost 13 years ago
Another trip to the principal’s office…
cleokaya almost 13 years ago
Yes, you belong to the “Eye of the Tiger” sect!
comicgos almost 13 years ago
Calvin is a Hobbesist.
Vista Bill Raley and Comet™ almost 13 years ago
I did something similar on a biology test in high school… then there was summer school…
ABComic almost 13 years ago
Hey, what happened to Spaceman Spiff and the book report…..?
Rakkav almost 13 years ago
Come on, Calvin, nobody’s that dumb.
GROG Premium Member almost 13 years ago
Nobody, but Calvin that is. He can’t possibly enjoy trips to the principal’s office that much.
Good Morning, Marg, Mike & ♠Lonewolf♠!
lewisbower almost 13 years ago
I’ve heard the ACLU is sending a representative.
Little Miss Tink almost 13 years ago
2+7=9, you Einsteins!
Elaine Rosco Premium Member almost 13 years ago
Calvin…you could have used for fingers on that one.
Charles Brobst Premium Member almost 13 years ago
Or you could answer, “Nein!”
markmoss1 almost 13 years ago
Like most ’toons, Calvin can only count to 8 on his fingers.
waynl almost 13 years ago
Now let’s see… Today is Tuesday. The answer is 11!
NE1956 almost 13 years ago
Pssssst. Calvin. Eleventy-four. Well, it beats HIS answer.
moronbis almost 13 years ago
Why the question changed to “7+2=?” ? Wasn’t it “2+7=?”
greatgreenmoose almost 13 years ago
I once write that in an exam. They weren’t terribly impressed.
florchi almost 13 years ago
@*Gweedo Murray* : You said yesterday, 5/30: “Touché on the editing method, Florchi. I believe I had written to “Contact Us” at the bottom right of the page about restoring the edit function as it was. I urge others to write Gocom about it also.”
Gweedo: I too would prefer to see the old edit function restored. But I can’t help but wonder if the new method of having to use copy & paste/delete is to prevent the “placeholding” of first position – i.e. typing something very short (or just a “x”) and then using edit (under the old system).
mac47 almost 13 years ago
My favorite C&H.
rentier almost 13 years ago
Worth a shot!!
MontanaLady almost 13 years ago
Well, if he was allowed to pray in school, he might get the answer!
LingeeWhiz almost 13 years ago
I find it astounding that if anyone puts the name “American” somewhere in their organizational name, that it automatically puts some kind of naive, “it’s gotta’ be good and upright” shackle on people’s brains. The ACLU has a nice sounding name; their purpose for America is not good.
Hobbes Premium Member almost 13 years ago
What’s with all of the objections to the American Comic Lover’s Union?
William Reynolds almost 13 years ago
Lots of folk not only hide behind their religion, they’re ignorant of it as well.
ratlum almost 13 years ago
Calvin should have come up with a better one than that.Needs Hobbes ? This is a rare moment when Watterson fires a shot across the bow of a empty boat.
comicnut4636 almost 13 years ago
9=7+2, 2+7=9… two different problems. 9 could =4+5 or 3+6 or 8+1 or 5+4 or 6+3 or.. who cares:)
LordOfTheExacto almost 13 years ago
I actually did get out of dissecting a frog in high school biology using that argument. The teacher let me do a written test on it instead.
selma_flamel almost 13 years ago
I actually had a kid try to pull that one the other day.
Of course the same kid told me they didn’t have to do their work or behave because the world was going to end over the weekend.
Any excuse can and will be tried by somebody out there.
Puddleglum2 almost 13 years ago
anney wright, Night-Gaunt49, and Blackwolff9,I’m sorry. I guess I should have made it clear that I was not referring to Kurt Vonnegut, the writer. I was referring to a poster who called himself vonnegut. He was here when I started posting almost two years ago, and was almost always nasty and sarcastic, especially to me and a few others. I tried to befriend him, but he would have none of it. That vonnegut departed from the premises at least several months ago. Whether or not he just got bored, humiliated, or even passed away I have no idea. Perhaps he assumed another name and is still here. I harbor no illwill toward him/her and my remarks were intended to be humorous and in response to gmartin997 who had brought a funny story about Kurt Vonnegut the writer.
billdi Premium Member almost 13 years ago
dogsniff – it’s not even half, you are too generous
gofinsc almost 13 years ago
To some, math IS a religion, so he may be correct.
Jusben almost 13 years ago
Calvin has Principles?
jikuli almost 13 years ago
And what religion would that be?
sevansx almost 13 years ago
Isn’t this the way of the world.Love it.
Noveltman almost 13 years ago
Hey! Separation of church and state! Watterson was years ahead of his time!
anobium625 almost 13 years ago
“I don’t know” is the best answer. It has the advantage of being correct.
Mythfan Premium Member almost 13 years ago
Oldfarmhand, that “oct” symbol on your calculator means that it is in octal arithmetic mode. So yes, 2+7=11 … in octal.
d.miller1969 almost 13 years ago
Calvin has successfully captured my precise feelings toward math in this strip! :-D
Puddleglum2 almost 13 years ago
Does Calvin have values?I got the impression he was using religion to avoid giving an answer.
lin4869 almost 13 years ago
Calvin can keep Agnes company in the principal’s office!
florchi almost 13 years ago
No criticism was intended – actually I thought the “x” business was pretty clever and couldn’t see the harm in it. But Gocomics may see things differently. I would prefer to have the old Edit back & forget the “rule book.”
Phapada almost 13 years ago
Helping Calvin Please..^_^
StrummerFan almost 13 years ago
One of my favorite C&H strips ever. I think I tried this once after I read it. Didn’t work, for some reason!
yohannbiimu almost 13 years ago
7 is perfect as it is. To add or subtract from it is heresy…
Boots at the Boar Premium Member almost 13 years ago
It would have been funnier if it was 6+7. (6 is evil, and 7 is angelic).
mark63 almost 13 years ago
why moronbis will it change your answer ?
COWBOY7 almost 13 years ago
You should have your class in the P’s office, Calvin!
odello almost 13 years ago
i aggree