When I was a Boy Scout, we used to tell the younger boys that doing something unpleasant or hard “will put hair on your chest.” But the best reactions I’ve ever gotten to that line have come from my nieces and grandnieces.
That was amazingly funny when it first came out and still is today. Love how Calvin even neatly parted his hair. I’ve always wondered if Calvin presented that in a monotone voice such as Steven Wright or Ben Stein when he is in character such as the teacher in “Ferris Bueller”.
Both of our daughters are fluent in sarcasm. It doesn’t help that it’s both mine and my husband’s original language. (Seriously, my tone of voice naturally sounds sarcastic! There’s really nothing I can do about that.)
My son has three daughters. One day he had to interrupt a phone call he had with me an my wife to stop the middle daughter from going up the steps. There was nothing wrong with this except she was doing it on the outside of the railing.
It’s the fulfillment of every parent’s dream. He got at least one kid who turned out to be like him. “Sean don’t go in the rice paddy. Sean, get down off that elephant.” were phrases I can recall yelling at him.
This has always been one of my favorite C&H ’toons. Maybe because I saw a cousin pull this exact thing on her father. They were both fans of the strip and she also did the dad survey on him a few times.
I loved Mom’s reaction, even though her over the top convulsive reaction was so out of character. I’ve never so much as seen a glimmer of a smile from her.
This one is one of my all-time favorite “C&H” strips, like it is for others here. I can just hear Calvin in panel 3 delivering the line to his mom and dad. Maybe those glasses are doing him some good!
BE THIS GUY over 3 years ago
Sarcasm is a genetic trait.
I laughed so hard at this one that I pulled a muscle.
Space_Owl on GoComics over 3 years ago
This strip was always one of my favorites :)
Templo S.U.D. over 3 years ago
You feeling any dizzy, Calvin, when wearing your father’s glasses?
codycab over 3 years ago
Looks like Calvin built up enough character to nail this one.
Baarorso over 3 years ago
How does it feel to get a taste of your own “character building” medicine, Dad? ;D
Robin Harwood over 3 years ago
I note that he even brushed his hair to get into character.
Renatus Profuturus Frigeridus Premium Member over 3 years ago
What an actor ! A star is born .
Dobie Takahama over 3 years ago
This is one of the best ones! Mom’s reaction there is one of the best in C&H!
Liverlips McCracken Premium Member over 3 years ago
When I was a Boy Scout, we used to tell the younger boys that doing something unpleasant or hard “will put hair on your chest.” But the best reactions I’ve ever gotten to that line have come from my nieces and grandnieces.
rshive over 3 years ago
Dad nailed. . . . everything.
cracker65 over 3 years ago
Nailed it Calvin
jmworacle over 3 years ago
Well Mom wait until the shoe is on the other foot.
TampaFanatic1 over 3 years ago
That was amazingly funny when it first came out and still is today. Love how Calvin even neatly parted his hair. I’ve always wondered if Calvin presented that in a monotone voice such as Steven Wright or Ben Stein when he is in character such as the teacher in “Ferris Bueller”.
orinoco womble over 3 years ago
He learned it at his father’s knee, or some other low joint.
DaveG1960 over 3 years ago
Loving Mum’s reaction, superbly drawn too, incidently, without his glasses Dad looks like a shaven Captain Haddock from “TinTin”…..
Alicelth Premium Member over 3 years ago
Calvin’s a hoot! Now for a few of his snowmen… 8D
Chithing Premium Member over 3 years ago
At least one of his parents has a sense of humor.
jagedlo over 3 years ago
Mom’s going to take a while to get her breath back from laughing so hard…
Wren Fahel over 3 years ago
Both of our daughters are fluent in sarcasm. It doesn’t help that it’s both mine and my husband’s original language. (Seriously, my tone of voice naturally sounds sarcastic! There’s really nothing I can do about that.)
ForrestOverin over 3 years ago
Oh, he’ll take a turn imitating YOU, mom. You can count on it, but… you won’t find it QUITE so funny…
WilliamRichmond over 3 years ago
This one of my favorite cartoons of Calvin and Hobbes. Bravo Bill Watterson!
dflak over 3 years ago
My son has three daughters. One day he had to interrupt a phone call he had with me an my wife to stop the middle daughter from going up the steps. There was nothing wrong with this except she was doing it on the outside of the railing.
It’s the fulfillment of every parent’s dream. He got at least one kid who turned out to be like him. “Sean don’t go in the rice paddy. Sean, get down off that elephant.” were phrases I can recall yelling at him.
jvo over 3 years ago
In the back of his mind, Dad is thinking..Success!
RoadTrip3500 over 3 years ago
This is one of my Top 10 C&H strips – Mom just flat lost it at the end…
Frank Farkel Premium Member over 3 years ago
I thought I had seen most of the Calvin strips. This is the first time on this one. Hilarious.
Frank Farkel Premium Member over 3 years ago
The snow goons strips take the all-time prize for comics.
tripwire45 over 3 years ago
Without his glasses, Dad looks like a “Little Orphan Annie” character.
Troglodyte over 3 years ago
This is one “Dad joke” everyone’s gotta like! :D
vaughnrl2003 Premium Member over 3 years ago
The apple did not fall so far from the tree after all. Though the worm in it is a bit disturbing.
chromosome Premium Member over 3 years ago
ROFL!
JoanHelen over 3 years ago
I see that Calvin has very carefully styled his hair too. :)
briangj2 over 3 years ago
One of my all time favorite Calvin and Hobbes cartoons.
rebroxanna over 3 years ago
I adore Mom’s reaction in panel 3.
BiggerNate91 over 3 years ago
This one never gets old!
tims145 over 3 years ago
Of course C&H is a classic strip; this is one of the cases where it rises to genius.
Mando over 3 years ago
This is do funny!
Indianapolis Smith over 3 years ago
Bill Watterson’s a genius.
jrgtr42 over 3 years ago
I honestly don’t remember seeing this one before. Mom’s reaction is great.
VICTOR PROULX over 3 years ago
Most likes I have seen on any of the comics I follow.
Tentoes over 3 years ago
“Don’t encourage him.” — Any grown-up on “You Can’t Do That on Television.”
Otis Rufus Driftwood over 3 years ago
One of Watterson’s top ten strips ever.
kathleenhicks62 over 3 years ago
Hit the nail on the head and I love Mom’s reaction.
txmystic over 3 years ago
Awesome. Totally Awesome.
DCBakerEsq over 3 years ago
If your kids can’t make you laugh, then why have them?
smsrt over 3 years ago
I just really like that boy.
InuYugiHakusho over 3 years ago
You reap what you sow, Dad.
Teto85 Premium Member over 3 years ago
422 likes so far for today’s strip. Can we get it to 500?
delennwen over 3 years ago
It’s Dad’s belly talking in panel 4?
bloodykate over 3 years ago
OMG, hilarious!!! : D
ekke over 3 years ago
Best C&H evah!
Scott S over 3 years ago
“Don’t encourage him, honey!”
Scott S over 3 years ago
Dennis The Menace tried on his dad’s glasses & exclaimed “Wow! No wonder you think Margaret is a cute little girl!”
kab2rb over 3 years ago
Calvin that is very funny of your dad.
BluNova over 3 years ago
You would think this would tell Dad that he’s been using that “building character” excuse way too often!
hagarthehorrible over 3 years ago
Hairs neatly combed, bespectacle Calvin, mom’s histrionics and the sarcasm surrounding this strip is priceless.
eccolibri60 Premium Member over 3 years ago
Dad baffles Calvin so often, it’s good to see him get his comeuppance. now and then.
GKBOWOOD Premium Member over 3 years ago
Panel three is so HILARIOUS- what Calvin says and how he looks is a riot!
LrdSlvrhnd over 3 years ago
My gosh, his hair!
hueandeye over 3 years ago
Really LOLing!
why cant i delete my account over 3 years ago
Wow. 618 likes and 148 pins! that’s the most likes ive ever seen
bryan42 over 3 years ago
This has always been one of my favorite C&H ’toons. Maybe because I saw a cousin pull this exact thing on her father. They were both fans of the strip and she also did the dad survey on him a few times.
Scribbles over 3 years ago
this is gold
rklynch over 3 years ago
Haha. Looks like Dad got a taste of his own medicine right there. And mom is loving every minute of it..
DanWolfie over 3 years ago
Yep, that’s the Dad in a nutshell! Love the drawing of the Mom cracking up at her son’s imitation!
WCraft Premium Member over 3 years ago
Here’s your chance, Dad, since he wants to reverse roles. Ask him dumb question, carry around a stuffed animal, and make his life miserable!
Jabroniville Premium Member over 3 years ago
Pretty much the all-timer, right here. Watterson never managed a gag like this again, and who could?
gbars70 over 3 years ago
I loved Mom’s reaction, even though her over the top convulsive reaction was so out of character. I’ve never so much as seen a glimmer of a smile from her.
WentBrown over 3 years ago
Hahahahaha that’s pretty funny. But still rude……
rgcviper over 3 years ago
This one is one of my all-time favorite “C&H” strips, like it is for others here. I can just hear Calvin in panel 3 delivering the line to his mom and dad. Maybe those glasses are doing him some good!
Made me laugh out loud.
prosafeel29 over 3 years ago
LMaoo
AnimeGamerJames$25 over 3 years ago
OMG I laughed so much that I couldn’t believe how stupid that was.
AnimeGamerJames$25 over 3 years ago
And I’m surprised his mom laughed.
hokukei over 3 years ago
my personal favorite
aussie399 Premium Member over 3 years ago
Now THAT is funny
That_Dű̧͔͔͉̗̞̹de4 ツ about 3 years ago
lol
Humerus1 16 days ago
862 LIKES?!