It is absolutely bizarre how a strip written 35 years ago speaks so eloquently about current political machinations. As long as we don’t have to start calling Hobbes ‘Rudy’, I suppose it’s okay.
I’ve just had a look at the comments made yesterday including answers to some of my comments.
I see that someone referred to “the incontinent toad mystery” as an unsolved Sherlock Holmes mystery “along with the Giant Rat of Sumatra”. In “The Adventure of the Sussex Vampire”, Holmes refers to “the Giant Rat of Sumatra” but not as one of his unsolved mysteries. He says that it is one which the world is not yet ready for.
Doctor Watson makes reference to three unsolved mysteries which are recorded in his memoirs and one of these refers to “a remarkable worm unknown to medical science” which is probably the case that yesterday’s commentator was thinking of.
I’m with Hobbes here. If the tiger has to defend the “potential” property rights of Calvin he should be entitled to half of the proceeds, or first choice of 20%. Gad, I sound like a shark myself.
The last time Calvin referred to the US Constitution to back up his position, he’d been sick for a week. It was during summer vacation, and when he got better he reminded his mom that he would be allowed to go back to school a week late, so he would get his full allotment of vacation time. Needless to say, that argument didn’t fly either. You’re going to be 0 for 2, Calvin.
Opposing lawyer: 1) An offer of a gift is not binding. Plaintiff has no right to gifts from Santa. 2) Plaintiff may have the right to attempt to acquire property through legal means. However, neither the Constitution nor {the state where Calvin lives} grants the right to succeed in attempts to acquire property. The due process clause that Plaintiff asserts does not apply.
BE THIS GUY over 3 years ago
“Then you’ll have to take it as a contingency case. I’ll give you all the toys I don’t like.”
The Calvinosaurus That Calvin Wanted To Discover over 3 years ago
Santa’s going to want to take this to the Supreme Court.
codycab over 3 years ago
They say “Innocent till proven guilty”. For Calvin, it’s the other way around.
Renatus Profuturus Frigeridus Premium Member over 3 years ago
The charges attributable to Calvin would occupy a very substantial file . And he is only six .
rshive over 3 years ago
Hobbes does know some big words, at least.
Concretionist over 3 years ago
Pro bono? For representing Calvin‽‽
Bilan over 3 years ago
We’re on the third stage of Christmas gifting.
We already saw denial and anger.
Now we see bargaining.
sirbadger over 3 years ago
Delivering legal paperwork like subpoenas to Santa would be challenging. With flying reindeer, he doesn’t need roads.
josh_bisbee over 3 years ago
Santa lives outside the US, and is therefore not bound by the US Constitution.
robinafox over 3 years ago
Compare with today’s Non Sequitur.
jpsomebody over 3 years ago
What about Cher cases?
gbars70 over 3 years ago
Couple cans of tuna should do it…
hariseldon59 over 3 years ago
If Snoopy could do it, I guess Hobbes can.
DaveG1960 over 3 years ago
Pay the man…errrr tiger….
derdave969 over 3 years ago
F. Lee Hobbes esq.
ACK! Premium Member over 3 years ago
Pro bonito?
jagedlo over 3 years ago
A legal pad? Calvin, in your case you’re going to need to give him a couple of boxes of legal pads!
ForrestOverin over 3 years ago
It is absolutely bizarre how a strip written 35 years ago speaks so eloquently about current political machinations. As long as we don’t have to start calling Hobbes ‘Rudy’, I suppose it’s okay.
joegeethree over 3 years ago
Hobbes is thinking a big retainer is much more lawyerlike than just a legal pad.
Calvinist1966 over 3 years ago
I’ve just had a look at the comments made yesterday including answers to some of my comments.
I see that someone referred to “the incontinent toad mystery” as an unsolved Sherlock Holmes mystery “along with the Giant Rat of Sumatra”. In “The Adventure of the Sussex Vampire”, Holmes refers to “the Giant Rat of Sumatra” but not as one of his unsolved mysteries. He says that it is one which the world is not yet ready for.
Doctor Watson makes reference to three unsolved mysteries which are recorded in his memoirs and one of these refers to “a remarkable worm unknown to medical science” which is probably the case that yesterday’s commentator was thinking of.
The Pro from Dover over 3 years ago
What? You don’t like U2?
vaughnrl2003 Premium Member over 3 years ago
I’m with Hobbes here. If the tiger has to defend the “potential” property rights of Calvin he should be entitled to half of the proceeds, or first choice of 20%. Gad, I sound like a shark myself.
Igor51 over 3 years ago
Hobbes is a lefty.
chromosome Premium Member over 3 years ago
Since Hobbes is an animal, he might do it pro bonobo.
comixbomix over 3 years ago
That’s okay – you’ll be handling this one ‘pro bonehead’…
mourdac Premium Member over 3 years ago
Be careful, Hobbes, many attorneys end up on the Naughty list.
scotta775 over 3 years ago
Calvin vs. The State of Denial.
gantech over 3 years ago
Rudy Giuliani might be looking for work soon…
A Hip loving Canadian... over 3 years ago
I hope Calvin qualifies for “The best friend discount”.
dougsathome over 3 years ago
What about Pro Cher cases? Or Anti Bono cases?
DCBakerEsq over 3 years ago
And, you’ll need an hourly rate, of course.
yangeldf over 3 years ago
someone who calls their gifts “loot” is not going to be on the nice list
Lightpainter Premium Member over 3 years ago
Calvin, your first statement shows you are guilty.
mistercatworks over 3 years ago
“Possession is 9/10th of the law” You haven’t even got the 1/10th yet, Calvin. :)
Stephen Gilberg over 3 years ago
You are not “deprived of property” when it’s a gift not yet given.
ekke over 3 years ago
Wow, Hobbes certainly learned the ropes fast!
bobw2012 over 3 years ago
How about a tuna fish sandwich?
Ukko wilko over 3 years ago
Right on, Hobbs, make the little miscreant pay!
Otis Rufus Driftwood over 3 years ago
Calvin will learn about the real world this way.
rayloholdridge over 3 years ago
Get the money up front, Hobbes.
WCraft Premium Member over 3 years ago
This case is dead at launch. Don’t forget the Writ of Habeas Corpses
paullp Premium Member over 3 years ago
The last time Calvin referred to the US Constitution to back up his position, he’d been sick for a week. It was during summer vacation, and when he got better he reminded his mom that he would be allowed to go back to school a week late, so he would get his full allotment of vacation time. Needless to say, that argument didn’t fly either. You’re going to be 0 for 2, Calvin.
Kip W over 3 years ago
A boy and his imaginary lawyer.
Jogger2 over 3 years ago
Opposing lawyer: 1) An offer of a gift is not binding. Plaintiff has no right to gifts from Santa. 2) Plaintiff may have the right to attempt to acquire property through legal means. However, neither the Constitution nor {the state where Calvin lives} grants the right to succeed in attempts to acquire property. The due process clause that Plaintiff asserts does not apply.
Craig Westlake over 3 years ago
Not even if Cher asks?…
lindz.coop Premium Member over 3 years ago
Gonna cost ya….
Mr_Cool over 3 years ago
I didn’t know it was so easy to become a lawyer. Maybe that’s why they’re a dime a dozen.
hagarthehorrible over 3 years ago
Boy, this six year old sounds like an advocate already.
Super flop over 3 years ago
I don’t know about the mom, but Calvin’s DAD isn’t a lawer