My first reaction before I scrolled down to read the comments was, “You’re a cute little chap, but who are you & what have you done with the REAL Calvin?” lol
So far, so good. It’s midnight here. Two hours of comments and nobody has given information about the rest of the arc. Please leave it that way. Don’t ruin it for the rest of us. Already enough has been said (yesterday) that I suspect I know what is coming. Please.
I think I’ve seen this story line on a 60’s Disney movie. Calvin met the Prince of the Kingdom and by an amazing coincidence they look exactly alike. The Prince then told him he is really bored with his princely life and would give anything to be an ordinary boy and allowed to play in the dirt. So Calvin suggested why don’t they change clothes and switch places.
I strongly suspect that these last few panels are part of a larger dream sequence, from which Mom will soon awake to the true horror of her ongoing predicament.
I used to play this game at the office (pre-covid). About once a quarter I would walk in smiling and greet everyone with a cheerful “Good Morning!” – just to see them freak out.
that’s a kid for ya. always changing things up when you least expect it…..coping with the things that happen aren’t covered by books but by previous surprises.
Whatever he’s up to, he can never again pretend that he doesn’t know to do these things all the time. This ploy will backfire because he’s setting a new precedent of goodness that all future misdeeds will be compared against. Bad move Calvin!
BE THIS GUY about 3 years ago
The voice inside Mom’s head: STOP PLAYING HEAD GAMES WITH ME!!!
Prescott_Philosopher about 3 years ago
Mom, look for a huge pea pod in the garage. Calvin has been replaced!
dadthedawg about 3 years ago
Something’s wrong…..check his fingerprints.
Renatus Profuturus Frigeridus Premium Member about 3 years ago
It could be one of those clones we saw a few months ago.
Concretionist about 3 years ago
Mom’s worried he won’t need her anymore? Naaah.
KelleySweat1 about 3 years ago
My first reaction before I scrolled down to read the comments was, “You’re a cute little chap, but who are you & what have you done with the REAL Calvin?” lol
ImDaRealAni about 3 years ago
This is an interesting storyline. I wonder what he’s up to.
jmworacle about 3 years ago
Who is this person and what has he done to the “real” Calvin?
codycab about 3 years ago
Help! Calvin’s possessed by a good boy!
Ivy Valory Premium Member about 3 years ago
He is thoroughly rattling her cage. Can’t wait to see what happens next!
TampaFanatic1 about 3 years ago
I can’t wait to find out what Calvin’s secret agenda is. It appears that he actually planned ahead on this one
su43dipta about 3 years ago
That’s not Calvin’s homework, Mom!
in.amongst about 3 years ago
Yup! Mom’s do get exceedingly confused when their little terror(s) starts behaving properly.
Robin Harwood about 3 years ago
Something is VERY wrong!
KLSeering about 3 years ago
Where’s Hobbes? Maybe this is Calvin w/o Hobbes.
fuzzbucket Premium Member about 3 years ago
Enjoy this behavior while you can. Maybe a cattle prod would encourage him to keep it up.
buflogal! about 3 years ago
So far, so good. It’s midnight here. Two hours of comments and nobody has given information about the rest of the arc. Please leave it that way. Don’t ruin it for the rest of us. Already enough has been said (yesterday) that I suspect I know what is coming. Please.
gbars70 about 3 years ago
Ah Watson, the game’s afoot…
Bilan about 3 years ago
Be afraid. Be very afraid.
Frog-on-a-Log Premium Member about 3 years ago
This is going to be BIG.
sappha58 about 3 years ago
“Okay, kid. Who are you, and what have you done with Calvin?”
DaveG1960 about 3 years ago
Now mum’s got even more sleepless nights…..
DaveG1960 about 3 years ago
Maybe he’s built character……
jimchronister2016 about 3 years ago
As usual he’s playing her like a fiddle. Pretty typical of a child that age.
jagedlo about 3 years ago
Check for any boxes that have had dials written on them…
ACK! Premium Member about 3 years ago
That’s a mighty thin volume she’s studying. Must be just the index of the extensive collection they’ve gathered over the last few years.
dcdete. about 3 years ago
I think I’ve seen this story line on a 60’s Disney movie. Calvin met the Prince of the Kingdom and by an amazing coincidence they look exactly alike. The Prince then told him he is really bored with his princely life and would give anything to be an ordinary boy and allowed to play in the dirt. So Calvin suggested why don’t they change clothes and switch places.
'IndyMan' about 3 years ago
Mom should have someone pinch her because she is dreaming—a pleasant dream but one that WILL cause her nightmares IF she doesn’t wake up ! ! !
dflak about 3 years ago
Two words: Alien Abduction.
Doug Taylor Premium Member about 3 years ago
and there’s still 283 days until Christmas…
https://www.xmasclock.com/
well-i-never about 3 years ago
Has Hobbes been at the transmogrifier controls again?
morningglory73 Premium Member about 3 years ago
Calvin? Is that you? Who are you and what did you do with Calvin?
grocks about 3 years ago
“How to drive your parents crazy in five easy lessons”
Minecraft Pro (simp detective. about 3 years ago
Have I become somewhat like a mod here
cocavan11 about 3 years ago
I strongly suspect that these last few panels are part of a larger dream sequence, from which Mom will soon awake to the true horror of her ongoing predicament.
dwdl21 about 3 years ago
Ok what’s he up to and how many more day’s until we find out? LOL
Tomscomics70 about 3 years ago
Watch what you wish for, mom.
rshive about 3 years ago
Somehing is terribly wrong here. But what?
aerotica69 about 3 years ago
I used to play this game at the office (pre-covid). About once a quarter I would walk in smiling and greet everyone with a cheerful “Good Morning!” – just to see them freak out.
Kilrwat Premium Member about 3 years ago
Definitely one of my favorite arcs!
jrankin1959 about 3 years ago
Is it Christmas already?
jrankin1959 about 3 years ago
Oh, like the Child Psychology book wwas a big help before…
Otis Rufus Driftwood about 3 years ago
Maybe, Mom, you guys are getting through to him.
comixbomix about 3 years ago
She’ll suddenly wake up by Friday…
A Hip loving Canadian... about 3 years ago
What’s the little devil up to being a little angel?
vaughnrl2003 Premium Member about 3 years ago
Don’t worry Mom. He’s just softening you up. Either he wants something real, real bad or you won’t want to dig to deep in the garden.
kab2rb about 3 years ago
Now puzzling on Calvin, better enjoy.
mistercatworks about 3 years ago
Maybe he’s decided to try a hassle-free lifestyle. I haven’t notice Hobbes in evidence anywhere. To me. that’s the most worrying sign.
(MrEamonn) about 3 years ago
Good Late Morning Readers make sure you stay healthy to keep reading the comics
Tentoes about 3 years ago
Check his temperature.
Old27F20 about 3 years ago
Oh gasping grief!!, the kids been messing with the duplicator boy again….and this is a mutant!!!!……RUN FOR YOUR LIVES!! mama…no.
BiathlonNut about 3 years ago
A supernatural creature stole Calvin and left the changeling in his place.
ChessPirate about 3 years ago
Stepford Child!
brick10 about 3 years ago
It’s just a phase, temporary, ephemeral.
BiggerNate91 about 3 years ago
Knowing what actually happens, these comments are a blast to scroll through.
petermerck about 3 years ago
Skip the child psych book and start reading Sybil.
tremaine53 about 3 years ago
Mom’s dreaming.
diegot about 3 years ago
I think someone’s been reading some psychology himself!
Travel-Monkey about 3 years ago
Have you ever had that queasy feeling in your gizzard…
j.l.farmer about 3 years ago
that’s a kid for ya. always changing things up when you least expect it…..coping with the things that happen aren’t covered by books but by previous surprises.
Kentucky Ken Premium Member about 3 years ago
Poor Calvin… an obvious cry for help. Or, maybe it’s a head injury. Or…
w2lj about 3 years ago
Isn’t this from the arc where he duplicated himself?
DCBakerEsq about 3 years ago
Reminds me of my childhood. I was the perfect child.
SweetSinger about 3 years ago
Mom’s having a nightmare
GreggW Premium Member about 3 years ago
Calvin’s third personality? Hobbes, his second, is projected.
donwestonmysteries about 3 years ago
Is this the one where Calvin creates a clone to go to school and do all the things he doesn’t want to do? I thought the clone box was destroyed.
Squoop about 3 years ago
Whatever he’s up to, he can never again pretend that he doesn’t know to do these things all the time. This ploy will backfire because he’s setting a new precedent of goodness that all future misdeeds will be compared against. Bad move Calvin!
formathe about 3 years ago
Wait for it,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
AndrewTimberlake about 3 years ago
Calvin combing his hair is rarer than uncooked steak.
30th Anniversary about 3 years ago
Soon Calvin’s Mom will bring a priest to bring back the old Calvin.
uniquename about 3 years ago
Didn’t Kryponite do this to Superman?
john_chubb about 3 years ago
Is the homework in child psychology? Calvin found the chapter entitled “Reverse”.
spaced man spliff about 3 years ago
Still waiting for the other shoe to drop. Now I haven’t seen the Hobbster these last coupla days. Could Susie have influenced our boy?
jrbaskind Premium Member about 3 years ago
What’s going on? I don’t remember this story line at all!
InquireWithin about 3 years ago
The Ritalin must be kicking in.
https://www.joeydevilla.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2008/01/calvin_and_hobbes_on_ritalin.gif
banjinshiju about 3 years ago
We have entered “The Twilight Zone”.
Best Commenter Ever about 3 years ago
https://www.gocomics.com/calvinandhobbes/1991/03/19
Spoilers
nsr60 about 3 years ago
The suspense is building…
lindz.coop Premium Member about 3 years ago
What’s he up to?….
thepinkbaroness about 3 years ago
I bet even Dr. Spock doesnt have the answer to this one!
Red33410 about 3 years ago
An anagram of “child psychology” is “Copy highly scold.”
hagarthehorrible about 3 years ago
Mom, this is the lull before the storm!