My dad insisted on mixing his food together on his dinner plate. Jello, mashed potatoes, hamburger steak… He said it was all going to mix together in a minute anyway, so why not?
I eventually realized that my dad actually didn’t care at all what he ate (except, no “heat” and not much salt). Whatever you put in front of him, he would (mix it together and) eat it without complaint.
This is one of the times when Calvin seems to gross Susie out without meaning to do so. His reaction in the last panel suggests that he really was trying to be friendly to her.
It may not be a good idea for lunch, but it’s a great idea for teaching a class on the digestive tract in Anatomy or examining stomach contents in Forensics. (Been there, done that – it works.)
Calvin is right this time. When my dad decided to extra his teeth as he did not brush them, mom for meals had to place his food in a blender so he could eat, he felt he was starving.
That’s totally something I would have done as a six year old. I’m constantly amazed at how Watterson can clearly be so intelligent and sophisticated while also having such a firm grasp on the behaviors and thoughts of children.
The psycology behind this young lad is astounding. BTW… he really is secretly sharing such world wonders of deep thinkers because he is very much in love with said chick.
Since Calvin is only using his bare hands to wad the jelly sandwich and banana into the thermos his hands must have gotten awfully messy, not to mention the thermos and table.
this is basically the idea behind soylent (not the sci-fi soylent green, the actual soylent drinkable meals you can buy) only problem is without additional fiber added your body will digest it too fast and cause you to crash about an hour or so after consuming it.
BE THIS GUY about 3 years ago
I like Calvin’s idea.
Sugar Bombs 95 about 3 years ago
Has anyone actually tried that? And if so, how does it taste?
dadthedawg about 3 years ago
Calvin…..you’re my action hero.
Templo S.U.D. about 3 years ago
it would’ve been nice if there was a little storyline or running gag of extra ideas in action
AaronJOyster about 3 years ago
It might not taste the best, yet that isn’t a bad idea.
ImDaRealAni about 3 years ago
People put milk in a thermos?
codycab about 3 years ago
Keep Calvin away from blenders.
The Calvinosaurus That Calvin Wanted To Discover about 3 years ago
Emphasis on health!
Renatus Profuturus Frigeridus Premium Member about 3 years ago
He is a misunderstood genius.
sirbadger about 3 years ago
I tried mixing potato chips and dip and the chips got soggy.
Ahuehuete about 3 years ago
Just remember, Suzi, that if you ever have a kid with him, theklid will probably be just like him.
Kaputnik about 3 years ago
And yet he’s a fussy eater when it comes to his mom’s cooking.
Concretionist about 3 years ago
My dad insisted on mixing his food together on his dinner plate. Jello, mashed potatoes, hamburger steak… He said it was all going to mix together in a minute anyway, so why not?
I eventually realized that my dad actually didn’t care at all what he ate (except, no “heat” and not much salt). Whatever you put in front of him, he would (mix it together and) eat it without complaint.
KA7DRE Premium Member about 3 years ago
Reading these comments could give a person stomach cramps.
Baarorso about 3 years ago
Grossing out girls is a classic boy specialty.;-D
Bilan about 3 years ago
Any other kid would add Hershey’s syrup to the milk instead of jelly.
And if you’re going to add bananas, freeze them and then blend it into a nice smoothie.
Charliegirl Premium Member about 3 years ago
Bllleeeggggggggggghhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh!
Gweedo -it's legal here- Murray about 3 years ago
He eats lunch alone A Lot !
annebonny about 3 years ago
Breakfast smoothie ;)
Jeff0811 about 3 years ago
He would be a great Vitameatavegamin salesperson.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KY3eOtJwOhE
MayCauseBurns about 3 years ago
All great ideas seem crazy at first.
dflak about 3 years ago
As my grandmother said, “It all goes into the same stomach.”
My reply was, “But it all has to go over the same tongue.”
Actually, I don’t care if the peas get mixed up with the potatoes anymore. Some combinations actually taste better.
Calvinist1966 about 3 years ago
This is one of the times when Calvin seems to gross Susie out without meaning to do so. His reaction in the last panel suggests that he really was trying to be friendly to her.
jrankin1959 about 3 years ago
It may not be a good idea for lunch, but it’s a great idea for teaching a class on the digestive tract in Anatomy or examining stomach contents in Forensics. (Been there, done that – it works.)
jrankin1959 about 3 years ago
BTW, Calvin – the scientific term is not sludge, but chyme.
bookworm0812 about 3 years ago
Yuck. And “excess wear and tear” on the teeth? It’s bread, peanut butter and jelly, Calvin. Not cement. A sandwich is hardly going to hurt your teeth.
Redd Panda about 3 years ago
‘’A true genius is never appreciated in his/her own time.’’
A quote, from my soon to be published book on Fatherhood…‘’Cause I said so.’’
vaughnrl2003 Premium Member about 3 years ago
Okay. School lunch in a bottle. Lets Call it the Calvin Cocktail and never order it anywhere for any reason, ever.
Gandalf about 3 years ago
And here we have the invention of the ‘smoothie’!
A Hip loving Canadian... about 3 years ago
Shaken, not stired. I’ve heard of that and it comes highly recommended.
Amra Leo about 3 years ago
There might be a reason for that…
Watchdog about 3 years ago
You had to have once been a normal 10 year old boy and raised a few more to understand Calvin. Pity the rest of you.
kab2rb about 3 years ago
Calvin is right this time. When my dad decided to extra his teeth as he did not brush them, mom for meals had to place his food in a blender so he could eat, he felt he was starving.
dsom8 about 3 years ago
So, a smoothie, more or less.
gantech about 3 years ago
One wonders why…
51 Champion about 3 years ago
MAYBE if you have no teeth and lost your dentures
Otis Rufus Driftwood about 3 years ago
Calvin made smoothie. A disgusting one at that.
NRHAWK Premium Member about 3 years ago
Wow, I had no idea it was Calvin that invented the smoothie.
comixbomix about 3 years ago
Well, ‘inaction’ is the best use for them.
shamiehg about 3 years ago
Great Moments In Intellectual History: Calvin Invents The Smoothie! ;-)
Plods with ...™ about 3 years ago
I had a “Calvin” at my lunch table in Jr High. She was a hoot.
christelisbetty about 3 years ago
Anyone who ever had, for any reason had to restrict themselves to semi-solid food, knows even properly pureed food DOES NOT taste good.
billdaviswords about 3 years ago
So Calvin invented the smoothie!
BiggerNate91 about 3 years ago
Calvin predicted the food in WALL-E.
swanridge about 3 years ago
Now you know how the first smoothie was invented.
SHEEP on gocomics! about 3 years ago
lol kids at my elementary used to do that! bleck!! it made one kid puke…
Calvins Brother about 3 years ago
True genius is often ignored.
Numbnumb about 3 years ago
I like her face in panel three! Says it all!
kathleenhicks62 about 3 years ago
Lunch smoothie special.
VickiP123 about 3 years ago
ewwww
PC200X about 3 years ago
That’s totally something I would have done as a six year old. I’m constantly amazed at how Watterson can clearly be so intelligent and sophisticated while also having such a firm grasp on the behaviors and thoughts of children.
mayorgaeng about 3 years ago
Moochelee Obama’s lunches taste better…
smsrt about 3 years ago
The psycology behind this young lad is astounding. BTW… he really is secretly sharing such world wonders of deep thinkers because he is very much in love with said chick.
davetb1956 about 3 years ago
Since Calvin is only using his bare hands to wad the jelly sandwich and banana into the thermos his hands must have gotten awfully messy, not to mention the thermos and table.
john_chubb about 3 years ago
Well, almost anything can be tossed into a blender and rendered unnecessary to chew.
Anyone who has had a tooth pulled knows that!
donwestonmysteries about 3 years ago
Taste it and let us know how great it is Calvin.
AndrewSihler about 3 years ago
“Choke it down” is I guess what they call a “tell”.
yangeldf about 3 years ago
this is basically the idea behind soylent (not the sci-fi soylent green, the actual soylent drinkable meals you can buy) only problem is without additional fiber added your body will digest it too fast and cause you to crash about an hour or so after consuming it.
Santaanacanyon1 about 3 years ago
Did he peel that banana?
WilliamDoerfler about 3 years ago
His lunch is child abuse.
Red33410 about 3 years ago
An anagram of “undue wear and tear” is “Unaware rated nude.”
Sailor46 USN 65-95 about 3 years ago
A Calvin smoothie, or would that be a Calvin lumpie.
Zardy about 3 years ago
it tastes like crap lol