My mother’s old stereo played 16, 33, 45, and 78. (This was back in the late 60s) We played the Chipmunks at 16 to hear the voices at normal speed then we would play Johnny Cash at 78 to make him sound like a Chipmunk. It was such fun.
You don’t call the orphanage first, Dad. You wait till night, take him to another county, and drop him off. In Calvin’s case, you may have to tie his leash to the railing.
BE THIS GUY over 2 years ago
The Orphanage: Sorry, we can’t take him. Technically, he’s not an orphan.
codycab over 2 years ago
The way they were dancing, I’d never guess they were playing classical music.
Sugar Bombs 95 over 2 years ago
According to Bill, this is one that got the poses ripped off a lot for illegal merch.
Also, you can tell even really early on he was trying to escape the limitations of the typical Sunday format.
Charles Barr Premium Member over 2 years ago
Well, at least it’s classical. Probably with lots of drums and horns.
jvo over 2 years ago
Good thing Calvin is only 6. His ears can cope with 40 kHz.
KROverton over 2 years ago
My mother’s old stereo played 16, 33, 45, and 78. (This was back in the late 60s) We played the Chipmunks at 16 to hear the voices at normal speed then we would play Johnny Cash at 78 to make him sound like a Chipmunk. It was such fun.
eastern.woods.metal over 2 years ago
The origins of shuffle dancing
in.amongst over 2 years ago
Curious – do mommies dream, when they have A little terror in the house?
SteveHL over 2 years ago
One of the truly great Calvin and Hobbes strips!
orinoco womble over 2 years ago
You don’t call the orphanage first, Dad. You wait till night, take him to another county, and drop him off. In Calvin’s case, you may have to tie his leash to the railing.
rentier over 2 years ago
This is fullest merriment! This is my most loved one!!Such a happiness! Great!!
The Reader Premium Member over 2 years ago
After the last time, the orphanage installed call blocking.
Ravenswing over 2 years ago
Heck, even then, turntables that played 78 RPM were dinosaurs.
M2MM over 2 years ago
I imagine my niece’s son being like this. He is a devil of a child.
Kaputnik over 2 years ago
Our turntables when I was growing up would do 33⅓, 45, and 78 rpm. We never had any 45s, though, and I never saw an actual 78 rpm record.
Never thought of trying this.
rmercer Premium Member over 2 years ago
Verdi “Requiem” at 78 RPM would rock!!
nuncanunca over 2 years ago
I thought about doing this as a kid, but was always afraid I’d damage the records somehow by doing so.
Doug Taylor Premium Member over 2 years ago
Just return him to Kmart for store credit.
Snolep over 2 years ago
Maybe not classical, but “Tiger Rag” is a classic. Speed it up and you’ll break the sound barrier.
gantech over 2 years ago
Does anyone still have a turntable that plays 78s?
sandpiper over 2 years ago
Gotta love the sheer freedom shown in their dance. Beautiful.
uniquename over 2 years ago
But wait ‘til you see him mom. He’s so cute!
Display over 2 years ago
There were and still are some amazing musical recordings on 78 rpm records.
smsrt over 2 years ago
Yeah… but I wonder if they’d have a “no deposit, no return” policy.
masingermo over 2 years ago
None of the poses are repeated. In fact, none of the notes are repeated, either.
A Hip loving Canadian... over 2 years ago
Two cool cats right there.
vaughnrl2003 Premium Member over 2 years ago
I almost forgot what the RPMs on a record player were. Still, they look like their having fun so, Rock On Dudes.
rentier over 2 years ago
It’s wonderful, great!!
Banjo Gordy Premium Member over 2 years ago
Exquisite dance animation.
meetinthemiddle over 2 years ago
The whole idea of “78 rpm” is so retro :)
Susan00100 over 2 years ago
RIP, Betty White.
SweetSinger over 2 years ago
Can’t jam without the requisite shades. Happy New Year everyone!
mfrasca over 2 years ago
Keep on dancin’ through the daylight
Greet the mornin’ air with song
No ones’s noticed, but the band’s all pack and gone
Was it ever there at all?
But they keep on dancin’
Come on children, come on children
Come on clap your hands
- Barlow / Weir
bigger Nate over 2 years ago
Check your local fire dept. you might be allowed to drop him off there
royq27 over 2 years ago
Now I have to explain to my grandkids what the heck 78 rpm means…
mistercatworks over 2 years ago
No backsies.
BC in NC Premium Member over 2 years ago
These are the images that launched an infinite number of college dorm t-shirts.
KEA over 2 years ago
Another one of my favorite strips.
wiley207 over 2 years ago
One of THE classic Sunday strips!
Watchdog over 2 years ago
Today’s strip is really funny!
Watchdog over 2 years ago
You miss the crux if you think this is about classical music.
kathleenhicks62 over 2 years ago
Hobbes is too cute.
bloodykate over 2 years ago
The artwork is amazing! : D
stamps over 2 years ago
I once playe Saint-Saen’s “Danse Macabre” at 78 rpm. Had to stop as it kept summoning demons.
BiggerNate91 over 2 years ago
The bottom-right panel is on an old shirt of my dad’s that he gave me.
diverleo over 2 years ago
I still have this shirt from The Grateful Dead in Ventura. The Music Never Stopped!
UnklGene over 2 years ago
Orphanages don’t take tigers!
dbradway1 over 2 years ago
Does anyone still know what 78 rpm means, and that classical was usually recorded at 33 rpm?
Brazos_HouTx over 2 years ago
I haven’t had a 78 turntable since the 70’s. My SL-1200 only does 33 and 45.
praesodynium over 2 years ago
There’s at least one popular fanmade animation of this one.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ewPgh93Pi6U
akb02 over 2 years ago
Hey, you can’t blame him! It’s a party night!
verticallychallenged Premium Member over 2 years ago
“Sabre Dance” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mUQHGpxrz-8
ComicsDad5 over 2 years ago
One of my favorite C&H strips. The sheer joy of movement just makes me happy!
christelisbetty over 2 years ago
Go over to Charlie Brown’s.Snoopy’s having a dance party too.
ahnk_2000 over 2 years ago
One of my all-time favorites. And one that Watterson said spawned a million copyright violations.
MY DOG IS MY CO PILOT over 2 years ago
I love this strip. I have a copy of it copied out and printed on a hoodie. It always gives people a good laugh.
bryan42 over 2 years ago
I have always loved C&H’s dancing in this strip. Absolutely footloose and care-free.
Pointspread over 2 years ago
I’m gonna try this with Tchaikovsky…
Otis Rufus Driftwood over 2 years ago
One of the best Sunday strips ever yet again.