I wish I’d had one of those missiles in my hand tonight. I as crossing the street with the light and some guy in a Caddy SUV almost ran me over. Would have loved to throw a rock at his window
I think the point of today’s strip is that we humans understand a great deal of science but still think in terms of ancient myth. I don’t mean that I think God is a myth but thinking of meteorites as God’s weapons is another sign that we still mythologicise nature.
“Ballistic” means falling only under the influence of gravity and “missile” is anything that flies through the air. So, rocks, as thrown by hunters, were quite literally the first ballistic missiles.
A “ballistic” rock would be one that was tossed up into the air and hopefully came down on target. A ballistic trajectory is usually like an arc, not a straight line, like I think Calvin plans to throw it, directly at a certain target.
I had a whirlwind (2 day tour) if Israel back in the ‘80s. I noticed that there seem to be rocks everywhere. That’s why I came to understand why stoning (not smoking pot) was very popular form of execution back in the day. Ammo everywhere you look.
BE THIS GUY over 1 year ago
Igneous, metamorphic, and sedimentary are the only things I remember from my geology class.
codycab over 1 year ago
Looking for the toughest rock to use as a weapon, of course.
C over 1 year ago
Soon to be between a rock and a hard place
Renatus Profuturus Frigeridus Premium Member over 1 year ago
The kid has his skills. But never at school.
eastern.woods.metal over 1 year ago
I wish I’d had one of those missiles in my hand tonight. I as crossing the street with the light and some guy in a Caddy SUV almost ran me over. Would have loved to throw a rock at his window
leopardglily over 1 year ago
I would think he’d like fossils. Dinosaurs and rocks, all in one! I started collecting fossils at around his age, maybe even younger.
orinoco womble over 1 year ago
King David would agree with you, Calvin. All he had was five smooth stones and a sling.
sandpiper over 1 year ago
Cal probably could weaponize a feather, given a bit of time.
rrogersthegreat over 1 year ago
Geology rocks, but geography is where it’s at.
Calvinist1966 over 1 year ago
I think the point of today’s strip is that we humans understand a great deal of science but still think in terms of ancient myth. I don’t mean that I think God is a myth but thinking of meteorites as God’s weapons is another sign that we still mythologicise nature.
jagedlo over 1 year ago
Rock on, Calvin!
!!ǝlɐ⅁ Premium Member over 1 year ago
Oh, no. Calvin has started uttering the God stuff now. It can only get frightening tomorrow.
SquidGamerGal over 1 year ago
Ballistic missiles?! He better not be planning on doing what I think he’s planning!
lmuller7 over 1 year ago
@$%#& Kid’s a genius !
brick10 over 1 year ago
The perfect “Show & Tell” presentation; with or without the ballistic missiles reference.
g04922 over 1 year ago
Perfect rock for assaulting Susie ;-)
YippiKiAyMofo over 1 year ago
Rocks: the original weapon of choice.
vaughnrl2003 Premium Member over 1 year ago
A good soldier truly knows his weapon. Apparently, sometimes vandals know there’s.
'IndyMan' over 1 year ago
Susie better get ready to ‘duck’, a projectile is coming her way.
A Hip loving Canadian... over 1 year ago
This isn’t going to end well.
mfrasca over 1 year ago
Owen Teale-Griffith versus Garth Davies-Gruffudd in the 1974 Field Rock showdown, a.k.a. “The Melon vs. The Felon.”
Be sure to check out the documentary “How They Threw Rocks.”
timdrescher over 1 year ago
Fun fact, “between a rock and a hard place” is quite easy to remember.
mistercatworks over 1 year ago
“Ballistic” means falling only under the influence of gravity and “missile” is anything that flies through the air. So, rocks, as thrown by hunters, were quite literally the first ballistic missiles.
WCraft Premium Member over 1 year ago
Just don’t test it on Susie Dirkins
wconerly28 over 1 year ago
“Igneous, metamorphic, and sedimentary are the only things I remember from my geology class.” That puts you three ahead of me!
Count Olaf Premium Member over 1 year ago
Be even cooler if it was a petrified dinosaur booger.
schaefer jim over 1 year ago
Yeah I learn some of that stuff in HS. That flat and smooth rocks would be good to throw at Susie!
Mediatech over 1 year ago
I considered becoming a geologist when I went to university, but I could never keep a straight face whenever I said granite schist
EnlilEnkiEa over 1 year ago
He’s a rock-et scientist.
The Wolf In Your Midst over 1 year ago
A single rock can do a lot. Ask the dinosaurs.
dwdl21 over 1 year ago
The kid is smart, except in school…lol
Otis Rufus Driftwood over 1 year ago
Should we be impressed with Calvin’s knowledge of rocks, or disturbed?
ChrisTrey over 1 year ago
A “ballistic” rock would be one that was tossed up into the air and hopefully came down on target. A ballistic trajectory is usually like an arc, not a straight line, like I think Calvin plans to throw it, directly at a certain target.
Angry Indeed over 1 year ago
I had a whirlwind (2 day tour) if Israel back in the ‘80s. I noticed that there seem to be rocks everywhere. That’s why I came to understand why stoning (not smoking pot) was very popular form of execution back in the day. Ammo everywhere you look.