This is typical of kids. When I was Calvin’s age, I’d take my parents stuff to wrap the, as Christmas presents and give them back to them since I didn’t have money to buy them actual gifts. I like Calvin’s idea better though.
He went to get his book, but it’s not visible in any of these panels. Doesn’t mean anything, but if you’re going to call attention to it you should show it.
Dad can’t find his glasses, until Calvin walks in wearing them and says, “Calvin, go do something you hate! Being miserable builds character!” Then Mom cracks up and Dad comments on the funny voice and the sarcastic kid they’re raising.
codycab about 1 year ago
It’ll come to you, Dad.
BE THIS GUY about 1 year ago
Good thing the snowmen represent Dad and Calvin. The neighbors might have complained if it was Dad & Mom.
dadthedawg about 1 year ago
The hereafter…..what am I here after?..
The Calvinosaurus That Calvin Wanted To Discover about 1 year ago
He could’ve made the glasses out of snow, but this is better.
Templo S.U.D. about 1 year ago
Another question: where is Calvin? (Perhaps out sledding with Hobbes.)
A Jug of Mocktails, a Loaf of Tofurky, and Th-Ow! about 1 year ago
The kid’s talent for artistic statement cannot be denied.
Captain Colorado about 1 year ago
In this case, art imitates life.
bigcatbusiness about 1 year ago
This is typical of kids. When I was Calvin’s age, I’d take my parents stuff to wrap the, as Christmas presents and give them back to them since I didn’t have money to buy them actual gifts. I like Calvin’s idea better though.
allen@home about 1 year ago
Like i said some time ago. Love the snowman strips.
Izzy Moreno about 1 year ago
Life should imitate art.
DaveG1960 about 1 year ago
He’s making a spectacle out of you…..
rshive about 1 year ago
A take on reality by Calvin.
sandpiper about 1 year ago
Realize it’s January, and really love the snow comic, but wondered how Watterson got the inspiration for it.
Check https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/news/1993-snow-storm-of-the-century – the site info says it all.
sirbadger about 1 year ago
Maybe he has some prescription sunglasses in the car.
'IndyMan' about 1 year ago
Unfortunately, for Calvin, child labor laws don’t apply in the home since wages are not paid and no interstate commerce is directly involved ! ! !
jagedlo about 1 year ago
Wait until he finds out!
Huckleberry Hiroshima about 1 year ago
Those snowmen are a lot more work than shoveling the walk.
jrankin1959 about 1 year ago
Time to keep Calvin from the Pink Floyd videos…
wnbresn about 1 year ago
Lol In the time it took to make the snowmen , He could have cleared the walk lol
bbenoit about 1 year ago
I’m impressed he did all that in the time it took dad to find his book.
PaulAbbott2 about 1 year ago
There might be no better thing in the history of comic strips that Cal’s snowmen. Even better than the Spiff or Stupendous Man strips.
well-i-never about 1 year ago
The likeness is stunning.
Say What? Premium Member about 1 year ago
“Dad told me to build character, so I built two.”
Zebrastripes about 1 year ago
LOL! Too funny!
tripwire45 about 1 year ago
Classic.
mckeonfuneralhomebx about 1 year ago
Could you imagine the chaos this comic would have brought us, if Calvin was African American?
bloodykate about 1 year ago
lol!
ChessPirate about 1 year ago
Well, at least he won’t be able to read about his sinking Poll Numbers… ☺
mindjob about 1 year ago
To complete the look, Calvin should be on his knees groveling to “da Man”
WCraft Premium Member about 1 year ago
Comedy genius! I love this one!
musicnut1986 about 1 year ago
Calvin, you little rascal.
mistercatworks about 1 year ago
Wait till he goes looking for his belt.
T... about 1 year ago
Bad dad…
wiley207 about 1 year ago
Love how the Dad snowman is skinnier than the real Dad!
suelou about 1 year ago
Who tells a 6 year old to shovel the walk??
BiggerNate91 about 1 year ago
Only in cartoons can a kid like Calvin have such a prowess for building incredible snowmen.
John Jorgensen about 1 year ago
He went to get his book, but it’s not visible in any of these panels. Doesn’t mean anything, but if you’re going to call attention to it you should show it.
nathan.sheriff3 about 1 year ago
“Row faster slave!” oh wait, sorry, wrong story. Thinking of the boat scene in Ben-Hur.
g04922 about 1 year ago
LOL… you have to watch Calvin every minute.
princesshickory Premium Member about 1 year ago
I absolutely adore all of the snow people-related “C and H” strips; God, they make me giggle.
ArcticFox Premium Member about 1 year ago
They are providing valuable assistance to the “message”.
Night-Gaunt49[Bozo is Boffo] about 1 year ago
You couldn’t make glasses out of snow
StevePappas about 1 year ago
Funny.
petermerck about 1 year ago
whips build character.
lindz.coop Premium Member about 1 year ago
Deserves that…who sends a 6 year old out to shovel snow…
benjnavarro28 about 1 year ago
I love the little snow Calvin
rgcviper about 1 year ago
Reminds me of a similar “C&H” …
Dad can’t find his glasses, until Calvin walks in wearing them and says, “Calvin, go do something you hate! Being miserable builds character!” Then Mom cracks up and Dad comments on the funny voice and the sarcastic kid they’re raising.
Funny stuff.
leopardglily 7 months ago
Oh Calvin… Our boy’s a hell of a satirist.