Calvin and Hobbes by Bill Watterson for May 17, 2023

What would Calvin have to do for a quarter?

Maybe Hobbes should hold the money as a neutral party.

She’s a mean one

This is almost like an episode of Jack-ass before Jack-ass was even a thing….

And the flirting intensifies……

this whole story line is so gross. it makes me want to barf!

I’d buy that for a dollar.

She’ll make a good union rep. someday!!

Susie is just awesome. She is owning Calvin at this moment. But … anything can happen, right?

One time I had six worms. One time I had 51 cents. One time I had six cents altogether. One time I had 51 worms. One time I had 11 cents.

Wise move, Calvin. Make sure the money is actually there.

This is low finance, as distinct from high finance.

Ah, capitalism at work. I love it!

I think I’m gonna need a dose of syrup of ipecac just to get through this arc!!

Calvin has met much more than his match. Susie knows Calvin all too well and is just toying with him while laughing inside.

No use trying to wriggle out of this one, Susie!

Be careful. There was a teenager in Australia who died after another kid dared him to eat a slug.

Don’t eat that, it will give you worms.

What if she doesn’t have two nickels but has a dime, Calvin?

Bill must have read “How to Eat Fried Worms” at some point…

Susie does have two nickels to rub together…she loves to challenge Calvin! HEE HEE

Nobody likes me,Everybody hates me,I’m gonna go eat worms.First you bite the head off,then you suck the juice out,Then you throw the rest away.

Wonder if Calvin will eat them right?

LOL.. love the way Susie controls Calvin.

“Show me the money!”

Always check for insurance before you take a dare.

Always get the money issues settled first…

Ok so 5 cents to eat 5 worms and another 5 cents if I go to the hospital and another 50 cents for me not to kiss you with worm breath….There is YOUR negotiation Calvin! Either way you win, the money or grossing her out.

These negotiations are so stressful.

Never negotiate with a girl in coveralls.

Well I think we all know where Calvin got is negotiating skills. Calvin, I will sell you one for a nickel two for a dime, but for a quarter I will sell you three, that’s right three.

“Well, lookie here, he’s catching on!” ~ from the movie “Fallen”

If Calvin was smart, ahh, forget it

Calvin KNOWS he’s not going to eat those worms! As usual, he’s just putting on a show to get attention from Susie.

Concise explanation of the machinations of banking, venture capitalism, and employee/debtor treatment during default bankruptcy, and how some investors always manage to walk away healthy and unscathed.

[cringing “Yewwwww!” emoticon goes here]

Well, that’s a bit of uncommon foresight there Calvin. Still, you were going to do it on a dare a few minutes ago. Now it’s become an event and you’re charging money to see it.

He’s found a way to monetize nitwit stunts. I really hope no one on the Internet can make that work. :( :( :(

("What if I have to go to two hospitals?)

It’s nice watching her get one over on him for a change.

Susie will grow up and sell replacement windows, she’s a natural.

She’s learned to play him well.

This is how YouTube got its start.

Yes she is and she knows how to rile Calvin. They are destined to be together for life. Where’s Hobbes? Doesn’t he need a hug or kiss?

No spoilers from me although I’d like to.

This is definitely a buyer’s market. Nobody else would even talk with Calvin, let alone pay to watch him.

Not as dumb as he acts.

You wouldn’t even be able to collect Calvin by the time you got out of the hospital.

IIRC, I love how this one ends. (HINT: Mom enters the picture.)

bogus, isn’t it?

When it comes to negotiations, Calvin is on the wrong side.

I bet the hospital will ask for more than a nickle for the treatment, if if you survive Calvin.

I suspect that the hospital costs will be significantly higher.