Calvin and Hobbes by Bill Watterson for October 13, 1995
October 12, 1995
October 14, 1995
Transcript:
Calvin: As supreme earthling potentate, I'm afraid I can't let you just come in and take over the planet. Alien 1: You make this difficult. Alien 2: Prepare for war. Calvin: Let's not be hasty. I'll trade you Earth for 50 alien tree leaves. Alien 1: Pst! These primitive fools must use leaves as currency! Alien 2: It's a deal! Calvin: I need them by 8:00 tonight, and they have to be properly identified and labeled. Alien 1: Hurry, Nebular! At light speed, we can just make it! Alien 2: Our leader will be most pleased.
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albud83 about 11 years ago
“Leaves as currency” is probably less primitive than believing a six-year-old rules the Earth.
LieutenantCommanderData over 9 years ago
Technically, leaves as a currency is not as far fetched as you think. Shortly after 1492 (sadly Leif Ericson did not seem to bring much back) Tobacco and leafy spices were valuable enough to justify trade…
yow4zip Premium Member over 3 years ago
Cool tentacles.