We had rain last night; the first time in weeks (we’re in the middle of a terrible draught), with thunder AND lightenting – a fully loaded show. Sat on the deck and inhaled the aroma of wet leaves and dirt.
That picture was from 1967. I just found out the details last summer. They were in a drainage area when the storm came and got caught by surprise. Never tell dad anything.
Whenever I get cold and wet feet coming home, I have to take a hot bath immediately or I get a cold. If the rest of me gets cold and wet it doesn’t matter so much — but the feet need to stay dry.
You don’t get colds from getting rained on. My family all did the last time we went to Disney World. Got soaked to the skin in Animal Kingdom and then went home on the cold air conditioned bus. All came through fine. Then last month, we went on Disney cruise for 3 days. Went in fine, came out the whole family sick for the rest of the time in Disney World!
The#1BoiseStateFan over 11 years ago
It’s “The Day of Rain”
thirdguy over 11 years ago
I thought you couldn’t get a cold from getting wet in the rain, go figure.
38lowell over 11 years ago
Mom’s know best.Suffer!
virtualragman over 11 years ago
Great. Perpetuate a myth.
Phapada over 11 years ago
the best mom…
rentier over 11 years ago
Yes, yes, so it is, with Moms and little boys!!
arye uygur over 11 years ago
I caught a cold simply because I had no heat in my apartment during seasonal change to Fall.
BigNate+CalvinandHobbes=:) over 11 years ago
aachoo!!
orinoco womble over 11 years ago
I always got wetter from sweating inside my slicker than from any rainstorm!
Seanette Premium Member over 11 years ago
Add to that being indoors and in closer contact with others who are probably all germy, especially kids…. :)
runar over 11 years ago
In case anyone is interested, next Sunday marks the 27th anniversary of the debut of Calvin and Hobbes. It is a date well worth remembering.
vwdualnomand over 11 years ago
wouldn’t it be great to be a kid again, and play in the rain. splashing every puddle, rolling in the mud, and not a care in the world.
GROG Premium Member over 11 years ago
Though I can relate to catching cold in the rain, I could never relate to wanting to play in it.
Puddleglum2 over 11 years ago
Calvin makes a big splash wherever he goes.
Bob. over 11 years ago
DavidGBA over 11 years ago
You get low resistance from chilling?
Aaberon over 11 years ago
We had rain last night; the first time in weeks (we’re in the middle of a terrible draught), with thunder AND lightenting – a fully loaded show. Sat on the deck and inhaled the aroma of wet leaves and dirt.
battle of plattsburgh over 11 years ago
He must have been thinking about Suzie, and acting like Gene Kelly: http://youtu.be/rmCpOKtN8ME
Number Three over 11 years ago
Poor Calvin!
And poor Mum…
LOL xxx
Vonne Anton over 11 years ago
Everyone should always play in the rain…just not with nine foot metal poles (can you tell I used to be a pool man?).
wspress over 11 years ago
You know you’re a ‘grown-up’ when stop having fun in the rain. ;)
Bob. over 11 years ago
That picture was from 1967. I just found out the details last summer. They were in a drainage area when the storm came and got caught by surprise. Never tell dad anything.
cookies333 over 11 years ago
Rain is awesome!
taseck1 Premium Member over 11 years ago
Different viruses predominate at different times of year. Rhinoviruses & flu viruses peak in fall & winter.
orinoco womble over 11 years ago
I live in a drought-ridden country. The return of rain makes me dance and sing!!
Habogee over 11 years ago
Calvin is going to school and coming back home. Look at panel 7.
ewalnut over 11 years ago
Whenever I get cold and wet feet coming home, I have to take a hot bath immediately or I get a cold. If the rest of me gets cold and wet it doesn’t matter so much — but the feet need to stay dry.
Karaboo2 over 11 years ago
My nose runs when I’m out in bad weather. Maybe with all that splashing Calvin got some water in his nose. Snot anything to worry about.
meihong over 11 years ago
You don’t get colds from getting rained on. My family all did the last time we went to Disney World. Got soaked to the skin in Animal Kingdom and then went home on the cold air conditioned bus. All came through fine. Then last month, we went on Disney cruise for 3 days. Went in fine, came out the whole family sick for the rest of the time in Disney World!
gemdrite over 11 years ago
What teacher lets the kid sit in his desk drenched all day?
ratlum over 11 years ago
I always loved rain,get the odd sneazer but worth it.Not flood type rain.
calvinsfriend110 over 11 years ago
I never sneeze like that.
caseyatbat16 over 11 years ago
What’s with Calvin sitting at the piano, dripping wet? A fantasy? Please, someone clue me in….
Karaboo2 over 11 years ago
Good one Number Six. Nevertheless, Happy Veterans Day to all.
CrazyIrishOperaGirl over 11 years ago
I’m back!!!!!
RetroJenny over 11 years ago
Happy Veterans Day to all the veterans and currently serving soldiers out there. Thank you for your service.
lemon868 over 11 years ago
I think there are more colds during winter because people are more likely to huddle together to be warm.
Brother_James437 over 11 years ago
That’s called having fun one day & not having to go to school the next because you have a cold.
thomright over 11 years ago
I need to do that
SuperDavid over 10 years ago
I hate jumping into puddles! It gets my sock wet D: