Calvin and Hobbes by Bill Watterson for December 10, 2012

And that’s going to get you on his good side how, exactly?

Impressionable isn’t the word…

I dont think this will work.Some of that effort better spent getting ready for next year.Sure is fun to watch Calvin work on damage control.

On the plus side, elves are non-union; on the minus side, you can’t make iPads out of wood.

Dear Calvin,1. Elves don’t come cheap. They may work in China, but they commute from Scandinavia. On flying reindeer.2. Our environmental standards are the strictest in the world. It’s not we who are responsible for the cyclical but long-term decline in the Arctic ice field.3. We’re not taxed at all; we’re in (technically, above) international waters. But the weather’s only merit is that it’s better than in Antarctica.4. The only impression I’d like to leave on you, kid, is a kick in the behind by both of Prancer’s rear hooves.Mythically yours,Santa Claus

maybe he come to Thailand ?

Not gonna work.

Some sharp stuff on here tonight! Loved Santa Claus, and as a former England resident, had to laugh at Number Six!

Haha! Damn, that’s prescient for when this was written!

How good have you been, Calvin?

I think that just confirms what he already knows about you, Calvin. It certainly won’t help your cause.

That oughta do it, Calvin. I like how your mind works!

The situation hasn’t changed a lot in the decades since this particular strip was first published — not much progress!

Calvin, just admit it’s a losing battle, go outside and throw a snowball at Susie. You know you want to.

Exactly how cheap are those elves?

Santa…the first out-sourcer. I think you’ll recognize the accent when you call him with a problem.

santa doesn’t work at the north pole, he works in china. using slave labor, he makes us ipads, designer clothes, and etc…what he can’t make inhouse, he sub-contracts out to other companies. that is how he makes the mercedes benz s class.

Isn’t it interesting how relevant his comments are for today.

Calvin is up to no good, and he can’t get past it.

Gad, I miss Calvin and Hobbes. My alltime favorite comic.

That’s okay Calvin. I hear that Santa believes in sincere repentance, not the death bed kind. Why don’t you try that

Sneaky Calvin!

xxx

I’m sure you’ll get everything you want now Calvin. Keep up the disrespect.

And he still hasn’t asked for a flamethrower?

Did that WORK for you, Calvin?

He does for the Fins.

In light of his supposed environmental sensitivity, Calvin will receive several lumps of coal to use to keep himself warm. I mean, coal is “natural”, right?

Oh, Calvin. Do you REALLY want to put Santa on the defensive NOW . . . when it’s this close to Christmas?!?!? Because I don’t know when putting anyone on the defensive EVER got someone what they wanted!

Oh Calvin!

Over the shoulder!