With all those stupid “unwritten rules” causing so many altercations during the games, I don’t think the pros even know how to play baseball the real way.
I love Hobbes’s comment, “Mostly we argue about the rules we make up. That’s the part I like.” It reminds me of a reply that a reader gave to me when I recently quoted Bill Watterson as saying, “I suspect he’s more real than any kid could make up.” The reader replied that Watterson had been saying that he didn’t think Calvin would imagine a friend who argued with him yet Calvin and Hobbes often enjoy their arguments.
I agree that Calvin and Hobbes often enjoy their arguments. Indeed, Hobbes makes that point here. However, there are times when Calvin and Hobbes do not enjoy an argument but are genuinely angry with one another. One such time was in last year’s reprint of the Safety Poster arc. Calvin had been lying on the ground with Hobbes drawing Calvin as a heavily bleeding accident victim. Calvin loved Hobbes’s gory art and said that he would give Hobbes 25% of the prize money. Hobbes replied, “What!? I did all the work. I should get the 75%!” They soon settled on fifty-fifty but both looked angry about it. In the last panel, Calvin commented to us, “A good compromise leaves everyone mad.” This was shown by the fact that Calvin and Hobbes had both started off happy with Hobbes’s drawing but quickly went to being angry with one another as they both wanted 75% of the prize money. Of course, it was Susie who won the five dollars.
It reminds me of the two months I lived in a rural community, and I was forced to go out and play football in addition to recess. I didn’t know the rules, and the coach never bothered to tell me them. I’d thought going out once in the cold of November and December had been more than enough. Still, it was a nice area to live.
Cal’s knowledge of baseball rivals his knowledge of the world. But he is young and eventually will adapt to the latter if not the former. Watch out, World!!
IF the coach makes you the halfback, you may tackle the shortstop. IF he makes you the fullback then you must not tackle the shortstop BUT you can take out the umpire IF your team is behind by more than 5 goals. I would want to play the power forward as you can then take two laps around the diamond any time a strikeout occurs in the 3rd, 5th, or 7th set but not if the score is love 15 due to rain or snowstorm. js If I think of some more rules that might help I’ll let you know………….
There will always be some adult, who wants to squeeze the joy out of life. Sigh.
They can make me button my collar and stand quietly in line, but I refuse to grow up. There’s a 12 year old boy hiding inside this old man. Curse all the grown ups, who sole purpose in life, is to wring all the happiness from kids.
If only Calvin could convince them to adopt Calvin Ball, instead. That would be beginning of the end, the beginning of insanity to the end of humanity. “But what a ride!” ;-p
Calvin could have told Susie and Moe and the other kids he doesn’t know how to play baseball the real way. Of course when I was in school, I learned to play the real way in P.E/gym class.
Calvin you got it wrong again! Only the quarterback can tackle a shortstop and thats only when they’re on a par 3 hole!! The fullback can only tackle the catcher after the 3rd out.. Baseball is easy once you learn a few rules! lol
I would have advised Calvin to take up wrestling. It’s just you and the other fella (or girl, as the case may be). If you gouge an eye or toss them from the ring, you can be id’d as a heel and bask in the pop of the crowd. Enjoy!!
BE THIS GUY 30 days ago
Only Pete Rose is allowed to tackle the shortstop.->
dadthedawg 30 days ago
Rules were made to be broken…..
codycab 30 days ago
“Another problem”. Add that to the already long list of problems with sports.
Imagine 30 days ago
Yes, you can. But only because it’s you.
californiamonty 30 days ago
With all those stupid “unwritten rules” causing so many altercations during the games, I don’t think the pros even know how to play baseball the real way.
lfperales 30 days ago
Then you kick the shortstop through the goalposts
C 30 days ago
Closer to rugby
SHIVA 30 days ago
His athletic abilities will always be stunted!!!
Blu Bunny 30 days ago
On Charlie Brown’s team, the short stop (Snoopy) growls at the runner and as a runner leap toward the 2nd baseman
sirbadger 30 days ago
Is Moe playing shortstop?
snsurone76 30 days ago
Betcha he gets kicked out the first day—and be subject to another beating from Moe and yet another lecture from Dad on “building character”.
BTW, I bet Susie could outplay any of them!
Robin Harwood 30 days ago
No, Calvin, you can’t unless you are at silly mid on and par is less than five.
ArcticFox Premium Member 30 days ago
As Ronnie said—-“rules are not the solution to the problem, they ARE the problem.”
enigmamz 29 days ago
And what if you are the keeper?
Calvinist1966 29 days ago
I love Hobbes’s comment, “Mostly we argue about the rules we make up. That’s the part I like.” It reminds me of a reply that a reader gave to me when I recently quoted Bill Watterson as saying, “I suspect he’s more real than any kid could make up.” The reader replied that Watterson had been saying that he didn’t think Calvin would imagine a friend who argued with him yet Calvin and Hobbes often enjoy their arguments.
I agree that Calvin and Hobbes often enjoy their arguments. Indeed, Hobbes makes that point here. However, there are times when Calvin and Hobbes do not enjoy an argument but are genuinely angry with one another. One such time was in last year’s reprint of the Safety Poster arc. Calvin had been lying on the ground with Hobbes drawing Calvin as a heavily bleeding accident victim. Calvin loved Hobbes’s gory art and said that he would give Hobbes 25% of the prize money. Hobbes replied, “What!? I did all the work. I should get the 75%!” They soon settled on fifty-fifty but both looked angry about it. In the last panel, Calvin commented to us, “A good compromise leaves everyone mad.” This was shown by the fact that Calvin and Hobbes had both started off happy with Hobbes’s drawing but quickly went to being angry with one another as they both wanted 75% of the prize money. Of course, it was Susie who won the five dollars.
VegaAlopex 29 days ago
It reminds me of the two months I lived in a rural community, and I was forced to go out and play football in addition to recess. I didn’t know the rules, and the coach never bothered to tell me them. I’d thought going out once in the cold of November and December had been more than enough. Still, it was a nice area to live.
Purple People Eater 29 days ago
The halfback can’t tackle the shortstop unless the pivot has committed a foul against the bowler.
einarbt 29 days ago
This is not going to end well.
win.45mag 29 days ago
Only if he’s behind the line of scrimmage.
tremaine53 29 days ago
You can tackle the shortstop , but only outside the 3-point line.
Gen.Flashman 29 days ago
First graders are likely to still be playing T-ball.
mckeonfuneralhomebx 29 days ago
Today, suzie would be the shortstop..
gantech 29 days ago
Good lord, I was Calvin….
sandpiper 29 days ago
Cal’s knowledge of baseball rivals his knowledge of the world. But he is young and eventually will adapt to the latter if not the former. Watch out, World!!
MoeyTehr 29 days ago
Calvin would be a big fan of the Savannah Bananas!
Saddenedby Premium Member 29 days ago
IF the coach makes you the halfback, you may tackle the shortstop. IF he makes you the fullback then you must not tackle the shortstop BUT you can take out the umpire IF your team is behind by more than 5 goals. I would want to play the power forward as you can then take two laps around the diamond any time a strikeout occurs in the 3rd, 5th, or 7th set but not if the score is love 15 due to rain or snowstorm. js If I think of some more rules that might help I’ll let you know………….
RobinHood 29 days ago
You could then. Today, not so much.
French Persons Premium Member 29 days ago
They always forced gym class and playing sports. We all hated it.
DM2860 29 days ago
No, because then you would both be playing defense.
rshive 29 days ago
You’re only allowed to tackle the 2nd baseman, Calvin.
Tonto & Redd Panda 29 days ago
There will always be some adult, who wants to squeeze the joy out of life. Sigh.
They can make me button my collar and stand quietly in line, but I refuse to grow up. There’s a 12 year old boy hiding inside this old man. Curse all the grown ups, who sole purpose in life, is to wring all the happiness from kids.
awcoffman 29 days ago
Reminds me of “Basebrawl” from Mad magazine. (Yes, I’m THAT old)
Snolep 29 days ago
They call the infield fly rule when you do that.
Moore 1 29 days ago
Calvin has a great idea, have tackle in baseball.
ladykat 29 days ago
Oh, Calvin, even I know more about baseball than that! You can only tackle the umpire!
klapre 29 days ago
Baseball can be a very boring game for kids. Depending on your position, it can be just a lot of standing around.
Angry Indeed 29 days ago
If only Calvin could convince them to adopt Calvin Ball, instead. That would be beginning of the end, the beginning of insanity to the end of humanity. “But what a ride!” ;-p
old_geek 29 days ago
Enquiring minds want to know…
smsrt 29 days ago
Calvin’s got a very valid point!
Mediatech 29 days ago
Tackling the shortstop will get you put in the penalty box.
elgrecousa Premium Member 29 days ago
Calvin has lived all his life in an alternate world. I often wish I could do that myself.
John Jorgensen 29 days ago
They both pitch, bat, run, and catch all at once? My this sounds like a busy game.
Ermine Notyours 29 days ago
When I was at bat at school, they told me to bunt. Isn’t bunting bad? No, that’s a balk. I don’t know any better.
Niko S 29 days ago
OMG hopefully he won’t make the team
mgillgannon Premium Member 29 days ago
Schoolyard baseball has umpires?
wiley207 29 days ago
Calvin could have told Susie and Moe and the other kids he doesn’t know how to play baseball the real way. Of course when I was in school, I learned to play the real way in P.E/gym class.
Chazz 29 days ago
I rather watch Calvin play baseball than MLB.
g04922 29 days ago
LOL… Cavin, you can be Offensive Lineman on the baseball team. What a mess.
Old27F20 29 days ago
I tackled a tight end once. Now we have four kids, not so tight anymore. Hee hee.
wnbresn 29 days ago
Calvin you got it wrong again! Only the quarterback can tackle a shortstop and thats only when they’re on a par 3 hole!! The fullback can only tackle the catcher after the 3rd out.. Baseball is easy once you learn a few rules! lol
Bilan 29 days ago
Make Calvin the umpire. That’ll make the game interesting for everybody.
Rick Smith Premium Member 29 days ago
That’s how you pick up the spare.
Neat '33 29 days ago
Don’t worry Calvin. Like A LOT of kids nowadays, you might end up with that proverbial phone in your face too!
Scott S 29 days ago
In a brawl following a hit-by-pitch London Prize Ring rules apply!
liberalnlovinit 29 days ago
No, but if you pitch, you are allowed to bean the team mascot…
markkahler52 29 days ago
I would have advised Calvin to take up wrestling. It’s just you and the other fella (or girl, as the case may be). If you gouge an eye or toss them from the ring, you can be id’d as a heel and bask in the pop of the crowd. Enjoy!!
anomaly 29 days ago
Try tackling him and see.
Anna123 29 days ago
Hi everyone, how’s your day going?
James lol 29 days ago
I never really liked baseball
aaronacademy2012 29 days ago
I made my first run today
Otis Rufus Driftwood 29 days ago
That last line shows he has a lot to learn about baseball.
mariposa117 28 days ago
He signed up for baseball, not softball