Calvin and Hobbes by Bill Watterson for February 21, 2009

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    margueritem  over 15 years ago

    LOL, poor Hobbes. Hobbes, you could just climb out of the washer and into the dryer, you know. Calvin could push start and add a dryer sheet to reduce static cling.

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    margueritem  over 15 years ago

    Gweedo Murray says:

    The idea of that boy operating machinery scares me.

    ~ I understand your fear, Gweedo.

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    Yukoner  over 15 years ago

    Tiger, tiger, soaking wet, not too happy now I’ll bet. Calvin needs him to get dry but mother will not even try. Calvin wants to help out Hobbes but cannot reach the dryer knobs.

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    4deerinmyyard  over 15 years ago

    Very nice, Yukoner; but the Blake is in quatrains, as you will recall.

    Tiger, tiger, awash in suds, Tangled with the family duds, Survived that cycle, and the spin, And the rinse, since he got in.

    Now deems he that ‘tis vile to wait For surcease, just ‘cause Mom is late. Now drips he there, his mien ascowl, Ill-wishing her in re: a towel.

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    rentier  over 15 years ago

    Mom will be surprised seeing Hobbes in the washing machine!

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    Opus Croakus  over 15 years ago

    Actually the point is mom put Hobbes in the washer, you can do that with stuffed animals to get them clean, but Hobbes doesn’t look too happy.

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    JonD17  over 15 years ago

    remember the time Mom used too much softener? A special good morning to you, my own “Hobbes”

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    sledgehammer  over 15 years ago

    It’s the cold water rinse that really irks him.

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    Leonardeuler  over 15 years ago

    C’mon Calvin, take your flame thrower and Hobbes will be dry in a few seconds. But be carefull Calvin !!

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    alondra  over 15 years ago

    If he made it through the spin cycle he has nothing to complain about waiting a bit to be put in the dryer.

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    Northwoodser  over 15 years ago

    I think the Hobbes is going for a spin.

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    carmy  over 15 years ago

    I hope mom remembers to set the dryer to “fluff”.

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    rentier  over 15 years ago

    I love Hobbses face in the fourth picture.

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    pibfan868  over 15 years ago

    Excellent, Yukoner and 4deer!! very enjoyable verses :)

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    aerwalt  over 15 years ago

    olfart: I believe those stickers are copywright violations.

    I believe Watterson refused to licence his characters.

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    cleokaya  over 15 years ago

    Hobbes, why don’t you just hop out of the washing machine and chase Calvin around the house threatening to shake water all over him. Calvin’s mom will see that the whole house is getting wet and will immediately stop what she is doing and put you in the dryer? Problem solved.

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    ninmas  over 15 years ago

    hobbes, i think you really should do that to her!>:)

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    alife  over 15 years ago

    My mom told me and my brothers how to wash our own stuff. If we want it dry we had to hang it up! to this day one of my brothers still irons his own clothes. As a public service to those who think this maybe a way to clean DON”T DO it!!! Just a bit of the foam of soap on the outer sides that need it, bush it off with a bush with some water put the stuffed wonderful(¿) in a bag like pillow case or stocking bag as to not damage the eyes. put it in the drier LOW. One wants to KILL the mites that are IN it. Apologies to the long post

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    TheSpleen  over 15 years ago

    Only in America (umm, Canada, Yukoner?) do we have poetry written to cartoon characters (said the cartoon organ). Is this a great country or what?!

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    lazygrazer  over 15 years ago

    Count yer blessings you scurvy hairball….she could’ve send you to the drycleaners.

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    Yukoner  over 15 years ago

    4deer, yes I do recall and tip my toque (hat) to your verse.

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    Wildmustang1262  over 15 years ago

    LOLs! Poor Hobbes! I just wonder what if the final spin cycle of the washer jaundiced and wobbled while Hobbes was inside the washer, he would be helplessness and dizziness. Apparently Hobbes didn’t feel dizzy.

    I usually put stuffed animals in the washer with a little bit of detergent and cold water. After the washer finishes, I put them with Cling or Bounce sheet in the dryer and turn the knob for low tumble. The stuffed animals come out very fresh and clean. Also, smell good!

    Marg, good point! LOLs! Yukoner and 4deer, perfect poetries! LOLs! Sledgehammer, using the cold water will save the energy. Gweedo No fear, be brave. :-) lols!

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    oCinneide  over 15 years ago

    aerwalt, you are correct. In his 10 year introspective, Mr. Watterson spends a few pages discussing it. Long story short, the syndicate wanted him to license out & he wouldn’t. Mr. Watterson said that the fight may have contributed to his first sabatical.

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    belinda_in  over 15 years ago

    Hobbes getting a wash

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    space-cadet  over 15 years ago

    hmmm… eventful… ……………………………..

    jokes I love Calvin and Hobbes nothing can top them brrr, we’re trying to be energy efficient but I hope Mum didn’t turn down to 30 for Hobbes we know he likes it warm!

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    SlyGuy54  over 15 years ago

    I remember when I was little and my Mom did that to my stuffed animals.

    Good times…

    And poor Hobbes. He doesn’t look happy AT ALL.

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    thomashsu  over 15 years ago

    hehehe

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    rshive  over 15 years ago

    Warm, dry tigers are happier.

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    margueritem  over 15 years ago

    LX013 says:

    Mom will be surprised seeing Hobbes in the washing machine!

    ~ Mom puts him in the washing machine when he gets too dirty from wrestling around in the dirt with Calvin.

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    SamFP  over 15 years ago

    I was told one time I need to be in the dryer with the towel.

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    Radical-Knight  over 15 years ago

    Ugh! Hairy towels.

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    tabbylynn  over 15 years ago

    its working right tonight it is being stupid still but i may get it fixed tomorrow. i pray so.

    poor hobbes. love the last one.

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    bmonk  over 15 years ago

    At least Calvin doesn’t miss Hobbes as much as Linus misses his security blanket when it’s being washed.

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    dudeabideshou  over 15 years ago

    oCinneide,

    Wasn’t aware of Watterson commentary (not all that adventuresome on Internet). Can you provide the link to which you allude, please?

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