Reminds me of a time when I was taking my time getting into an ice cold pool on holiday, and my sister very thoughtfully decided to push me in and get it over with.
I like to take it slow too. Unfortunately the local swimming lake is packed with annoying water-splashing and/or mud-throwing kids. Much like Hobbes here.
It’s better to just jump in and have a few seconds of discomfort before you get used to the water than that slow little by little thing which takes forever. Same with bandaids.
When I was little, I had to get used to doing it quick and getting it over with. My older brother made sure that’s what I liked. So that’s the way I am now!
I dip my foot in then go back and sit down on the beach in the shade. Don’t have to worry about a wet bathing suit that way. And I’m not brave? like Cleo!
Oooo, I remember that freezing water well!
We kids could hardly wait for the snow to melt so we could take our first brave plunge of the season.
There was no right or wrong way to avoid the pain.
I prefer the jump in quick solution. However, since I usually swam in the lower Chesapeake Bay, it was qualified by jump in quick AFTER a look around for jellyfish.
You think Patton ever read that Bible passage? Doubt it. One of his sayings was, “Never take counsel of your fears.” He was a jumper-inner. Of course, he spent four years at West Point learning how to jump in. I say, wait four years, then jump in.
If you are swimming the the warm waters off Hawaii, or in the Balinese islands, Pulai Seribu, or the coast of of Okinawa, Yes! jump in! If it is the Californian seaside, or Texas near Corpus Christie ,inch in or even better, don’t go at all. Freezing!
My take? Do half-and-half. I’d be timid to jump straight into frigid water, but halfway through the experience, I’d take the plunge. This is pretty much how I handle life situations, by the way. Take your time; there is no rush…but you do have to face it sooner or later.
Jungian psych is at work again here. Calvin, a P, keeps his options open until the very last second; Hobbes, a J, heads straight for the goal. Both approaches have their merits, but neither makes the water any warmer. :)
Oh, tigers and cats just love the water. Watch Discovery or the Learning channel and look at some of those tigers wade in and swim. As much as cats don’t like getting soaked, there are a few that just love it.
margueritem about 15 years ago
I feel your pain with the soggy suit, Calvin. And yes, it is better to just dive in and get it over with.
johnnydoc5 about 15 years ago
Hobbes, you were right, don’t worry. Calvin’s way is no good at all, his feet would be numb by the time he even got halfway in.
carmy about 15 years ago
Relax, you all will get used to it soon enough.
rentier about 15 years ago
Some prefere to go in sloly, others don’t worry to do it quick, so each one is right, how you like it!
stormyluv about 15 years ago
i’m for the pull the bandaid off quick type thing. jump on in and get it over with. lol
rentier about 15 years ago
I like hanging ears of Hobbes in the last panel!
GROG Premium Member about 15 years ago
I always go into the water slowly when it’s cold. I also peel the bandaid of slowly, too.
Love Calvin’s comeback in the last panel. And Hobbes ears are drooping some. That may not have happened had he gone in slowly.
green_engineer about 15 years ago
Reminds me of a time when I was taking my time getting into an ice cold pool on holiday, and my sister very thoughtfully decided to push me in and get it over with.
Bittermelon of Truth about 15 years ago
Calvin, it’d be much worse if there were leeches in the lake. Trust me. :o)
green_engineer: I hope you pulled her in afterwards!
tyrannusbe about 15 years ago
I like to take it slow too. Unfortunately the local swimming lake is packed with annoying water-splashing and/or mud-throwing kids. Much like Hobbes here.
rentier about 15 years ago
Hobbes will get problems by drying his furcoat!
carpetinwater9 about 15 years ago
Ninth frame: CANNONBALL!!!!!!
alondra about 15 years ago
It’s better to just jump in and have a few seconds of discomfort before you get used to the water than that slow little by little thing which takes forever. Same with bandaids.
lewisbower about 15 years ago
There is a little masochistic pleasure going in slow
COWBOY7 about 15 years ago
When I was little, I had to get used to doing it quick and getting it over with. My older brother made sure that’s what I liked. So that’s the way I am now!
cleokaya about 15 years ago
I too jump in and get it over with. Swimsuits do cling an make you cold. I prefer skinny dipping.
Wildmustang1262 about 15 years ago
How can Hobbes get soaked soooooooo WET after he jumps in the water? Put Hobbes in the washing machine to rinse the wet soak out of his!
rudy996 about 15 years ago
aaaaahh chicken soup.
sjoujke about 15 years ago
Calvin will have to be content with the fact that he will dry out alot faster than Hobbes.
grammahotsho about 15 years ago
Don’t go swimming alone. And don’t go swimming with HOBBES!
pibfan868 about 15 years ago
I wade in or dip my feet in first, and that’s my mid-life choice. Before that I was a jump in first, find out later person!
JP Steve Premium Member about 15 years ago
A heated swimming pool, that’s *my* mid-life choice!
DawnAvril about 15 years ago
I dip my foot in then go back and sit down on the beach in the shade. Don’t have to worry about a wet bathing suit that way. And I’m not brave? like Cleo!
lazygrazer about 15 years ago
Oooo, I remember that freezing water well! We kids could hardly wait for the snow to melt so we could take our first brave plunge of the season. There was no right or wrong way to avoid the pain.
ratlum about 15 years ago
I hate guys or gals that jump in and spoil the long delightful joy of getting wet very slowly
mjtempke about 15 years ago
Oh, Hobbes!! You are something else!! lol
Saucy1121 Premium Member about 15 years ago
I prefer the jump in quick solution. However, since I usually swam in the lower Chesapeake Bay, it was qualified by jump in quick AFTER a look around for jellyfish.
Zippy007 about 15 years ago
The prudent see danger and take refuge, but the simple keep going and suffer for it.
Proverbs 27:12
Zippy007 about 15 years ago
The prudent see danger and take refuge, but the simple keep going and suffer for it.
Proverbs 27:12
mntim about 15 years ago
You think Patton ever read that Bible passage? Doubt it. One of his sayings was, “Never take counsel of your fears.” He was a jumper-inner. Of course, he spent four years at West Point learning how to jump in. I say, wait four years, then jump in.
Rakkav about 15 years ago
And yet, Calvin, you are still alive in the last panel.
lightartsteacher about 15 years ago
If you are swimming the the warm waters off Hawaii, or in the Balinese islands, Pulai Seribu, or the coast of of Okinawa, Yes! jump in! If it is the Californian seaside, or Texas near Corpus Christie ,inch in or even better, don’t go at all. Freezing!
sundaecone888 about 15 years ago
My take? Do half-and-half. I’d be timid to jump straight into frigid water, but halfway through the experience, I’d take the plunge. This is pretty much how I handle life situations, by the way. Take your time; there is no rush…but you do have to face it sooner or later.
Rakkav about 15 years ago
Jungian psych is at work again here. Calvin, a P, keeps his options open until the very last second; Hobbes, a J, heads straight for the goal. Both approaches have their merits, but neither makes the water any warmer. :)
corpuskevin about 15 years ago
In South Texas, the water is always in the mid to upper 80’s this time of year. In lake or gulf. It must be nice to cool off that way.
Comic-Nut about 15 years ago
Oh, tigers and cats just love the water. Watch Discovery or the Learning channel and look at some of those tigers wade in and swim. As much as cats don’t like getting soaked, there are a few that just love it.
Donna White about 15 years ago
Some of my cats love the water. I have one who will follow me into the shower. Another one runs and hides as soon as he hears the water running.