I remember a quote that went something like, “Age and guile triumph over youth & inexperience” Of course, Calvin has plenty of guile - but Roz also has guile + more experience.
For some reason I am having trouble posting a comment this morning. I don’t know how these look elsewhere but on my computer they aren’t working right.
I told you not to open the door Calvin. If you had only transmogrified 25 years into the future and read these comments, you’d be eating pizza and watching videos now, 25 years in the past.
I remember the older girl down the street would come over to my house and as me if I wanted to go for a walk, bike ride together, go visit her friends, and go over to her house to play for the day. I remember I was crushed when I went over on my own to her house to hang out together because I missed her and she told me to go home. She said the only reason she hung out with me was because my parents were paying her to. I ran home crying. My Mom explained the situation to me. I told my Mom not to pay her anymore because she really didn’t like me and she never watched me again.
Dino sounds like my middle niece speaking of her younger by 6 years cousin. no interest in hanging out at all, which was understandable.
as for the “age vs youth” expression, i had always heard it cited as, “age and treachery shall destroy youth and talent.” but it doesn’t really matter.
Dino-1 ~ That is a sad story, but it is good that your mom listenned to you and took your feelings into account.
Aw Shucks Calvin, don’t be such a poor sport. You had fun and you got to stay up an extra half an hour! Next time it will be even better! Ah ha ha haa haaaaa!!!
Hey, she is distracted studying now, what can you do to get even?
Hey, Dino-1, I am sorry to hear your story. I would have been your friend! I “hung out” with my neighbor’s kids, even though they were 10+ years younger than I. Sweet kids. I can’t believe that the “baby” graduated from High School last year!
margueritem over 14 years ago
She was pretty gentle with him after all that!
rentier over 14 years ago
I am astonished, how quickly she catches Calvin in the second panel!
GROG Premium Member over 14 years ago
Busted. You made your bed and now you have to lie in it.
Good Morning, Marg!
MontanaLady over 14 years ago
Love Hobbes and his logic. Too bad it doesn’t rub off on our friend Cal.
horizon1129 over 14 years ago
Poor calvin
pouncingtiger over 14 years ago
Calvin got off way too easy.
rayannina over 14 years ago
Not necessarily – Rosalyn hasn’t reported this to Mom and Dad yet …
parethed over 14 years ago
She should have hung him by his toes…
margueritem over 14 years ago
‘Morning, Grog!
LX013, I liked your story about your fireman dad the other day.
Pacejv over 14 years ago
– Mellow –
carmy over 14 years ago
The second panel is outstanding, the anger, the fear, WOW!
tis4kis over 14 years ago
… and no kiss goodnight. Poor Hobbes.
gillbillvolume1 over 14 years ago
Hobbs is a cat but curiosity killed Calvin..lol
ejcapulet over 14 years ago
His parents are going to have to pay her extra - again.
Rakkav over 14 years ago
Rather anti-climactic… unless there’s more to this that I’m not remembering.
But then (as Hobbes knows), when a predator pounces like that, it’s all over.
lazygrazer over 14 years ago
Gambled and lost. Small pair, no flush.
rentier over 14 years ago
Marg, yes I loved my Dad very much! He was ok!
moronbis over 14 years ago
“Please don’t kill me”. Only Calvin can expect such punishments.
florchi over 14 years ago
@ baslim
I remember a quote that went something like, “Age and guile triumph over youth & inexperience” Of course, Calvin has plenty of guile - but Roz also has guile + more experience.
@ grazer Pithy comment!
Dkram over 14 years ago
There is always the “Wait till your parents get home.”
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Tineli over 14 years ago
I do not understand, why Calvin stays in bed, when Roz tells him to do so! My children alway came out again and again and again…
pamlicorat over 14 years ago
@ baslim & grazer
Where I am, it’s “Old age & Treachery will always overcome youth & vigor.”pamlicorat over 14 years ago
For some reason I am having trouble posting a comment this morning. I don’t know how these look elsewhere but on my computer they aren’t working right.
chaosed2 over 14 years ago
Patience….the achillies of every 2nd grader….
fdctlcmjc over 14 years ago
I’ve always heard it ” Age and Treachery will alway overcome Youth and Endurance .”
lewisbower over 14 years ago
Calvin’s going to skate. Roz will never tell Mom and Dad.
witewater over 14 years ago
Rosalyn’s ponce was truly one of Hobbesian proportions
davidf42 over 14 years ago
Dogsniff - You and me Clap clap clap clap Whistle! Yay Hooray Yay Clap clap clap clap!
COWBOY7 over 14 years ago
Calvin, you should have known better than to peek out of the bathroom!
rshive over 14 years ago
Suckered again Calvin!
Don’t mess with Roslyn.
chuck_henebry over 14 years ago
Look at the way Rosalyn pounces: she looks just like Hobbes in one of the Calvin-gets-home-from-school comics.
calfanman over 14 years ago
Just look at Rosalyn’s face in frame three - I’d be afraid to leave my room, too…
PappyFiddle over 14 years ago
Calvin went on to explore the possibilities of a roof window.
Ros went on to become Secretary of State
bald over 14 years ago
whew, my sitter when i was calvins age would have spanked me (my parents gave her permission)
But i still had a crush on her
Miss you Krissy
musicnut1986 over 14 years ago
The first frame makes me think of “Kilroy was here”.
Google it if you don’t understand.
vardeman62 over 14 years ago
Hey, don’t taze me, man!
fran650 over 14 years ago
MontanaLady … Me Too. Hobbes is the angel on Calvin’s shoulder, whispering in his ear and saving his hide.
brad1138 over 14 years ago
She’s only carrying Calvin to bed, how did Hobbes get there?
calfanman over 14 years ago
Good point brad1138 - does Roz ever threaten Calvin with separation from Hobbes to get him to behave?
mrslukeskywalker over 14 years ago
I told you not to open the door Calvin. If you had only transmogrified 25 years into the future and read these comments, you’d be eating pizza and watching videos now, 25 years in the past.
asc688 over 14 years ago
Too bad, Roz knew Cal was bluffing!!
3rdbike over 14 years ago
In the third panel, Rosalyn has the same look as the Alien,
dflak over 14 years ago
If Roz knows how to outwit Calvin, it’s probaby because she was once a bratty kid herself.
DarkHicks over 14 years ago
nice form rosalyn
our judges give u a 10
gillbillvolume1 over 14 years ago
No Hamster Huey and the Googy Kablooey before bed either.. Poor C&H
ratlum over 14 years ago
Hobbes is right he gained one half hour. I still do not like going to bed too early
harrietbe over 14 years ago
Calvin’s parents know what their doing. Roz is up to the job, and they know it. Too bad, Calvin. You met your match this time.
vibjyor over 14 years ago
Calvin and Hobbes got to stay up a half hour extra. And what a half hour that was too !
Poladog over 14 years ago
What happen to the Duct tape?
imbaldeagle over 14 years ago
Poladog - the duct tape is what’s keeping Calvin in bed.
From Rosalyn’s expression, I think she’s related to Calvin (was Calvin adopted?)
ChukLitl Premium Member over 14 years ago
You have to pay more if you want skill. Mom & Dad don’t get out much.
Dino-1 over 14 years ago
I remember the older girl down the street would come over to my house and as me if I wanted to go for a walk, bike ride together, go visit her friends, and go over to her house to play for the day. I remember I was crushed when I went over on my own to her house to hang out together because I missed her and she told me to go home. She said the only reason she hung out with me was because my parents were paying her to. I ran home crying. My Mom explained the situation to me. I told my Mom not to pay her anymore because she really didn’t like me and she never watched me again.
davidf42 over 14 years ago
Dino - That is one sad story.
yyyguy over 14 years ago
Dino sounds like my middle niece speaking of her younger by 6 years cousin. no interest in hanging out at all, which was understandable. as for the “age vs youth” expression, i had always heard it cited as, “age and treachery shall destroy youth and talent.” but it doesn’t really matter.
1148559 over 14 years ago
@ musicnut1986,
Yes it does. I didn’t notice until you pointed it out though.
Yukoner over 14 years ago
Calvin, consider yourself lucky.
littledutchboy over 14 years ago
I’m way too late today. With 60 responses, everything has been said. Maybe tomorrow’s comics are ready!
hlkstr over 14 years ago
chaosed said, about 11 hours ago
Patience….the Achilles of every 2nd grader….
I think that pre-school to 2nd grade falls into that category.
HobbesIsSoCute over 14 years ago
Well, at least they got to go to bed a half hour early.
Nice job, Cal.jabbottfan over 14 years ago
they go to bed at 6:30? we eat dinner then! unless he means that ros send them to bed early…..
gblehgocomics over 14 years ago
stupid calvin…he had the upper hand…
lindz.coop Premium Member over 14 years ago
No kid should have to go to bed at 6:30 – or even 7:00 for the babysitter’s convenience. Too bad Cal didn’t flush the notes.
Ooops! Premium Member over 14 years ago
Dino-1 ~ That is a sad story, but it is good that your mom listenned to you and took your feelings into account.
Aw Shucks Calvin, don’t be such a poor sport. You had fun and you got to stay up an extra half an hour! Next time it will be even better! Ah ha ha haa haaaaa!!!
Hey, she is distracted studying now, what can you do to get even?
cutiepie29 over 14 years ago
Hey, Dino-1, I am sorry to hear your story. I would have been your friend! I “hung out” with my neighbor’s kids, even though they were 10+ years younger than I. Sweet kids. I can’t believe that the “baby” graduated from High School last year!
pinklamas over 14 years ago
i think she drugged them
Rokira over 14 years ago
who knows what happens between panels three and four… O_O
coolpersonwithsunglasses over 13 years ago
(whap whap)
Fin3cy6 almost 13 years ago
nice try, calvin.
jacob.c.bair almost 6 years ago
oohhhhh that looked like a 1 not a 7 so i was like YOU STAY UP TILL 12:30?!