Something as simple as a balloon flying off and you can create a wild adventure. If only more parents were open to listening to their children’s stories.
This is Calvin’s way of being the high and the mighty (I can still hear that whistler!). Sometimes Spaceman Spiff is not enough; pure unfettered flight is the kind of freedom he craves. Recapturing later in adult life the mind that’s in Calvin usually requires someone like…well, like James Thurber’s Walter Mitty. And now, for my next scenario….
It’s good to see his father appreciating Calvin’s flights of fancy. There’s still no need for mom to humor him to the point of agreeing to the velcro plan.
That last panel always confused me- does the mom’s line come first or dad’s line? Traditionally it’s read left to right, but the dialogue sounds more natural to me if it’s read mom, dad, Calvin.
BE THIS GUY over 8 years ago
Too bad the the gravity returned when you got to Phoenix; you probably had to pay for the flight back..I like the way Dad is handing this.
mattro65 over 8 years ago
This reminds me of of Glenn Campbell. “By the time I got to Phoenix…” .
Wilde Bill over 8 years ago
One of my favorites. This is the result of all the tall tales his dad tells him.
mattro65 over 8 years ago
@leftwingpatriotThanks but being reminded of it was sufficient. He does remind me of how Jerry Garcia looked in 1967.
Gweedo -it's legal here- Murray over 8 years ago
Will his Velcro be the fuzzy side or scratchy side ?
bigcatbusiness over 8 years ago
Something as simple as a balloon flying off and you can create a wild adventure. If only more parents were open to listening to their children’s stories.
Night-Gaunt49[Bozo is Boffo] over 8 years ago
My dreams about flying I could always navigate.
orinoco womble over 8 years ago
Nice strip today, both artwork and content!
Kind&Kinder over 8 years ago
This is Calvin’s way of being the high and the mighty (I can still hear that whistler!). Sometimes Spaceman Spiff is not enough; pure unfettered flight is the kind of freedom he craves. Recapturing later in adult life the mind that’s in Calvin usually requires someone like…well, like James Thurber’s Walter Mitty. And now, for my next scenario….
chovil over 8 years ago
Mom is definitely losing it.
markzwaan over 8 years ago
Reminds me of a sketch by the Umbilical Brothers called “Velcro World”.
Liverlips McCracken Premium Member over 8 years ago
It’s good to see his father appreciating Calvin’s flights of fancy. There’s still no need for mom to humor him to the point of agreeing to the velcro plan.
BE THIS GUY over 8 years ago
Correction: *I like the way Dad is handling this.
(Damn autospell)
BE THIS GUY over 8 years ago
I never knew duct tape could be so distracting.
YippiKiAyMofo over 8 years ago
“An Irishman is never drunk as long as he can hold onto one blade of grass to keep him from falling off the earth.”
- Old Irish Proverb
cubswin2016 over 8 years ago
I can’t believe Dad is encouraging this.
dl11898 over 8 years ago
This is a Kodak moment. Calvin and the fam are actually conversing.
jrankin1959 over 8 years ago
Well, forget about coffee to wake one up this morning…
momma-tink over 8 years ago
A child’s imagination is where creativity is born
Chad Cheetah over 8 years ago
Calvin seems to spend more time in the air than on the ground.Just as long as they’re careful for enemy pilots…
Ermine Notyours over 8 years ago
Maybe it’s a comment on the gassy nature of Mom’s cooking.
pouncingtiger over 8 years ago
I don’t think Dad wants Mom to velcro Calvin’s clothes either. oer
SunflowerGirl100 over 8 years ago
Mom could sew one tiny patch of Velcro. Soon Calvin would be complaining about how inconvenient it was and telling her to take it off!
neverenoughgold over 8 years ago
There is an explanation for Calvin’s creative genius…
neverenoughgold over 8 years ago
Mom says, “Calvin, sit quiet and eat your dinner!”
paullp Premium Member over 8 years ago
Gotta agree – Calvin’s dad is at his best today.
scribbly over 8 years ago
Nice that he hitched a tow on a good old B727 — my favorite airplane. (retired airline pilot)
Miztahfrawg Premium Member over 8 years ago
That last panel always confused me- does the mom’s line come first or dad’s line? Traditionally it’s read left to right, but the dialogue sounds more natural to me if it’s read mom, dad, Calvin.
neverenoughgold over 8 years ago
Did someone mention duct tape?
lindz.coop Premium Member over 8 years ago
For once…Dad is showing some interest.
Enter.Name.Here over 8 years ago
LeadingEdge, that second photo must be one of those “no frills” discount flights, eh? ;-)
CoolExplose about 8 years ago
I think this is the first time i see Dad wanting to hear a story from Calvin.
CoolExplose about 8 years ago
I think this is the first time i see Dad wanting to hear a story from Calvin.
aldusnms 8 months ago
but wont he need the whole world to be velcro to stick on?