I know it’s just a cartoon, but doesn’t it seem like Calvin is a bit depressing at time. Poor kid. I hope he learns how to get a handle on the world. Well, he did, as I am sure that Watterson has obtain a handle on the world.
I’ve raised children who would argue for two hours about ten minutes worth of homework and know that their math was right because the textbook and the calculator had to be wrong. I’ve also worked for companies who would fix things seven times instead of taking an entire extra ten seconds to do it right the first time and also would not train or respect people for their work because they were just going to leave anyway. Welcome to America in the 21st century.
Now THIS is what I remember about growing up: Negotiate your way around certain adults and peers alike all day, then go to bed knowing the gauntlet would be waiting in the morning.
Of course, all of Calvin’s misery could be mitigated — here’s the alternative: http://www.joeydevilla.com/2008/01/08/calvin-and-hobbes-now-with-ritalin/
BE THIS GUY over 5 years ago
Amazing. With all that hassling and supervision, Calvin still doesn’t get his homework done.
Renatus Profuturus Frigeridus Premium Member over 5 years ago
The struggle is his life .
codycab over 5 years ago
Look on the bright side, Calvin: you got a kiss.
jagedlo over 5 years ago
Calvin sighing because his life is turning into the plot for “Groundhog Day”?
Macushlalondra over 5 years ago
Where’s Hobbes?
Templo S.U.D. over 5 years ago
As Henry John Deuschendorf, Jr. (1943-1997) used to say, “Some days are diamonds, some days are stone. Sometimes the hard times won’t leave me alone.”
Robin Harwood over 5 years ago
Don’t worry, Calvin. When you’re a grown-up it won’t get any better.
Robert C. Premium Member over 5 years ago
Preparation for adult life !
retrocool over 5 years ago
Calvin won’t sleep because he’ll be thinking of another rotten day
DennisinSeattle Premium Member over 5 years ago
Poor kid.
jackhammer165 over 5 years ago
Ah yes, kids’ and adults’ priorities can so often be different, even at odds with one another! But don’t grow up too quickly Calvin!
Watcher over 5 years ago
Mom, Dad, What can I do?
Night-Gaunt49[Bozo is Boffo] over 5 years ago
Bullies you can arrest for assault and battery.
Night-Gaunt49[Bozo is Boffo] over 5 years ago
Bullies you can arrest for assault and battery.
SonicFan91 over 5 years ago
A day in the life of Calvin. Mom was nice in the 2nd las time panel
bluram over 5 years ago
Wow, another day like that, hot diggity dog! ( Not.)
cubswin2016 over 5 years ago
I would love to see a crossover between this comic and Fort Knox just so Betty Wu could beat the snot out of Mo like she did Kurt.
incognito over 5 years ago
Happiest days of your life….
A Hip loving Canadian... over 5 years ago
As Calvin’s world turns.
sandpiper over 5 years ago
It’s the bitter truth of every day life, Calvin. Get used to it.
rshive over 5 years ago
Sometimes negativity abounds.
rmercer Premium Member over 5 years ago
Life’s sometimes tough for a kid living in an idyllic wealthy community with great schools. i know — I grew up in that same town…
JudyHendrickson over 5 years ago
waaaaaaaaa!!! Ipray for parents these days!!!
josh_bisbee over 5 years ago
Watterson has said that this comic shows how he remembers childhood, and he never understood people that see it as an idyllic time.
sundogusa over 5 years ago
I don’t remember if my childhood was that “bad.” I don’t remember what I had for breakfast yesterday either!
brwydave Premium Member over 5 years ago
Who knew that Mo was an evangelist?
BiggerNate91 over 5 years ago
Another big day, huh? I guess Calvin’s gotta make it as big as it can be.
gmu328 over 5 years ago
I know it’s just a cartoon, but doesn’t it seem like Calvin is a bit depressing at time. Poor kid. I hope he learns how to get a handle on the world. Well, he did, as I am sure that Watterson has obtain a handle on the world.
SweetSinger over 5 years ago
At least his dreams are his own.
Godfreydaniel over 5 years ago
For some people, “the days blend together” thing starts younger than others………
DCBakerEsq over 5 years ago
Childhood, huh?
mourdac Premium Member over 5 years ago
One of the classic strips. Mr. Waterson really shows life from the perspective of a six year old.
JohnFarson19 over 5 years ago
Always loved how Moe’s speech looked different from everyone else. More primitive.
David_J Premium Member over 5 years ago
Reminds me of middle school. Ugh.
locake over 5 years ago
Wait until you’ve had 60 years of this, day after day.
Display over 5 years ago
I’ve raised children who would argue for two hours about ten minutes worth of homework and know that their math was right because the textbook and the calculator had to be wrong. I’ve also worked for companies who would fix things seven times instead of taking an entire extra ten seconds to do it right the first time and also would not train or respect people for their work because they were just going to leave anyway. Welcome to America in the 21st century.
Scoutmaster77 over 5 years ago
All you need is love…
delennwen over 5 years ago
“I think I’ll move to Australia.”
The Pro from Dover over 5 years ago
Sometimes I would wake up at 4 in the morning dreaming about something pleasant and wish that time would just freeze at that moment.
swanridge over 5 years ago
These are the days when you determine what you will do when you grow up and are in control of your life.
A neighbor decided when he was a kid that when he grew up he would eat Frosted Flakes every day…. and now he does.
Its all about the small conquests.
Shikamoo Premium Member over 5 years ago
I sometimes feel that way, Calvin.
Spider-UK over 5 years ago
I think that last panel is the most perfect summation of life I have ever seen.
Stonkss over 5 years ago
I can relate to this sometimes
lindz.coop Premium Member over 5 years ago
Something to really look forward to….
Guilty Bystander over 5 years ago
Now THIS is what I remember about growing up: Negotiate your way around certain adults and peers alike all day, then go to bed knowing the gauntlet would be waiting in the morning.
InquireWithin over 5 years ago
Of course, all of Calvin’s misery could be mitigated — here’s the alternative: http://www.joeydevilla.com/2008/01/08/calvin-and-hobbes-now-with-ritalin/
YEET!!!!!!!! over 3 years ago
This is what my life feels like
Gear 5 over 1 year ago
The perfect loop don’t exi-