Here’s a test of whether it’s all in Calvin’s imagination. When we last saw his room, he was still there with Hobbes as the duplicate left. If Mom went up there now, would she find a Calvin without hat and coat?
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BE THIS GUY almost 5 years ago
“Governess? They can’t pay anyone enough to take that job!”
Templo S.U.D. almost 5 years ago
Who — in the U.S. — still uses governesses?
Sugar Bombs 95 almost 5 years ago
My mom would’ve slapped me if I had said that to her as a kid.
The Calvinosaurus That Calvin Wanted To Discover almost 5 years ago
At least the real Calvin isn’t getting in trouble yet.
codycab almost 5 years ago
Real Calvin or not, mom ain’t having it.
Sonic the Hedgehog. almost 5 years ago
When Calvin’s not there, his Mom will murder him
Watcher almost 5 years ago
One duplicate in trouble, a few hundred more to go.
Alexander the Good Enough almost 5 years ago
For that, my mother would have gotten out a bar of soap.
SHIVA almost 5 years ago
Mom, better increase his meds now!!!
Ravenswing almost 5 years ago
Smackdown in 3 … 2 … 1 …
GreggW Premium Member almost 5 years ago
The harsh impact of reality, about to be administered manually.
bluram almost 5 years ago
Troglodyte almost 5 years ago
Guess what’s gonna be smarting soon, Mr. Smarty-pants!
rshive almost 5 years ago
Wow. Even Calvin’s duplicate will get him into trouble. Guess one takes the bad with the. . . .bad.
cubswin2016 almost 5 years ago
Red alert! Evasive actions!
jpayne4040 almost 5 years ago
Uh-oh! Which Calvin is going to get in trouble for this one?
dflak almost 5 years ago
Calvin, in answer to your question: in a word, “YES!”
mesotiny1 almost 5 years ago
Uh oh…it’s ON now!!!!!
A Hip loving Canadian... almost 5 years ago
Calvin should duplicate Mom, then duplicate Mom can deal with duplicate Calvin.
coffeeturtle almost 5 years ago
Doesn’t share the same memories….interesting
scottartist creator almost 5 years ago
Here’s a test of whether it’s all in Calvin’s imagination. When we last saw his room, he was still there with Hobbes as the duplicate left. If Mom went up there now, would she find a Calvin without hat and coat?
Diat60 almost 5 years ago
It just struck me that Calvin is what, about 5 years old? Who makes a 5 year old clean up their room? I sure didn’t!
vaughnrl2003 Premium Member almost 5 years ago
Imagination and child play does not translate well into adult life unless the adult wants to play.
morningglory73 Premium Member almost 5 years ago
Walter Middy? Step down you’ve been outclassed.
BiggerNate91 almost 5 years ago
That last panel is still one of my favourites.
Squoop almost 5 years ago
If his duplicate is calling the original “Calvin” then what is he calling himself?
yimhere almost 5 years ago
A oh….. the stink eye… he’s in the crapper now….!
mfrasca almost 5 years ago
Elliot Alderson…the early years.
DCBakerEsq almost 5 years ago
I wish I had a cruel governess. I’ve been a very bad boy.
srw313 almost 5 years ago
Recent ad: “Family seeking proactive and well educated English tutor/governor/governeess to supervise one child age 12 years old. Emphasis will be on his academic development therefore we are seeking a candidate who is particularly strong in maths/science and can help with essays/writing homework. We are able to consider British candidates under 27 years old. Candidates familiar with preparation for school entrance exams desired. Candidate should be wiling to travel both domestically and internationally with family. Candidate should hold a drivers license and be a confident driver. Wonderful job for a university graduate with tutoring experience. Living in lovely town of Greenwich, Connecticut – 50 minutes from NYC by train.”
arianseren almost 5 years ago
Just how does this poor woman stay sane?
WCraft Premium Member almost 5 years ago
I’m thinking that by the ‘90s it was taboo to spank a child? Too bad – that duplicate is asking for it!
fix-n-fly almost 5 years ago
Mom is going to faint if she sees both Calvins side by side!!!
cosman almost 5 years ago
My Mom would’ve already been shoveling a shallow grave in the rear corner of our rear lawn..
Andrew Sleeth almost 5 years ago
If she spoke that way to me, she’d soon find herself 38 individually foil-wrapped servings in my chest freezer.
hagarthehorrible almost 5 years ago
Going by the vocabulary, this is calvin’s duplicate alright.
hagarthehorrible almost 5 years ago
I wonder what mommy will think when she discovers the duplicator in the house. The very idea of family planning is defeated by that machine.
M2MM almost 5 years ago
Someone’s asking for a smacked bottom. :P