I think a rational parent would just let the kid find out. But Darwin has shown us that irrational parents’ progeny are more likely to survive long enough to procreate.
Got two broken vertebrae (compression fractures) and two to three ruptured disks from imitating the Olympics. Now, 45 years later, I have the degenerating disks to prove it. Mine involved a ski jump, a tow rope and a snowmobile…
Calvin does inexplicably survive to adulthood whereby upon his eventual demise his headstone reads “Hold my beer, I got this”. I miss seeing what fresh new adventures Calvin would embark on. Watterson retired way too early.
Yet, over the decades, every so often we read about the kid who got on the garage roof with a blanket made into a cape who jumps off to fly like his superhero. For some reason have not seen a story about a girl doing the same despite the increase of female heroines.
Maybe there is a gender difference in accomplishments and a willingness to experiment and try. Or guys want to be the first and have to crack a few eggs or skulls to make that omelette.
Godspeed brave little soldier. Nail that double backflip with a twist!
It is our loss that Bill retired, however, coming up with a fresh and awesome cartoon every day is a lot of work! It has been said that he still draws C&H cartoons, but doesn’t share them. I’m just grateful for the great gift Bill Watterson left us. I have the three-volume set. By the time I get back to the beginning, it’s all new again.
Wait, how is Hobbes real if Calvin’s mom is looking at Calvin? Did Bill Watterson not realize, or is it just one of those rare Calvin and Hobbes strips?
BE THIS GUY about 4 years ago
In the next frame, Mom catches Calvin.
Sugar Bombs 95 about 4 years ago
I didn’t realize until recently how far the pool was from the ladder.
Concretionist about 4 years ago
I think a rational parent would just let the kid find out. But Darwin has shown us that irrational parents’ progeny are more likely to survive long enough to procreate.
Space_Owl on GoComics about 4 years ago
Probably something like, “Dear! Put 911 on speed dial!”
Templo S.U.D. about 4 years ago
Calvin planning to do a back flip into the pool?
codycab about 4 years ago
Bad words, no doubt.
Robin Harwood about 4 years ago
How is going to learn to do a back flip if she doesn’t let him practice?
ninjanick101 about 4 years ago
“Get off the ladder!”“But mom, I’m playing Summer Olympics with Hobbes.”
Deleted Account2623 about 4 years ago
Even if he does land in the pool, he’ll probably break his head
leopoldenoch about 4 years ago
How can you ever doubt the abilities of Calvin the Great?
robnvon Premium Member about 4 years ago
As will all last second warnings to doofus son before he next awakens in the ER.
Kristiaan about 4 years ago
Bet she’s yelling ‘Jump!’
minute_of_decade about 4 years ago
This could have been a perfect ending strip.
dflak about 4 years ago
Sometimes moms can take all the fun out of being a kid.
masingermo about 4 years ago
What a wonderful drawing.
bbenoit about 4 years ago
Got two broken vertebrae (compression fractures) and two to three ruptured disks from imitating the Olympics. Now, 45 years later, I have the degenerating disks to prove it. Mine involved a ski jump, a tow rope and a snowmobile…
Doug Taylor Premium Member about 4 years ago
I once had a Slip and Slide. Should have been called Slip and Concussion! (I speak from experience)
NRHAWK Premium Member about 4 years ago
Calvin does inexplicably survive to adulthood whereby upon his eventual demise his headstone reads “Hold my beer, I got this”. I miss seeing what fresh new adventures Calvin would embark on. Watterson retired way too early.
A Hip loving Canadian... about 4 years ago
“It’s not the fall that kills you; it’s the sudden stop at the end.”
― Douglas Adams
MichaelHelwig about 4 years ago
He’s sure not like Agnes.
vaughnrl2003 Premium Member about 4 years ago
Some lessons are learned the hard way. Sorry Mom, Darwin is at work right now.
Whatcouldgowrong about 4 years ago
Yeah, Calvin really needs to put the legs of the ladder into the pool. Then it will work out just fine.
joefearsnothing about 4 years ago
Mom’s yelling “Calvin..if you break your legs, don’t come running to me!” ;o]
Kilrwat Premium Member about 4 years ago
“Hold my milk…”
Earnestly Frank about 4 years ago
She’s yelling at Dad…taking bets…
(with credit to Emo Philips)
Otis Rufus Driftwood about 4 years ago
What are the odds kids are doing stuff like this more than ever now?
jrankin1959 about 4 years ago
Sign in the front yard: I can reach my idiot kid in 2.4 seconds… can you?
InuYugiHakusho about 4 years ago
Mom’s probably yelling words Calvin isn’t allowed to say.
mistercatworks about 4 years ago
She’s yelling “32 feet per second per second”, while dialing 911.
BiggerNate91 about 4 years ago
Looks like something I would do as a kid
admiree2 about 4 years ago
Yet, over the decades, every so often we read about the kid who got on the garage roof with a blanket made into a cape who jumps off to fly like his superhero. For some reason have not seen a story about a girl doing the same despite the increase of female heroines.
Maybe there is a gender difference in accomplishments and a willingness to experiment and try. Or guys want to be the first and have to crack a few eggs or skulls to make that omelette.
Godspeed brave little soldier. Nail that double backflip with a twist!
Troglodyte about 4 years ago
Thanks for the heads-up, Hobbes!
bdziadzio Premium Member about 4 years ago
I can’t believe it—Gary Larson has resurrected Calvin & Hobbes! I hope this will be the start of something big.
Calvins Brother about 4 years ago
Junior Darwin Award.
Nothing(ANTI) about 4 years ago
What was she yelling?
WCraft Premium Member about 4 years ago
Why? He didn’t make his bed? :-)
DCBakerEsq about 4 years ago
We used to jump off the roof into the pool. The broken arm ended the fun.
Scoutmaster77 about 4 years ago
Words to live by…
Ukko wilko about 4 years ago
Could we please stop with the Far Side promo pop ups already?
dflak about 4 years ago
By some miracle, I survived past 30 without sustaining any major injuries.
Since then, skill and a rational approach to things have kept the odds in my favor.
davetb1956 about 4 years ago
How did the ladder get there it’s way bigger than Calvin?
bloodykate about 4 years ago
LOL!!!!!!!!
Ka`ōnōhi`ula`okahōkūmiomio`ehiku Premium Member about 4 years ago
It is our loss that Bill retired, however, coming up with a fresh and awesome cartoon every day is a lot of work! It has been said that he still draws C&H cartoons, but doesn’t share them. I’m just grateful for the great gift Bill Watterson left us. I have the three-volume set. By the time I get back to the beginning, it’s all new again.
aikidoshi about 4 years ago
This one is a work of art! Every detail perfect.
jonahfields05 about 4 years ago
The mom is probably yelling “calving get down from there” or she is screaming for help.
fix-n-fly about 4 years ago
You’ll shoot your eye out!
awcoffman about 4 years ago
Fearless Freep and Yosemite Hobbes
Pokemon about 4 years ago
Ohhhhh, this is one of those rare one panel Calvin and Hobbes strips
Humerus1 5 months ago
Wait, how is Hobbes real if Calvin’s mom is looking at Calvin? Did Bill Watterson not realize, or is it just one of those rare Calvin and Hobbes strips?