What I don’t get, is, what is the use of this mask? Hobbes has been known to attack from every direction with equal success. (Like when Calvin comes from school)
I’m from India and delighted to see such little detail has been noticed and spread to the world. Thanks Calvin, you just proved, knowledge is more important than grades.
I actually found several articles about people in the Ganges Delta region in India wearing masks to prevent tiger attacks (I’m really busy at work) there is a NY Times article from 1989 with pictures. Calvin is more knowledgeable than people think.
It’s got nothing to do with Halloween – it’s because of tigers — rumor has it, if you are looking at them (hence the mask on the back of your head) they won’t attack you…
Ummm, I recently came across an article that claimed that this whole mask-wearing thing was thought up by some British film makers to spice up their documentary on the Sunderbans tigers. Apparently, tigers aren’t fooled by this “trick”. Mom should still be wary of Hobbes… :D
Ok i m a fellow indian and apologise for this extreme reaction…..this is Calvin….and calvin is doing his thing…..let the kid do his thing….. we Indians do have a sense of humour….not all will take offence at this strip…also these r re-runs….i bet the information in those days were not as “fast or accurate” as these days…..
BE THIS GUY almost 4 years ago
That’s one of the sweetest things Calvin has done.
marilynnbyerly almost 4 years ago
No sane tiger would go after Calvin’s mom.
codycab almost 4 years ago
Now Calvin really is a two faced troublemaker.
Notaspy almost 4 years ago
Topical comic
retrocool almost 4 years ago
I like his mask. it reminds me of the logo for The Memphis Maniacs of the 1st XFL league.
Renatus Profuturus Frigeridus Premium Member almost 4 years ago
And for dad?
Bilan almost 4 years ago
Wear a paper mask …
you’ll be attacked by a paper tiger.
GreggW Premium Member almost 4 years ago
Actually it’s derailed.
tripwire45 almost 4 years ago
Wearing a mask for everyday in order to protect yourself. Who knew Calvin was a prophet.
jpayne4040 almost 4 years ago
That’s sweet, Calvin; but I don’t think Hobbes is going to be fooled.
jvo almost 4 years ago
What I don’t get, is, what is the use of this mask? Hobbes has been known to attack from every direction with equal success. (Like when Calvin comes from school)
jagedlo almost 4 years ago
Are you saying that tigers are dumb, Calvin?
scotta775 almost 4 years ago
How does Calvins mom not know he’s getting pounced on all the time? She’s really not paying attention.
SeanT almost 4 years ago
If you really want to avoid an attack, paint eyeballs on your butt cheeks. Or does that only work for lions?
Doug Taylor Premium Member almost 4 years ago
Mom’s don’t need masks. They already have eyes in the back of their head.
gokar RLV almost 4 years ago
HELP! There has to be a humorous collection of words that can be put together to make this relevant to today’s crisis (COVID).I can’t think of any!
cianbmiller almost 4 years ago
Yo i have that mask
cianbmiller almost 4 years ago
Ya
ranjith_sankar almost 4 years ago
When Calvin said India, felt a little letdown. Don’t know why?
We never wear masks around here.
Otis Rufus Driftwood almost 4 years ago
One of the few times Watterson mentioned any holiday besides Christmas. Cultural insensitivity aside, the mask now seems oddly timely.
vp almost 4 years ago
I’m from India and delighted to see such little detail has been noticed and spread to the world. Thanks Calvin, you just proved, knowledge is more important than grades.
Prey almost 4 years ago
I´m not wearing a mask there, I get enough insults as it is without being called two faced!
vaughnrl2003 Premium Member almost 4 years ago
Well, at least he is ready for Mardi Gras. Laissez le bon temps rouler
gantech almost 4 years ago
Forget the mask; just social distance.
rentier almost 4 years ago
A Trump mask!!
scotta775 almost 4 years ago
I actually found several articles about people in the Ganges Delta region in India wearing masks to prevent tiger attacks (I’m really busy at work) there is a NY Times article from 1989 with pictures. Calvin is more knowledgeable than people think.
kab2rb almost 4 years ago
Mom just go with it.
The Pro from Dover almost 4 years ago
It looks like the readers did their homework.
BiggerNate91 almost 4 years ago
Gotta love how, just like when it originally ran, this strip was published actually close to Halloween.
ChessPirate almost 4 years ago
[POUNCE!]
“Hey, you’re not supposed to pounce! I was wearing this mask!”
“But I wanted you to see my beautiful pouncing form!” ☺
WCraft Premium Member almost 4 years ago
If only I had known of that trick at the start of 2020…
coffeeturtle almost 4 years ago
nice that he thought of his mom
VickiP123 almost 4 years ago
It’s got nothing to do with Halloween – it’s because of tigers — rumor has it, if you are looking at them (hence the mask on the back of your head) they won’t attack you…
MichaelJ.Curtiss almost 4 years ago
Comic from the 80s: funny
People getting all butthurt about a comic from the 80s: HILARIOUS
In all things, context is king.
Troglodyte almost 4 years ago
Ummm, I recently came across an article that claimed that this whole mask-wearing thing was thought up by some British film makers to spice up their documentary on the Sunderbans tigers. Apparently, tigers aren’t fooled by this “trick”. Mom should still be wary of Hobbes… :D
vjorgensen54 almost 4 years ago
easy dude its a comic strip, dont take things so literally and seriously.
Sailor46 USN 65-95 almost 4 years ago
Calvin is such a thoughtful child.
tinstar almost 4 years ago
Does this mean that Calvin is two-faced?
eweber015 almost 4 years ago
calvin now has two ressons to wear a mask
jayendra1977 almost 4 years ago
Ok i m a fellow indian and apologise for this extreme reaction…..this is Calvin….and calvin is doing his thing…..let the kid do his thing….. we Indians do have a sense of humour….not all will take offence at this strip…also these r re-runs….i bet the information in those days were not as “fast or accurate” as these days…..
Can i get the mask? would be nice…..