Speaking of swift kicks, the long-running controversy has finally been settled. Women have long contended that the worst pain in the world is childbirth, while men have always held it to be a kick in the nuts. But think about it. Half a year after giving birth, many women are speculating about wanting another baby, but you’ve never ever heard a guy say “Gee, I think I’d like another kick in the nuts.”
Let me give you some financial advice, Calvin. All you have to do is change the sign to read “Give me a swift kick in the butt for one dollar.” You’ll make lots of money. You might even be able to up the price to two or three dollars.
I see a line forming right here in the comments. Shameful. Just shameful. You people should get a swift ki…oh, sorry Calvin. Didn’t mean to cut into your business.
Oh, I’m sure there’s a market for a little derriere abuse today. In fact, I just watched an episode of “Castle” where women get paid lots of money for such services. The world has only gotten weirder since ’92!
I saw her today at the reception A glass of wine in her hand I knew she would meet her connection At her feet was her footloose man No, you can’t always get what you want You can’t always get what you want You can’t always get what you want But if you try sometime you find You get what you needRolling Stones
During recess one year boys were singing “one two three kick in the rear we are good old pals.” The group went up to a boy kicked him, then he joined the group to kick another kid. (Only one kid did the kicking. That phrase doesn’t show up on google.)
BE THIS GUY over 2 years ago
Calvin, you may know what people need; you don’t know what they want.
(Yeah, I ripped off Dylan)
Charles Barr Premium Member over 2 years ago
Calvin could make a fortune selling them all to himself.
codycab over 2 years ago
They only hire professionals, Calvin.
The Calvinosaurus That Calvin Wanted To Discover over 2 years ago
Hobbes should buy one just to make Calvin feel better.
Templo S.U.D. over 2 years ago
got a dollar to use on yourself, Calvin?
Macushlalondra over 2 years ago
I know plenty of people I would give a swift kick you know where for free!
Imagine over 2 years ago
Sales would be much better in DC. Can I buy them for others?
Richard S Russell Premium Member over 2 years ago
Speaking of swift kicks, the long-running controversy has finally been settled. Women have long contended that the worst pain in the world is childbirth, while men have always held it to be a kick in the nuts. But think about it. Half a year after giving birth, many women are speculating about wanting another baby, but you’ve never ever heard a guy say “Gee, I think I’d like another kick in the nuts.”
in.amongst over 2 years ago
Kick in the butt is always an iffy proposition.
Peterh778 over 2 years ago
That they need it doesn’t mean they willing to pay for it :)
eastern.woods.metal over 2 years ago
Who’s on the kicking end and who’s on the receiving end? I think the person spending the dollar gets to decide
BigDaveGlass over 2 years ago
How to win friends and influence people……..
dlkrueger33 over 2 years ago
Add a “Buy One Get One Free” sign.
chuckcork1 over 2 years ago
Maybe if he offered gift certificates?
rentier over 2 years ago
But nobody wants it! Perhaps you must sell " When you don’t want a kick, pay 1 $."
hariseldon59 over 2 years ago
He’s often the one who needs it.
The Reader Premium Member over 2 years ago
I respect Hobbes for not using his third panel expression in panel four as well.
ACK! Premium Member over 2 years ago
Ask Susie. I’m sure she’d like to buy a kick of his but.
Who, me? over 2 years ago
Let me give you some financial advice, Calvin. All you have to do is change the sign to read “Give me a swift kick in the butt for one dollar.” You’ll make lots of money. You might even be able to up the price to two or three dollars.
oakie817 over 2 years ago
open branch in Washington DC
'IndyMan' over 2 years ago
Makes me wonder if ‘Calvin’ is somehow related to ‘Bucky Katt’ in ‘Get Fuzzy’. They both seem to have the same personality—rampant egotism !! ! ! !
dflak over 2 years ago
I believe in the muleskinner’s approach to management: you have to know all about @$$es.
Which one to sit on and when to get off it.
Which ones to pinch.
Which ones to kick.
Which ones to kiss
But most importantly, which one to call “boss.”
e.groves over 2 years ago
I’d pay a dollar to give him a swift kick in the butt.
well-i-never over 2 years ago
I see a line forming right here in the comments. Shameful. Just shameful. You people should get a swift ki…oh, sorry Calvin. Didn’t mean to cut into your business.
YippiKiAyMofo over 2 years ago
Oh, I’m sure there’s a market for a little derriere abuse today. In fact, I just watched an episode of “Castle” where women get paid lots of money for such services. The world has only gotten weirder since ’92!
djtenltd over 2 years ago
In that case, Calvin should be the first in line!
RobinHood over 2 years ago
Oh, you should be charging people to kick you.
rshive over 2 years ago
Needing is one thing, Calvin. Wanting is another.
vaughnrl2003 Premium Member over 2 years ago
Try reverse psychology. “A kind word for a dollar.” Of course you might run up against church interests there, but it’s worth it.
Otis Rufus Driftwood over 2 years ago
And to think Lucy kept her psychiatry fees to five cents.
Daltongang Premium Member over 2 years ago
Physician, Heal thyself. Okay Hobbs, heal Calvin for us.
wgs over 2 years ago
Calvin SHOULD have said “Everybody knows I need what I am selling!”
hank311 over 2 years ago
MY Goodness! I am now officially old. I have an exact copy of the comic I cut from a newspaper MANY years ago!!
g04922 over 2 years ago
Calvin should be the first in line….
Realimaginary1 Premium Member over 2 years ago
You must make A Swift Kick in the Butt into a documentary film if you want $$$.
Troglodyte over 2 years ago
Another failed start-up story in the making…
mistercatworks over 2 years ago
Yeah, most people are waiting for that slow kick in the b*tt.
Marty241 over 2 years ago
I saw her today at the reception A glass of wine in her hand I knew she would meet her connection At her feet was her footloose man No, you can’t always get what you want You can’t always get what you want You can’t always get what you want But if you try sometime you find You get what you needRolling Stones
NoSleepTil_BKLYN over 2 years ago
Classic!
skyriderwest over 2 years ago
Know thyself, Calvin.
Norris66 over 2 years ago
During recess one year boys were singing “one two three kick in the rear we are good old pals.” The group went up to a boy kicked him, then he joined the group to kick another kid. (Only one kid did the kicking. That phrase doesn’t show up on google.)
WCraft Premium Member over 2 years ago
It’s all about location. Mover your stand to D.C.!
rugeirn over 2 years ago
Kind of similar to trying to sell colonoscopies, but without recommendations from the medical profession.
wiley207 over 2 years ago
At least here he didn’t make it as blatant… https://www.gocomics.com/calvinandhobbes/1995/07/08
Incredulous over 2 years ago
My favorite comic. I had it on my fridge for years.
LrdSlvrhnd over 2 years ago
I’m sure plenty of people would be willing to pay a buck to swiftly kick Calvin in the butt.
Ammosexual is riding the Red Wave Premium Member over 2 years ago
This Strip hung in my Office for decades. It spoke to me.
Bilan over 2 years ago
There must certainly be people that would pay $1.00 to kick Calvin in the butt.
Arghhgarrr Premium Member over 2 years ago
Truth seldom sells. If it did climate scientists would be rich.
Obi-Haiv over 2 years ago
One of my favorite C&H strips of all time.
Angry Indeed Premium Member over 2 years ago
Maybe paying a dollar entitles you to kick Calvin in the butt?
hagarthehorrible over 2 years ago
Since when Calvin become chiropractor.
eccolibri60 over 2 years ago
Give him a dollar and then say “Okay, turn around.”
pixiekitten Premium Member over 2 years ago
He should set up shop outside of Parliament.
gmu328 over 2 years ago
a great product … wish I thought of it – this was a great cartoon when it first and still ranks as one of my favorite – thank you Bill