My initial reaction was that the first snowman, on the left had been hit by a hit-and-run driver (possibly, even dad), and the others were mourning its decease…
I’ve made eggplant in some kind of pasta dish once… prepared it how it was supposed to be prepared, (I believe it involved slicing and salting and allowing the liquid to drain out of the eggplant) took a lot of time and care.
I trusted the recipe because it was from a Food Network chef with quite a few recipes I had loved and turned out well.
The gagging and retching that went around the table that night was a sight to behold! And it was not faked. Even I couldn’t shovel it down. I believe we did end up ordering pizza that night and the pasta went to the raccoons and other critters.
My mother would smother eggplant slices in corn meal, then fry them “to death”. Horrible. Her recipe for fish fillets was the same. I was in my late 20s before I discovered how fish (and eggplant) were supposed to taste. :) :(
Eggplant gets a bum rap in my opinion. Mostly because many in the west don’t know how to properly prepare it. Like spinach if you don’t cook it right it can be distasteful by I suspect that Mom has a pretty good recipe and a casserole is a great why to use what is technically a large berry.
You guys are NOT going to believe this, but my wife and I fixed Ratatouille (egg plant casserole) for dinner. We have never fixed this before, and have probably not eaten egg plant in 20 years. And we happen to have it the same day this cartoon comes out? What are the odds??
BE THIS GUY over 1 year ago
Dad should thank Calvin and order pizza.
dadthedawg Premium Member over 1 year ago
How did you know?…..
Templo S.U.D. over 1 year ago
anything but awful aubergine (Calvin’s mother must’ve gotten the recipe from Mrs. Fox)
C over 1 year ago
Something to chew on
sirbadger over 1 year ago
This was back before the eggplant emoji became a symbol for something.
orinoco womble over 1 year ago
Eggplant builds character, Dad.
Macushlalondra over 1 year ago
Calvin’s mom seems to never cook anything he likes.
A Common 'tator over 1 year ago
My initial reaction was that the first snowman, on the left had been hit by a hit-and-run driver (possibly, even dad), and the others were mourning its decease…
saylorgirl over 1 year ago
I just love Calvin’s imagination, especially in his snow man.
tremaine53 over 1 year ago
Every time this particular strip cycles through, I laugh just as hard as the first time I saw it.
jagedlo over 1 year ago
If he only applied as much gray matter to other things!
flagmichael over 1 year ago
We used to have a recipe that used eggplant to make something good, but I can’t remember what it was.
Painted Wolf over 1 year ago
I like the details, such as the little pile of snow vomit in front of the last snowman.
Gandalf over 1 year ago
One of my favourites!
Prescott_Philosopher over 1 year ago
I love this snowmen arc. When I describe Calvin and Hobbes to other people who haven’t heard of it, this is always one of my examples.
Outsideplaying over 1 year ago
Always loved the snowman series. This was a favorite.
royq27 over 1 year ago
The only eggplant that ever did some good was the one that ate Chicago…
rshive over 1 year ago
Subtlety is something that eludes Calvin.
Redd Panda over 1 year ago
I’ll eat almost anything except, oysters and eggplant. Nasty.
Zebrastripes over 1 year ago
Eggplant Parmesan is to die for! ‼️
More Coffee Please! Premium Member over 1 year ago
God, I love this kid!
johnjoyce over 1 year ago
My husband’s adult kids still talk trash about the eggplant casserole he made for them from Recipes for a Small Planet.
carlzr over 1 year ago
How did Calvin sculpt those tongues?
sandpiper over 1 year ago
H-m-m-m-m-m I kinda get a ‘vague’ impression that eggplant is not Cal’s favorite.
YippiKiAyMofo over 1 year ago
Geez, Louise! Please tell me that’s not really a thing! Ick!
mckeonfuneralhomebx over 1 year ago
Calvin should have used all the snow in the driveway to make the snow men.
Nicki's ZoMcYo over 1 year ago
I’ve made eggplant in some kind of pasta dish once… prepared it how it was supposed to be prepared, (I believe it involved slicing and salting and allowing the liquid to drain out of the eggplant) took a lot of time and care.
I trusted the recipe because it was from a Food Network chef with quite a few recipes I had loved and turned out well.
The gagging and retching that went around the table that night was a sight to behold! And it was not faked. Even I couldn’t shovel it down. I believe we did end up ordering pizza that night and the pasta went to the raccoons and other critters.
Never purchased eggplant again.scote1379 Premium Member over 1 year ago
Look up , Ratatouille.
EnlilEnkiEa over 1 year ago
Calvin is hiding inside one of the snowmen.
mistercatworks over 1 year ago
My mother would smother eggplant slices in corn meal, then fry them “to death”. Horrible. Her recipe for fish fillets was the same. I was in my late 20s before I discovered how fish (and eggplant) were supposed to taste. :) :(
mindjob over 1 year ago
Dad shouldn’t have even pulled in the driveway. He should have headed straight for the pizza joint
wiley207 over 1 year ago
Hey, I’m not too crazy about eggplants, either. Loved the puked-up bit of snow, too!
BiggerNate91 over 1 year ago
I think by this point I’ve read the entire run of Calvin and Hobbes by reading a strip every day since joining GoComics.
g04922 over 1 year ago
LOL… Eggplant is not my fav, either. Well, I will eat it with a LOT of cheese.
circleM over 1 year ago
One of my all time favorites.
ArcticFox Premium Member over 1 year ago
Should be ‘Yes,why’!!!
VickiP123 over 1 year ago
or Brussell sprout anything/liver & onions…
bigcatbusiness over 1 year ago
Someone should put Calvin’s snowmen in a cold museum. They’re masterpieces.
T... over 1 year ago
I keep forgetting C&H can really be funny – full belly laugh…
InuYugiHakusho over 1 year ago
The snow vomit is a nice touch.
Arghhgarrr Premium Member over 1 year ago
Eggplant gets a bum rap in my opinion. Mostly because many in the west don’t know how to properly prepare it. Like spinach if you don’t cook it right it can be distasteful by I suspect that Mom has a pretty good recipe and a casserole is a great why to use what is technically a large berry.
CoreyTaylor1 over 1 year ago
Well, Dopey Dad, you were warned!
The Pro from Dover over 1 year ago
How did you know?
PaintTheDust over 1 year ago
Some of us happen to like eggplant.
KeithJ63 over 1 year ago
Calvin’s mom must have got the recipe from Andi Fox over at Fox Trot
Otis Rufus Driftwood over 1 year ago
It can’t be THAT bad.
baraktorvan over 1 year ago
I hate anything made with squash or eggplant or okra or hominy. They are the evil part of the veg world.
baraktorvan over 1 year ago
I hate anything made with squash or eggplant or okra or hominy. They are the evil part of the veg world.
John Schneider over 1 year ago
You guys are NOT going to believe this, but my wife and I fixed Ratatouille (egg plant casserole) for dinner. We have never fixed this before, and have probably not eaten egg plant in 20 years. And we happen to have it the same day this cartoon comes out? What are the odds??
yarnm57 over 1 year ago
I’m with Calvin. Bleh!