This is typical of kids. When I was Calvin’s age, I’d take my parents stuff to wrap the, as Christmas presents and give them back to them since I didn’t have money to buy them actual gifts. I like Calvin’s idea better though.
He went to get his book, but it’s not visible in any of these panels. Doesn’t mean anything, but if you’re going to call attention to it you should show it.
Dad can’t find his glasses, until Calvin walks in wearing them and says, “Calvin, go do something you hate! Being miserable builds character!” Then Mom cracks up and Dad comments on the funny voice and the sarcastic kid they’re raising.
codycab about 2 years ago
It’ll come to you, Dad.
BE THIS GUY about 2 years ago
Good thing the snowmen represent Dad and Calvin. The neighbors might have complained if it was Dad & Mom.
dadthedawg Premium Member about 2 years ago
The hereafter…..what am I here after?..
The Calvinosaurus That Calvin Wanted To Discover about 2 years ago
He could’ve made the glasses out of snow, but this is better.
Templo S.U.D. about 2 years ago
Another question: where is Calvin? (Perhaps out sledding with Hobbes.)
¯ about 2 years ago
The kid’s talent for artistic statement cannot be denied.
Captain Colorado about 2 years ago
In this case, art imitates life.
bigcatbusiness about 2 years ago
This is typical of kids. When I was Calvin’s age, I’d take my parents stuff to wrap the, as Christmas presents and give them back to them since I didn’t have money to buy them actual gifts. I like Calvin’s idea better though.
allen@home about 2 years ago
Like i said some time ago. Love the snowman strips.
Izzy Moreno about 2 years ago
Life should imitate art.
BigDaveGlass about 2 years ago
He’s making a spectacle out of you…..
rshive about 2 years ago
A take on reality by Calvin.
sandpiper about 2 years ago
Realize it’s January, and really love the snow comic, but wondered how Watterson got the inspiration for it.
Check https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/news/1993-snow-storm-of-the-century – the site info says it all.
sirbadger about 2 years ago
Maybe he has some prescription sunglasses in the car.
'IndyMan' about 2 years ago
Unfortunately, for Calvin, child labor laws don’t apply in the home since wages are not paid and no interstate commerce is directly involved ! ! !
jagedlo about 2 years ago
Wait until he finds out!
Huckleberry Hiroshima Premium Member about 2 years ago
Those snowmen are a lot more work than shoveling the walk.
jrankin1959 about 2 years ago
Time to keep Calvin from the Pink Floyd videos…
wnbresn about 2 years ago
Lol In the time it took to make the snowmen , He could have cleared the walk lol
bbenoit about 2 years ago
I’m impressed he did all that in the time it took dad to find his book.
PaulAbbott2 about 2 years ago
There might be no better thing in the history of comic strips that Cal’s snowmen. Even better than the Spiff or Stupendous Man strips.
well-i-never about 2 years ago
The likeness is stunning.
Say What? Premium Member about 2 years ago
“Dad told me to build character, so I built two.”
Zebrastripes about 2 years ago
LOL! Too funny!
tripwire45 about 2 years ago
Classic.
mckeonfuneralhomebx about 2 years ago
Could you imagine the chaos this comic would have brought us, if Calvin was African American?
bloodykate about 2 years ago
lol!
ChessPirate about 2 years ago
Well, at least he won’t be able to read about his sinking Poll Numbers… ☺
mindjob about 2 years ago
To complete the look, Calvin should be on his knees groveling to “da Man”
WCraft about 2 years ago
Comedy genius! I love this one!
musicnut1986 about 2 years ago
Calvin, you little rascal.
mistercatworks about 2 years ago
Wait till he goes looking for his belt.
T... about 2 years ago
Bad dad…
wiley207 about 2 years ago
Love how the Dad snowman is skinnier than the real Dad!
suelou about 2 years ago
Who tells a 6 year old to shovel the walk??
BiggerNate91 about 2 years ago
Only in cartoons can a kid like Calvin have such a prowess for building incredible snowmen.
John Jorgensen about 2 years ago
He went to get his book, but it’s not visible in any of these panels. Doesn’t mean anything, but if you’re going to call attention to it you should show it.
nathan.sheriff3 about 2 years ago
“Row faster slave!” oh wait, sorry, wrong story. Thinking of the boat scene in Ben-Hur.
g04922 about 2 years ago
LOL… you have to watch Calvin every minute.
princesshickory Premium Member about 2 years ago
I absolutely adore all of the snow people-related “C and H” strips; God, they make me giggle.
ArcticFox Premium Member about 2 years ago
They are providing valuable assistance to the “message”.
Night-Gaunt49[Bozo is Boffo] about 2 years ago
You couldn’t make glasses out of snow
StevePappas about 2 years ago
Funny.
petermerck about 2 years ago
whips build character.
lindz.coop Premium Member about 2 years ago
Deserves that…who sends a 6 year old out to shovel snow…
benjnavarro28 about 2 years ago
I love the little snow Calvin
rgcviper about 2 years ago
Reminds me of a similar “C&H” …
Dad can’t find his glasses, until Calvin walks in wearing them and says, “Calvin, go do something you hate! Being miserable builds character!” Then Mom cracks up and Dad comments on the funny voice and the sarcastic kid they’re raising.
Funny stuff.
leopardglily over 1 year ago
Oh Calvin… Our boy’s a hell of a satirist.