Sort of reminds me of the baseball pitcher who was asked why he never won 20 games in a season. “If you do it once,” he said, “They expect you to do it every year.”
A nice little high point in what’s otherwise another boring school day for Calvin. This and his story from the third and final time machine arc are the only times I know Calvin got an “A”. I’m also reminded of when the Simpsons family made a big deal out of Bart getting his first “A”, taking him out to eat and him wearing an “A” crown.
I took a class in 8086 assembler at a local junior college quite a few years back. One day I walked into class and discovered that we were having a test. I had forgotten it completely. I was in a state of near panic. When we got the tests back I discovered that I’d gotten 100%. I’ve never recovered from that.
BE THIS GUY 9 months ago
We are proud of you, Calvin.
codycab 9 months ago
“It was a dream!”
dadthedawg Premium Member 9 months ago
Calvin and his ticker tape parade…..
Robert4170 9 months ago
Another example of Watterson depicting what CALVIN imagines, NOT what others imagine.
Spacehog 9 months ago
That is a very impressive drawing in the 2nd panel by Watterson
David_the_CAD 9 months ago
Must have been a creative writing assignment.
salakfarm Premium Member 9 months ago
Calvin got an A? This must all be his dream… with a typical crash at the end.
C 9 months ago
A occasion not likely to repeat anytime soon
The Calvinosaurus That Calvin Wanted To Discover 9 months ago
The only thing that would make Calvin enjoy that parade more is if he could drive the car.
SHIVA 9 months ago
Proceed to a cold shower!!!
ArcticFox Premium Member 9 months ago
It’s the once every year ‘Aceys’ parade.
Bilan 9 months ago
Was the parade the only dream, or was it a dream inside of a dream?
californiamonty 9 months ago
Ah, Calvin, my man, you just learned nothing good lasts forever.
su43dipta 9 months ago
Deep down, Calvin wants to become a student who gets good grades!
snsurone76 9 months ago
Betcha Susie got an A+.
maureenmck Premium Member 9 months ago
Calvin’s daydreams are right up there with Ralphie Parker’s.
Izzy Moreno 9 months ago
That’s how I felt when I had my first perfect score.
Never saw a reason to try again.
Imagine 9 months ago
Maybe at your second “A”.
rshive 9 months ago
It gets you part-way there anyway, Calvin.
Macushlalondra 9 months ago
You have to give him credit for a good imagination.
cdward 9 months ago
He may not pay attention much of the time, but there’s no denying Calvin is a smart kid.
The Reader Premium Member 9 months ago
Shortest parade ever!
M2MM 9 months ago
Sorry kiddo, you have to continue to prove yourself, over and over again. :P
DaveG1960 9 months ago
Love the detail, you can see the love put into this…..
saylorgirl 9 months ago
Poor Calvin, having his dream of being called a genius dashed by continuing to study again and again…..
Paul D Premium Member 9 months ago
A temporary win is still a win.
joegeethree 9 months ago
Fame is fleeting and life goes on.
jagedlo 9 months ago
You can tell this was a while back, I don’t think the drivers today would be wearing top hats…
Squoop 9 months ago
If at last you do succeed, try try again.
SquidGamerGal 9 months ago
Wow… Considering Calvin’s usual track record, that’s actually a letdown.
PaulAbbott2 9 months ago
“… all glory is fleeting” – George S. Patton
vaughnrl2003 Premium Member 9 months ago
It took me a lot of years to learn that, no matter how much I learn, I am only the subject matter expert until they hand me the next project.
Zebrastripes 9 months ago
Dreams of grandure…..P. O. O. F. !
BRBurns1960 9 months ago
What’s the point if they aren’t going to throw a parade, dedicate a day, and name a sport after you?
mckeonfuneralhomebx 9 months ago
Suzy was too tired to stop him from copying. Unless the paper was on maths probability and outcome, anyone with a casino mind always aces that class.
hudie48 9 months ago
Calvin is no one o share the limelight!
MikeM_inMD 9 months ago
Is the parade going down Mulberry Street?
sandpiper 9 months ago
Fame is fleeting, but this time it disappeared in seconds.
Moore 1 9 months ago
Well if Calvin got an “A” then it is possible for the Toronto Maple Leafs to win the Stanley Cup!! : Go Leafs Go"
Jonmouk 9 months ago
Sort of reminds me of the baseball pitcher who was asked why he never won 20 games in a season. “If you do it once,” he said, “They expect you to do it every year.”
General Trelane (Ret.) Premium Member 9 months ago
Walter Mitty .
cor_en_fa 9 months ago
Calvin just ruined it for himself. As any and most teachers would say, “Now that we know you can do it, I’ll expect it every time.”
Droptma Styx 9 months ago
Windsor McKay would be impressed.
rugeirn 9 months ago
I love the artwork on today’s comic. It’s so full of wonderful little details!
ladykat 9 months ago
Keep up the good work, Calvin!
JustPlainBob 9 months ago
Nice artwork, but where are Snoopy and the Pillsbury Doughboy?
locake 9 months ago
Never follow the elephants in a parade!
g04922 9 months ago
Good job… Now, GET BACK TO WORK !
EMGULS79 9 months ago
Ralphie will be so jealous!
sundogusa 9 months ago
Fleeting praise.
eced52 9 months ago
Delusion is strong in this one.
wnbresn 9 months ago
He cheated!! Hobbes gave him all the answers! lol
Otis Rufus Driftwood 9 months ago
Build on this, and who knows what will happen next.
wiley207 9 months ago
A nice little high point in what’s otherwise another boring school day for Calvin. This and his story from the third and final time machine arc are the only times I know Calvin got an “A”. I’m also reminded of when the Simpsons family made a big deal out of Bart getting his first “A”, taking him out to eat and him wearing an “A” crown.
LKrueger41 9 months ago
Not even the proverbial 15 minutes.
KEA 9 months ago
fame is ephemeral
willie_mctell 9 months ago
I took a class in 8086 assembler at a local junior college quite a few years back. One day I walked into class and discovered that we were having a test. I had forgotten it completely. I was in a state of near panic. When we got the tests back I discovered that I’d gotten 100%. I’ve never recovered from that.
T... 9 months ago
Macy’s Calvin Day Parade…
namelocdet 9 months ago
I remember that feeling Calvin. You just want to stay in the moment as long as possible.
Silence Dogood Premium Member 9 months ago
Ta-Daaa! Yo da man, Calvin!
BiggerNate91 9 months ago
“This proves that you are capable of getting an A on every assignment. I hope you remember that. I certainly will.”
Fuzzy Kombu 9 months ago
Well, it does appear that he as a student, if not “A” student. Does that count?
kab2rb 9 months ago
Sorry Calvin always a new chalenge.
Drbarb71 Premium Member 9 months ago
They need a Watterson Day. He’s the genius!!
TheDadSnorlax Premium Member 9 months ago
must have been the chapter on dinosaurs…