I never EVER disliked baths… well, I did in the sense that I wanted desperately to be big enough to take a shower. And I liked showers from when I could take ‘em… and still do. It’s been decades since I was in a tub.
Today’s strip was included in The Calvin and Hobbes Tenth Anniversary Book. Watterson explains there that it was inspired by his own principled stand against the syndicators of Calvin and Hobbes and his feeling that he was being forced to compromise to them.
Watterson firmly resisted pressure much more successfully than Calvin does here. He was able to get the Sunday strip format changed so that he could draw the strips as he wanted to and also resisted merchandising – which he felt would compromise the integrity of the strip – although he was unable to prevent bootleg merchandise.
We have a straight backed tub from the 70’s in the main bathroom. Uncomfortable to lay back and soak in but still great when the water is boiling hot and it’s got two cups of Epsom salts in it.
This should be labeled “The Sovereign Citizen Official Comic.”
It was funny watching a sovereign citizen in court recently. She claimed that the judge and the sheriff did not have the authority to hold her in contempt and put her in jail. You can believe whatever you want … but at the end of the day you will be in restraints and in custody.
codycab 5 days ago
Get clean, Calvin, and maybe that’ll change.
The Calvinosaurus That Calvin Wanted To Discover 5 days ago
Or Mom’s principles are stronger.
sirbadger 4 days ago
When he is physically strong enough that she can’t force him into the tub, he’ll be interested in girls and will voluntarily bathe.
Imagine 4 days ago
Well, in principle…
Concretionist 4 days ago
I never EVER disliked baths… well, I did in the sense that I wanted desperately to be big enough to take a shower. And I liked showers from when I could take ‘em… and still do. It’s been decades since I was in a tub.
BigDaveGlass 4 days ago
I could get in a tub. Getting out on the other hand.
Liverlips McCracken Premium Member 4 days ago
and Thereby eliminating the opportunity for others to accuse you of compromising your principles.
Calvinist1966 4 days ago
Today’s strip was included in The Calvin and Hobbes Tenth Anniversary Book. Watterson explains there that it was inspired by his own principled stand against the syndicators of Calvin and Hobbes and his feeling that he was being forced to compromise to them.
Watterson firmly resisted pressure much more successfully than Calvin does here. He was able to get the Sunday strip format changed so that he could draw the strips as he wanted to and also resisted merchandising – which he felt would compromise the integrity of the strip – although he was unable to prevent bootleg merchandise.
Gent 4 days ago
Takes a bath steenky kid. It good for you. And it build character too.
steveh64 4 days ago
He won’t compromise his principles, but he’ll no doubt confound his principals.
French Persons Premium Member 4 days ago
Just be lucky you don’t drown… this time…
Pocosdad 4 days ago
“I stink, therefore I am!” – Calvin
lalapalooza Premium Member 4 days ago
aha maybe this is why some people prefer an evil leader.. because then they cannot be blamed for whatever the despot decides to do.
SquidGamerGal 4 days ago
Well, here’s a counteroffer… GET YOUR BUTT IN THE TUB OR ELSE!!
rockyridge1977 4 days ago
Principles?….part of the bath water!!!!
Funniguy 4 days ago
For a related strip see Baby Blues today.
rshive 4 days ago
Mom’s powers can even override principles.
royq27 4 days ago
Welcome to reality…
guenette.charlie(BozoKnows) 4 days ago
A six-year-old’s principles are irrelevant.
Count Olaf Premium Member 4 days ago
Frame One… Calvin and The Count are simpatico. God Bless America.
formathe 4 days ago
We have a straight backed tub from the 70’s in the main bathroom. Uncomfortable to lay back and soak in but still great when the water is boiling hot and it’s got two cups of Epsom salts in it.
maureenmck Premium Member 4 days ago
I remember my aunts telling me that, when I was really little, I avoided bathing … their “pet” name for me was Moonbeam McSwine.
rugeirn 4 days ago
Calvin’s observation applies to a lot more than baths.
AtariDragon 4 days ago
The perfect strip for an election year.
locake 4 days ago
Taking a bath is RIGHT. Nobody wants a stinky little boy around.
mindjob 4 days ago
We have no principles. but principals get paid the big bucks
mistercatworks 4 days ago
Welcome to the real world.
Vandy 4 days ago
This should be labeled “The Sovereign Citizen Official Comic.”
It was funny watching a sovereign citizen in court recently. She claimed that the judge and the sheriff did not have the authority to hold her in contempt and put her in jail. You can believe whatever you want … but at the end of the day you will be in restraints and in custody.
kathleenhicks62 4 days ago
I can’t get out of a bath tub any more-so “shower” it is!
wiley207 4 days ago
Love the mom’s firm walk in the second panel.
John Jorgensen 4 days ago
Yeah, I hear ya.
I Go Pogo 4 days ago
“Those are my principles, and if you don’t like them…well I have others.”― Groucho Marx
Daltongang Premium Member 4 days ago
Calvin, there is no need for you to take the term Little Stinker" quite so literally.
Lizzie Premium Member 4 days ago
Calvin looks like “Kilroy was here” in the last frame
baskate_2000 3 days ago
There’s no escaping the bathtub!