Calvin’s thinking mirrors my own (when it comes to sports anyway) when I was his age. I always thought it strange that people got so upset and put so much emotion into a GAME. It just never seemed that important to me.
Calvin resonates. I loved baseball and was a pretty good player as a kid. I went to watch a friend play Little League once and between the coaches acting like de facto Pattons and overwrought parents yelling at their kids, it didn’t look like fun at all (although the uniforms looked cool enough). Never signed up myself and stuck with playing in a vacant lot with my buddies instead. And I still love baseball.
Try telling that to those of us who were only ever deemed good enough at organized sports to be bench warmers. No thanks. I’ll go do what I’m good at and let the sports bullies beat each other up.
I have nothing against playing sports and even the competition. I do have lots against the money that is spent on it — from little league on up. In Detroit (remember the city is bankrupt) we are going to build a new hockey arena and tax dollars are going to cover most of it ($324 million at last reading). We can’t even keep the lights on around here but there is money for a new sports arena no matter what. And I believe I heard someone lament that it will only be used about 40 nights a year — such a deal.
Calvin. The classic Bohemian. There’s room for everyone. Bully boy too. Everyone needs a mindless drone w a strong back and who can’t think his way out of a paper bag. Back to the future.
BE THIS GUY over 10 years ago
Admit it, Calvin — you just want to spend time with Susie.
watmiwori over 10 years ago
Hasn’t he noticed that this is pretty much what his parents do?
margueritem over 10 years ago
I like the way he thinks.
legaleagle48 over 10 years ago
Actually, Calvin, that’s true of any job. Even if you’re your own boss, you still get that sort of treatment from customers and clients!
Marv Walker over 10 years ago
Or get married.
King_Shark over 10 years ago
He’d be in if it were Calvinball.
ORMouseworks over 10 years ago
Nice thought, Calvin…but you should really join the Navy…my son did and he loved it… ;)
cloudy now over 10 years ago
Go for the coach.
Phapada over 10 years ago
look just the first nice chatting…Calvin and Susie
Meh~tdology, fka Pepelaputr over 10 years ago
My thoughts exactly, Calvin. That, and the fact that many of the sanctioned “sports” were for bullies in training, or were coached by one.
rentier over 10 years ago
Start of love to Susi!!
biglar over 10 years ago
Calvin’s thinking mirrors my own (when it comes to sports anyway) when I was his age. I always thought it strange that people got so upset and put so much emotion into a GAME. It just never seemed that important to me.
GROG Premium Member over 10 years ago
I love all that stuff about sports.
morningglory73 Premium Member over 10 years ago
Calvin and Susie on the teeter totter having a conversation. Cute.
ladykat over 10 years ago
?
gmu328 over 10 years ago
I can just see Hobbes singing:
Susie and Calvin sitting in a treeK-i-s-s-i-n-g …
katzenbooks45 over 10 years ago
Calvin assumes the Army will TAKE him.
Guilty Bystander over 10 years ago
Calvin resonates. I loved baseball and was a pretty good player as a kid. I went to watch a friend play Little League once and between the coaches acting like de facto Pattons and overwrought parents yelling at their kids, it didn’t look like fun at all (although the uniforms looked cool enough). Never signed up myself and stuck with playing in a vacant lot with my buddies instead. And I still love baseball.
Sweetaddietude Premium Member over 10 years ago
My kids were just like old Mom, Square pegs. I encouraged that. Today’s oak is just yesterday’s nut that stood it’s ground.
robert3750 over 10 years ago
I don’t think Calvin’s dislike of baseball is confined to organized teams. He never socializes with ANY other boys on ANY level—no games at all.
Spudart over 10 years ago
Unless if you become a professional baseball player, then you can make millions.
Aaron Saltzer over 10 years ago
People get paid to be in the army? Since when?
mcnrpn over 10 years ago
… or get a job.
Sailor46 USN 65-95 over 10 years ago
Personally, I think Calvin just described Real Life. The only thing that changes is who tells you what to, how to and when to do it!
Mr Granddad 2 over 10 years ago
Wait till you get married
Scott S over 10 years ago
Wait, wasn’t he afraid of getting infested with cooties & girl germs yesterday?
Number Three over 10 years ago
They’re not arguing???
I must be dreaming…
xxx
meihong over 10 years ago
Calvin has a point. Let’s get paid!
jim_pem over 10 years ago
Try telling that to those of us who were only ever deemed good enough at organized sports to be bench warmers. No thanks. I’ll go do what I’m good at and let the sports bullies beat each other up.
ewalnut over 10 years ago
I always hated baseball. You’re either standing around in the hot sun or sitting around in the hot sun. Not much actual “playing” to speak of.
Stephen Gilberg over 10 years ago
This arc still bugs me. How could Calvin be the only boy in his class not interested in baseball?
ronpolimeni over 10 years ago
I second the comment of Meh-thodology. I never had any use for ball sports either.
jbenzver5 over 10 years ago
Beetle Bailey…the Early Years…
lindz.coop Premium Member over 10 years ago
I have nothing against playing sports and even the competition. I do have lots against the money that is spent on it — from little league on up. In Detroit (remember the city is bankrupt) we are going to build a new hockey arena and tax dollars are going to cover most of it ($324 million at last reading). We can’t even keep the lights on around here but there is money for a new sports arena no matter what. And I believe I heard someone lament that it will only be used about 40 nights a year — such a deal.
JLG Premium Member over 10 years ago
I always liked this strip because it’s one of the few that show Calvin and Susie just talking peacefully.
Reality,really? over 10 years ago
Calvin. The classic Bohemian. There’s room for everyone. Bully boy too. Everyone needs a mindless drone w a strong back and who can’t think his way out of a paper bag. Back to the future.