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Calvin and Hobbes by Bill Watterson for October 08, 2014
October 07, 2014
October 09, 2014
Transcript:
Calvin: "How come YOU'RE the one who goes to work, and not mom?" Dad: "Well, your mom USED to go to work, but once you came along, someone had to stay home" Dad: "Your mom's job had a lot of stress and aggravation, see,..." Calvin: "...And she wanted to quit?" Dad: "No, she'd gotten used to it, so we figured she should be the one to..." Calvin: "HEY!"
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BE THIS GUY over 10 years ago
She had the qualifications and experience to be a stay-at-home mom.
ORMouseworks over 10 years ago
See, Calvin, she already knows how to take care of you, seeing that she has already experienced all the stress and drama and etc. that goes on at work! ;)
KZ71 over 10 years ago
I’m breaking that one out on my little Junior someday.
watmiwori over 10 years ago
You walked right into that one, Cal.
pelican47 over 10 years ago
Never mind Mom. Dad just couldn’t handle it.
Aaberon over 10 years ago
Hahahaaahaaa!! This is hilarious – I didn’t see it coming.
Hobbes Premium Member over 10 years ago
Calvin’s mom’s job used to be stressful because she worked at the zoo with live tigers. The problem was that she kept imagining that they were stuffed animals.And, if you believe that……….
Click here: Dilbert (September 8, 1997)Click here: Peanuts (August 29, 1986)Click here: Sidney HarrisClick here: Ziggy (June 17, 2005)GROG Premium Member over 10 years ago
Certainly you didn’t think staying home with you was a picnic, Calvin.
Loijen over 10 years ago
Dad made more money and Mom was already out for a bit with the pregnancy last part so it just made more sense for Mom to stay home. Plus Mom actually had a bit of training from her Mom.
Liverlips McCracken Premium Member over 10 years ago
So simple; mom can feed the baby and dad cannot.
jadoo823 over 10 years ago
…that’s very childish…they actually did rock/paper/scissors…
Mike 17 over 10 years ago
I often wonder why anyone takes the job!
The first 10 minutes are fun!
dflak over 10 years ago
What do moms do when they stop being moms?
There’s a whole new world to discover.
mavsrcheap over 10 years ago
what calvin needs is a baby sister.
Aaron Saltzer over 10 years ago
Okay. The last panel doesn’t make sense…
Number Three over 10 years ago
I am never having kids. I’d rather focus on a career.
So shoot me.
xxx
Leroy over 10 years ago
I like how Calvin appeals to the audience for a little backup. “You who know the real context of my seemingly absurd behavior in a wondrous inner world of heroic adventures, you’re going to intervene here, right???”
neverenoughgold over 10 years ago
@Number SixX X X.Hey! This is a family strip…
Susie Derkins D: over 10 years ago
If your thinking of skipping any days of school without your parents there then i will not get involved.
pouncingtiger over 10 years ago
ROFLMAO!!!
Karaboo2 over 10 years ago
Your mom has it easy Calvin. My mom stayed at home to raise 11 kids.
MajesticFalcon over 7 years ago
Nice burn!