Calvin and Hobbes by Bill Watterson for April 29, 2015
Transcript:
Calvin: "In this issue, chewing reviews the new gum chewing apparel" Calvin: "This jersey is made with swet-tek fibers that wick away perspiration! The mesh collar keeps your sternomastoids ventilated and the zippered pockets hold spare gum and wrappers!" Hobbes: "Why is it covered with brand logos?" Calvin: "That gives you the psychological edge of pretending you're sponsored" Hobbes: "How can you tell if you're reading an advertisement, a product review, or the product itself?" Calvin: "I'D sure like to be a walking endorsement"
BE THIS GUY over 9 years ago
Become a NASCAR driver.
Kim Metzger Premium Member over 9 years ago
I’m not touching THAT line, Calvin!
niaje over 9 years ago
wow, bill was not a fan of chewing gum, huh?
Liverlips McCracken Premium Member over 9 years ago
A psychological edge? Over whom, and for what purpose?
38lowell over 9 years ago
I think maybe it’s so folks won’t have kids!On the other hand,……!
ShadowBeast Premium Member over 9 years ago
But Bill said “No!” Calvin.
aarondennis over 9 years ago
Well, most clothes are self-endorsements anyway.
llong65 over 9 years ago
I think Calvin’s a walking endorsement for birth control.
Hobbes Premium Member over 9 years ago
Bill Watterson never wanted to commercialize Calvin and Hobbes, which is why he wouldn’t allow the Syndicate to market a stuffed Hobbes as a toy. But most people don’t realize that Bill’s main concern was not commercialization, but fear of litigation. He knew that he would be at risk of a lawsuit if a child should be injured when their stuffed Hobbes came to life and pounced on them.Also note that another major concern was the “mandibles of death.”
Pteranodon over 9 years ago
You ARE a walking endorsement, Calvin. For the dominant moral force in our society. But don’t get me started: BW said it better a quarter century ago.
nossmf over 9 years ago
He’s not a WALKING endorsement, but based on the number of bumper stickers I’ve seen with his face, he’s a DRIVING endorsement for high levels of hydration…
Dave Ferro over 9 years ago
You are a walking endorsement, Calvin… For Trojan condoms! (Love this strip!)
Carl R over 9 years ago
Again, Bill was way ahead of the trend, here. Back when this was written, outside of a few “Alligator shirts”, few people wore gear that was covered with logos. Now clothes covered with logos and ads are everywhere.
Number Three over 9 years ago
At my school… There was always chewing gum underneath the desks.
I like to put mine in the bin when I’ve finished with it.
xxx
Susie Derkins :D over 9 years ago
So you would want endorsement feet that would look like it was streched?