Mom misplayed this one. She should’ve borrowed a page from the Rolling Stones and said:
No, you can’t always get what you want You can’t always get what you want You can’t always get what you want But if you try sometime you find You get what you need
Happy Calvin and Hobbes Day! 30 glorious years! Why not have a bowl of Chocolate Frosted Sugar Bombs! Or test your C&H knowledge in one of these quizzes: Basic Quiz Challenging Quiz Very Difficult Quiz
I think Mom was just too tired to argue. She should have said, No – it’s OK to honestly say you want all the pie, but then you have to realise that other people want some second helpings too. My own mum forestalled such entitled demands with the adage ‘I want doesn’t get’. ‘Please may I have….’ was far more likely to be successful.
Happy 30th anniversary of C&H guys-today was the first day in 1985 November 18th when the newspapers and bill waitperson’s first book had been released! Hip Hip HURRAY!
BE THIS GUY almost 9 years ago
Mom misplayed this one. She should’ve borrowed a page from the Rolling Stones and said:
No, you can’t always get what you want You can’t always get what you want You can’t always get what you want But if you try sometime you find You get what you need
bizaker almost 9 years ago
Happy Calvin and Hobbes Day! 30 glorious years! Why not have a bowl of Chocolate Frosted Sugar Bombs! Or test your C&H knowledge in one of these quizzes: Basic Quiz Challenging Quiz Very Difficult Quiz
Kind&Kinder almost 9 years ago
Calvin is the real inspiration for The Art of the Deal.
GrimmaTheNome almost 9 years ago
I think Mom was just too tired to argue. She should have said, No – it’s OK to honestly say you want all the pie, but then you have to realise that other people want some second helpings too. My own mum forestalled such entitled demands with the adage ‘I want doesn’t get’. ‘Please may I have….’ was far more likely to be successful.
Puddleglum2 almost 9 years ago
@leftwingpatriot,The Rolling Stones wax biblical, …scriptural, even!
Puddleglum2 almost 9 years ago
Dad would have had Calvin build character by being considerate, and sharing!
Aaberon almost 9 years ago
I don’t understand this: normally I thrive on quirky, but I don’t get this one.
bookworm0812 almost 9 years ago
Well, he wouldn’t be dishonest by saying he WANTS the whole piece of pie and grumbled about getting only half. He would still be selfish.
ComicGizmo1302 almost 9 years ago
Happy 30th anniversary of C&H guys-today was the first day in 1985 November 18th when the newspapers and bill waitperson’s first book had been released! Hip Hip HURRAY!
Vgrift85 almost 9 years ago
Happy Birthday C&H….now let’s have pie!
Linda Pearson almost 9 years ago
Is it just me, or is Calvin getting overly aggressive? To me, he is not very funny anymore.
Homeward Premium Member almost 9 years ago
What was missing here was manners. He’s got ‘em but he didn’t use ’em, so until he did the pie shoulda stayed in the pan.
ChrisRJ almost 9 years ago
Happy 30th, Calvin & Hobbes!!!
neverenoughgold almost 9 years ago
I want a piece of pie now…
Number Three almost 9 years ago
Not a fan of pies.
I prefer Sausage Rolls. Yum!
xxx
Susie Derkins :D almost 9 years ago
CLEVER.
jpb6891 almost 9 years ago
Happy 30th anniversary Calvin and Hobbes!
nathanbtlr almost 9 years ago
Oooh! Mom! Time to call foul!
BaconBoyCamper almost 9 years ago
Happy Birthday Calvin & Hobbes!
bmonk almost 9 years ago
Actually, she was teaching another message:
Yes, be honest about what you want. But then go on and share. You will be a better, happier, and more pleasant person.
The whole purpose of childhood is to civilize the little savages.
zeeny almost 9 years ago
Honesty is the best policy!!!