Hobbes isn’t pretend. Watterson tells us, in the Tenth Anniversary book, that Hobbes’ dual nature is about the subjective nature of reality. Calvin sees Hobbes one way, and the rest of the world sees him another way. Hobbes is definitely not part of Calvin’s psyche.
Love Watterson’s philosophy of life. But balance must be achieved in life. Where there is play, there is also responsibility. The pride in accomplishing school work will be rewarding when viewed from old age. … LOL! just kidding! More sleigh riding! Forget school. The time comes when you are too old to ride, then it’s time for school.
Funny, Calvin’s got to be the smartes 6 yr old ever.. Yet he fails at school. He has a huge vocabulary and show that he knows math when it comes to money and hours of television.. What a character I love him :)
On its surface Calvin and Hobbes does appear to be about a boy with no friends and a stuffed Tiger, but if you read it awhile you discover it’s actually about philosophy, and life.
I will add:What is life?What do you want from it?If you get injured during football, old age is painful.So, you’d better vividly remember, all those school girls.Re-done knees, hips, etc.Lost hearing, eyesight, mind, teeth, appetite. No booze. smokes. women, etc.He’s lucky he can see the TV, hear it, or read the buttons to turn it on.He only wants a new body, for Xmas!He was 6’-4", 220#.A college grad.
KZ71 almost 9 years ago
I like that way of thinking! XD
Pointspread almost 9 years ago
Go Calvin!
BE THIS GUY almost 9 years ago
Calvin showing signs of maturity.
Bilan almost 9 years ago
To paraphrase the old saying, nobody looks back in old age and wish they had done more homework.
chovil almost 9 years ago
At the very least, he’ll be healthier when he’s really old, because he really enjoyed being active when he was young.
rentier almost 9 years ago
Mix it in a well balanced way, long term and very long term!!
Girda Clamp almost 9 years ago
Please go somewhere else with your appalling attitude to life.
For many of us, we find Calvin and Hobbes to be funny and uplifting. Plus , it is only a comic strip after all is said and done.
Robert Allen almost 9 years ago
Hobbes isn’t pretend. Watterson tells us, in the Tenth Anniversary book, that Hobbes’ dual nature is about the subjective nature of reality. Calvin sees Hobbes one way, and the rest of the world sees him another way. Hobbes is definitely not part of Calvin’s psyche.
neatslob Premium Member almost 9 years ago
And in the medium term, he can think back on sledding as he’s waiting in the principal’s office.
jdsween855 Premium Member almost 9 years ago
Love Watterson’s philosophy of life. But balance must be achieved in life. Where there is play, there is also responsibility. The pride in accomplishing school work will be rewarding when viewed from old age. … LOL! just kidding! More sleigh riding! Forget school. The time comes when you are too old to ride, then it’s time for school.
cubswin2016 almost 9 years ago
There might not be a long term if he hits any trees.
neverenoughgold almost 9 years ago
Ahhhh youth!
SighToo bad it’s wasted on the young…
Susie Derkins :D almost 9 years ago
That’s the feeling of nostalgia.
ladamson1918 almost 9 years ago
Herein, the difference between Donald Trump and Dan Dennett.
Earnestly Frank almost 9 years ago
In the very very long term, he will be a kid forever.
Cornelius Robinson Premium Member almost 9 years ago
Hobbes is Calvin reincarnated into his… present
justrider almost 9 years ago
Gosh, you have a point.. but hope you can feel better sometime…maybe get a toy tiger ?? A mouse ? Something. Sorry.
Number Three almost 9 years ago
Panel 2 applies to me the most. Even though I’m hardly successful.
xxx
Pointspread almost 9 years ago
Hobbes is real to Calvin and is a friend most of us would love to have!
neverenoughgold almost 9 years ago
Wait a minute! Is someone suggesting Calvin and/or Hobbes aren’t real?
Oh Noooooooooooo
locake almost 9 years ago
His sled has steering, he should never run into trees.
locake almost 9 years ago
He can do both, there are plenty of hours in the day. He can study for an hour, then play outside for an hour.
Theodoreflash almost 9 years ago
Funny, Calvin’s got to be the smartes 6 yr old ever.. Yet he fails at school. He has a huge vocabulary and show that he knows math when it comes to money and hours of television.. What a character I love him :)
Carl R almost 9 years ago
On its surface Calvin and Hobbes does appear to be about a boy with no friends and a stuffed Tiger, but if you read it awhile you discover it’s actually about philosophy, and life.
38lowell almost 9 years ago
I will add:What is life?What do you want from it?If you get injured during football, old age is painful.So, you’d better vividly remember, all those school girls.Re-done knees, hips, etc.Lost hearing, eyesight, mind, teeth, appetite. No booze. smokes. women, etc.He’s lucky he can see the TV, hear it, or read the buttons to turn it on.He only wants a new body, for Xmas!He was 6’-4", 220#.A college grad.
neverenoughgold almost 9 years ago
@rgcviper
Thanks… I needed that!
Kristie Harreld almost 9 years ago
Calvin’s got that right… Memories last forever!!
orz almost 9 years ago
Memories aren’t necessarily going to make him happier. Plus, you can always make new ones.