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Mom is wise, giving her child something he can do to āhelpā even though the poor critter is beyond help. We all need to feel weāve done all we can.
I recently learned that male raccoons will kill baby raccoons to try and bring the mother back into season. Had a neighbor try to save a baby raccoon from a large male that was attacking it, but the poor guy was too badly injured. We have a wildlife rehab right up the road, though, which comes in very handy.
In our area, they used to have coon hunts and give out prizes for those bringing in the most in a single night, and for who brought in the heaviest. (Contest usually centered at a local tavern) Fortunately, I donāt see them advertised anymore. As in any competition, someone looks for shortcuts. They finally caught on that some men were catching baby ācoons early in the year, put them in a cage and force feed them in order to bring in the heaviest in the fall.
BE THIS GUY about 8 years ago
Now we know from where Calvin gets it.
The Calvinosaurus That Calvin Wanted To Discover about 8 years ago
Change the title to āMom and Hobbes and Raccoon.ā
Wilde Bill about 8 years ago
Some people have theorized that Hobbes used to belong to mom.
orinoco womble about 8 years ago
Mom is wise, giving her child something he can do to āhelpā even though the poor critter is beyond help. We all need to feel weāve done all we can.
JohnFarson19 about 8 years ago
Notice how Hobbes seems to be pointing the way to the Raccoon in the first panel. Coincidence, I think not.
Professor W about 8 years ago
Is it the first time Momās talking to Hobbes? Or am I feeling an aura of secrecy reveal?
Arthur Hermanson Premium Member about 8 years ago
I wonāt be able to re-read this series. I have the book that it is published in and it always make me teary eyed.
Knightman Premium Member about 8 years ago
Donāt we all talk to someoneā¦not really not there, but comforting.
phredturner about 8 years ago
No cartoonist drew emotion better than Watterson
loveabulldesign about 8 years ago
I recently learned that male raccoons will kill baby raccoons to try and bring the mother back into season. Had a neighbor try to save a baby raccoon from a large male that was attacking it, but the poor guy was too badly injured. We have a wildlife rehab right up the road, though, which comes in very handy.
gantech about 8 years ago
Compassion, thy name is MOTHER.
Jaddis about 8 years ago
Iāve always thought that Watterson had a lot of affection for Calvinās mom.
David Riedel Premium Member about 8 years ago
Watch for rabies.
ChessPirate about 8 years ago
@Joliet Jake
I know. I peaked back in the archives yesterday and read the whole thing. Itās pretty sad.
Careful! You donāt want to peak too soonā¦ āŗ
tuslog1964 about 8 years ago
In our area, they used to have coon hunts and give out prizes for those bringing in the most in a single night, and for who brought in the heaviest. (Contest usually centered at a local tavern) Fortunately, I donāt see them advertised anymore. As in any competition, someone looks for shortcuts. They finally caught on that some men were catching baby ācoons early in the year, put them in a cage and force feed them in order to bring in the heaviest in the fall.
Font Lady Premium Member about 8 years ago
Hobbes is a good listener.
Number Three about 8 years ago
I do the same. I cuddle my toy mouse when the going gets tough.
xxx
UpaCoCoCreek Premium Member about 8 years ago
I bet it makes Hobbes feel better.
ron about 8 years ago
Shoot, Iām in my 70ās and have been talking to my stuffed buddies for decades.