If I had a dollar for every time I heard “So and so and so and so sitting in a tree….” I’d be very rich, we said it all the time. Only the line about who’s in a baby carriage was usually the boy’s name.
Calvin and Susie sitting in a tree. K-I-S-S-I-N-G. First comes love, then comes marriage, then comes an abrupt and tragic miscarriage. Then comes blame, then comes despair, two hearts broken beyond repair. Calvin leaves Susie and takes the tree. D-I-V-O-R-C-E.
This brings up the highly metaphysical question of how Susie “experiences” Hobbes," as just a stuffed animal, or the way Calvin experiences him (at least when Calvin isn’t around)?
I always thought it was charming that we have this annual, industry-fabricated day set aside for schoolboys to get their nuts kicked to smithereens … in a purely figurative sense, of course.
This is one of the cartoons that argues in favor that Hobbes is real beyond Calvin’s imagination because he was able to help Calvin reach into a mailbox he otherwise couldn’t.
Valentine was a pretty common name among early Christians, and there are at least three Saints Valentine. The feast day of February 14 (the date of his/their Martyrdom, circa 269 a.d.) coincides with the pagan Lupercalia (as Christmas conveniently coincided with the Roman Saturnalia) which was the date legend has it that birds chose their mates, and pagan boys would woo pagan girls with gifts. Which just goes to show that everything old is new again.
Not just one of the great C&H strips, one one greatest comic strips in history. Nearly a laugh in every panel. Hobbes song, the myriad looks on Cal’s face, the indignation on Susie’s face, Hobbes and “smooch city”, not just the punch line at the end. Not the only strip that does this and Watterson was the only one who could do this.
Sugar Bombs 95 about 6 years ago
Do you know any kids who had crushes on stuffed toys in real life?
The Calvinosaurus That Calvin Wanted To Discover about 6 years ago
Well of course the post master general would like to know more about an affair involving a girl and a tiger.
Bilan about 6 years ago
Tigers may have claws, but Hobbes is definitely smoooooth.
rentier about 6 years ago
Quick, Casanova is coming with a baby-carriage!!
Renatus Profuturus Frigeridus Premium Member about 6 years ago
Jealous ?
codycab about 6 years ago
Someone has to show love for Hobbes.
Watcher about 6 years ago
Don’t worry Calvin, Susie will marry you just to have an affair with Hobbes.
Templo S.U.D. about 6 years ago
When Hobbes says Smooch City, does he mean his own tigress harem?
Anathema Premium Member about 6 years ago
And then Hobbes gets picked up for child molestation.
Mr_Cool about 6 years ago
From the width of Hobbes’ smile I’m guessing that Susie’s smooches are legendary.
BE THIS GUY about 6 years ago
Susie, the master mind game player.
Macushlalondra about 6 years ago
If I had a dollar for every time I heard “So and so and so and so sitting in a tree….” I’d be very rich, we said it all the time. Only the line about who’s in a baby carriage was usually the boy’s name.
Aussie Down Under about 6 years ago
Score one for Hobbes. After all he is cuter than Calvin and less trouble, if you overlook his greetings when Calvin arrives home after school.
bluram about 6 years ago
I can hear Hobbes now; “If you knew Susie like I know Susie, Oh, Oh, Oh what a gal”…….
MarioFan85 about 6 years ago
That’s a classic song Hobbes. I sing it every time my brother says I love something
cubswin2016 about 6 years ago
You’ve got mail.
spyroclub1 about 6 years ago
Calvin and Susie sitting in a tree. K-I-S-S-I-N-G. First comes love, then comes marriage, then comes an abrupt and tragic miscarriage. Then comes blame, then comes despair, two hearts broken beyond repair. Calvin leaves Susie and takes the tree. D-I-V-O-R-C-E.
DanFlak about 6 years ago
Make love, not war.
posse1 Premium Member about 6 years ago
Every single panel is a classic in itself! Perfect way to start my day, thank you!
tripwire45 about 6 years ago
This brings up the highly metaphysical question of how Susie “experiences” Hobbes," as just a stuffed animal, or the way Calvin experiences him (at least when Calvin isn’t around)?
jrankin1959 about 6 years ago
Which Calvin will keep for the rest of his life…
Andrew Sleeth about 6 years ago
I always thought it was charming that we have this annual, industry-fabricated day set aside for schoolboys to get their nuts kicked to smithereens … in a purely figurative sense, of course.
ericbutts74 about 6 years ago
Divide and conquer. Now you have a rival
jsimpso1 about 6 years ago
This is one of the cartoons that argues in favor that Hobbes is real beyond Calvin’s imagination because he was able to help Calvin reach into a mailbox he otherwise couldn’t.
Herb L 1954 about 6 years ago
Hobbes,the original Cheshire Cat ;)
su43dipta about 6 years ago
That could’ve been a form letter from Ms. Sweetstory…I mean, Ms. Derkins!
Bookworm about 6 years ago
Valentine was a pretty common name among early Christians, and there are at least three Saints Valentine. The feast day of February 14 (the date of his/their Martyrdom, circa 269 a.d.) coincides with the pagan Lupercalia (as Christmas conveniently coincided with the Roman Saturnalia) which was the date legend has it that birds chose their mates, and pagan boys would woo pagan girls with gifts. Which just goes to show that everything old is new again.
JohnFarson19 about 6 years ago
Not just one of the great C&H strips, one one greatest comic strips in history. Nearly a laugh in every panel. Hobbes song, the myriad looks on Cal’s face, the indignation on Susie’s face, Hobbes and “smooch city”, not just the punch line at the end. Not the only strip that does this and Watterson was the only one who could do this.
BigDaveGlass about 6 years ago
Got to in the top 10 best C & H strips
Teto85 Premium Member about 6 years ago
Tigers get all the chicks.
Scoutmaster77 about 6 years ago
Hot dog!!!
BobTheDuck9999 about 6 years ago
Hello! I’m new here so pls welcome meeee :)
lindz.coop Premium Member about 6 years ago
Calvin belongs in the baby carriage.