Some people choose to make their lives tough climbing and then lose them forever on whatever tallest peak they are trying to conquer. But then some make it and back again, giving some kind of emotional high. This behavior becomes quite addictive I have observed.
Well said, odeliasimone. Hot cocoa with marshmallows also can become addictive. But it’s usually a safer form of addiction than adrenaline. And afterwards, I think it leaves a better taste in your mouth.
I like both those activities. I add some brandy and Tia Maria to my hot chocolate and then once I have finished the beverage I have lost all fear and common sense. In the morning I wonder why I have all of these bruises.
So much for the theory that God gives us disasters so that we will appreciate the good times. We don’t need bad to understand good. A good Snowball (Hot cocoa and peppermint schnapps) is better sitting by the fire, than in the recovery room.
It didn’t seem to take a lot of persuasion for Calvin to realize that Hobbes’s idea was not only safer, but much better and tastier. And whoever missed HOBBES’s postings, needs to read the last few days. Had a good running conversation with us.
Same feeling every time on Walt Disney World Tower of Terror when that car creeps down the hallway and clunks into position before those doors open in front of you, and you drop and rise and drop and rise and rise and drop and rise and drop. Adrenaline surging and everyone screaming the whole time. Fantastic!
Calvin and Lio’s snow goons should all be introduced to each other! If they were, oh the havoc that would be brought down on the towns in which they live!
@BMONK: My very earliest memory is riding a tricycle down a long hill. When I checked it out later it was the minor slope of a neighbor’s driveway. Must have been about 2yo.
That’s why apres-ski is so appreciated; the celebration of the survivors.
One of my earliest is the time (also at about two) I escaped my uncle Dewey in Barstow, taking my hot-rod down the road toward the main highway, Dewey limping along after me in his stocking feet over the hot gravel; (the hot-rod was my stroller with the bottom grating recently removed, and it was hot stuff!)
ironclad2001 almost 14 years ago
I would like to join them
margueritem almost 14 years ago
Calvin saw Hobbes’ wisdom.
Yukoner almost 14 years ago
Good idea Hobbes.
George Arnold almost 14 years ago
True living at it’s finest!
rayannina almost 14 years ago
Still, “… and savor the impending terror” is a great line!
Charles Evans Premium Member almost 14 years ago
They made a plan and stuck to it.
pouncingtiger almost 14 years ago
Hobbes knows best.
zero almost 14 years ago
There is a happy medium Hobbes - you could add a little coffee to the cocoa…. ;-)
garfield246 almost 14 years ago
Hang on…if Hobbes is really a stuffed animal, where is that cocoa going?
wmbrainiac almost 14 years ago
wouldn’t the slurp be sweeter after defying death?
thirdguy almost 14 years ago
Uhm, is Calvins hair on fire?
kpreethy almost 14 years ago
Hobbes knows the best..!!!!
GROG Premium Member almost 14 years ago
There may not be any adrenalin, but Hobbes really knows how to live life to the fullest.
Good Morning, Marg, Mike & ♠Lonewolf♠!
Bittermelon of Truth almost 14 years ago
Calvin decided that sort of living (no broken bones) and somewhat appreciating life were good enough at the moment. Good move!
TheSkulker almost 14 years ago
Speaking of wisdom, where is Hobbes? We haven’t heard from him for days.
rentier almost 14 years ago
Drinking the cocoa together is much better, than alone! Cocoa with a bit whipped cream!
brick10 almost 14 years ago
Savor then slurp.
mike.firesmith almost 14 years ago
**Good morning Marg! Good morning Fran! Good Morning L’Wolf! Good Morning Grog!**
Madruga almost 14 years ago
i just love calvin’s expression of realization in the second last panel..it’s kinda typical… :D
dimeadance almost 14 years ago
Into each life a little common sense must fall?
dimeadance almost 14 years ago
Into each life a little common sense must fall?
horvath_paul almost 14 years ago
I was just wondering the same as Thirdguy!!
Hobbes Premium Member almost 14 years ago
Life doesn’t always have to be tough sledding, unless we choose to make it that way.
dandrew55 almost 14 years ago
Hobbs is Calvin’s Alter-Ego, I just wish Calvin would listen to him more.
odeliasimone almost 14 years ago
Some people choose to make their lives tough climbing and then lose them forever on whatever tallest peak they are trying to conquer. But then some make it and back again, giving some kind of emotional high. This behavior becomes quite addictive I have observed.
Hobbes Premium Member almost 14 years ago
Well said, odeliasimone. Hot cocoa with marshmallows also can become addictive. But it’s usually a safer form of addiction than adrenaline. And afterwards, I think it leaves a better taste in your mouth.
MatureCanadian almost 14 years ago
Always knew tigers were smart!
cleokaya almost 14 years ago
I like both those activities. I add some brandy and Tia Maria to my hot chocolate and then once I have finished the beverage I have lost all fear and common sense. In the morning I wonder why I have all of these bruises.
rogue53 almost 14 years ago
So much for the theory that God gives us disasters so that we will appreciate the good times. We don’t need bad to understand good. A good Snowball (Hot cocoa and peppermint schnapps) is better sitting by the fire, than in the recovery room.
JTGAM almost 14 years ago
Wow. This is what Sundays are all about! Have a great day everybody!
runninanreadin almost 14 years ago
The ancient wisdom of tigers…
Mythreesons almost 14 years ago
It didn’t seem to take a lot of persuasion for Calvin to realize that Hobbes’s idea was not only safer, but much better and tastier. And whoever missed HOBBES’s postings, needs to read the last few days. Had a good running conversation with us.
kab2rb almost 14 years ago
Calvin, Hobbes has better ideas then you. And tasty. Hey all I didn’t know what to add, seems all topics have been used. All great comments too.
jaws2049 Premium Member almost 14 years ago
wisdom like this is hard to come by
Mister-Edd almost 14 years ago
On the cold days, I drink hot chocolate at the barn piping hot with a shot of peppermint schnapps mixed in.
My doctor recommended that I have 1 or 2 alcoholic beverages a day. It helps lower the bad cholesterol, and raise the good cholesterol.
My friends want to be seen by my doctor! :-)
COWBOY7 almost 14 years ago
Good choice, guys!
G’Afternoon, Grog, Marg & Mike!
rentier almost 14 years ago
Such a nice comic today!
Groundzero almost 14 years ago
Hobbs For President !
gofinsc almost 14 years ago
Same feeling every time on Walt Disney World Tower of Terror when that car creeps down the hallway and clunks into position before those doors open in front of you, and you drop and rise and drop and rise and rise and drop and rise and drop. Adrenaline surging and everyone screaming the whole time. Fantastic!
nellymae Premium Member almost 14 years ago
LOVE this. :-)
Gretchen's Mom almost 14 years ago
Dogsniff said, about 7 cups of steaming hot cocoa ago:
My marshmallows never made it to the bottom of the cup.
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Mine don’t either!
Gretchen's Mom almost 14 years ago
Calvin and Lio’s snow goons should all be introduced to each other! If they were, oh the havoc that would be brought down on the towns in which they live!
http://www.gocomics.com/lio
Gretchen's Mom almost 14 years ago
Hobbes is a very wise tiger indeed!
ratlum almost 14 years ago
It was not wisdom. Hot cocoa marshmallows a warm fire or. The danger and adrenalin will still be there later if needed.
bmonk almost 14 years ago
I went back to our neighborhood “Mount Maim” a few years back as an adult.
Someone must have landscaped it down to nearly nothing.
Mythreesons almost 14 years ago
@BMONK: My very earliest memory is riding a tricycle down a long hill. When I checked it out later it was the minor slope of a neighbor’s driveway. Must have been about 2yo.
hopeandjoy2 almost 14 years ago
Hobbes has the best idea…..I am glad Calvin thinks so. I think I will join them!! Yummy!
Hobbes Premium Member almost 14 years ago
Hi bmonk. Were there any high-speed communication cables running through the area? I’ve heard that the Internet is making the world smaller.
rumplesnitz almost 14 years ago
Good tiger…
mrprongs almost 14 years ago
And tht’ts why it’s called the living room.
pbarnrob almost 14 years ago
That’s why apres-ski is so appreciated; the celebration of the survivors.
One of my earliest is the time (also at about two) I escaped my uncle Dewey in Barstow, taking my hot-rod down the road toward the main highway, Dewey limping along after me in his stocking feet over the hot gravel; (the hot-rod was my stroller with the bottom grating recently removed, and it was hot stuff!)
Ooops! Premium Member almost 14 years ago
I really prefer whipped cream on my hot cocoa.
Strangely as a sugar addict marshmallows are too sweet. They are really excellent for lighting on fire at the end of sticks over a fire though ( :
Dino-1 almost 14 years ago
I always have the water hot enough to melt the marshmellows into the hot chocolate and stir! Yum!!!
Death2100 almost 11 years ago
hobbes wins!