For a kid who couldn’t understand how Moe could justify his abusive behavior for stealing his truck, he doesn’t seem to have any problems with trying to justify his own abusive behavior. (Maybe we are all like that in some way)
I’m not usually a serious poster but to all who have wondered: “Just $5 extra?” This strip is at least 25 years old. But I certainly agree she should’ve asked for more. With my two boys, we didn’t even get to offer an extra $5 – the sitters usually said “Don’t call me again.” Sigh…
Actually, “mean” is the main thing, here. The other perils and disasters were mere possibilities and not very likely (and didn’t in fact happen). Mean happened. Mean was on purpose. Mean was the whole point.
Gee – is that all Calvin gets in the way of punishment???? A short lecture from Mom and a half-hearted apology from Calvin to Rosalyn? No wonder he does whatever he wants and whenever he wants. Dad – you need to step in here. First of all, give Rosalyn $10.00 (she has earned it tonight) and take it from any savings Calvin has. Then punish Calvin to impress on him that you don’t do things like he did tonight. A simple talking to from Mom is not going to get it.
BE THIS GUY almost 5 years ago
I wonder if Rosalyn kicks back something to Calvin for all the bonuses she gets because of him?
Sugar Bombs 95 almost 5 years ago
In Calvin’s mind, she would never help him if he was in danger, since she’s the danger herself.
Besides, he has Hobbes.
The Calvinosaurus That Calvin Wanted To Discover almost 5 years ago
Rosalyn knows what she’s doing when she babysits Calvin. Keep getting those bonuses!
Templo S.U.D. almost 5 years ago
“Next time” is where Rosalyn plays Calvinball, right? At least Calvin (kind of) behaved himself then.
Watcher almost 5 years ago
Rosalyn should of tripled the 5 and asked for 15 after a night like this and then there is her boyfriend, if she has one left.
codycab almost 5 years ago
Next time, Roz should ask for triple.
Ravenswing almost 5 years ago
Boy, that’s about the hollowest promise in parenting history …
Baarorso almost 5 years ago
Since Calvin was such a spitfire this time around, the “extra five” should come from his allowance.;-D
MelanieMather almost 5 years ago
A nice little reminder, in case any kids got any bright ideas to lock their baby-sitters out of the house.
sapepgoldman almost 5 years ago
For a kid who couldn’t understand how Moe could justify his abusive behavior for stealing his truck, he doesn’t seem to have any problems with trying to justify his own abusive behavior. (Maybe we are all like that in some way)
lordhoff almost 5 years ago
From 5$?
DennisinSeattle Premium Member almost 5 years ago
Poor Roz didn’t get to spend the night chatting with her boyfriend, while Calvin was in his room at 6:30. Do your job, Rosalyn!
Bilan almost 5 years ago
Calvin is Rosalyn’s Harvard fund.
bdviets almost 5 years ago
Calvin never seems to get a spanking when he is really mean and bad.
DaveG1960 almost 5 years ago
Scottish Parliament is about to outlaw spanking kids
jmworacle almost 5 years ago
Calvin behaving? I’ll bet on the sun rising in the west first.
su43dipta almost 5 years ago
You literally didn’t have to do anything and still demand 5 bucks extra. That’s extortion, Roz!
sonnygreen almost 5 years ago
When all was said and done; Calvin shouldn’t have been able to sit down for 2 days. Sorry; I’m “old school”.
Scorpio Premium Member almost 5 years ago
An extra 5? I would go so far as setting up a recurring debit just to cover his shenanigans, past, present and future. Tuition isn’t cheap
jpayne4040 almost 5 years ago
I would need way more than an extra $5!
DanFlak almost 5 years ago
Pay her off. It’s worth it.
dwdl21 almost 5 years ago
Just 5? LOL
cubswin2016 almost 5 years ago
Calvin’s parents were much too easy on him.
FrannieL Premium Member almost 5 years ago
Is that a bribe Rosalyn?
MichaelHelwig almost 5 years ago
It should be an extra twenty and it should come out of Calvin’s allowance.
tripwire45 almost 5 years ago
Just five?
txmystic almost 5 years ago
Extra five—-HUNDRED
library_dean almost 5 years ago
Suggested punishment for Calvin would be 3 days timeout from Hobbes.
Solarbear Premium Member almost 5 years ago
You can tell this is an old comic, for an extra $5 to be enough to make her return!
Opus almost 5 years ago
An extra five? Should be an extra fifty.
WCraft Premium Member almost 5 years ago
I’m not usually a serious poster but to all who have wondered: “Just $5 extra?” This strip is at least 25 years old. But I certainly agree she should’ve asked for more. With my two boys, we didn’t even get to offer an extra $5 – the sitters usually said “Don’t call me again.” Sigh…
Mediatech almost 5 years ago
Rosalyn certainly understands supply and demand.
ex window inspector almost 5 years ago
Rosalyn…..you’re in an excellent bargaining position. No one else will take the job. Demand a hundred. Or more.
Jogger2 almost 5 years ago
In the future, Calvin’s parents will give Rosalyn a spare key when she babysits.
SweetSinger almost 5 years ago
Proof that Calvin is a normal kid with a conscience…
AndrewSihler almost 5 years ago
Actually, “mean” is the main thing, here. The other perils and disasters were mere possibilities and not very likely (and didn’t in fact happen). Mean happened. Mean was on purpose. Mean was the whole point.
Scoutmaster77 almost 5 years ago
A deal maker…
fix-n-fly almost 5 years ago
Gee – is that all Calvin gets in the way of punishment???? A short lecture from Mom and a half-hearted apology from Calvin to Rosalyn? No wonder he does whatever he wants and whenever he wants. Dad – you need to step in here. First of all, give Rosalyn $10.00 (she has earned it tonight) and take it from any savings Calvin has. Then punish Calvin to impress on him that you don’t do things like he did tonight. A simple talking to from Mom is not going to get it.
StackableContainers almost 5 years ago
You can really tell this strip was made before cellphones were ubiquitous.
platyfurmany almost 5 years ago
It shows how long ago this strip was… today, Rosalyn would demand an extra $20!
Ka`ōnōhi`ula`okahōkūmiomio`ehiku Premium Member almost 5 years ago
Ros has the system wired.
Snoots almost 5 years ago
Five? This must be an old comic. I’d at least have demanded a twenty. And the parents would have gladly paid, all things considered.
And a sorry from Calvin isn’t enough. Is flogging the little monsters still illegal? ; )
Or wait: make him watch reruns of The Brady Bunch until is brain tries to escape through his backside…
Not the Smartest Man On the Planet -- Maybe Close Premium Member almost 5 years ago
I am finding Calvin less and less funny.
Talax almost 5 years ago
Five is pretty weak
hagarthehorrible almost 5 years ago
I would like to contribute some to see more of this drama unfold. Thanks Bill.
Kali over 4 years ago
Sorry, Dad – you should KNOW you can’t promise that.
[Although, isn’t Rosalyn’s next — and last (sniff) — appearance where she agrees to play Calvinball — and WINS?]