To be fair…the term “bug” doesn’t seem to mean anything anymore.
It was originally used exclusively for insects of the Hemiptera order like cicadas and aphids…but then it started being used for ALL insects, and then for non-insect arthropods like arachnids. (But not crustaceans, despite those being arthropods too.) People even use it to refer to earthworms and snails, despite those not even being arthropods.
There you go again, now Calvin will need a session with an emotional support animal (not Hobbs) and some hot coco. He may never get over this traumatic experience.
It’s interesting that while we see other children in this strip from time to time, only Suzy and Moe really develop as individuals. I guess that too many other “real” people would cramp Hobbes’ style.
Speaking of Suzy, is that her in the back row, second from left?
I like his writing style. Newspaper articles about science are sometimes written like that. They have to make a boring discovery sound super important such as scientists have discovered a star that is bigger than our sun.
Yeah, it’s not exactly like you hear bats fly by; they’re silent as owls flying. (I know about the echolocation thing, so don’t respond; for most species that’s inaudible to humans. Your mileage may vary.)
Admittedly it’s a pretty good intro – Cal could get work in creative writing… or with a voice (presumably) a few octaves lower, replace that movie announcer guy…
BE THIS GUY almost 5 years ago
I want to see how this report ends.
Templo S.U.D. almost 5 years ago
thank you, class, for that interruption
Sugar Bombs 95 almost 5 years ago
To be fair…the term “bug” doesn’t seem to mean anything anymore.
It was originally used exclusively for insects of the Hemiptera order like cicadas and aphids…but then it started being used for ALL insects, and then for non-insect arthropods like arachnids. (But not crustaceans, despite those being arthropods too.) People even use it to refer to earthworms and snails, despite those not even being arthropods.
jpkansas78 almost 5 years ago
The principal will see you now, Calvin. Again.
weatherford.joe Premium Member almost 5 years ago
And that’s another F.
jmworacle almost 5 years ago
There you go again, now Calvin will need a session with an emotional support animal (not Hobbs) and some hot coco. He may never get over this traumatic experience.
lucky444 almost 5 years ago
Susie told you. By the way, where is she?
codycab almost 5 years ago
Who’s the chowderhead now, Calvin?
Robin Harwood almost 5 years ago
The report starts well, in spite of the teeny technical slip. Please continue, Calvin.
Kaputnik almost 5 years ago
It’s interesting that while we see other children in this strip from time to time, only Suzy and Moe really develop as individuals. I guess that too many other “real” people would cramp Hobbes’ style.
Speaking of Suzy, is that her in the back row, second from left?
sirbadger almost 5 years ago
I like his writing style. Newspaper articles about science are sometimes written like that. They have to make a boring discovery sound super important such as scientists have discovered a star that is bigger than our sun.
Jesy Bertz Premium Member almost 5 years ago
“BATS AREN’T BUGS!! One of the great lines in Comic Strip history.
Alexander the Good Enough almost 5 years ago
Hoo-Wee! That kid’s GOT to be “popular” with ALL of his classmates, not to mention Miss Wormwood & the Principal.
josh_bisbee almost 5 years ago
Would the class believe bats are mammals?
incognito almost 5 years ago
I said he would not believe Susie, now he won’t believe the class, will he believe Ms Wormwood?
Aussie Down Under almost 5 years ago
Some people in government jobs are just like Calvin. Know nothing, an expert on everything and can’t stand criticism.
jpayne4040 almost 5 years ago
You’re giving the report, Calvin, but they all know more about your topic than you do!
jayendra1977 almost 5 years ago
Ooo oh!!! u know that feeling in your stomach that you are in trouble….. that sickening feeling….i hv had a few in my school days….
ForrestOverin almost 5 years ago
“Actually, Calvin, it’s more accurate to say I’d never like to see you ever again!”
ACK! Premium Member almost 5 years ago
“It’s a metaphor, all right?!”
Comic Man X almost 5 years ago
This bat report is a great arc, but also bats aren’t bugs Calvin.
vaughnrl2003 Premium Member almost 5 years ago
Well what do you know? Fact checking before twitter. Instant feed back and instant response without typing a thing.
rshive almost 5 years ago
Sounds like Calvin took a little dramatic license with Hobbes’ facts.
kathleenhicks62 almost 5 years ago
“F” for the report-to the principal for fighting-not a good day.
WCraft Premium Member almost 5 years ago
Chowder Heads? Manhattan or New England?
Earnestly Frank almost 5 years ago
Don’t let the bat bugs bite.
ekke almost 5 years ago
Yeah, it’s not exactly like you hear bats fly by; they’re silent as owls flying. (I know about the echolocation thing, so don’t respond; for most species that’s inaudible to humans. Your mileage may vary.)
sparkle 13 Premium Member almost 5 years ago
You are just a unappreicated (sic) genius Calvin… DEAL WITH IT !!! lol
carlzr almost 5 years ago
They all laughed at me in grade school but I’ll show them!
Smitty almost 5 years ago
Conventional wisdom be damned! Calvin is going to grow up to be an excellent politician.
tims145 almost 5 years ago
He got off to a good start. If the assignment had been “horror short story” instead of “research paper”.
gmu328 almost 5 years ago
calvin does have a flair for presentation, though …
DanWolfie almost 5 years ago
Should’ve gone with the rodents! But then if he took it a bit literally, the class could’ve yelled “BATS AREN’T RATS!”
MikeM_inMD almost 5 years ago
I don’t recall seeing this particular strip before.
!!IceFire!! almost 5 years ago
Atleast the entire class was paying attention to Calvin.
joannesshadow almost 5 years ago
In Australia there is a crustacean called a Moreton Bay bug.
ElijahWright almost 5 years ago
TvTropes, anyone?
jrgtr42 almost 5 years ago
Admittedly it’s a pretty good intro – Cal could get work in creative writing… or with a voice (presumably) a few octaves lower, replace that movie announcer guy…
hagarthehorrible almost 5 years ago
Apparently the kids are too much into grammar. I am not sure whether bats can be classified as bugs. Whatever, at that age who wants to know more?
liberalnlovinit almost 5 years ago
Oooooops…
I_like_dragons [Ok Boomer] (✔️❌) about 4 years ago
one-hundredth comment and the three hundredth like! WOW!