Reminds me of an ambush I once setup in a paintball game as friends were 20 feet from the field exit. I left my hat there. One bent over to pick it up (I was about 10 yards off to the side in the bush) and said “Something’s not right… ambush.” (We’d paintballed together a lot and close friends learn how you think…) So I then immediately started peppering them with .68 full wax jackets (paintballs), but my paintball marker malfunctioned. And boy, I was then the hare as they came for me. Reminds me of how Calvin might have had to flee his dad…
Considering his aim is usually awful (remember Susie just standing as they rained around her without hitting her?) this was a nice change of pace for him (but not for dad).
Don’t sweat it Calvin – your dad won’t do anything to discipline you except maybe make you sit in the corner where you will think up some other devious ways to show no respect to your parents.
BE THIS GUY over 4 years ago
Dumb move right before Christmas, Calvin. Santa is still keeping track of who’s naughty or nice (and by Santa, I mean Mom and DAD).
Templo S.U.D. over 4 years ago
Just couldn’t resist, could you, Calvin?
Robert4170 over 4 years ago
So much for being good.
Renatus Profuturus Frigeridus Premium Member over 4 years ago
No Santa for you tonight , little man .
DennisinSeattle Premium Member over 4 years ago
And what is Dad doing to poor little Calvin?
SHIVA over 4 years ago
Apparently he forgot about his pledge to be good so Santa would bring him lots of presents!!
codycab over 4 years ago
Dad doesn’t care as long as you get it, Calvin.
Robin Harwood over 4 years ago
His aim has improved.
rshive over 4 years ago
Also a high quality target.
Bilan over 4 years ago
It was just too hard to be good.
Dr_Fogg over 4 years ago
Merry Christmas!!!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yXWoKi5x3lw
TomB1 over 4 years ago
Reminds me of an ambush I once setup in a paintball game as friends were 20 feet from the field exit. I left my hat there. One bent over to pick it up (I was about 10 yards off to the side in the bush) and said “Something’s not right… ambush.” (We’d paintballed together a lot and close friends learn how you think…) So I then immediately started peppering them with .68 full wax jackets (paintballs), but my paintball marker malfunctioned. And boy, I was then the hare as they came for me. Reminds me of how Calvin might have had to flee his dad…
Watcher over 4 years ago
Dad, it’s all about building character.
lucky444 over 4 years ago
Where’s your sens of humor, Dad? It’s Christmas.
rentier over 4 years ago
Did Dad paddle his butt!!
jpayne4040 over 4 years ago
Being late is worth it!
jel354 over 4 years ago
Same thrills as yesterday’s forgone downhill sledding.
well-i-never over 4 years ago
Aaahhh! He’s concerned about his Dad’s punctuality. That’s sweet.
comixbomix over 4 years ago
Whereas you’ll simply be ‘the late Calvin’…
BearsDown Premium Member over 4 years ago
Calvin’s tempting prolicide.
Tomscomics70 over 4 years ago
Dad was asking for it.
MichaelHelwig over 4 years ago
So Calvin finally hit something he aimed at.
dwdl21 over 4 years ago
I know it’s only a cartoon and it is cute, but, if I ever pulled a stunt like this my behind would be black and blue…lol
shamest Premium Member over 4 years ago
In Calvin’s defense I would have done it too.
vaughnrl2003 Premium Member over 4 years ago
Wow. The one time it is least useful his aim is spot on. Welcome to the naughty list, some more.
Bruce388 over 4 years ago
I admire Calvin’s accuracy. His judgment, not so much.
Teto85 Premium Member over 4 years ago
Don’t mess with the fedora.
Snoots over 4 years ago
Bwaahaahahahaha. This one is great. I can just picture Dad and Calvin now in a major snowball fight.
Numbnumb over 4 years ago
One lump of coal coming right up!!!
Mediatech over 4 years ago
Who isn’t late for work on Christmas eve?
DCBakerEsq over 4 years ago
“Nice shooting, Son!”
gantech over 4 years ago
Who wears a hat like that anymore?
jdthird over 4 years ago
Considering his aim is usually awful (remember Susie just standing as they rained around her without hitting her?) this was a nice change of pace for him (but not for dad).
OneMinus over 4 years ago
I’m starting to wonder how Calvin’s parents think of Calvin….
kab2rb over 4 years ago
Just what Calvin wanted attention from dad.
fix-n-fly over 4 years ago
Don’t sweat it Calvin – your dad won’t do anything to discipline you except maybe make you sit in the corner where you will think up some other devious ways to show no respect to your parents.
Scoutmaster77 over 4 years ago
Dad knew what was coming. :-)
WCraft Premium Member over 4 years ago
Something I’d have never done – especially the day before Christmas!
nsr60 over 4 years ago
Not like the stovepipe hats men used to wear…but it’ll have to do.
Shikamoo Premium Member over 4 years ago
What happened Calvin? Did you forget it is Christmas Eve?
[Unnamed Reader - e476da] over 4 years ago
Maybe a jar of salve is among his presents. He shall soon need it.
platyfurmany over 4 years ago
Who wears hats to work anymore? That faded out in the 1960s.
hagarthehorrible over 4 years ago
From the look of calvin in the second panel I could guess the rest. Hail to Bill!