There was Calvin of NigerWho smiled as he rode on Hobbs, a tiger;They returned from the rideWith the lady inside,And the smile on the face of the tiger.
George Plimpton wrote an excellent book called “Paper Tiger.” It was about his experiences playing quarterback with the Detroit Tigers back in the 60s. It’s a great read; check it out.
Just like the morning I read the boring, no-prize cereal box. It didn’t make any sense to me how important it was to “break fast”. Breaking is usually bad and doing it faster wouldn’t help.
BE THIS GUY about 4 years ago
Hobbes used to deliver the Daily Bengal when he was a cub.
Zaz09z93 about 4 years ago
In my mind, the paper tiger is an origami tiger.. Not sure y tho.
codycab about 4 years ago
You honestly believe that, Calvin?
Notaspy about 4 years ago
Paper Tiger (Noun): A person or thing that appears threatening but is ineffectual. Direct translation of the Chinese phrase “zhilaohu”
gbars70 about 4 years ago
I know that but what’re you.
ariel777000 about 4 years ago
Great definition, Hobbes! And I hear Hobbes is good at math, too. You know, 7 + 3 = 73.
Gracella about 4 years ago
Great idea, Calvin go ask Hobbes , the smartest tiger ever known!!
Red33410 about 4 years ago
You mean he actually reads? grin
the_dungeoneer Premium Member about 4 years ago
I had to google this term, so I am impressed 6 year olds get it in their reading!
Carolyn Saunders about 4 years ago
1965 hit “Paper tiger, paper tiger, you paper tigers are all alikeYour roar is much worse than your bite”
jpayne4040 about 4 years ago
Calvin should know not to trust Hobbes when it comes to schoolwork!
GrumpyOldMan1 about 4 years ago
All hat & no cattle
chick485 about 4 years ago
There was Calvin of NigerWho smiled as he rode on Hobbs, a tiger;They returned from the rideWith the lady inside,And the smile on the face of the tiger.
nosirrom about 4 years ago
I want to thank everyone for educating me. I thought a “Paper Tiger” was an Origami challenge.
wesleylscott1 about 4 years ago
Sadly, with the current situation of newspaper economics, Paper Tigers are now extinct…
sargon1 about 4 years ago
George Plimpton wrote an excellent book called “Paper Tiger.” It was about his experiences playing quarterback with the Detroit Tigers back in the 60s. It’s a great read; check it out.
vaughnrl2003 Premium Member about 4 years ago
If your “Google” is a stuffed tiger, your facts are bound to be a bit fuzzy. I have seen worse answers on the internet.
MickMaus about 4 years ago
Oh no, Hobbes is sounding like Dad making stuff up. LOL!!
Otis Rufus Driftwood about 4 years ago
Hobbes may be wise, but he is not helpful to Calvin with his schoolwork. What’s up with that?
mfrasca about 4 years ago
Calvin is reading Mao’s Little Red Book?
DCBakerEsq about 4 years ago
This explains why my newspaper always ends up on the roof.
33Angel about 4 years ago
Between Hobbes and Dad, poor Calvin will NEVER know what’s going on!!!
WCraft Premium Member about 4 years ago
As good of an explanation as any.
artheaded1 about 4 years ago
Best laugh of my day!
BiggerNate91 about 4 years ago
You learn something new every day. Thanks, comment section.
Spence12 Premium Member about 4 years ago
Just like the morning I read the boring, no-prize cereal box. It didn’t make any sense to me how important it was to “break fast”. Breaking is usually bad and doing it faster wouldn’t help.
carlzr about 4 years ago
I think it was Mao who called the U.S. a paper tiger. But some other communist leader said “Yes, but with nuclear teeth.”
Kentucky Ken Premium Member about 4 years ago
Yep, paper route. Pretty much common knowledge.
Zykoic about 4 years ago
Origami cougar.
Troglodyte about 4 years ago
And don’t even get him started about Iron Maiden…
hagarthehorrible about 4 years ago
Similar to a stuffed tiger who roams freely in the house in your presence.
FrannieL Premium Member about 4 years ago
This little boy and his tiger certainly generated a lot of heavy discussion today.
STACEY MARSHALL Premium Member about 4 years ago
A paper tiger is kinda like a paper president!
christopher.w.owen about 4 years ago
Wasn’t this a band in the 80’s?