When I was a kid my Dad decided one morning that he wanted a family fun day, so he and Mom called into work and they called me in sick from school! We went out for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, and in between we went shopping, the movies, and generally breezed the day away! It was a secret day too so we felt devilish!
Poor Calvin, I still-get out voted on the days activity.
Not by Mom, but still by an authoritative figure that has the last say.
When Calvin and Suzie get married Calvin will not be so shocked when this happens.
well…if only everyone in the world could say and do what they feel like doing! I would have taken leave from office every other day…aaah…..life is cruel…
This one (and some of the comments) reminded me of an old Saturday Night Live sketch. John Belushi played the kid who didn’t feel like going to school; his dad (Bill Murray?) takes the ‘what if everyone didn’t go to school or work’ cliche one step further by calling out of work. It escalates to where the President of the US calls out, and the next thing you know we’re conquered by the Russians - all because Johnny wouldn’t go to school!
I have often speculated on why you don’t return to America. Did you abscond with the church funds? Did you run off with a senator’s wife? I like to think you killed a man. It’s the romantic in me.
Rick:
It was a combination of all three.
Renault:
And what in heaven’s name brought you to Casablanca?
I think school would rot your mind faster. I used to spend school days looking out the window, thinking one thing: if I’m gonna die, it’s because my teacher bored me to death. At least with tv, you’re actually interested unless there’s nothing good on. ( And I doubt anyone with 2000 channels ever knows what that’s like. ) If there’s nothing on, it kills you 3 times slower than school does, so kids( probably like Calvin) who drop out of high school probably did it to avoid dying. :)
margueritem over 13 years ago
Apparently…
comicgos over 13 years ago
That you were!
GROG Premium Member over 13 years ago
You don’t have a say in this, Calvin.
Good morning, Marg, Mike & ♠Lonewolf♠!
Dino-1 over 13 years ago
When I was a kid my Dad decided one morning that he wanted a family fun day, so he and Mom called into work and they called me in sick from school! We went out for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, and in between we went shopping, the movies, and generally breezed the day away! It was a secret day too so we felt devilish!
pouncingtiger over 13 years ago
If Mom can get Calvin out of the house long-term, she’d do it in a millisecond.
ratlum over 13 years ago
Poor Calvin, I still-get out voted on the days activity. Not by Mom, but still by an authoritative figure that has the last say. When Calvin and Suzie get married Calvin will not be so shocked when this happens.
ratlum over 13 years ago
Happy ST Paddy’s
Gocomo2011 over 13 years ago
well…if only everyone in the world could say and do what they feel like doing! I would have taken leave from office every other day…aaah…..life is cruel…
Yukoner over 13 years ago
TV? School? Which will rot your mind fastest?
rentier over 13 years ago
Retired?
Elaine Rosco Premium Member over 13 years ago
Calvin your just too funny…lucky for you mom has a sense of humor today.
hlkstr over 13 years ago
I’m thinking so too.
Happy St. Patrick’s day Marg, Yukoner, and Grog
mike.firesmith over 13 years ago
**Good morning Marg! Good morning Fran! Good Morning L’Wolf! Good Morning Grog!**
Happy Saint Patrick’s Day!
mac47 over 13 years ago
I hate when that happens.
cats32 over 13 years ago
haha i not going to wear green i wearing black
Frogman_tg over 13 years ago
Oh, oh another one of them dang black Irish!
paullp Premium Member over 13 years ago
This one (and some of the comments) reminded me of an old Saturday Night Live sketch. John Belushi played the kid who didn’t feel like going to school; his dad (Bill Murray?) takes the ‘what if everyone didn’t go to school or work’ cliche one step further by calling out of work. It escalates to where the President of the US calls out, and the next thing you know we’re conquered by the Russians - all because Johnny wouldn’t go to school!
rshive over 13 years ago
Whoever informed you didn’t do it right this time, Calvin.
DerkinsVanPelt218 over 13 years ago
Indeed you were.
vzs1022 over 13 years ago
By Hobbes?
tdy9 over 13 years ago
I know, Calvin. That happens to me everyday.
kab2rb over 13 years ago
Calvin even adults can’t do that. Unless they have sick time or vacation time to use up.
Top of othe morning to you on St. Patty’s day. Will be a warm day here. 61° high 83° and brezzy.
LeslieAnne over 13 years ago
what a beautiful GREEN day!!! :) I could pretty much call out when I want, but I don’t because I need money!!! Ahh oh well!!
cleokaya over 13 years ago
Calvin has mom and I have the Little General, or as she is affectionately known, LilG!
Dry and Dusty Premium Member over 13 years ago
Yeah Calvin, life sucks! LOL!
JudyCuddy over 13 years ago
I miss not having sick/vacation time. Being self-employed has it down side.
LeStats over 13 years ago
Like there’s anything on TV worth watching…
pinkdryad Premium Member over 13 years ago
I wanted to stay home from work today and finish my book. I didn’t get my way either, Calvin.
George Arnold over 13 years ago
Seems Calvin’s education isn’t restricted to school.
junco49 over 13 years ago
Captain Renault:
I have often speculated on why you don’t return to America. Did you abscond with the church funds? Did you run off with a senator’s wife? I like to think you killed a man. It’s the romantic in me.
Rick:
It was a combination of all three.
Renault:
And what in heaven’s name brought you to Casablanca?
Rick:
My health. I came to Casablanca for the waters.
Renault:
Waters? What waters? We’re in the desert.
Rick:
I was MISINFORMED.
maxwell46 over 13 years ago
Calvin is a great learner and his Hobbes is a thinking CAT.
Dino-1 over 13 years ago
Happy St. Patrick’s Day Everybody!
coffeeturtle over 13 years ago
Calvin’s school time is Mom’s “me” time. :-D
alan.gurka over 13 years ago
Hate when that happens, Calvin. Next time, tune into WMOM.
dahawk over 13 years ago
Dino-1, not a good life lesson in my opinion.
khpage over 13 years ago
Calvin - blame it on poor information from your lawyer, Hobbes. Your mother was neither misinformed or misguided with respect to you, however….
bmonk over 13 years ago
Alas, staying home and watching TV all day is too hard for little boys like Calvin.
It’s only Tigers like Hobbes who can stand up to the pressure of TV and Comic books all day.
glitterygal07 over 13 years ago
Calvin, apparently you were.
Puddleglum2 over 13 years ago
You’re taking it rather well, Calvin. This looks like a variation of “The devil made me do it.” If I were you, I’d FIRE your source.
TracerBullet2 over 13 years ago
I think school would rot your mind faster. I used to spend school days looking out the window, thinking one thing: if I’m gonna die, it’s because my teacher bored me to death. At least with tv, you’re actually interested unless there’s nothing good on. ( And I doubt anyone with 2000 channels ever knows what that’s like. ) If there’s nothing on, it kills you 3 times slower than school does, so kids( probably like Calvin) who drop out of high school probably did it to avoid dying. :)
lin4869 over 13 years ago
Dino-1, what a fun memory for you. I’m sure that while you “played hooky” that day, your parents instilled responsibility as well. :D
larney45 over 13 years ago
After corned beef, taters and carrots, and a Guinness, it’s time to wish Calvin a Happy St Paddy’s Day and a great Friday at school tomorrow!
JTGAM over 13 years ago
‘Tis a fine day for an Irishman. I raise me pint to all me friends on this site. And by the way Calvin, I have many such days.
COWBOY7 over 13 years ago
I think you lost, Calvin!