Calvin and Hobbes by Bill Watterson for April 23, 2011

I have always considered myself to be a swinger. But…I too usually strike out.

Who’s got big balls!

A wonderful egg again, Marg!!

Now strikeing the ball will be more easy!!

Beautiful eggs marg! i wonder how u do it……come up with such bright colors..each design is so unique…..really appreciable…..

If at first you don’t succeed, adapt the game plan.

Is this a version of Calvin Ball ???

That’s it… work your way up… er down. Well, it’s a place to start.

margueritem, did you know they’re longer known as Easter eggs? The politically correct amongst us have now labeled them as “spring spheres”.

So that’s where the wind gusts are coming from.

Good Morning, Marg, Mike & ♠Lonewolf♠

@gocomo: I suspect the eggs are Russian, and marge didn’t actually make them herself. Still lovely though ;)

Calvin: If you can’t hit the target, get a bigger target. Or a bigger bat!

Smart lad, Calvin. You’ll go far.

MARG Actually got out my EGGS, darning needle, watercolors,homemade paste, and plenty of old comic books. Worked 2 hours. Cleaned up 4.

THAT makes sense. That’s how I should have played baseball all along.

Calvin, just invented Beach Baseball.

Here’s to your health too, Margueritem! Your pictures of Russian eggs (hare and in other comics pages) are wonderful! Thanks!

I agree with Calvin’s logic here… and following his arc, I think that golf should be played with rocket launchers

Always think BIG, Calvin!

No need to change balls, Calvin. You are a great pitcher!

he wouldve nailed it if he didnt close is eyes in panel 2.

He needs Hobbes to coach him.

Does Calvin live in Texas? Go BIG or go home!

And then apply clear varnish or shellac and they will keep forever.

This strip reminds of a Kenny Rogers song I think call the Slugger. Were a boy is playing ball himself and keeps striking himself out. Very detailed song.

I have really enjoyed the different colored eggs each day.

I think its a handicap.

I like that,smart kid nobody else will complain , Its not like he was using a giant Easter egg.

How ‘bout that? Calvin had one of Marg’s in his pocket!

Actually, Calvin, that is NOT a good idea. The bigger the ball, the bigger the rebound of the bat. According to the laws of physics, that bat is going to bounce back and hit poor Calvin right in the head!

The greater the MASS of the item being struck, the greater the “rebound”, but a beachball doesn’t actually have a much greater mass than the baseball. However, it does take longer absorbing the strike (hit) which creates a few other little problems, such as the smaller amount of force applied over a greater distance will, indeed, create a greater sensation of rebound. Anyway, yep.

Calvin’s response reminds me of the tennis racket industry making bigger ones for people who were having trouble hitting tennis balls with the smaller rackets…

To the two physicists in our mist. First law of cartoon physics, IS IT FUNNY?

Hobbes, o’ where are you! On second thought, giving Calvin a bat is good reason not to be around.

Thanks so much for the eggs, Marg. They’re amazingly lovely! Happy Easter to all who celebrate it!

Happy Sunday to the rest of you! :-D

Thanks, Marg! Eggs by your neighbor, IIRC? And is it like Burgundy2’s technique? Sounds like batik with the wax; ah, here it is again; Google Pysanky for many more ideas.

Was this the origin of Calvinball?

Evening the odds slightly, eh Calvin???

He Got the Balls..Big and Round.

Now Wednesday, and I haven’t seen a C&H strip since this one for last Saturday.

Hobbs, get back here and help us out!!!! I’m having withdrawal pains.

STRIIIIIKE 1! STRIIIKE 2! HEY! That’s cheating, Calvin!!