Are we really here? I read a few weeks ago an article that the universe could really be just a computer simulation. Red or blue pill? If this comic really is from 1991, it then predicts the Matrix movie by some 8 years!
If Susie only knew that all she has to do is crook her little finger and she would have her own purring tiger. Many girls eventually learn how to do it.
Possibly the funniest aspect about this particular strip is how confusing it would be to someone reading it without knowing the context behind it. Watterson obviously did his best to make sure every strip could stand on its own despite being part of an ongoing storyline, but sometimes I’m sure it was fun just to forego the explanations and let the readers figure things out for themselves.
His second question is pretty dumb, tho. Susie clearly hadn’t seen Calvin or his duplicate at any other time in the last two minutes. The question of whether he’s “still” there or “back again” is academic.
If you consider that Hobbes is actually Calvin and so is the duplicate, then you can see the complexities of Calvin trying to figure out how to be noticed by girls and gauge reactions.
BE THIS GUY over 3 years ago
That’s because girls can’t figure out how an ethicator works.
EasternWoods over 3 years ago
Get used it it Calvin. No man has ever figured out the feminine mind
oldpine52 over 3 years ago
Everyone should have a little surrealism in their life.
codycab over 3 years ago
Better question is: “Who can fathom Calvin’s mind?”
Bilan over 3 years ago
Men and women have difficulty understanding each other because they’re so similar.
dcdete. over 3 years ago
Are we really here? I read a few weeks ago an article that the universe could really be just a computer simulation. Red or blue pill? If this comic really is from 1991, it then predicts the Matrix movie by some 8 years!
Troglodyte over 3 years ago
Nice damage control, Calvin!
admiree2 over 3 years ago
If Susie only knew that all she has to do is crook her little finger and she would have her own purring tiger. Many girls eventually learn how to do it.
A Hip loving Canadian... over 3 years ago
HA… Ask a simple question… (well, three) and this is what you get. Attitude?!
Who, me? over 3 years ago
It’s strange Susie doesn’t see a difference in how the two Calvins look.
dflak over 3 years ago
In the battle of the sexes, I was a conscientious objector.
Nyckname over 3 years ago
Wasn’t she going to clobber him if he came back again?
Serial Pedant over 3 years ago
I’m sure some man will ’splain it to her.
cracker65 over 3 years ago
Crazy.
Steamy over 3 years ago
is this strip reruns
Earnestly Frank over 3 years ago
He’s beside himself.
in.amongst over 3 years ago
Aye, right there with you Hobbes.
mrsdonaldson over 3 years ago
Lololol
tremaine53 over 3 years ago
Hobbes is the best.
sundogusa over 3 years ago
I’m with Hobbes! Soft and smell nice too!
vaughnrl2003 Premium Member over 3 years ago
Just because you don’t know what I am talking about, it doesn’t mean I’m wrong. …even if I am.
Tricky Rick over 3 years ago
You is on first
bluram over 3 years ago
I agree with Calvin, it’s the question of the century!
mistercatworks over 3 years ago
I think this proves females are not naturally duplicious. :)
PC200X over 3 years ago
Possibly the funniest aspect about this particular strip is how confusing it would be to someone reading it without knowing the context behind it. Watterson obviously did his best to make sure every strip could stand on its own despite being part of an ongoing storyline, but sometimes I’m sure it was fun just to forego the explanations and let the readers figure things out for themselves.
felipenollaFFA over 3 years ago
I like them too, Hobbes…
davetb1956 over 3 years ago
Hobbes evil side is when he surprise jumps Calvin leaving him a disheveled mess.
Calvins Brother over 3 years ago
How Can You Be in Two Places at Once When You’re Not Anywhere at All! (Firesign Theater)
Otis Rufus Driftwood over 3 years ago
Just when Susie didn’t think Calvin could be more annoying . . .
tripwire45 over 3 years ago
Hobbes will never “make time” with an actual human female.
AndrewSihler over 3 years ago
That’s the trouble with anomalies.
Talbalal over 3 years ago
Calvin just doesn’t explain himself well, that’s all.
DanWolfie over 3 years ago
Calvin shouldn’t have been so vague! He should’ve mentioned his good clone having neat combed hair.
Stephen Gilberg over 3 years ago
His second question is pretty dumb, tho. Susie clearly hadn’t seen Calvin or his duplicate at any other time in the last two minutes. The question of whether he’s “still” there or “back again” is academic.
Scoutmaster77 over 3 years ago
Who, indeed…
Ka`ōnōhi`ula`okahōkūmiomio`ehiku Premium Member over 3 years ago
Watch it, Hobbes. That may be grounds for expulsion from G.R.O.S.S.
Ka`ōnōhi`ula`okahōkūmiomio`ehiku Premium Member over 3 years ago
Yesterday the door opened the other way, and the bush was on the left.
donwestonmysteries over 3 years ago
Who’s on First?
cleokaya over 3 years ago
If you consider that Hobbes is actually Calvin and so is the duplicate, then you can see the complexities of Calvin trying to figure out how to be noticed by girls and gauge reactions.
WilliamDoerfler over 3 years ago
?
jrankin1959 over 3 years ago
Parallel universes… what went wrong with Star Trek.
rklynch over 3 years ago
Yeah, Hobbes. I like them too
PuppyPapa over 3 years ago
Yup. I’m with Hobbes.
pamela welch Premium Member over 3 years ago
The feminine mind??? Good grief Calvin!
Huggins over 3 years ago
lot more chill here than at the big nate comments
WCraft Premium Member over 3 years ago
I’m with Hobbes.
johnec over 3 years ago
I’m with Hobbes – and live for my muchas smooches!