That only worked on my kid once. And we wasted it on brussels sprouts. But sanity prevailed. We used the “no thank you helping”. He WOULD eat some of everything we served, but it could be almost arbitrarily small if he really objected. And every so seldom, he actually found out he liked something. Seems to have worked: He now eats and enjoys a wider range of food than I do.
I wonder whether Calvin is a picky eater or, like my 9 year old, autistic with food sensitivities (even if Watterson didn’t intend to draw him that way)
If Calvin’s dad gets the young lad to eat his vegetables and not be picky about dinner with a little storytelling, that is actually inspired parenting.
The Mom doesn’t like the Dad’s ways to get Calvin to eat, and the Dad doesn’t like the Mom’s ways to get Calvin to eat… https://www.gocomics.com/calvinandhobbes/1988/11/15
BE THIS GUY almost 4 years ago
Seems like a perfectly fine way to make him eat. Now, excuse him from the table so you can enjoy the rest of your meal.
ImDaRealAni almost 4 years ago
Works fine, what’s wrong with it? It might be a bit loud but it’s only temporary!
dadthedawg Premium Member almost 4 years ago
It sounds…..yummy.
Templo S.U.D. almost 4 years ago
What better way do you propose, ma’am?
stanleyhuang0608 almost 4 years ago
While the food may not be toxic, Calvin eating so quickly could lead to a toxic disaster in the bathroom.
codycab almost 4 years ago
No Calvin. You’ll get powers the same way that "Nintendo’s “Kirby” does.
Renatus Profuturus Frigeridus Premium Member almost 4 years ago
How spinach works for Popeye the vegetable will turn Calvin into Stupendous Man or Spaceman Spiff.
Concretionist almost 4 years ago
That only worked on my kid once. And we wasted it on brussels sprouts. But sanity prevailed. We used the “no thank you helping”. He WOULD eat some of everything we served, but it could be almost arbitrarily small if he really objected. And every so seldom, he actually found out he liked something. Seems to have worked: He now eats and enjoys a wider range of food than I do.
Ahuehuete almost 4 years ago
This is one of my favorites. So essentially Calvin.
rentier almost 4 years ago
It’s a good way, Dad is using!!
Bilan almost 4 years ago
So, did Dad patent that technique? Inquiring minds want to know.
hariseldon59 almost 4 years ago
Now to work on his table manners.
Gweedo -it's legal here- Murray almost 4 years ago
That is the better way, mumsy.
Lightpainter almost 4 years ago
Excellent move, Dad.
chuckcork1 almost 4 years ago
I wonder whether Calvin is a picky eater or, like my 9 year old, autistic with food sensitivities (even if Watterson didn’t intend to draw him that way)
jvo almost 4 years ago
Dad is treading a pretty fine line there, referring to Mum’s food as toxic waste.
BigDaveGlass almost 4 years ago
Here comes the train, going into the tunnel…..
TomB1 almost 4 years ago
If Calvin’s dad gets the young lad to eat his vegetables and not be picky about dinner with a little storytelling, that is actually inspired parenting.
rmercer Premium Member almost 4 years ago
Everyone should have one food that they absolutely refuse to eat, just as a matter of principle. For me it’s beets.
Doug Taylor Premium Member almost 4 years ago
They need a Mikey
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vYEXzx-TINc
djlactin almost 4 years ago
A similar ‘monkey brains’ comment by mama made Calvin eat the stuffed peppers… and my nephew to eat prawns.
dwdl21 almost 4 years ago
God I love Watterson’s art work…lol
jagedlo almost 4 years ago
Would you like to have leftovers taking up space in your fridge, Mom?
vaughnrl2003 Premium Member almost 4 years ago
If trying to become a monster makes a kid become a better human, I have to wonder if we’re doing it right?
Michael G. almost 4 years ago
Any port in a storm, Mom!
ThePersonOnGoComics almost 4 years ago
Very intresting comic today
aerotica69 almost 4 years ago
Which is worse – Dad’s method here, or Mom’s method in “A Christmas Story”?
Otis Rufus Driftwood almost 4 years ago
Dad was more fun early on.
kab2rb almost 4 years ago
Do not complain mom, Calvin ate it.
WCraft almost 4 years ago
As a devoted fan who has read every Calvin strip – I suspect he has eaten that stuff many times!
DanWolfie almost 4 years ago
The Mom doesn’t like the Dad’s ways to get Calvin to eat, and the Dad doesn’t like the Mom’s ways to get Calvin to eat… https://www.gocomics.com/calvinandhobbes/1988/11/15
txmystic almost 4 years ago
To this day, if I ever have to take a pain reliever or something I soon find myself saying “Ahhhh..I can feel it working..”
christelisbetty almost 4 years ago
Nope Mom, you have to beat him at his own game. I just wonder why Dad didn’t use this sort of tactic more often.
zarilla almost 4 years ago
Brussels Sprouts > broccoli or cauliflower to me.
Culer (super mega based fc barcelona fan of gc) almost 4 years ago
Good Plan, dad
DCBakerEsq almost 4 years ago
Probably kale.
MCgrunt (the dancing one) almost 4 years ago
whew less than 100 comments, ditching big nate
tad1 almost 4 years ago
A classic Calvin and Hobbes.
hagarthehorrible almost 4 years ago
Dad sure knows how to make his kid eat healthy grub.
RoadTrip3500 almost 4 years ago
Calvin’s last line is what puts this strip in my C&H top 20…
JamesSchulte over 3 years ago
i do not like salad