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I would have thought Dad would be into something harder than Miller High Life considering that he has to raise Calvin. I would have ventured Mom and Dad would be into something with a very high proof, hopefully top shelf if it fits within their budget.
On US TV beer commercials like Miller’s tend to emphasize work and show their product as something you’ve earned. Canadian commercials, on the other hand, tend to emphasize play and having a good time…
When I were a lad, I saw all those ads on TV for beer and was fascinated. One time I was out with my family and saw a bar sign advertising beer. I said something along the lines of “I want to drink some beer.”
Mother said I’d have it with some steak.
That stopped me. I was a very picky eater growing up.
Things have changed over the years. I have no problem eating meat now (beyond my teeth problems). I never did get into alcoholic beverages, though.
The actual cost to brew a mass produced beer and a craft beer is negligible. The main difference is hops. Miller and other mass produced beers likely have little/no hops which are responsible for the taste of the beer. On average craft beers have $.53, mass $.05 per six pack for hops. Malt cost are $.65 and $.16 for a six pack. Then the distributor and retailer will each mark it up 2x/3Ă—. Craft beer is marked up more since people confuse price/quality and expect craft beers to cost more.
I’ve always wondered what aliens who intercept our TV signals will think about alcohol commercials. You are allowed to pour, praise, wave and even sniff the product but not drink it.
You don’t get “Miller Time” until you’re 21. Of course you can play with M-16s, Hand Grenades and Nuclear weapons when you’re 18 so, maybe that’s just the way the we mess with you.
BE THIS GUY over 3 years ago
Miller? Your Dad has better taste than that.
Templo S.U.D. over 3 years ago
Like your parents’ day is a walk in the park, Calvin.
C over 3 years ago
Advertising 1 Parenting 0
codycab over 3 years ago
Slow down Calvin. You did a lot today.
TampaFanatic1 over 3 years ago
I would have thought Dad would be into something harder than Miller High Life considering that he has to raise Calvin. I would have ventured Mom and Dad would be into something with a very high proof, hopefully top shelf if it fits within their budget.
rentier over 3 years ago
Back again and train the piano!!
Johnny Q Premium Member over 3 years ago
Kids drank beer in the old days!
Johnny Q Premium Member over 3 years ago
On US TV beer commercials like Miller’s tend to emphasize work and show their product as something you’ve earned. Canadian commercials, on the other hand, tend to emphasize play and having a good time…
alaskajohn1 over 3 years ago
If I was Calvin’s Dad I would be in the Everclear crowd.
DorothyGlenn Premium Member over 3 years ago
My friend asked for a bud light and I asked if he’d rather have a beer. Talk about receiving the evil eye
Bilan over 3 years ago
No son of mine is going to drink at 7:35! That’s after happy hour. The prices go up.
The Pro from Dover over 3 years ago
If you’ve got the time, We’ve Got The Beer. Miller Beer.
Miller Tastes too good to hurry through.
But when it’s time to relax, Miller stands clear. Beer after beer.
If you’ve got the time (you got the time), We’ve got the Beer. Miller Beer
pauljmsn over 3 years ago
When I were a lad, I saw all those ads on TV for beer and was fascinated. One time I was out with my family and saw a bar sign advertising beer. I said something along the lines of “I want to drink some beer.”
Mother said I’d have it with some steak.
That stopped me. I was a very picky eater growing up.
Things have changed over the years. I have no problem eating meat now (beyond my teeth problems). I never did get into alcoholic beverages, though.
jrankin1959 over 3 years ago
Time to restrict the TV privileges again…
guenette.charlie(BozoKnows) over 3 years ago
Wait a minute, Dad, how do you know Calvin wasn’t going to get you one? ;-)
YippiKiAyMofo over 3 years ago
It’s 5:00 somewhere.
A Hip loving Canadian... over 3 years ago
Bleh, no thanks.
Gen.Flashman over 3 years ago
The actual cost to brew a mass produced beer and a craft beer is negligible. The main difference is hops. Miller and other mass produced beers likely have little/no hops which are responsible for the taste of the beer. On average craft beers have $.53, mass $.05 per six pack for hops. Malt cost are $.65 and $.16 for a six pack. Then the distributor and retailer will each mark it up 2x/3Ă—. Craft beer is marked up more since people confuse price/quality and expect craft beers to cost more.
txmystic over 3 years ago
It hasn’t been Miller Time since I was in college…and that was MGD…
bbenoit over 3 years ago
In my youth Miller, by those who drank such stuff, was considered skunk p(censored).
Cary Rodda Premium Member over 3 years ago
When it’s time to relax…
Teto85 Premium Member over 3 years ago
Time to crack open a cold one.
uniquename over 3 years ago
Actually, it might be kind of fun to watch what happens if he actually tries one.
old_geek over 3 years ago
Time to turn on the porch light and watch all the millers.
mourdac Premium Member over 3 years ago
Hot chocolate time for Calvin.
SweetSinger over 3 years ago
Dad always walks into it.
christelisbetty over 3 years ago
Happy Birthday Calvin and Hobbes
November 18, 1985
Bill Watterson’s comic strip is first published. It follows the antics of six-year-old Calvin and his stuffed tiger Hobbes.
https://www.ThisDayTrivia.com/trivia/november-18?f=Calvin-and-Hobbes#Calvin-and-Hobbes
mistercatworks over 3 years ago
I’ve always wondered what aliens who intercept our TV signals will think about alcohol commercials. You are allowed to pour, praise, wave and even sniff the product but not drink it.
bloodykate over 3 years ago
LOL!
JMG316 over 3 years ago
ROFL!!!!
WCraft over 3 years ago
Well now; all of the preceding cartoon strips with Calvin are starting to make sense…
snowedin, now known as Missy's mom Premium Member over 3 years ago
Full Sail Ale.
Thanitizer over 3 years ago
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pq8iyhMFLYE
wconer over 3 years ago
Yeungling !!
vaughnrl2003 Premium Member over 3 years ago
You don’t get “Miller Time” until you’re 21. Of course you can play with M-16s, Hand Grenades and Nuclear weapons when you’re 18 so, maybe that’s just the way the we mess with you.
schaefer jim over 3 years ago
I enjoyed a cold Miller Light after a hard day.
slbolfing over 3 years ago
…when it’s time to relax…
Wizard of Ahz-no relation over 3 years ago
We had the tools
We had the talent
It’s miller time- ghostbuster 1984
A_King over 3 years ago
i’m da 100th person to comment on this
Susan00100 over 3 years ago
Calvin’s dad has NO sense of humor!!
ChrisTrey over 3 years ago
Yet in panel’s one and four dad does not appear to being wearing one of those time telling wrist devices?
rpmurray over 3 years ago
We’re supposed to believe that Calvin did his homework?
oakie817 over 3 years ago
wish this had new strips
Gent over 3 years ago
Eh? But what is Miller Time?
StevePappas over 3 years ago
Yes, most definitely…Hilarious!
formathe over 3 years ago
Miller time was any time after 12 noon.
Rogerv Premium Member over 3 years ago
How did Dad’s watch suddenly appear only in frame #3?
Red33410 over 3 years ago
“You know what time it now is?”
Otis Rufus Driftwood over 3 years ago
I actually think Calvin’s parents limit his television more than we think. Looks like they need to cut him back more.
glowing-steak32 11 months ago
My dad was more of a Bud Light drinker back then so “Miller time” was lost on me. Or maybe I never saw the commercials, IDK.