Imagine the COVID-19 or Spanish flu outbreaks at the time of the original publishing. Mom would definitely be contagious; Dad and Calvin would have to stay home quarantined (much to Calvin’s delight of staying home from school).
Think about it, Calvin: if you catch Mom’s illness, you’ll get to stay in bed, no school, and Mom will wait on you hand-and-foot (all the while grumbling).
When we moved into our new house, my adult son came to visit. We were out on the back porch having a beer when he pulled one of these on me. He told me that he appreciated all the things my wife and I did for him as he was growing up.
It took three hours for the swelling in my head to go down enough to get back indoors.
A rare show of affection between Calvin and mom. Occasionally we get to see that his parents do love him, even Dad in his own gruff “character building” way.
BE THIS GUY almost 3 years ago
The last panel is the Calvin we know and begrudgingly love.
bignate #1 fan almost 3 years ago
ello
Templo S.U.D. almost 3 years ago
Imagine the COVID-19 or Spanish flu outbreaks at the time of the original publishing. Mom would definitely be contagious; Dad and Calvin would have to stay home quarantined (much to Calvin’s delight of staying home from school).
sirbadger almost 3 years ago
It is difficult to live in the same house without being exposed.
eastern.woods.metal almost 3 years ago
And it ain’t easy be a mom to a kid
Renatus Profuturus Frigeridus Premium Member almost 3 years ago
We have seen the two sides of Calvin.
C almost 3 years ago
Girl cooties!
Ryan B Premium Member almost 3 years ago
Who is this? Calvin’s sentimental twin?
Bella&Hobbes almost 3 years ago
Awww Calvins sweet~
in.amongst almost 3 years ago
No Calvin, Mommydom is not contagious… it has been a speciality since eternity.
PaulAbbott2 almost 3 years ago
Overall, he’s a good kid. Might be an awesome kid if Mom and Dad would quit buying Chocolate Covered Sugar Bombs
orinoco womble almost 3 years ago
Mom must be deathly ill to stay in bed like that. Most moms I know just try to soldier on until they get better or end up in the hospital.
whahoppened almost 3 years ago
I wasn’t sure this was Calvin until the last frame.
BE THIS GUY almost 3 years ago
Our friend LeadingEdge sends greeting for the Holiday Season. He and Mrs. LeadingEdge are doing well.
Say What? Premium Member almost 3 years ago
Yes, Calvin, hugs ARE contagious, just like smiles.
incognito almost 3 years ago
Wow, Calvin almost developed empathy, I’m impressed……
Susan00100 almost 3 years ago
Think about it, Calvin: if you catch Mom’s illness, you’ll get to stay in bed, no school, and Mom will wait on you hand-and-foot (all the while grumbling).
Doug Taylor Premium Member almost 3 years ago
Panels one through three – Priceless. For everything else there’s Master Calvin!
dflak almost 3 years ago
When we moved into our new house, my adult son came to visit. We were out on the back porch having a beer when he pulled one of these on me. He told me that he appreciated all the things my wife and I did for him as he was growing up.
It took three hours for the swelling in my head to go down enough to get back indoors.
jagedlo almost 3 years ago
As much as you dislike school, I thought you might want to catch what Mom has, Calvin…
bbenoit almost 3 years ago
The one, brief, shining moment that makes it all worth while.
Troglodyte almost 3 years ago
Is there any such thing as Mom cooties? I sure hope not! :D
'IndyMan' almost 3 years ago
Actually in the last panel, ‘Calvin’ is doing his best impression of ‘Sheldon Cooper’ of ‘TBBT’ ! ! ! !
vaughnrl2003 Premium Member almost 3 years ago
Hey, Hey, hey! Just because I softened up for a second it doesn’t mean I’m not an azhole. Get off me!
BillGrigg almost 3 years ago
The last panel is certainly foreshadowing the world we live in today.
j.l.farmer almost 3 years ago
awwwww! Calvin showing some care, compassion and love for his mom then………the real Calvin appears
belgarathmth almost 3 years ago
A rare show of affection between Calvin and mom. Occasionally we get to see that his parents do love him, even Dad in his own gruff “character building” way.
joefearsnothing almost 3 years ago
Will the real Calvin please stand up! ;o]
me_the_polish_gull almost 3 years ago
Awww!
mistercatworks almost 3 years ago
You have to learn to “mom” yourself; it’s called becoming an adult.
user_not_found almost 3 years ago
I’ve seen this, its a bit old
yimhere almost 3 years ago
For a brief, fleeting second…… just maybe….. there was…… no. Not happening!
kathleenhicks62 almost 3 years ago
Caring has it limits.
globalenterprize1990 almost 3 years ago
Sometimes Calvin makes his Mom realize he is worth his weight in gold.
smsrt almost 3 years ago
Never stop being the ever humble Calvin…
Topcat05 Premium Member almost 3 years ago
Chill out Sheldon.
mckeonfuneralhomebx almost 3 years ago
This is pre covid!
Lana M. almost 3 years ago
Awwwww…..
schaefer jim almost 3 years ago
Yeah and she got woman cooties, they are deadly!
spaced man spliff almost 3 years ago
Worst can be Mother-in-law cooties. Even those cooties have cooties !!
Comics obsessed almost 3 years ago
So caring…
Lightpainter almost 3 years ago
Mom is blowing it. This was our chance to hear Calvin read us " Hamster Huey and the Gooey Kablooie".
Otis Rufus Driftwood almost 3 years ago
This rather sweet till the end.
hagarthehorrible almost 3 years ago
Mom and son’s warmth is contagious here. Love you Bill.