If I was Dad, I think I might just get an Ice Cream cone and save most of it for when I walked in the house and saw Calvin. I would mention how satisfying it is to make money and get what I want.
I think my Dad figured this out on his own. So, when I was 13, and again at 14, he got me a summer job on a tobacco farm in North Carolina. Don’t be whining about working at Jack in the Box!
I remember calling the Machine Shop where my dad worked to give him a message. Age 12 and after, to pick me up because I was talking the bus down to that town.
Yeah, with childhood you get less responsibilities, but with adulthood comes way more privileges! Funny enough, I’m reading this strip and typing this comment from my workplace (close to lunchtime here).
Actually, Calvin’s father should be greatly relieved by that phone call—normally, when the kid calls his dad at work, it has something to do with fire or water or both.
Scrooge said isn’t there workhouse for Tiny Tim. I say isn’t there a woodshed to take Calvin round back? Don’t backlash on corporal punishment; it’s just a comic. Sheesh.
BE THIS GUY about 2 years ago
Dad’s really going to enjoy dragging you off to camping this summer.
codycab about 2 years ago
Laugh now, Calvin. The same will happen to you as well.
The Calvinosaurus That Calvin Wanted To Discover about 2 years ago
So that’s why Calvin continues to stay in 1st grade for 10 straight years.
bluram about 2 years ago
Looks like the Father’s Day spirit is short lived.
C about 2 years ago
What goes around, comes around
rekam Premium Member about 2 years ago
This is why Calvin’s an only child.
Macushlalondra about 2 years ago
Calvin if you were my kid you would be grounded for a week for that!
Charles Barr Premium Member about 2 years ago
Panel 5: Dad creating a long list of chores for Calvin.
manowarrior about 2 years ago
Way to rub it in!
orinoco womble about 2 years ago
No responsibilities…wish I’d had a childhood like that.
Alexander the Good Enough about 2 years ago
That’s OK, Dad, just a little reminder that work builds character…
whahoppened about 2 years ago
HAH! You think you’re going to be a child forever? …Uh..
Baarorso about 2 years ago
You should be the one to talk Calvin. How about being cooped up in that stuffy classroom of yours all day???
Imagine about 2 years ago
In the days before home office.
VegaAlopex about 2 years ago
I don’t remember that in my childhood. — I used to be bored in summer.
Susan00100 about 2 years ago
I gotta feeling that Dad will see that Calvin NEVER grows up to assume adult responsibilities!!
bookworm0812 about 2 years ago
Too bad YOU have a few more hours left on Earth.
Ermine Notyours about 2 years ago
Dad may have a long memory, and will call Calvin on his dead end job when Dad is in retirement.
jagedlo about 2 years ago
Dad spends the rest of the day planning ways to “build character” for Calvin!
sandpiper about 2 years ago
But his grandparents enjoy knowing that his parents are suffering what they suffered.
Count Olaf Premium Member about 2 years ago
LOL. Yeah. Remember the time you walked in on Dad and Aunt Susan wrestling without their clothes on? :)
tremaine53 about 2 years ago
Has anyone figured out what Dad’s job is? Attorney, maybe?
bbenoit about 2 years ago
Careful Cal, you may have just triggered a canoe camping trip to the island.
vaughnrl2003 Premium Member about 2 years ago
If I was Dad, I think I might just get an Ice Cream cone and save most of it for when I walked in the house and saw Calvin. I would mention how satisfying it is to make money and get what I want.
Prey about 2 years ago
Nothing compared to being single and retired, you get to do what YOU want and the government/pension company pays for it.
Rotary12 Premium Member about 2 years ago
You could say the same about retirement.I think I’ll go to the park and skate 5 miles or so.
jscarff57 Premium Member about 2 years ago
Now that I’m retired, I should call my son and see how his job is doing…
rshive about 2 years ago
Calvin seems to spoil Dad’s day enough without the phone calls.
Guess I was pretty lucky, liking my job and all. Could honestly tell our children that there wasn’t a day that I didn’t feel good about going to work.
ProWrestlingAndComicsFan about 2 years ago
This is when you start to think of ways to torture Calvim when the time is right
The Wolf In Your Midst about 2 years ago
Go easy, Dad. He’ll be picking your retirement home someday.
g04922 about 2 years ago
Yep, I see Summer Camp in Calvin’s future.
mistercatworks about 2 years ago
At least I have a big cubicle, next to a wall of glass, with a view of clouds over Pismo Beach … mmm Pismo Beach.
joe piglet Premium Member about 2 years ago
Training for air duct cleaning services.
mistercatworks about 2 years ago
I think my Dad figured this out on his own. So, when I was 13, and again at 14, he got me a summer job on a tobacco farm in North Carolina. Don’t be whining about working at Jack in the Box!
Templo S.U.D. about 2 years ago
never did I bother call my father at his work when I was that young
Troglodyte about 2 years ago
Just you wait until “adulthood” gets home, Cal! :D
Norris66 about 2 years ago
I remember calling the Machine Shop where my dad worked to give him a message. Age 12 and after, to pick me up because I was talking the bus down to that town.
Old27F20 about 2 years ago
Quick update: 2pm, dad has gotten Calvin a job! 7am tomorrow he will be wearing a paper hat busting tables at a nearby Mickey D’s….happy life C!!!
wiley207 about 2 years ago
Yeah, with childhood you get less responsibilities, but with adulthood comes way more privileges! Funny enough, I’m reading this strip and typing this comment from my workplace (close to lunchtime here).
schaefer jim about 2 years ago
A week long camping trip with rain is just the right pay back, suffer Calvin!
AndrewSihler about 2 years ago
Actually, Calvin’s father should be greatly relieved by that phone call—normally, when the kid calls his dad at work, it has something to do with fire or water or both.
donwestonmysteries about 2 years ago
Things change when dad says enjoy school.
patrickab7 about 2 years ago
Calvin’s dad wanted a dog…sometimes you understand why.
Scott S about 2 years ago
Wait until Calvin sees the to-do list he made for him!
Brian Premium Member about 2 years ago
Who knows, maybe Calvin will be able to channel his imagination and creativity and avoid the office drudgery.
Bilan about 2 years ago
No mention of the fact that the call was Mom’s idea and she dialed the number for Calvin.
sufamelico about 2 years ago
Calvin can always pick the right time and place to annoy his father, I’m so glad he’s an only child
hagarthehorrible about 2 years ago
Who needs a Boss to spoil the weekday. Calvin is enough.
syzygy47 about 2 years ago
Scrooge said isn’t there workhouse for Tiny Tim. I say isn’t there a woodshed to take Calvin round back? Don’t backlash on corporal punishment; it’s just a comic. Sheesh.
Otis Rufus Driftwood about 2 years ago
Adulthood is for grounding your ungrateful child.