Today’s strip reminds me of a UK comic strip called The Numbskulls about small characters who lived in a human head and influenced their human. It also reminds me of the later Pixar animation Inside Out.
As I said in an earlier reply, it wasn’t much of a fall as Calvin isn’t seeing stars this time. It makes the usual good use of comic art lettering, though, with Calvin’s AAAAAAAGH! across two panels and then a KABOOM!
Everythings fine, he only landed on his head, absolutely nothing to damage up there!You think at that very same moment Suzy also fell down her stairs??? The things that make you ponder early in the morning..
I imagine my inner command crew is sort of like that, except they’re dogs. Pretty steady most of the time and then, every once in a while, they go spastic.
There was a brilliant 1940s radio drama on this topic: “Inside A Kid’s Head” by Jerome Lawrence and Robert E. Lee. Wish I could find the audio someplace.
If a child falls and does not bounce, it is always very worrisome for a parent. However, “falling practice” is an essential part of learning to operate a complex and versatile body. :)
The return of the Human Slinky! I’ve had a few bad dreams like that where I was free-falling down the stairs, and after I woke up screaming, I said “Damage assessment is under way.”
BE THIS GUY about 2 years ago
TIMBER!
codycab about 2 years ago
Done in by Calvin’s lack of math skills… again.
Wise-Cracking Amelia about 2 years ago
So how many times has Calvin fell down?
C about 2 years ago
Going through the motions
scote1379 Premium Member about 2 years ago
He’s Just trying to learn how to Fly !
Imagine about 2 years ago
Serious disconnect.
JudasPeckerwood about 2 years ago
You may have overthought this one, Calvin.
Robin Harwood about 2 years ago
The crew need to find out why they miscalculated so that this does not happen again.
charliefarmrhere about 2 years ago
Excellent face plant!
SHIVA about 2 years ago
Panel 5 presents him in a new light!! Almost looks like an adult feigning to be a minor!!!
Bilan about 2 years ago
Damage control. All decks report in.
LeftCoastKen Premium Member about 2 years ago
Been there … done that … bought the t-shirt.
fred.grenouille about 2 years ago
Love how all those little brain-cells in the top row are doing there jobs with such precision and excitement!
sandpiper about 2 years ago
That’s what frequent repeats of careless moves will do for one, if it doesn’t kill him/her.
Scorpio Premium Member about 2 years ago
Impressive. Calvin and Hobbes was even predicting Doctor Who story characters: The Teselecta
BigDaveGlass about 2 years ago
Always knew Calvin was a robot, it explains a lot……..
The Reader Premium Member about 2 years ago
Told ya, you should have installed airbags.
Calvinist1966 about 2 years ago
Today’s strip reminds me of a UK comic strip called The Numbskulls about small characters who lived in a human head and influenced their human. It also reminds me of the later Pixar animation Inside Out.
jvo about 2 years ago
This must be a common occurrence as all the Calvin-minions are wearing crash helmets.
Calvinist1966 about 2 years ago
As I said in an earlier reply, it wasn’t much of a fall as Calvin isn’t seeing stars this time. It makes the usual good use of comic art lettering, though, with Calvin’s AAAAAAAGH! across two panels and then a KABOOM!
posse1 Premium Member about 2 years ago
That’s the worst when you misread that last step!
Susan00100 about 2 years ago
Good time to cash in that insurance policy, eh, Mom??
Who, me? about 2 years ago
He’ll have a flat nose for sure.
Count Olaf Premium Member about 2 years ago
I thought he was going to puke.
Dobby53 Premium Member about 2 years ago
Very Dr Who – Teselecta’ish.
dziner88 about 2 years ago
Sigh Bill Watterson is an incredible artist. His colored Sunday strips never cease to amaze me.
Dr. Quatermass about 2 years ago
Ahh, yes… that same exact thing was going through my mind the time when I came home from a college party and feigned sobriety in front of my parents.
uniquename about 2 years ago
OW!
I wonder if this is the inspiration for Inside Out.
Gen.Flashman about 2 years ago
12" legs and 8" stair risers may cause problems
PaulAbbott2 about 2 years ago
One of the great Sunday strips. All the little internal Calvin’s have goggles. And all have helmets, except one.
Redd Panda about 2 years ago
Aww, he’ll be OK. When you’re little, you bounce. When we get old, we just lay there and groan.
She; ‘’Are you all right?’’
Him; ‘’Do I look all right?’’ … ‘’Why was there a bottle on the stairs?’’
She; ‘’Oh, put that in the recycle bin.’’
Diat60 about 2 years ago
“Reduce forward momentum!” Didn’t know I could do that!
brick10 about 2 years ago
Is Hobbes always absent on these various space (mis-)adventures? I can’t find one with Hobbes in it.
mckeonfuneralhomebx about 2 years ago
Everythings fine, he only landed on his head, absolutely nothing to damage up there!You think at that very same moment Suzy also fell down her stairs??? The things that make you ponder early in the morning..
vaughnrl2003 Premium Member about 2 years ago
I imagine my inner command crew is sort of like that, except they’re dogs. Pretty steady most of the time and then, every once in a while, they go spastic.
toondel5 Premium Member about 2 years ago
There was a brilliant 1940s radio drama on this topic: “Inside A Kid’s Head” by Jerome Lawrence and Robert E. Lee. Wish I could find the audio someplace.
Daltongang Premium Member about 2 years ago
What a moron. What an Ultra Baffoon.
KEA about 2 years ago
long before Inside Out. (and funnier)
mistercatworks about 2 years ago
If a child falls and does not bounce, it is always very worrisome for a parent. However, “falling practice” is an essential part of learning to operate a complex and versatile body. :)
Rand al'Thor about 2 years ago
How I broke my wrist.
g04922 about 2 years ago
Oh man. Where is Hobbes when Calvin needs him?
enigmamz about 2 years ago
Nice that he looks like his dad with those goggles on.
ChessPirate about 2 years ago
“Scotty. I need. More power!”
“I canna do it, Captain. We faw down, go boom…”
Otis Rufus Driftwood about 2 years ago
The set up in the top panels was quite clever
StevePappas about 2 years ago
Panel 5. Awesome art!
donwestonmysteries about 2 years ago
Had to reread the spaceship dialogue after seeing the final result, to enjoy it properly.
BiggerNate91 about 2 years ago
This is actually one of the rare few Sunday strips that got a follow-up much later down the line.
mindjob about 2 years ago
Damage assessment:
One laughing Susie (when she hears about this)
yangeldf about 2 years ago
ah yes, good old fashioned overthinking your next step
ron about 2 years ago
The last time I did that it took a month for the bruises to heal.
Ka`ōnōhi`ula`okahōkūmiomio`ehiku Premium Member about 2 years ago
LOVE panel 5.
The Wolf In Your Midst about 2 years ago
Looks like someone was in a hurry and took 1.5 stairs at a time. Can’t say I’ve never done that.
Realimaginary1 Premium Member about 2 years ago
That’s what Calvin gets for bypassing T-minus countdowns!
Scoutmaster77 about 2 years ago
Try this at 70. Ouch!
EnlilEnkiEa about 2 years ago
Calvin is 3 stooges wrapped up in one.
djtenltd about 2 years ago
I can’t help but wonder if Calvin’s parent know of all the crazy things he envisions??
Stephen Gilberg about 2 years ago
Nice to see Mom worried about his health and not angry at him for crashing around.
Talax about 2 years ago
One of the few times his mother isn’t mad at him.
Arghhgarrr Premium Member about 2 years ago
JohnGallant about 2 years ago
The tricky part is the adrenaline.
briggs.roy078 about 2 years ago
Aw, poor lil Cal!
wiley207 about 2 years ago
The return of the Human Slinky! I’ve had a few bad dreams like that where I was free-falling down the stairs, and after I woke up screaming, I said “Damage assessment is under way.”