While on the surface it may appear that Calvin is trying to gross Susie out in reality this is just a delaying tactic as Calvin is imagining how gross the worms would be and how to avoid having to eat them.
This is where learning those sleight of hand tricks come in handy. Of course, he could have used 5 gummy worms, but that may have cost him more than a nickel.
On one of many drunken evenings, one of my friends was about to feed six earthworms to his aquarium fish (I don’t choose this number to one-up Calvin; the story is true). I told him I’d give him a dollar for each one he ate. So he downed them all. Six bucks gone. But he knew I was really broke, so a few evenings later, when we convened with five other friends and him, he and them each pledged a dollar each if I ate six earthworms. Earned my money back! Then of course, none of my other friends wanted to be outdone…
BE THIS GUY about 1 year ago
Can Calvin dip the worms in ketchup to make them easier to swallow?
dadthedawg Premium Member about 1 year ago
Lose money…..make a friend.
Spacehog about 1 year ago
Calvin is a wimp
codycab about 1 year ago
With all the suspense Calvin is building, he should charge Susie more.
C about 1 year ago
Time to renegotiate, now that Susie is invested in the outcome
Dimbulb in Absentia about 1 year ago
Susie went on to produce dozens of allegedly entertaining television programs with this same concept.
Bilan about 1 year ago
This is a moment that makes up for all of the snowballs Calvin threw at her.
Dr. Quatermass about 1 year ago
Ya pays for da gross? Ya get yer money!!
TheSkulker about 1 year ago
While on the surface it may appear that Calvin is trying to gross Susie out in reality this is just a delaying tactic as Calvin is imagining how gross the worms would be and how to avoid having to eat them.
snsurone76 about 1 year ago
Susie should make a video of this event—and then post it on the internet!!
DaveG1960 about 1 year ago
Ah! Now he’s trying to worm his way out of it………
Richard Howland-Bolton Premium Member about 1 year ago
Wow!!! This is as epoch-making as the Diet of Worms of 1521!! Possibly more so.
sandpiper about 1 year ago
Susie is a champ at calling Cal’s bluff.
rshive about 1 year ago
Face it, Calvin. Your threat doesn’t carry much weight.
HappyDog/ᵀʳʸ ᴮᵒᶻᵒ ⁴ ᵗʰᵉ ᶠᵘⁿ ᵒᶠ ᶦᵗ Premium Member about 1 year ago
How is her nickel at stake? She can only lose it. If she leaves she still has it.
A Hip loving Canadian... about 1 year ago
A good audience always stays to the end of the performance.
Count Olaf Premium Member about 1 year ago
Martin Luther had a Diet of Worms in 1521 so what’s the big deal.
Zebrastripes about 1 year ago
Give it up Calvin! She’s not budging, so get on with this charade…..
Clancy23 about 1 year ago
No matter which way it goes, Susie has won this round.
Saddenedby Premium Member about 1 year ago
nobody cares – I’m gonna go eat worms – hey wait a minute!………
Bookworm about 1 year ago
Treat them like an oyster, Calvin. Just close your eyes, and swallow. 8>)
M2MM about 1 year ago
I would definitely be like Susie. :D
monya_43 about 1 year ago
Susie is enjoying the drama. She wants her money’s worth.
mindjob about 1 year ago
Cooked with a magnifying glass would be a better option
gantech about 1 year ago
My wife can’t be bluffed either. I know, I’ve tried…
Must be a “girl” thing…
Will_Scarlet about 1 year ago
Oh the suspense is TERRIBLE!
I hope it lasts.
vaughnrl2003 Premium Member about 1 year ago
Go ahead P.T. Calvin. Show her mighty egress.
gantech about 1 year ago
Speaking of classic bluffs:
KIRK (into wall communicator): Kang! Kang, this is Captain Kirk.
[Engineering]
KIRK [OC]: I know you can hear me, so don’t cut me off. We have Mara, your wife. We talk truce now, or she dies! Reply!
[Long silence]
KIRK: She has five seconds to live. Reply!
[Shorter silence]
KANG (subdued voice): She is a victim of war, Captain.
[Bridge]
KANG [OC]: She understands.
KIRK (cutting the connection): He called my bluff!
Meowise about 1 year ago
That’s alot of suspense from Calvin. I wonder what kind of worms those are, though?
MEPace about 1 year ago
This is where learning those sleight of hand tricks come in handy. Of course, he could have used 5 gummy worms, but that may have cost him more than a nickel.
The Wolf In Your Midst about 1 year ago
I imagine the worms would like a vote here.
Daltongang Premium Member about 1 year ago
Put up or shut up Calvin.
CeceliaWD Premium Member about 1 year ago
She should charge him more for pretending to believe him.
g04922 about 1 year ago
mistercatworks about 1 year ago
The pre-grame is where Susie will be getting her money’s worht. :)
kathleenhicks62 about 1 year ago
He’s hoping she faints or runs away so he doesn’t have to swallow the darned things. I think he’s a wimp at heart, just a drama king.
Old27F20 about 1 year ago
I think Susie should charge him just to watch his antics….or wormics.
wiley207 about 1 year ago
Even Calvin, who wouldn’t mind eating ONE worn, is hesitant to eat five worms at once, and Susie is enjoying seeing Calvin struggle to do so!
KEA about 1 year ago
i don’t think Calvin thought this through (surprise, surprise %)
verticallychallenged Premium Member about 1 year ago
How to Eat Fried Worms https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/How_to_Eat_Fried_Worms
Imhungry about 1 year ago
I would NOT play poker with Susie.
Bilan about 1 year ago
We’re going to be left hanging in suspense for two days?
Not the Smartest Man On the Planet -- Maybe Close Premium Member about 1 year ago
Don’t try to get between a girl and her money!
Templo S.U.D. about 1 year ago
Susie sure knows how to keep a straight face (unlike lunch time in the school cafeteria when Calvin talks about his bizarre lunch he has brought).
hagarthehorrible about 1 year ago
Smart lass. She would like to see the nickle tender it’s due. Love Susie.
eced52 about 1 year ago
Don’t forget the WEF wants us to eat bugs, so may have no choice before long,
Otis Rufus Driftwood about 1 year ago
The woman wants here money’s worth.
djlactin about 1 year ago
On one of many drunken evenings, one of my friends was about to feed six earthworms to his aquarium fish (I don’t choose this number to one-up Calvin; the story is true). I told him I’d give him a dollar for each one he ate. So he downed them all. Six bucks gone. But he knew I was really broke, so a few evenings later, when we convened with five other friends and him, he and them each pledged a dollar each if I ate six earthworms. Earned my money back! Then of course, none of my other friends wanted to be outdone…
einarbt about 1 year ago
Where is Hobbes when you need him.