This is another strip which shows one of the differences between Calvin and Hobbes. Calvin is generally experimental and ready to try new things – though obviously not meals that he hasn’t had before. This was shown clearly in one of his Spaceman Spiff fantasies in which he boasted about exploring new parts of the universe and discovering new worlds. In the last panel, he was back in reality and telling Mom, “I’m not eating this. I’ve never tried it before!” Hobbes, on the other hand, tends to question something before he tries it and often prefers not to try it.
That’s like when (at 6 years old) I came up with this grand idea of how it would be if I bent down and licked our patio. Didn’t work out so well. Around that age, I begged my mom to buy me Silly String because I thought I could use it to swing from building to building like Spiderman. So many crushed childhood dreams. LOL
BE THIS GUY over 1 year ago
I’m impressed that Calvin is able to say “revelatory” while sticking his tongue out.
codycab over 1 year ago
Calvin would know that considering he likes to blow raspberries at people.
Imagine over 1 year ago
I guess sticking your tongue out is revelatory.
catmom1360 over 1 year ago
That’s a real boy thing to do.
Dillithamir over 1 year ago
I used to lick my forearm to achieve the same thing…
snsurone76 over 1 year ago
Calvin must live a charmed life—in spite of the adults in it!!
tqnism over 1 year ago
Guess who is sitting in front of his computer with his tongue stuck out?
in.amongst over 1 year ago
well, at least Hobbes tongue is firmly in his cheek.
Calvinist1966 over 1 year ago
This is another strip which shows one of the differences between Calvin and Hobbes. Calvin is generally experimental and ready to try new things – though obviously not meals that he hasn’t had before. This was shown clearly in one of his Spaceman Spiff fantasies in which he boasted about exploring new parts of the universe and discovering new worlds. In the last panel, he was back in reality and telling Mom, “I’m not eating this. I’ve never tried it before!” Hobbes, on the other hand, tends to question something before he tries it and often prefers not to try it.
MayCauseBurns over 1 year ago
Nyah!
BigDaveGlass over 1 year ago
No tongue s please now………
lmuller7 over 1 year ago
Sick !
Nuke Road Warrior over 1 year ago
Annnd that is why there are no famous tiger scientists.
sandpiper over 1 year ago
Revelations come when they will, ready or not. Being open to them is not a requirement.
jagedlo over 1 year ago
Will the dry tongue come in handy when you have to lick an ice cream cone, Calvin?
e.groves over 1 year ago
I have dry mouth syndrome and sometimes I wake up and my mouth feels like a desert in the summertime.
cj7ole over 1 year ago
Every morning for me.
rshive over 1 year ago
Some tigers too.
mckeonfuneralhomebx over 1 year ago
Ventriloquists do it all the time..
assrdood over 1 year ago
Some learn from other peoples mistakes.
Others must stick their own knives into their own toasters.
Count Olaf Premium Member over 1 year ago
Wow, he’s right.
wschott over 1 year ago
Someone drew Calvin with his tongue out and needed to use it for a punchline.
christelisbetty over 1 year ago
Does anyone still sell(beef) tongue?Seems like that would be sufficiently gross for Calvin.
vaughnrl2003 Premium Member over 1 year ago
Just say no, is not only a good idea, it’s a way of life for some people.
The Doctor over 1 year ago
Now say pneumonoultramicroscopicsilicovolcanoconiosis.
mistercatworks over 1 year ago
That’s the one cult I haven’t heard of yet. Uh-oh.
Dr. Quatermass over 1 year ago
That’s like when (at 6 years old) I came up with this grand idea of how it would be if I bent down and licked our patio. Didn’t work out so well. Around that age, I begged my mom to buy me Silly String because I thought I could use it to swing from building to building like Spiderman. So many crushed childhood dreams. LOL
StevePappas over 1 year ago
Now stick your wet tongue in a 9 volt battery.
willie_mctell over 1 year ago
IV drugs come later.
Bilan over 1 year ago
That attitude coming from a cat that licks his body all over?
Malcome1 over 1 year ago
Guilty.
ArcticFox Premium Member over 1 year ago
Calvin is learning the often useful technique of speaking ‘tongue in cheek’.
Michael Helwig over 1 year ago
Calvin will grow up to be a “Hold my beer and watch this.” kind of guy.
John Jorgensen over 1 year ago
Man, Hobbes is so sensible!
g04922 over 1 year ago
LOL… Calvin is one far out kid.
Chris Sherlock over 1 year ago
Do you suppose Watterson knows about this from personal experience?
Ermine Notyours over 1 year ago
I’ve seen cats stick out their tongues and leave them there for a few seconds. They’re cleaning themselves and they get distracted.