Calvin and Hobbes by Bill Watterson for September 05, 2023

He’s also a fashion visionary.

No, you’re just misunderstood, Calvin.

People understand you quite well, Calvin.

Interesting way you’re wearing that shirt in the last panel, ‘genius’ boy. LOL

If they can put Yumi Nu on the cover of Sports Illustrated, Calvin should be a shoe in for Mensa

Well there is that. Wonder why?

No Calvin, they’re just telling you the truth.

The misunderstanding lies not in your stars, but in yourself, dear Calvin.

Me too.

Aren’t we all, Calvin?

A real problem, Calvin.

I just snorted my coffee at the last panel…..

His shirt kind of looks like like a straightjacket in the last panel.

A picture’s worth a thousand words.

I have the same problem.

I think people understand you all too well.

Yes, you are a big genius, some years later it will be recognized!

I give you the oddly look of a genius.

And your mom or dad will reinforce that feeling once they see you in that shirt!

I know how Calvin feels.

The genius is Watterson.

Some days are like that. Nothing seems to fit.

Genius is often misunderstood, but not I think in Calvin’s case…

I accidently work my shirt inside out to work (twice) in my career. I must be some sort of genius too! Who knew??

But is he a stable genius?

I’ve had students with this same problem. LOL

Calvin could always join MENSA and have a card to prove it.

If you have to tell people that you are a lady, you are not one.

If you have to tell people you are a genius, then . . .

There should be no question of this 6 year old’s genius, his mind is always working well beyond his peers and adults in the strip. What is recommended is direction. Find something that would hold his interest and run with it.

I don’t know any geniuses. I wonder if I hang out in the wrong chat rooms and follow the wrong people on TikTok? …probably.

Here is a demonstration of the truth of the Dunning-Kruger effect, and an explanation of the continuing appeal of Ayn Rand.

Funny how these explanations by “Calvin” apply to the Orange Elephant in the Room……

I’ve said for a long time that “we are all unique, but some are uniquer than the rest.”I taught chemistry in a school for gifted students for 22 years, and each year I had one or two students who were “uniquer” than their classmates. It was a fun place to teach.

Notice how geniuses always talk about their genius? Neither did I.

Because only Calvin thinks he’s a genius!

LOL… Cavin the Narcissist… ;-)

I can understand that.

I’m a genius, but just like ordinary people, I put my pants on one leg at a ti.. err never mind.

Yeah right Calvin genius on dressing.

Sounds vaguely familiar.

If you don’t believe him, look at Einstein.

All geniuses talk to themselves.

Says the guy with his arms trapped in his shirt and sleeves flopping in the breeze.

Poor Calvin… no one shares his delusion.

soooooper genius

Remaining messed up is a sure sign of geniuses.