Calvin and Hobbes by Bill Watterson for November 02, 2023

Calvin doesn’t appreciate what a great motivator he is for his father’s success.

It’s sad that being somewhere else makes people happier than being at home. I was actually one of those people.

Don’t sorry, Calvin, you’ll figure it out when you’re older.

I don’t recall anybody on their deathbed wishing they spent more time with their kids either.

I started that out with “Everyone tells the truth” I wonder what I’m hiding?

I wish I had spent more time taunting English pig-dogs!

Dad has an escape plan………

From the frying pan to the fire, eh Dad?

Just looking at the change from “Happy Calvin” to “Grumpy Calvin”…

I wonder… How much money does someone like Calvin’s dad make?

Calvin lives in his own world. It’s okay, they know him there.

Hopefully Hobbes can make up for the commentary..

I could have gone further in business if I had just “applied myself harder.” I didn’t want to.

I am not a “Bible thumper,” so if any of it had stuck, it must have made an impression on me: “What does it profit a man to gain the whole world, but lose his soul?”

Another way of looking at this question is, “What are you willing to give up to save yourself?” Fortune, prestige and rank quickly made that list.

I didn’t lose the “Rat Race;” I never showed up at the starting line.

Behind every successful man is a bratty kid?

My daughter was a bit Calvines-que in terms of her intelligence and mischievousness. There were times when she was a real challenge, but raising her was really a blast and I’m grateful to have her.

LOL

Do Calvin’s parents even like him? Not much evidence.

Mom both loves and tolerates him. Dad just tolerates most of the time.

Scathing Commentary… ☺

Good plan. You cn’t be charged as an accessory if you have a good alibi.

When our kids were young, my husband always had a big smile on his face Monday morning as he was leaving for work. And our kids were much better behaved than Calvin. I think most parents of young kids look forward to going to work.

I find that sad.

Oh, my, I am just laughing at that one!!!

Good laugh!!

What a nice father. Your kid walks by, smiles and waves, and you feel the need to flee. Give him another bowl of Chocolate Covered Sugar Bombs and wonder why acts up sometimes.

LOL… Dad thinking… “Oh, oh… here comes Calvin. I need to go fast!”

Calvin’s there to put everything into perspective.

And I understand Dad perfectly.

You’re an a** dad.

I initially misread the opening line. It would have been easier to parse if Calvin’s father had added the word “who”.

Now, there’s a dad of the year candidate for ya.

Except for me.

Here we have a pretty funny little joke strip, and people in comments can’t just enjoy it.

Come to think of it this might explain a lot about Calvin’s behavior.

Are you why he goes to the office, or is he setting an example for you?

alternativly, this could be him being motivated to work so his kid can do well in life, could also be he doesn’t want to be exposed to the radioactive ball of chaos that is calvin for too long.

Not fair dad. Calvin is the reason for many to skip office and do comics.