Twenty years or so ago I invited some people over. They turned me down because hiring a babysitter was “too expensive.” Knowing their busy social life, I figured it wasn’t worth it to them to spend time with us. Their loss.
supply and DEMAND will always dictate the rates AND the bonus situation. whatever the DEMAND is, Dad better pay because IF the DEMAND is NOT PAID, the fallout and lingering effects will definitely and I mean definitely, be worse than the fiscal responsibility. js
This was Rosalyn’s next-to-last story arc, from spring 1990. After that, Rosalyn didn’t appear again until September 1995, near the end of the strip’s original run. Of course, Bill Watterson said that Rosalyn arcs were getting harder and harder to write, so I don’t blame him taking a break until near his retirement when he decided to have Rosalyn return one last time.
Sounds like Calvin could use some basic training….and I don’t mean “time outs” either. He probably would be standing in the corner afterwards….his butt would be to red to sit on.
The look in mom’s eyes tells him don’t give me a hard time. I want out of here. But I can see why Roslyn babysits for them when no one else will. She’s an extortionist.
No wonder Calvin is turning out the way he is. His parents are monsters. See the nice look on mother’s and father’s face in the first two panels, and how they turned into vicious ogres in the last one….Poor Calvin…
BE THIS GUY 10 months ago
This is what babysitters call the Calvin bonus.
codycab 10 months ago
“No trouble”. Oh Rosalyn, you’re going to be so wrong again.
The Calvinosaurus That Calvin Wanted To Discover 10 months ago
Rosalyn getting paid the big bucks should be enough motivation for Calvin to behave.
Spacehog 10 months ago
Just give Rosalyn the advance since Calvin always give Rosalyn trouble
snsurone76 10 months ago
Suppose Calvin IS good tonight. Will Rosalyn have to pay back her “advance”?
orinoco womble 10 months ago
Twenty years or so ago I invited some people over. They turned me down because hiring a babysitter was “too expensive.” Knowing their busy social life, I figured it wasn’t worth it to them to spend time with us. Their loss.
suv2000 10 months ago
They are not very good parents no wonder Calvin is so messed up
Ivy Valory Premium Member 10 months ago
Rosalyn has found a niche and is filling it, and expects to be compensated appropriately.
Tigers in 2017,2019,2020 Premium Member 10 months ago
I never understood the ‘advance’ part in these story arcs. Is Rosalyn expecting the parents to leave town without paying? (admittedly a possibility)
BigDaveGlass 10 months ago
Loving Mum’s expression in panel3…..
WhatsTheJoke 10 months ago
Rosalyn, having become rich, will be highly motivated to do an excellent job. (No matter what it takes.) Yikes!
French Persons' Treasury of Self-Applauding Batty Premium Member 10 months ago
Mom is right. STFU and just pay the sitter!
Jayalexander 10 months ago
Just Do It. We, I, NEED my night out.
sirbadger 10 months ago
I’m not used to seeing the mother with angry eyes.
sandpiper 10 months ago
A desperate-for-relief-Mom is a fearsome sight.
SquidGamerGal 10 months ago
Sigh… Why don’t they find a babysitter that Calvin can actually get along with?
mckeonfuneralhomebx 10 months ago
She just may be the next Jimmy Hoffa.
bbenoit 10 months ago
Maybe Roz could pass on her tactics to Marge, Poncho’s dog walker.
admiree2 10 months ago
Another babysitter makes an offer that can’t be refused.
Count Olaf Premium Member 10 months ago
AKA Extortion. This receives The Count Seal of Approval©.
KageKat 10 months ago
I guess it doesn’t count as extortion if Calvin really IS that rambunctious.
Humerus1 10 months ago
silent but deadly parent talk
Carol from CT 10 months ago
Still isn’t enough…where did you leave the leg-irons?
strick9 10 months ago
Poor little Calvin
Just-me 10 months ago
There’s mayhem in the offing.
rshive 10 months ago
Mom — the realist.
gantech 10 months ago
Extortion wears many faces….
Timothy Madigan Premium Member 10 months ago
The advance wasn’t an advance on the babysitting fee, it was an advance on the ‘signing bonus’ (the agreement to come back).
Now you pay the rest of the signing bonus.
Saddenedby Premium Member 10 months ago
supply and DEMAND will always dictate the rates AND the bonus situation. whatever the DEMAND is, Dad better pay because IF the DEMAND is NOT PAID, the fallout and lingering effects will definitely and I mean definitely, be worse than the fiscal responsibility. js
Spacetech 10 months ago
She was locked out. That’s different..
elgrecousa Premium Member 10 months ago
No wonder birthrates are going down.
locake 10 months ago
Let Dad try to find a babysitter next time. He can get laughed at by all the neighborhood sitters who refuse to watch his little terror.
locake 10 months ago
Why in the world does Dad think Calvin will be on his best behavior tonight? Did he drug the kid?
Holden Awn 10 months ago
Rosalyn now leads “Freedom of Choice!” demonstrations.
g04922 10 months ago
Rosalyn knows Calvin. An ‘advance’ is like a deposit and insurance against the disaster that is is probably approaching.
wmac8898 10 months ago
Imagine how great Calvin and Hobbes would have been during COVID-19, with Calvin attending school virtually while his dad worked from home.
wiley207 10 months ago
This was Rosalyn’s next-to-last story arc, from spring 1990. After that, Rosalyn didn’t appear again until September 1995, near the end of the strip’s original run. Of course, Bill Watterson said that Rosalyn arcs were getting harder and harder to write, so I don’t blame him taking a break until near his retirement when he decided to have Rosalyn return one last time.
Cozmik Cowboy 10 months ago
One of the Albright sisters always told my folks I was the most delightful kid she sat for.
All the other sitters looked at it differently……………..
rjarchuleta 10 months ago
Cue the anxiety causing music!
hooglah 10 months ago
Sounds like Calvin could use some basic training….and I don’t mean “time outs” either. He probably would be standing in the corner afterwards….his butt would be to red to sit on.
cracker65 10 months ago
Hahahaha
Bilan 10 months ago
When Dad said “Calvin will be on his best behavior”, Rosalyn knew he was lying.
DKHenderson 10 months ago
Hopefully, when Rosalyn graduates from university, she will remember to send a thank you card to Calvin’s parents, who made it all possible.
mindjob 10 months ago
Rosalyn is now working for Zelenskyy
centoxyz 10 months ago
Calvin was once considered by his kindergarten teacher as most likely to end up in the electric chair.
eced52 10 months ago
The look in mom’s eyes tells him don’t give me a hard time. I want out of here. But I can see why Roslyn babysits for them when no one else will. She’s an extortionist.
1JennyJenkins 10 months ago
No wonder Calvin is turning out the way he is. His parents are monsters. See the nice look on mother’s and father’s face in the first two panels, and how they turned into vicious ogres in the last one….Poor Calvin…
CleverHans Premium Member 10 months ago
In the last panel, Dad’s situation demonstrates one of the many reasons why I refuse to wear neckties…
HodgeElmwood 10 months ago
I don’t know why they bother. You know the evening’s still gonna be ruined by whatever craziness Calvin comes up with!
lindz.coop Premium Member 10 months ago
Roz deserves every bit of whatever he does to her. She has NEVER once been nice to him.