Was this run part of the original sabbatical? It looks like they’re jumping around in time. A few weeks ago, Calvin was failing his math test in “Attack of the…Snow Goons,” and now we’ve gone backwards to “Scientific Progress Goes ‘Boink’.”
The last time that this wonderful arc was reprinted – in 2020 – a reader suggested that Calvin was “really standing on a stepladder”. I don’t think that Watterson intended any explanation other than the one shown in the strip.
codycab 2 days ago
They should know better than to ask the troublemaker first by now.
Spacehog 2 days ago
She does not have another pair of shoes?
Sugar Bombs 95 2 days ago
Spoilers but…
Is this the one where they lock Rosalyn outside?
Hello Everyone 2 days ago
Sounds like what my friends dog does. – Shoes are the enemy!
C 2 days ago
Creative punishment pending
STEPUP 2 days ago
Can’t he been drugged while the parents are out???!!!
charliefarmrhere 2 days ago
She only has one pair? What woman has only one pair of shoes? Heaven forbid!
kangtourcat Premium Member 2 days ago
All the Rosalyn are great!
jzummak 2 days ago
Was this run part of the original sabbatical? It looks like they’re jumping around in time. A few weeks ago, Calvin was failing his math test in “Attack of the…Snow Goons,” and now we’ve gone backwards to “Scientific Progress Goes ‘Boink’.”
Mediatech 2 days ago
A woman with only one pair of shoes? I don’t believe it.
Concretionist 2 days ago
Calvin is the very definition of short-sighted. You KNOW he won’t get away with it…
Jayalexander 2 days ago
Yes, by all means lend a hand in the search, “CALVIN!”
Calvinist1966 2 days ago
The last time that this wonderful arc was reprinted – in 2020 – a reader suggested that Calvin was “really standing on a stepladder”. I don’t think that Watterson intended any explanation other than the one shown in the strip.
My First Premium Member 2 days ago
Am I the guy here who can recognize that yes, she has other shoes, but the now missing one’s color went with the outfit?
Huckleberry Hiroshima 2 days ago
A woman with only one pair of shoes?
tremaine53 2 days ago
Jebus Price, lady! I’ll give you ONE guess where they went!
SquidGamerGal 2 days ago
Calvin, Calvin, Calvin… Have you figured out why they don’t trust you to be home alone by now?
French Persons Premium Member 2 days ago
Little jerkwad..
Beast and I say.....Great-Googly-Moogly ! 2 days ago
I would use Dad’s shoes to spank Calvin …… there bigger than Mom’s. …..just kidding!
snsurone76 2 days ago
Are those the only shoes she has?? Imelda Marcos she ain’t!!
rockyridge1977 2 days ago
Short term solution!!!!
sandpiper 2 days ago
His attempt has the same odor as old shoes.
rshive 2 days ago
Bad, Calvin. Bad.
Angry Indeed Premium Member 2 days ago
I remember one strip where Calvin’s Dad suggested that they leave Calvin alone. Then, they laughed like a bunch of insane twits. ;-p
jconnors3954 2 days ago
Calvin is constantly finding creative ways to get in trouble.
Jeff0811 2 days ago
Ok, shoes that match the dress go missing. Does she have only one dress? Change dress, different shoes, problem solved.
GoldLions Premium Member 2 days ago
Have a strong hunch that Calvin will be grounded for a week…
Thomas Scott Roberts creator 2 days ago
That’s a dress for a night out? I thought she was in a bathrobe, and wondered why she needed shoes instead of slippers.
Jaime Jean M 2 days ago
A woman with only one pair of shoes? Now, that’s unheard of.
alohaotis 2 days ago
she looks like shes still in a bathrobe
KEA 2 days ago
a cunning plan
wiley207 2 days ago
Here it is; one of my favorite Rosalyn story arcs!
Holden Awn 2 days ago
I suspect keeping her barefoot had much to do with how Calvin happened.
mistercatworks 2 days ago
Even moms have more than one pair of shoes they can wear for going out.
John Jorgensen 2 days ago
Aren’t shoes usually the last thing you put on when you’re getting dressed? Because she looks like she’s still in her robe.
mindjob 2 days ago
Time to break out the old platforms from the 70’s
Bilan 1 day ago
Why hasn’t anybody made a comment about a woman having only one pair of shoes?
jbruins84341 1 day ago
OK, if Hobbes is not real, how does Calvin reach those top shelves?
HodgeElmwood 1 day ago
Poor mom, only one pair of shoes to her name!