There might come a time, Calvin, when you have to tell your parents, channeling Groucho: “Those are my principles, and if you don’t like them… well, I have others.”
I had a stint in solitary confinement and while I was there, I came to the conclusion that when all the trivial things in life are stripped away, the only thing we have left is ourselves and each other.
Looking out for number one is a narrow minded, conservative selfish principle. A Liberal knows that looking out for everyone benefits everyone. No need to worry about number one. It comes naturally. The ‘Make America Great Again’ (MAGA) garbage is baloney.
When the U.S. armed, supplied and manned the allies in WW2 bringing victory, we had the 19th rated armed forces in the world. 6 years later we were far and away Number One. Then, using the ‘Marshall Plan’, the U.S rebuilt the world, both the defeated and our allies. That made us ‘number one’ to this day. Those we rebuilt simply pushed us up higher.
But the short-sighted and narrow minded selfish conservative can never see anything more than Me!
codycab 2 months ago
Meanwhile, number 1 runs and hides from Calvin.
dadthedawg Premium Member 2 months ago
You seem to spend a lot of time in the principal’s office…..
snsurone76 2 months ago
Too many people live by that same principle, Calvin.
jpsomebody 2 months ago
I look out for number two, it makes a bigger mess if you step in it.
Bilan 2 months ago
Unfortunately, when you’re 6 years-old, the parents are #1 and #2
daniel2.mueller 2 months ago
There might come a time, Calvin, when you have to tell your parents, channeling Groucho: “Those are my principles, and if you don’t like them… well, I have others.”
minty_Joe 2 months ago
Calvin looks different in panel #3.
rshive 2 months ago
Sounds about right, Calvin.
Purple People Eater 2 months ago
I was very principled person when I was Calvin’s age – mainly in the principal’s office.
Humanist 2 months ago
Everyone should be a humanist and care about all humans.
MichaelAxelFleming 2 months ago
In “Looking Out For #1,” Robert Ringer explains why that is exactly what everyone does, and why it is a good thing.
Zykoic 2 months ago
My financial advisor!
More_Cats_Than_Sense 2 months ago
As a late colleague of mine used to say:
“Self first, self last, anything left over, self again!”
Jayalexander 2 months ago
Do on to others before they have a chance to do onto you
BigDaveGlass 2 months ago
Looks after number one. And Hobbes can look after himself?
win.45mag 2 months ago
Looking out for number one was a BTO song.
Gandalf 2 months ago
A great song from Bachman-Turner Overdrive.
russef 2 months ago
Trust me son. You’re much better off looking out for number two!
ComicKing456 Premium Member 2 months ago
who’s number one.
mourdac Premium Member 2 months ago
A follower of the Golden Rule: he who has the gold makes the rules.
bbenoit 2 months ago
I married #1…
dflak 2 months ago
I had a stint in solitary confinement and while I was there, I came to the conclusion that when all the trivial things in life are stripped away, the only thing we have left is ourselves and each other.
Most people get the first part: themselves.
SquidGamerGal 2 months ago
Ha! That “principal” will not fly in today’s world!
gantech 2 months ago
Well, that IS a principle…of sorts…
flemmingo 2 months ago
Calvin’s statement “ look out for number one” is the problem going around nowadays. No one cares about anyone else. The ME generation!
rockyridge1977 2 months ago
……..purty much typical for a 5th grader!!!!!
serial232 2 months ago
Number one is my wife and I always look out for her. So, I am with you Calvin.
CountOlaf2.0 Premium Member 2 months ago
That’s what Joe Burrow does when he drops back to pass or is in the shotgun… Looks out for Number One, Ja’Marr Chase.
g04922 2 months ago
Calvin has the No. 1 Gangster Principle…. “Look out for Number One.”
Mac6622 Premium Member 2 months ago
He could be the President someday.
Chris 2 months ago
is Hobbes number two at least. :J
rgulyash 2 months ago
Detention was my 8th class of the day in the third grade
Angry Indeed Premium Member 2 months ago
You’re wrong, Calvin. Too many people share your principle.
markkahler52 2 months ago
And his hair quickly turns Orange…
DKHenderson 2 months ago
It would be fun to see Hobbes saying, “Sounds like a good principle. I’ll adopt it, too. Goodbye.”
tremaine53 2 months ago
Calvin? Or Ayn Rand?
ncorgbl 2 months ago
Looking out for number one is a narrow minded, conservative selfish principle. A Liberal knows that looking out for everyone benefits everyone. No need to worry about number one. It comes naturally. The ‘Make America Great Again’ (MAGA) garbage is baloney.
When the U.S. armed, supplied and manned the allies in WW2 bringing victory, we had the 19th rated armed forces in the world. 6 years later we were far and away Number One. Then, using the ‘Marshall Plan’, the U.S rebuilt the world, both the defeated and our allies. That made us ‘number one’ to this day. Those we rebuilt simply pushed us up higher.
But the short-sighted and narrow minded selfish conservative can never see anything more than Me!
Milady Meg 2 months ago
Timely.
Midnightrain109 2 months ago
Sounds like a lot of other people lol
stamps 2 months ago
Actually, if you’re walking in the woods, you should look out for number 2. Bears, you know.
anomaly 2 months ago
And when walking in the woods, look out for number twos, also.
62kathleenhicks 2 months ago
With a donkey gvt. this needs to be something to live by (credo)?
brick10 2 months ago
He’s ready for the White House!
62kathleenhicks 2 months ago
Follow Calvin’s thoughts
mistercatworks 2 months ago
That’s more of a tiger’s life principle.
sincavage05 2 months ago
This is where Trump got his mantra!
lnrokr55 2 months ago
Made for internet age ! ;-)
Another Take 2 months ago
I never knew my Dad took his life philosophy from Calvin! Actually, I think Calvin took it from my Dad.
hagarthehorrible 2 months ago
You are headed straight to the parliament, buddy.