I know this kind of story line …
got bitten by a dog…. , after I threw a stick at it…… , after I have been teasing it behind the fence…….. , for the last halve hour…… , every day, for the last year….. etc etc etc, until you have a very clear picture of who is guilty
Calvin, You should point out to Dad that he now has TWO monocles. And everyone knows that TWO is better than ONE. He’ll be so proud… You can call them Father and Son together-time visual aids!
Yup, dad was the irresponsible one. What person in his right mind would lend Calvin anything that could break. For crying out loud, look at his track record.
It’s clearly dad’s fault.
If he would of taught his little boy how to toss and catch binoculars like a good dad should, this would never have happened.
Listen to the average accident victim and you will hear them say that the accident was “totally unexpected” even though it often seems obvious to the outside observer that the victim’s own conduct made the result inevitable. Nearly everyone has 20-20 hindsight. the ability to accurately predict consequences BEFORE causality is a hallmark of advanced intellect.
Ah, memories. For me it was mom’s expensive horse figurine (Calvin’s age) then her big beveled plate glass mirror (old enough to know better age). Sorry mom!
I don’t know why you’re all blaming Dad. Dad wasn’t the one throwing the binoculars up in the air. The excuse, “Because they were there” doesn’t work for me.
Anyone notice how Calvin’s face becomes less and less emotional the closer and closer he comes to stating the truth? Maybe that should tell him something.
vibjyor over 15 years ago
How careless of the binoculars to break this easily !
margueritem over 15 years ago
A few merely incidental details….
ladywolf17 over 15 years ago
Calvin you gotten so good with glue, so why not glue the binocular pieces back together.
Yukoner over 15 years ago
So the thlot pickens.
Ivy0730Lcsq over 15 years ago
broke it intentionally , Calvin!
robbieboy over 15 years ago
Similar thing I did as a kid.. Wonder how Dad will take the news.. :D:D
D-i-c-e-R over 15 years ago
Flayed alive. I’m picturing Calvin without skin. He would probably think it was a cool look.
He was probably swinging the binoculars around by the strap to see how high they would go. Centrifugal force and gravity are a fun combo.
Wildmustang1262 over 15 years ago
Calvin, you blame yourself for breaking your daddy’s binocular.
esquiremtf over 15 years ago
Ah, perfectly reasonable. Could happen to anyone.
David Hamilton over 15 years ago
There’s always more to the story than first comes out.
watcha over 15 years ago
I know this kind of story line … got bitten by a dog…. , after I threw a stick at it…… , after I have been teasing it behind the fence…….. , for the last halve hour…… , every day, for the last year….. etc etc etc, until you have a very clear picture of who is guilty
4deerinmyyard over 15 years ago
Honestly, what was Dad thinking? I wouldn’t give my binoculars to Calvin until he was 37 and bonded.
tyrannusbe over 15 years ago
Binoculars are fun to throw! :D
carpetinwater9 over 15 years ago
I tripped up.ok
prasrinivara over 15 years ago
Stay tuned till tomorrow ladywolf17, you’ll find out exactly how serious the breakage is!
PTui2 over 15 years ago
Calvin, You should point out to Dad that he now has TWO monocles. And everyone knows that TWO is better than ONE. He’ll be so proud… You can call them Father and Son together-time visual aids!
rshive over 15 years ago
Just an accidental drop! Could happen to anyone.
lewisbower over 15 years ago
Honest Dad, I was just looking at them and they broke
alondra over 15 years ago
Let’s just figure you won’t have an allowance til you’re 15 Calvin.
GROG Premium Member over 15 years ago
Why not just throw the binoculars to the ground like spiking a football. It’d take less time to break ‘em.
coffeeturtle over 15 years ago
I say this is Dad’s fault. :-) Why lend an expensive pair of binoculars to a six year old?
ratlum over 15 years ago
Hide them then say some one stole them but then thats fibbing
mjw22307 over 15 years ago
Yes, I agree. Definately dad’s fault.
cleokaya over 15 years ago
Yup, dad was the irresponsible one. What person in his right mind would lend Calvin anything that could break. For crying out loud, look at his track record.
carmy over 15 years ago
I agree too. Dad should have known better.
Dry and Dusty Premium Member over 15 years ago
Love that last panel!!!
musicnut1986 over 15 years ago
prasrinivara said Stay tuned till tomorrow ladywolf17, you’ll find out exactly how serious the breakage is!
A hint for you ladywolf, think about the hit song for Kansas, Dust In The Wind.
lazygrazer over 15 years ago
It’s clearly dad’s fault. If he would of taught his little boy how to toss and catch binoculars like a good dad should, this would never have happened.
rowlfff over 15 years ago
makes perfect sense to me!
SidSnomann over 15 years ago
Add this to the list. Number one item is: Don’t run with scissors.
benbrilling over 15 years ago
The theory being, if you throw the binocs up into the air you can get a bird’s eye view.
Slugnutty over 15 years ago
Ya gotta take a chance on ‘em, even if it is against your better judgement, and has the approximate chance of an icy projectile in an infernal region.
Stede_Bonnet over 15 years ago
Listen to the average accident victim and you will hear them say that the accident was “totally unexpected” even though it often seems obvious to the outside observer that the victim’s own conduct made the result inevitable. Nearly everyone has 20-20 hindsight. the ability to accurately predict consequences BEFORE causality is a hallmark of advanced intellect.
bald over 15 years ago
calvin was trying to go through a time warp hoping to catch the binoculars in mid air, when accidentally on purpose they fell and broke
StubbleJumper over 15 years ago
Ah, memories. For me it was mom’s expensive horse figurine (Calvin’s age) then her big beveled plate glass mirror (old enough to know better age). Sorry mom!
GROG Premium Member over 15 years ago
I don’t know why you’re all blaming Dad. Dad wasn’t the one throwing the binoculars up in the air. The excuse, “Because they were there” doesn’t work for me.
Kerovan over 15 years ago
Oh I get it. Lefty’s to blame. He can’t catch anything.
Shikamoo Premium Member over 15 years ago
Translation: “I was being extra careful as I threw them to myself while running down the sidewalk!”
-could happen to anyone.
unemandarine over 15 years ago
Yeah Calvin, it was just an accident… I’m sure your dad will see it that way! HAHAHA!
amenable over 15 years ago
THANKS FOR THE GOOD FUN, BILL! HOW DO YOU COME UP WITH THE GOOD STUFF? KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK; MY DIGESTION NEEDS IT! ~ JACK
musicluvr95 over 15 years ago
this kid rocks
mrprongs over 15 years ago
Sue the manufactorer. Shotty merchandise.
Rakkav over 15 years ago
Anyone notice how Calvin’s face becomes less and less emotional the closer and closer he comes to stating the truth? Maybe that should tell him something.