Calvin and Hobbes by Bill Watterson for September 25, 2009

I wonder who will be the unlucky one…..

You just have to love the prelude to a disaster discovery… In this case, musical… da dee dah…

Mom, Dad, you’ve got to be strong for this… brace yourselves…

Funny thing, they do the same thing in politics. La da de de dum…yup, everythings just fine, yup, yup yup!

When Calvin is singing that there is nothing to worry about, that is when you worry the most. Obviously his parents have already discovered this on several occasions.

Surprise is coming now!

Better get a Bucket!

Monty Python

Well, Nero fiddled while Rome burned so I guess Calvin singing while the house floods isn’t too much of a stretch.

It better be both their turns.

Name That Tune I can name that tune in three notes.

I love the way the parents’ expressions progressively change in time with the lyrics. It’s the effect of songwriting at its best. ;)

A hole is in the bucket Karl Otto, Karl Otto, a hole is in the bucket Karl Otto a hole. Mend it o Henry, o Henry, mend it O Henry, mend it! ………

ATSL, LX013, “My Bucket’s Got a Hole in it” - Hank Williams, Jr.

“Time is of the essence!” “There is no time to waste!” The water level is ‘a drop in the bucket’ compared to what it will be if the parents don’t ‘get a move on’. “Get a Move On” - Eddie Money

How high’s the water, papa?, mama? “Five Feet High and Rising” - Johnny Cash

Better make a “Bucket List” Calvin !!

Its when they act innocent you have to worry!

Methinks thou dost protest too much, Calvin! It doesn’t serve your purpose, but it might save the house if the parents stop disputing about whose turn it is and ‘rise to the occasion’.

gud

sjoujke, That’s a good comparison (parallel) between Nero and Calvin. Nero blamed the Christians; will Hobbes be the scapegoat for Calvin?

Thats a good way to alert your parents without causing panic .. way to go! Calvin!!

Singing in the rain.

“Rock, Paper, Scissors!’

“Your Turn!” They just acquired Water Works. Now Calvin’s parents need to Pass Go and collect $200 to pay the cost for damages, and ‘pay the Piper’ (for having Calvin). OGTDA - “One good turn deserves another.” That saying applies to certain Arctic birds, as well.

Why dont they both go to give calvin the butt chewing he deserves

I love the 3rd frame. You can see how well Calvin has Mom and Dad conditioned. Pavlov couldn’t have done a better job.

It’s an old familiar song. Something has happened, but Mom & Dad just don’t know what.

Classic looks from the parents!

Yukoner said, “Name That Tune I can name that tune in three notes”.

Is it Water Music,By Handel???

They’re like “What has he done now?” and wanting to take turns finding out but this time it’s gonna be a two parent job.

They’d better both go so they can form a bucket brigade, but in this case it’ll be reversed.

Solve who goes with odds or evens.

George Orwell said “Advertising is the rattling of a stick inside a swill bucket.” Calvin’s song may just be the marketing campaign for his latest product! I can certainly hear that stick rattling!

It shows what a child can do when parents do not pay attention. Keeping Calvin busy might prevent a lot of mischief.

My mom always thought that Calvin & Hobbes reminded her of my brother with his stuffed animals. Many times she would cut out of strip from the paper and tape it to his bedroom door when it really seemed like it was him with a stuffed animal!

I wonder what “YOUR TURN” entails?? —I bet Calvin knows!

Which is worse: singing about not having to worry, or instant and total silence??

My wife and I use the “Rock-Paper-Scissors” game to decide who gets to deal with stuff like this.

Mom and Dad should hear something Maybe they dont care by now

LOL!!! luv the song!!

NOTHING could prepare mom and pop for what is about to be discovered… NOTHING!! LOL!!! :-D

Glub … glub … glub … !

If my child ever did that……….I’d blame it on my husband…LMAO

This qualifies as a Mom AND Dad emergency!

Also, break out the checkbook. I had a plumber fix two toilets and a faucet today and it cost me $134.

Anybody remember when $100 was serious money???

♪♫Hit the deck with lots of buckets, Fa, la, la, la, la-LA, LA, LA, LA!♪♫♫

@ artybee Don’t you think fixing two toilets and a faucet is serious?

:-D

Mom and Dad both like a quiet evening at home reading. How did they have a kid like Calvin?

I think Calvin is about to kick the bucket……..

…or have his bucket kicked for him!

someone better get up there,if you catch disaster early it isn’t so bad.

Well, in the first panel Mom and Dad look awful bored…..So at least Calvins screw up will relieve the boredom….UNLESS, mom and dad were trying to enjoy a quiet evening at home….in that case? hmm…. calvins screw up will probably result in a very interesting strip for tommorrow:-0

And yes, 100$ is serious money for me still!!!!

Real subtle Calvin. Probably could have grabbed 2 buckets without them ever knowing.

cholldekkgher stenst… I’d tell you the name of my refrigerator man, but I don’t want to give you ideas. I called one day, he was busy, but they said they’d let him know. A couple of hours later, he popped in, said he was across town waiting for a hot water heater to drain, so he decided to come over. He looked the equipment over, found the popped fuse (hard to see), fixed it, said, “That heater probably still isn’t drained, you know…” and left.

I don’t think we got a bill.

@marvee: How did such parents get a kid like Calvin? The same way my parents got fraternal twins of the same basic temperament but having personality types that strongly contrast. The parents are more like my sister; I’m more like Calvin (without the uncontrolled mischief and mayhem).

Parents, if your child is like that he’s more likely in trouble

I still like Splish, Splash – even tho no bath was involved.

Amen comicguy250 amen