Flame thrower…… Hmmmm……… OK, that reminds me of one of the funniest Peanuts strips ever. It’s an oldie:Peanuts (1954)Peanuts had a lot of physical humor and hilarious images in the early days, and that’s a lot of the appeal of Calvin and Hobbes throughout its entire run. Sometimes the words in Calvin and Hobbes can be very humorous, but often the images are just so darned funny.In this forum, our own attempts at humor are severely limited to words on “paper.” Unfortunately, we are unable to entertain each other with our vocal inflections and timing, with our facial expressions and body language, or with humorous artwork or props.Consequently, it can make our own humor on this site seem quite inferior to the comic strips at times, largely because this is not a level playing field. We have only our words to work with; but we are “competing” against comic strips that contain not only words, but artwork that includes facial expressions, body language, action, plus emphasis and inflection drawn into the words.Of course, in the case of Bill Watterson or Charles Schulz, we are also competing against genius.Nevertheless, sometimes people on this site manage to say things that are just so darned funny.
Oh, right, that was funny, but being Dogsniff, he could have meant it the other way too. I’ts 08:13 on Saturday morning here, and we have a little sunshine at last. We’ve had icy winds and rain the whole week plus a ship run aground on the rocks off the north coast.
Calvin, information to build a flame thrower can be found in the library, the Internet, or any 4th grade boy’s room. The hardware store may wonder at your purchases on Dad’s account.
Dad is about to “paint the roses red”! Quoting from the Urban Dictionary, “To frantically attempt to cover up a mistake, [comma inserted for clarity] with severe consequences.”
See, Calvin asked for a flamethrower hoping that he could use a blowtorch as a fallback position.Naah! He just wants a flamethrower. Better call Army Surplus and see what vintage weapons they have in mind. I hear that a M113 missle-armed APC just arrived.
I asked my wife the same question and the answer was still no. Things never change no matter how old you get. (What do people have against flamethrowers, anyway?)
Hobbes Premium Member almost 13 years ago
I’m first today!Can’t think of anything to say………..
rayannina almost 13 years ago
Failed firstie!
margueritem almost 13 years ago
Com’mon, Hobbes, there must be something you can say.
Hobbes Premium Member almost 13 years ago
Flame thrower…… Hmmmm……… OK, that reminds me of one of the funniest Peanuts strips ever. It’s an oldie:Peanuts (1954)Peanuts had a lot of physical humor and hilarious images in the early days, and that’s a lot of the appeal of Calvin and Hobbes throughout its entire run. Sometimes the words in Calvin and Hobbes can be very humorous, but often the images are just so darned funny.In this forum, our own attempts at humor are severely limited to words on “paper.” Unfortunately, we are unable to entertain each other with our vocal inflections and timing, with our facial expressions and body language, or with humorous artwork or props.Consequently, it can make our own humor on this site seem quite inferior to the comic strips at times, largely because this is not a level playing field. We have only our words to work with; but we are “competing” against comic strips that contain not only words, but artwork that includes facial expressions, body language, action, plus emphasis and inflection drawn into the words.Of course, in the case of Bill Watterson or Charles Schulz, we are also competing against genius.Nevertheless, sometimes people on this site manage to say things that are just so darned funny.
pouncingtiger almost 13 years ago
Calvin must have been similar to Stewie Griffin (from Family Guy) when he was 1 year old.
i.mehrzad almost 13 years ago
Of course not! Don’t be silly.
Hobbes Premium Member almost 13 years ago
See what I mean? That comment of yours was darned funny.
JoanHelen almost 13 years ago
Ha ha, you must be a very slow reader. Sorry, Dogsniff, but I couldn’t resist that.
rentier almost 13 years ago
Hobbes has enough to say!
JoanHelen almost 13 years ago
Oh, right, that was funny, but being Dogsniff, he could have meant it the other way too. I’ts 08:13 on Saturday morning here, and we have a little sunshine at last. We’ve had icy winds and rain the whole week plus a ship run aground on the rocks off the north coast.
GROG Premium Member almost 13 years ago
It escapes me, though, why Calvin would even think Dad would even possibly say yes. So Calvin’s look in panel 3 does surpirse me.
Good Morning, Marg, Mike & ♠Lonewolf♠
GROG Premium Member almost 13 years ago
Love the Peanuts strip, Hobbes!
Sarcastic Sensei almost 13 years ago
First time commenter! :P
Id use on my waffles. Gets em done way quicker.
lewisbower almost 13 years ago
Calvin, information to build a flame thrower can be found in the library, the Internet, or any 4th grade boy’s room. The hardware store may wonder at your purchases on Dad’s account.
Phapada almost 13 years ago
SO Why must be silly ?
DocOmics almost 13 years ago
Maybe Calvin just wants to bake the worlds largest creme brulee.
Puddleglum2 almost 13 years ago
Calvin set you up, Dad! There’s no way out of this one! You’ve painted yourself into a corner! :o)
cleokaya almost 13 years ago
Well then….how about a butane torch?
Nighthawks Premium Member almost 13 years ago
…… saving Susie and Mrs Wormwood from certain incineration
Puddleglum2 almost 13 years ago
Dad is about to “paint the roses red”! Quoting from the Urban Dictionary, “To frantically attempt to cover up a mistake, [comma inserted for clarity] with severe consequences.”
adubman almost 13 years ago
In that case, Dad, how about a rocket launcher?
rroush Premium Member almost 13 years ago
Make him promise not ON the house.
Number Three almost 13 years ago
Awwwwww, That is so cute..
I’ve never known any other comic strip character to have a large dangerous ambition like Calvin does.
xxx
kingpirgnob almost 13 years ago
at least calvin tried to be responsible…..well, kinda.
mac47 almost 13 years ago
Especially outside of the house.
bmonk almost 13 years ago
See, Calvin asked for a flamethrower hoping that he could use a blowtorch as a fallback position.Naah! He just wants a flamethrower. Better call Army Surplus and see what vintage weapons they have in mind. I hear that a M113 missle-armed APC just arrived.
ratlum almost 13 years ago
Come on Dad,I will use outside or the garage only.
Destiny23 almost 13 years ago
Watch Myth Busters long enough, and I’m sure they’ll teach you how to build one! And a cannon, and a jet engine…
khpage almost 13 years ago
Now the garage, that’s a different story…
Gretchen's Mom almost 13 years ago
But, dad . . . how can Calvin run around and pretend to be a fire-breathing dragon without a flamethrower?!?!? You’re absolutely ruining all the fun!
lin4869 almost 13 years ago
JoanHelen, thank you for your caring words. We’re all hoping things work out. :D
Wiseguy411 almost 13 years ago
@Hobbes …
Confucious say one picture worth thousand words …
Not even you (or I) can compete with that !!!
hippogriff almost 13 years ago
gmartin: DON’T SAY THAT! That is how we got kicked off Chickweed Lane and Pibgorn.
JLG Premium Member almost 13 years ago
I’ve always loved this particular one because it’s so funny how Calvin is thinking REAAAAL hard in that third panel. XD
Ooops! Premium Member almost 13 years ago
How about just a little flame thrower? Please?
cdrsjb almost 13 years ago
I asked my wife the same question and the answer was still no. Things never change no matter how old you get. (What do people have against flamethrowers, anyway?)
JLG Premium Member over 12 years ago
I love how Calvin’s thinking REAAAAAAL hard in the third panel.