Calvin and Hobbes by Bill Watterson for May 07, 1988
Transcript:
Calvin: I found another bone! I found another bone! Boy, this is a weird one. What is it? Hobbes: It could be a forearm and fingers. Calvin: I can't wait to see what the complete calvinosaur looks like. Hobbes: I didn't know bones came in decorator colors, did you?
LadyBlanc over 11 years ago
So, Calvin knows subconsciously at least that he’s digging up trash, reflected by Hobbes recognizing “designer colors.” But given that the idea of a dinosaur skeleton is so much cooler, Calvin’s ignoring reality in favor of his own fantasy. I, for one, think he’s auite right to do so!
yow4zip Premium Member over 11 years ago
They come in colors so you know how they go together.
bmonk over 11 years ago
That armbone is a little stiff. It wouldn’t make a very flexible hand.
Comics Master about 11 years ago
Wait, why is there so much trash in the ground?
the calvinosaurus that calvin wanted to discover over 8 years ago
#Forkasaurus
davetb1956 about 7 years ago
Calvin must eat with his fingers a lot if he doesn’t recognize a fork.
davetb1956 about 7 years ago
Calvin must eat with his fingers a lot if he doesn’t recognize a fork.
OgdenWhitePine over 3 years ago
That reptilian must have nerves of steel.
Nate Wright (Mischief God) about 3 years ago
When dinner is served, Calvin will exclaim, “Another rare fossil!”