A few years ago I read in the literature for Operation Rice Bowl (if I remember correctly) that half of the people in the world live on no more than 1/2 cup of rice a day. A staggering thought when I look in my pantry, and brings to mind an activity I may take up in my retirement—volunteering at local food banks.
@cosman, how long have you had the hiccups at this time? I have to follow my father’s guidance for revealing his secret.
In the meantime, a couple of other theories for hiccup cures are covered in Calvin & Hobbes the week starting 17-April-1989.
Overpopulation is not the problem, nor is food production. Even the UN’s Food and Agriculture Organization states that there is enough food. The real issue is distribution, War, poverty and natural disasters are the leading causes of hunger. (see www.overpopulationisamyth.org) I commend Pelican47 and others who step up to do something about hunger in the world. This Christmas let’s all make a difference, give to your local food bank, give to an international relief agency or where ever you are lead. check out www.crs.org, www.cfcausa.org, or www.bread.org God bless you all for caring.
These Strips are all repeats. Check out strips around Jan 7 2008 from the archives… Its either a technical glitch or running out of new Calvin & Hobbes strips
Since Harry Chapin’s passing, there’s been a lack of urgency for the starving people in this world. Let’s hope we can rekindle that torch, starting here, today.
All right! So glad to see this being offered here again! I loved this strip the first time around, and saved it from the newspaper frequently. Hope Bill Watterson is enjoying his royalties—he deserves every penny!
<<I’m holding down the ctrl and refresh key together with my left hand. With my right hand I am playing Wipeout with my fingers on the desk. My left foot is massaging the lower right panel of my tower. I am playing a bass drum with my right foot. I am blinking rapidly, whistling Dixie, and tossing my head from side to side as if I were a blond, and this site is still slow today.>>
Can it mendojoe. This isn’t a place for left vs right. Especially now, with this strip in particular. It’s simply saying that our perception of a lack of food is sometimes a little skewed. Let’s not turn it into a political debate.
margueritem almost 13 years ago
Tigers always feel a bit of a rumble in their tummies.
doc white almost 13 years ago
Maby he had the stuffing knocked out .
Hobbes Premium Member almost 13 years ago
Hobbes has never really suffered. Neither has Snoopy:Click here: Peanuts (1974)
pouncingtiger almost 13 years ago
Be careful Calvin. Hobbes might eat you to fill his stomach.
tirnaaisling almost 13 years ago
As short sighted as the next tuna sandwich… He’s a tiger you know!
pelican47 almost 13 years ago
A few years ago I read in the literature for Operation Rice Bowl (if I remember correctly) that half of the people in the world live on no more than 1/2 cup of rice a day. A staggering thought when I look in my pantry, and brings to mind an activity I may take up in my retirement—volunteering at local food banks.
@cosman, how long have you had the hiccups at this time? I have to follow my father’s guidance for revealing his secret.
In the meantime, a couple of other theories for hiccup cures are covered in Calvin & Hobbes the week starting 17-April-1989.
Blessings to all…
jai-jai almost 13 years ago
Watterson had decided to bring this message to the people those who read nothing but Calvin and Hobbes strips in newspaper.
rentier almost 13 years ago
I can feel with Hobbes!
GROG Premium Member almost 13 years ago
Shame on you, Hobbes. Yours is usually the voice of reason.
Elaine Rosco Premium Member almost 13 years ago
For once Calvin is right.
TheSkulker almost 13 years ago
Wow. Calvin actually caring for someone other than himself!Now anything is possible.
tripwire45 almost 13 years ago
Imagine if everyone who commented on this comic strip gave even one can of food to their local foodbank.
rolleg almost 13 years ago
Guaranteed hiccup cure: one tea spoon of vinegar.
BluePumpkin almost 13 years ago
Crazy to think that food insecurity is even worse now than in comparison to when this strip was printed.
Packratjohn Premium Member almost 13 years ago
Every day I hear, “Hey, let’s go to lunch. I’m starving!” And every day I shake my head and think, “No, you’re not….”
Number Three almost 13 years ago
Poor Hobbes!
xxx
johndifool almost 13 years ago
Hobbes is like the local stray I feed-nothing I give her is ever enough, she’s always crying for more…
pgagnon almost 13 years ago
Overpopulation is not the problem, nor is food production. Even the UN’s Food and Agriculture Organization states that there is enough food. The real issue is distribution, War, poverty and natural disasters are the leading causes of hunger. (see www.overpopulationisamyth.org) I commend Pelican47 and others who step up to do something about hunger in the world. This Christmas let’s all make a difference, give to your local food bank, give to an international relief agency or where ever you are lead. check out www.crs.org, www.cfcausa.org, or www.bread.org God bless you all for caring.
tallcanofbeer almost 13 years ago
my mother always said to me when I would complain "There is someone somewhere in worse shape than you , be thankful ".
plkaushik almost 13 years ago
These Strips are all repeats. Check out strips around Jan 7 2008 from the archives… Its either a technical glitch or running out of new Calvin & Hobbes strips
coffeeturtle almost 13 years ago
How many times do we say, “I’m starving”? Truly, an exaggeration in most instances.
crazymax134 almost 13 years ago
hobbes is soooooooooo stupid lol
wbtthefrog almost 13 years ago
Go Calvin, the voice of reason and balance. Somehow, he’s got the right perspective on this one.
glitterygal07 almost 13 years ago
calvin, concerned about world hunger? Lol :P
alan.gurka almost 13 years ago
Since Harry Chapin’s passing, there’s been a lack of urgency for the starving people in this world. Let’s hope we can rekindle that torch, starting here, today.
Popeyesforearm almost 13 years ago
and a Government that pays farmers to NOT grow food.
route66paul almost 13 years ago
some tigers never get enough people to eat
route66paul almost 13 years ago
There is always Soylent Green
cldrake almost 13 years ago
All right! So glad to see this being offered here again! I loved this strip the first time around, and saved it from the newspaper frequently. Hope Bill Watterson is enjoying his royalties—he deserves every penny!
Gretchen's Mom almost 13 years ago
Calvin? The voice of reason over Hobbes for a change?? Has HELL frozen over???!!! Why didn’t someone tell me?!?
;-)
pelican47 almost 13 years ago
<<I’m holding down the ctrl and refresh key together with my left hand. With my right hand I am playing Wipeout with my fingers on the desk. My left foot is massaging the lower right panel of my tower. I am playing a bass drum with my right foot. I am blinking rapidly, whistling Dixie, and tossing my head from side to side as if I were a blond, and this site is still slow today.>>
I wonder if that would cure hiccups…
eb110americana almost 13 years ago
Hobbes, you’re a stuffed tiger. That has to be the opposite of starving. Then again, what animal doesn’t beg for food no matter how well fed it is?
lancedjlewis almost 13 years ago
This is why I do not like eating contests.
rogue53 almost 13 years ago
Can it mendojoe. This isn’t a place for left vs right. Especially now, with this strip in particular. It’s simply saying that our perception of a lack of food is sometimes a little skewed. Let’s not turn it into a political debate.
youpol almost 13 years ago
hobbes is so greedy and spoild.