^^ As to how old the strip is Bill Watterson stopped producing Calvin & Hobbes towards the end of 1995, and even then it seemed to refer to an earlier more innocent (Calvin innocent I hear you cry) time.
This comic strip was from 1986 (visible in the space between the first and second panels). At least he didn’t say he wanted a Betamax, he would have regretted that decision if he got it.
… I just had a thought. Try reading these with the idea of Cavin being the "Dad now and the roll of Calvin is being played by his son Calvin Jr. Wow! Paying for your raisen sure takes on a whole new meaning don’t it?
At the time this strip was printed, VCRs were selling in about the $300 range, but competition and mass production brought them down to about $40 before DVDs came out, again in the $300 range before Comp. and MP brought them down to about $40 today. I still record programs with the VCR and then, when have time, view them and cut the commercials while storing them on DVDs. K-Mart still has an ample supple of tapes in this area, but I just keep reusing my old ones after storage on DVDs.
In today’s age, I think VCR could be substituted for iPad. Question… how many of our kids will never understand this comic due to not knowing what VCR stands for…
20 years ago a VCR was expensive like BlueRay is today and tomorrow will be obsolete. Single unit VCR’s are no longer produced. You can only get them in a combo VCR/DVD..for now. I wouldn’t touch touch this strip with a 10 foot pole.
@Dogsniff,In the Declaration of Independence we are equal!I was showing appreciation for your humor with a line from an old Bing Crosby tune, which you probably recognized, unless you specialize in ‘rap’. :o)
margueritem almost 13 years ago
Dad’ll get right on it.
doc white almost 13 years ago
Hes looking for a cheap hit man.
Koolfunkygrrl almost 13 years ago
VCR? How old is this strip? Shouldn’t Calvin be asking for a HDTV?? I mean if dad wants to keep his job…….lol
Koolfunkygrrl almost 13 years ago
Ok…not sure how I got Italics…weird….
thirdguy almost 13 years ago
Dad is hoping he gets recalled in the next election. The golf course is calling!!
HeidiTentee almost 13 years ago
Someone reading a newspaper? How old is this strip?
Phapada almost 13 years ago
Dad not interested…… a bout his polls
alviebird almost 13 years ago
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tirnaaisling almost 13 years ago
^^ As to how old the strip is Bill Watterson stopped producing Calvin & Hobbes towards the end of 1995, and even then it seemed to refer to an earlier more innocent (Calvin innocent I hear you cry) time.
Since then it has been an awesome set of re-runs.
Destiny23 almost 13 years ago
Uh oh, Dad’s in trouble. A VCR is a real collector’s item, and pretty much impossible to find. (I’ll sell him one of mine!!)
alviebird almost 13 years ago
Anyone here use Dropbox?
ant almost 13 years ago
I sitll have my VCR, but not to record and watch. It just a connector between my HTPC and 20" CRT TV (from 1996!).
GROG Premium Member almost 13 years ago
Isn’t that bribery, Calvin?
gmu328 almost 13 years ago
i have a few VCRs he can have …
hazy24 almost 13 years ago
man kids these days have no idea what a vcr is lol
Andeath almost 13 years ago
what is a vcr?
tegm almost 13 years ago
So nice of Calvin to keep his dad informed. He should meet Bucky from Get Fuzzy.
coffeeturtle almost 13 years ago
Who else would run for that “office” against dad?
hazardboy almost 13 years ago
Calvin was 21 last year. Wonder if dad is in the asylum yet?
Wiseguy411 almost 13 years ago
Sorry, Calvin.Dad was elected for life.Poll or no Poll.Ever thought that he may not have wanted the job ??
GROG Premium Member almost 13 years ago
Who in their right mind would run for election to be Calvin’s dad?
Kevin Jordan almost 13 years ago
This comic strip was from 1986 (visible in the space between the first and second panels). At least he didn’t say he wanted a Betamax, he would have regretted that decision if he got it.
dave stoops almost 13 years ago
copyright notice between 1st and 2nd panel has date on it.
Trainwreck_1 almost 13 years ago
… I just had a thought. Try reading these with the idea of Cavin being the "Dad now and the roll of Calvin is being played by his son Calvin Jr. Wow! Paying for your raisen sure takes on a whole new meaning don’t it?
Trainwreck_1 almost 13 years ago
If this could be done you would of course have to replace VCR with DVD…
kbyrdleroy123 almost 13 years ago
If this were today, he’d of course ask for a Wii.
crazybirdie almost 13 years ago
01/06/1986 You can see the dates in between the frames
Puddleglum2 almost 13 years ago
@Dogsniff,“But I don’t stand a ‘geist’ of a chance with you.”
AStarofDestiny almost 13 years ago
I will keep my Sunday paper as long as they’ll deliver it!
Number Three almost 13 years ago
LOL LOL.. I love Calvin’s different ways of getting around Dad.
xxx
tuslog64 almost 13 years ago
At the time this strip was printed, VCRs were selling in about the $300 range, but competition and mass production brought them down to about $40 before DVDs came out, again in the $300 range before Comp. and MP brought them down to about $40 today. I still record programs with the VCR and then, when have time, view them and cut the commercials while storing them on DVDs. K-Mart still has an ample supple of tapes in this area, but I just keep reusing my old ones after storage on DVDs.
tuslog64 almost 13 years ago
Summary: If you want to be first to own something, prepare to pay dearly for it.
Trisha_Evenstar almost 13 years ago
In today’s age, I think VCR could be substituted for iPad. Question… how many of our kids will never understand this comic due to not knowing what VCR stands for…
bmonk almost 13 years ago
Dad sure doesn’t let Calvin get him all excited. It’s that dry, deadpan delivery that makes the comedy.
Popeyesforearm almost 13 years ago
20 years ago a VCR was expensive like BlueRay is today and tomorrow will be obsolete. Single unit VCR’s are no longer produced. You can only get them in a combo VCR/DVD..for now. I wouldn’t touch touch this strip with a 10 foot pole.
khpage almost 13 years ago
We all want something, but whether or not we’re gonna get it is another matter entirely…..
Drewdove almost 13 years ago
“You want a VCR? Fine, here’s $5, go to the Salvation Army and pick up two.”
mike scott almost 13 years ago
the copyright is 1986.
forthguy almost 13 years ago
Come on Dad all he wants is a VCR, its not like he’s asking for a PS3 or something
Dberrymanal1 almost 13 years ago
Calvin should think that if it really were possible to fire your father it would also be possible to fire your kid!
Dussin almost 13 years ago
wheres the dog?
Phosphoros almost 13 years ago
Dad is clearly not stressed…
cond almost 13 years ago
whats a vcr?
JP Steve Premium Member almost 13 years ago
He’s a minister in a cntry parish.
Hobbes Premium Member almost 13 years ago
@JP Steve:Vry fny. Humrus evn (Snglpss).
Puddleglum2 almost 13 years ago
@Dogsniff,In the Declaration of Independence we are equal!I was showing appreciation for your humor with a line from an old Bing Crosby tune, which you probably recognized, unless you specialize in ‘rap’. :o)