Boyhood at its core…what can’t be found naturally must be created to become unavoidably available and experienced in its purist reasoning; Boy must meet mud, therefore mud must exist.
It’s all part of Natural Selection. Boys do things that test their limits and their understanding of their surroundings.Admittedly, Calvin does take it to an extreme level …
Yeah I recall making for a a mud puddle on the way from the grocery store once when I was 6 years old. Shortly after that, my butt met with a swift kick from my Mom’s foot.
Ahhh, the memories! My brother and I were hosed down many times before being allowed in the house. It started with our clothes on (to kind of rinse them) and continued until we were completely nude. We learned to get out of those duds in record time!
What my mother got mad about was that I get my rubber boots wet then get her boots and then get them wet. And of course they would not be dry by chore time.
Back in days when cars were new and most roads were still dirt, a car got stuck in a strip of mud. Shortly, a farmer and team of horses appeared. After being pulled out, he announced there would be a charge of $5 (in the 1920s).OK, but isn’t that a bit expensive?Not at all, do you realize how much time and effort is involved in going down to the creek and hauling water here?
When my nieces would come in dirty like that (sometimes literally LIKE THAT), I just shook my head and wished I could have fun like they did. I had a rich childhood, but nothing near so fun as Calvin’s.
Fin3cy6 almost 13 years ago
yeah, right
King_Shark almost 13 years ago
No, the puddle jumped on him like his mashed potato does.
margueritem almost 13 years ago
Honest, Mom, the shovel jumped into my hands, and the hose…
pouncingtiger almost 13 years ago
Calvin is like his reasoning, all wet.
orinoco womble almost 13 years ago
Like Oscar Wilde, Calvin can avoid anything except temptation.
biblerdr almost 13 years ago
All boy
Donriess almost 13 years ago
Boyhood at its core…what can’t be found naturally must be created to become unavoidably available and experienced in its purist reasoning; Boy must meet mud, therefore mud must exist.
JoanHelen almost 13 years ago
I love this comment! I’ve never thought of it like that before but little boys sure do have a natural affinity for mud.
Wiseguy411 almost 13 years ago
It’s all part of Natural Selection. Boys do things that test their limits and their understanding of their surroundings.Admittedly, Calvin does take it to an extreme level …
DerkinsVanPelt218 almost 13 years ago
Still not as messy as the casserole monsters.
bluskies almost 13 years ago
I assume this means Sweet Sue turned down his request for a stroll together and he’s compensating…
GROG Premium Member almost 13 years ago
Yeah I recall making for a a mud puddle on the way from the grocery store once when I was 6 years old. Shortly after that, my butt met with a swift kick from my Mom’s foot.
rentier almost 13 years ago
Where is the tree? I looked forward for a wonderful tree!
chris_weaver almost 13 years ago
The mud and slime simply beckons him.
JGordonFan24 almost 13 years ago
The boy just can’t help himself
Schraub almost 13 years ago
Lying to mom ! Shame shame shame !
Phapada almost 13 years ago
but Susie join to ?
Commentator almost 13 years ago
I thought that puddle trap was intended for Susie.
Karaboo2 almost 13 years ago
Six year old Mudpuppy.
Happy, happy, happy!!! Premium Member almost 13 years ago
its…a mini blob…
teddyr almost 13 years ago
“Guess what, Calvin? This major spanking can’t be avoided either!”
stuart almost 13 years ago
My parents had an outdoor shower for just this reason. Also handy when returning from the beach.
dahawk almost 13 years ago
Ahhh, the memories! My brother and I were hosed down many times before being allowed in the house. It started with our clothes on (to kind of rinse them) and continued until we were completely nude. We learned to get out of those duds in record time!
Albertaguy almost 13 years ago
What my mother got mad about was that I get my rubber boots wet then get her boots and then get them wet. And of course they would not be dry by chore time.
Makso almost 13 years ago
She should let mud dry on him.
scrabblefiend almost 13 years ago
Although I didn’t do mud, I loved playing in the sand & water at the beach, also sloshing through rain puddles. Still like doing that.
tuslog64 almost 13 years ago
Back in days when cars were new and most roads were still dirt, a car got stuck in a strip of mud. Shortly, a farmer and team of horses appeared. After being pulled out, he announced there would be a charge of $5 (in the 1920s).OK, but isn’t that a bit expensive?Not at all, do you realize how much time and effort is involved in going down to the creek and hauling water here?
Number Three almost 13 years ago
I love her face expression in the last panel.
I’m laughing at Calvin too.
LOL xxx
Puddleglum2 almost 13 years ago
Rocky and Bullwinkle title: Calvin calls a spade, a spade! or Calvin knows how to shovel it!
krisjackson01 almost 13 years ago
Definition of a little boy: a loud noise covered with dirt.
barts185 almost 13 years ago
While I don’t expect them to admit it, this is how many people approach life.
Gretchen's Mom almost 13 years ago
“Honestly, Mom! That mud hole just reached right up out of nowhere, grabbed both my legs and pulled me in . . . I swear it’s totally true!!!!!”
;-)
Hamlet Knight almost 13 years ago
i feel you bro.
jimdandie98 almost 13 years ago
Just following Rush’s example!
iced tea almost 13 years ago
Calvin should have a play date with Dennis the Menace. They can both play in the mud.
blitzsoccer almost 13 years ago
Calvin’s right. It’s his nature. It can’t be avoided.
Grumpy-DC almost 13 years ago
Calvin’s explanation: Makes perfect sense to me….
ratlum almost 13 years ago
How this happened is beyond me but all of a sudden I was standing in this mud?
maelbrin almost 13 years ago
Thats My Boy! Got To Love ’Em!
missjunebug almost 13 years ago
Daughter sent 50 pics of the grandkids have a mud fight in the paddock. Kids are 24 and 19 and two neighbor kids. Such fun.
jplyler almost 13 years ago
We are boys. Some things just have to be done.
clebs almost 13 years ago
Naughty and Clever!
Thomas Linquist almost 13 years ago
When my nieces would come in dirty like that (sometimes literally LIKE THAT), I just shook my head and wished I could have fun like they did. I had a rich childhood, but nothing near so fun as Calvin’s.
Vontese almost 13 years ago
I’ve never heard…or seen a taller tale
UltraMoose almost 13 years ago
I’m on Calvin’s side. It couldn’t be avoided. And I’m not being sarcastic.