Actually, Hobbes is real. Calvin and Hobbes is a very clever strip about two parents, a young girl, and various other people, all of whom have wild imaginations that cause them to think that a real tiger is only a stuffed animal. The only one who sees the truth is a young space traveler from distant planets, named Spiff. Bill Watterson, you’re a genius.
Just because Hobbes lives the good life in “captivity” (aka: Calvin’s house), that doesn’t mean he shouldn’t still keep up on his jungle-like tiger/prey reflexes . . . just in case! You never know when you might get lost in the woods behind your house and need those skills to survive until a certain little boy and/or his parents come to find and rescue you!!!!! ;-)
@piloti: Generally, I only post on Calvin and Hobbes, but once in a while when I post some Peanuts strips here that might be of interest to Peanuts fans (historical comparisons, etc.), I then go to Peanuts and let the posters there know to check out Calvin and Hobbes that day.
Harryfan over 12 years ago
Panel three the art is wonderful to behold.
Snoopy_Fan over 12 years ago
“Hoo hoo hoo”
Sounds like Tigger.
margueritem over 12 years ago
So true, Calvin.
Rakkav over 12 years ago
If only Calvin could direct that felid energy toward the Moes of the world…
bluskies over 12 years ago
Crouching Dragon, Pouncing Tiger- a hollywood hit if there ever was one.
kittenpah over 12 years ago
@bluskies, not so sure about “giggling tiger”.
rentier over 12 years ago
It seems to be right with this setting! Off and high!
King_Shark over 12 years ago
What are Calvin’s settings?
jofish10 over 12 years ago
Reminds me of that ancient saying; “Please! I only have two speeds, fast and half fast.”
bluram over 12 years ago
Tag, you’re it.
Phapada over 12 years ago
Calvin can not any thing…
pouncingtiger over 12 years ago
I love how Hobbes is playing possum in the first panel. BTW, I like it when my name plays a part in this strip.
GROG Premium Member over 12 years ago
Because Calvin actually believes that in his own little world, Hobbes is alive. Mom probably knows that he thinks that as well.
Hobbes Premium Member over 12 years ago
Actually, Hobbes is real. Calvin and Hobbes is a very clever strip about two parents, a young girl, and various other people, all of whom have wild imaginations that cause them to think that a real tiger is only a stuffed animal. The only one who sees the truth is a young space traveler from distant planets, named Spiff. Bill Watterson, you’re a genius.
Hobbes Premium Member over 12 years ago
Click here: Peanuts (June 15, 1958)
battle of plattsburgh over 12 years ago
I remember that great song that Calvin wrote as an adult “Hobbes the Magic Tiger”.“Noble kings and princes would bow when e’r they came”.
Sandy Shore over 12 years ago
We’d all love a friend like Hobbes. Wouldn’t life be wonderful?
rentier over 12 years ago
A sunstorm is comeing today…. Hobbes is high – bouncing!!! Save who can!!!
leopoldenoch over 12 years ago
and panel 5 is beyond imagination!
runar over 12 years ago
In this tigers are much like human women.
Jkiss over 12 years ago
Hoo, hoo, hoo does sound like Tigger. Instead of being a bouncer, he’s a pouncer. Get him Hobbes!
Number Three over 12 years ago
Hobbes looks so sweet when he’s asleep.
I love the 3rd Panel too.
xxx
watmiwori over 12 years ago
To let a sleeping tiger lie,Or not to let a sleeping tiger lie;That is the question….
ratlum over 12 years ago
Calvins right the cat family goes from sleep to attack with out a get ready button .
BoomSkee over 12 years ago
He didn’t see that coming!
Gretchen's Mom over 12 years ago
Just because Hobbes lives the good life in “captivity” (aka: Calvin’s house), that doesn’t mean he shouldn’t still keep up on his jungle-like tiger/prey reflexes . . . just in case! You never know when you might get lost in the woods behind your house and need those skills to survive until a certain little boy and/or his parents come to find and rescue you!!!!! ;-)
bmonk over 12 years ago
Calvin is safe from getting eaten—Hobbes knows that little boys don’t always taste (or smell) so good…
Hobbes Premium Member over 12 years ago
@piloti: Generally, I only post on Calvin and Hobbes, but once in a while when I post some Peanuts strips here that might be of interest to Peanuts fans (historical comparisons, etc.), I then go to Peanuts and let the posters there know to check out Calvin and Hobbes that day.
Hobbes Premium Member over 12 years ago
@Vonne Anton: Thanks. I don’t deserve it………
Sandy Shore over 12 years ago
Another cross reference: from the Pink Panther films, Clouseau and his trusty assistant Kato.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0tGXp9xSrZA
calvinsfriend110 over 12 years ago
Maybe Hobbes is laughing because he tied Calvin’s shoes together.
Helden over 12 years ago
…and neither do squirrels!
concussivesymptoms about 3 years ago
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