My thoughts and prayers are with all Americans that have been affected by Hurricane Sandy. Will those people who have lost homes and vehicles be covered by their insurance? Here in South Africa we have to have a special clause covering storm damage. Acts of God are excluded from cover.
Thanks to all who pasted in the URL’s for the Calvin grows up (Not sure Hobbes did). It really caught the essence of the original and best of all, didn’t destroy the memory of the original. C matures some, S (who looks a bit like C’s mom) has come his direction a bit, Hobbes hasn’t changed, and Bacon is believable as a kid who’s a lot like her mom and dad were growing up. Also, C and S seem to actually really love each other in terms of fun, respect etc., as well as love Bacon (just can’t imagine C’s dad playing with C the way C plays with Bacon). AND All the characters can see Hobbes as alive, not just as a stuffed animal.
Ah compulsory public schooling: force the kids into a new mindset every hour or 55 minutes; put down that project you were working on and never take real ownership or complete thought in any of them (and whatever pride you might have built).
Fight the good fight, Calvin…the whole world wants to wear you into a state of submission. Never surrender!-“Acts of God” in terms of disaster is a sham. God only brings disaster for terrible atrocities by first following strict protocols: He first warns everyone, explains what needs to change to avert, then makes safe passage for those who comply. He’ll even decide not to bring it at times. None of the weather tragedies fit those protocols, so they cannot be blamed on Him. (There, that should start a fight…:-)
In areas where Calvin is properly motivated, he learns incredibly well: look at his knowledge of dinosaurs, or his vocabulary. His ability to create poll results and graphs for his Dad’s re-election campaign.
The trick is motivating him to learn the basics—then it won’t matter if he’s an hour late to class.
This is a statement, at least part, of why little boys (and big ones too, probably) don’t fit in with the female-dominated school system agenda. Boys just weren’t made to sit for long hours—they need activity! Which can/should be structured, otherwise, Lord of Flies. Anyway, I think Watterson was very perceptive about this, and thus THIS strip. But will “educators” EVER GET IT????
BE THIS GUY almost 12 years ago
Tardy! Tardy! It will go on your permanent record.
margueritem almost 12 years ago
Miss Wormwood is so happy that you’re working on it.
JoanHelen almost 12 years ago
My thoughts and prayers are with all Americans that have been affected by Hurricane Sandy. Will those people who have lost homes and vehicles be covered by their insurance? Here in South Africa we have to have a special clause covering storm damage. Acts of God are excluded from cover.
ratlum almost 12 years ago
Calvin you heard it loud and clear,the Principles office for you and phone call to your Mom to come and get you.Dad will take over when he gets home.
Timberwolves88 almost 12 years ago
Yo’re right Calvin.“We don’t need no education. We don’t need no thought control. No dark sarcasm in the classroom. Teacher leave them kids alone!…”
rentier almost 12 years ago
True, true!
GROG Premium Member almost 12 years ago
A trip to the Principal’s office ought to wear you down sufficiently.
Bruce L2 almost 12 years ago
Miss Wormwood may like it if Calvin stays out after recess.
Puddleglum2 almost 12 years ago
You can’t say Susie didn’t admonish you!
Puddleglum2 almost 12 years ago
An “act of God” is an act of God whether anyone is an atheist or not.
Jaddis almost 12 years ago
Thanks to all who pasted in the URL’s for the Calvin grows up (Not sure Hobbes did). It really caught the essence of the original and best of all, didn’t destroy the memory of the original. C matures some, S (who looks a bit like C’s mom) has come his direction a bit, Hobbes hasn’t changed, and Bacon is believable as a kid who’s a lot like her mom and dad were growing up. Also, C and S seem to actually really love each other in terms of fun, respect etc., as well as love Bacon (just can’t imagine C’s dad playing with C the way C plays with Bacon). AND All the characters can see Hobbes as alive, not just as a stuffed animal.
barefootanarchist almost 12 years ago
@JoanHelen- What if you are an atheist?
Phosphoros almost 12 years ago
Ah compulsory public schooling: force the kids into a new mindset every hour or 55 minutes; put down that project you were working on and never take real ownership or complete thought in any of them (and whatever pride you might have built).
Vonne Anton almost 12 years ago
Fight the good fight, Calvin…the whole world wants to wear you into a state of submission. Never surrender!-“Acts of God” in terms of disaster is a sham. God only brings disaster for terrible atrocities by first following strict protocols: He first warns everyone, explains what needs to change to avert, then makes safe passage for those who comply. He’ll even decide not to bring it at times. None of the weather tragedies fit those protocols, so they cannot be blamed on Him. (There, that should start a fight…:-)
Number Three almost 12 years ago
I can see he’s having a swinging time…
xxx
guswild almost 12 years ago
Get the picket signs out
corvenzo almost 12 years ago
do you need a pro account to get strips emailed to you?
bmonk almost 12 years ago
In areas where Calvin is properly motivated, he learns incredibly well: look at his knowledge of dinosaurs, or his vocabulary. His ability to create poll results and graphs for his Dad’s re-election campaign.
The trick is motivating him to learn the basics—then it won’t matter if he’s an hour late to class.
calvinsfriend110 almost 12 years ago
Or when he pukes.
Gretchen's Mom almost 12 years ago
Wishing all my C&H friends a safe and happy Halloween!
kab2rb almost 12 years ago
And when homeowners turn a claim in on weather damaged they jack the price up to make up for what they are out.
Stay safe tonight all. Thoughts to all the East on storm damaged.
khpage almost 12 years ago
A little hanging and swinging and then total exhaustion and a near comatose state in the classroom and when did Xerxes cross the Rubicon? Who cares…..
Popeyesforearm almost 12 years ago
swing for the fences Calvin!
rentier almost 12 years ago
We don’t celebrate Halloween, we celebrate All Saint’s day and All Soul’s day! Some people celebrate Halloween, but it’s not an European celebration!
holmswedeholm almost 12 years ago
This is a statement, at least part, of why little boys (and big ones too, probably) don’t fit in with the female-dominated school system agenda. Boys just weren’t made to sit for long hours—they need activity! Which can/should be structured, otherwise, Lord of Flies. Anyway, I think Watterson was very perceptive about this, and thus THIS strip. But will “educators” EVER GET IT????
cookies333 almost 12 years ago
Happy Halloween everyone! : )
cookies333 almost 12 years ago
@GretchensMom and ♥Kab♥ Buch
Thank you for the pictures! They’re awesome! : )
Rickapolis almost 12 years ago
It’ll go on your permanent record that will follow you the rest of you life.
sparky1130 almost 12 years ago
No need to call the parents; the good Sisters of St. Agnes would have taken care of Calvin back in the 50s
kajunclown almost 12 years ago
Why didn’t they run one of the Halloween strips?
Purple Ninja almost 12 years ago
Calvin will never be in a state of submission.
GranCentral4 almost 12 years ago
Teachers need recess too! >)))*>
thomright almost 12 years ago
no it dose’nt