She found the car missing. Did she not notice Calvin was missing? It sounds like she called AAA, waited for them to tow it out, checked out the car, then said “hey! Has anyone seen the kid?”
I think I would have looked for the boy first. Hm.
As Calvin’s lawyer I would plead that he’s a minor and his parents are the guilty party. They should have made sure the car was locked and the keys in a safe that only they know the combination to. If I were the judge trying the case . . . EXECUTE HIM!!! He’s already in a tree all we need is a rope:) I would further advise they try for a girl next time. They tend to be far less trouble:)
When I was 11, I was hit by a car with 4 broken bones. My mother got there all I could think of to ask was “are you mad at me?” She was glad I was alive.
Calvin’s words in the last panel are SO moving. As far as mom is concerned, he didn’t do anything wrong, and the car should have been braked. Calvin meant no harm. Not sure what Dad will think about this, though. I can remember coming into the kitchen not knowing that my face was bloody from trying out my dad’s razor (very sharp razor, very little pain). When they saw it, I figured it was curtains for me, but they took it not as mischief but as imitating my dad. Then there were the two times I took our Big Ben alarm clock apart to see what made it tick (yeah, that’s literally true). There was no punishment, just telling me not to do it again. Curiosity wasn’t punishable, as vandalism would have been, I guess.
BE THIS GUY almost 5 years ago
Good to see Calvin developing negotiating skills that may come in handy in the future.
wiatr almost 5 years ago
In writing and notarised, please.
oldpine52 almost 5 years ago
Don’t push your luck, kid.
Algolei I almost 5 years ago
Hobbes sure can balance! That’s one cool cat.
Watcher almost 5 years ago
And on the Bible.
codycab almost 5 years ago
“IT’S A TRAP!”
sirbadger almost 5 years ago
She should pull Hobbes down and say “You can’t run away without Hobbes.”
JudyHendrickson almost 5 years ago
ILL TELL YOU ILOVE YOU THEN WHIP THE LIVING DAYLIGHTS OUT OFYOU!!!
orinoco womble almost 5 years ago
A frightened mother used to smack you first, then burst into tears and hug you with protestations of love.
jpayne4040 almost 5 years ago
We’ll just take the cost of the tow truck out of future allowances.
Meg: All Seriousness Aside almost 5 years ago
She found the car missing. Did she not notice Calvin was missing? It sounds like she called AAA, waited for them to tow it out, checked out the car, then said “hey! Has anyone seen the kid?”
I think I would have looked for the boy first. Hm.Masterskrain Premium Member almost 5 years ago
BUT… what about DAD????
Troglodyte almost 5 years ago
That’s it, Cal. Negotiate the terms of surrender very carefully.
Brian Fink almost 5 years ago
Make a duplicate for when Calvin borrows Dad’s binoculars
Durak Premium Member almost 5 years ago
I love how when Mom (or Dad) has POV Hobbes turns back into a stuffed toy.
orinoco womble almost 5 years ago
Calvin is so scared he is being totally honest!! No aliens, no big monsters, just “we” as in “me.”
DanFlak almost 5 years ago
A very reasonable request. At that age, a kid doesn’t always know where he stands with his parents.
johnnytiggs almost 5 years ago
As Calvin’s lawyer I would plead that he’s a minor and his parents are the guilty party. They should have made sure the car was locked and the keys in a safe that only they know the combination to. If I were the judge trying the case . . . EXECUTE HIM!!! He’s already in a tree all we need is a rope:) I would further advise they try for a girl next time. They tend to be far less trouble:)
Who, me? almost 5 years ago
I strongly disagree about girls being less trouble.
YippiKiAyMofo almost 5 years ago
Damned allergies. Got my eyes all leaky and stuff…
Diat60 almost 5 years ago
Questions need to be asked as to why the car didn’t have it’s emergency brake set. It’s going to be an interesting evening when Dad gets home.
CYGNUS X1 almost 5 years ago
This was or had to be the longest story arch I ever saw in Calvin and Hobbs.
viking-riverrat almost 5 years ago
When I was 11, I was hit by a car with 4 broken bones. My mother got there all I could think of to ask was “are you mad at me?” She was glad I was alive.
brick10 almost 5 years ago
That maybe pushing things at this moment.
retpost almost 5 years ago
Notice Calvin said “we”, so most of the blame will go to Hobbes.
eladee AKA Wally almost 5 years ago
All’s well that ends well. Until their next “adventure”.
thewizofaz almost 5 years ago
Love? Has anyone ever seen Calvin’s mom or dad express love for him?
sparkle 13 Premium Member almost 5 years ago
" And sound like you MEAN it" !!! lol
rentier almost 5 years ago
Adam and Eva!!
Cuckooman Premium Member almost 5 years ago
No damage? The car was completely vertical in the ditch….cartoon physics I guess….
MartinPerry1 almost 5 years ago
Parents usually handle the big things fairly calmly. They fly off the handle on the small stuff in the hope of preventing the big stuff.
kwells328 almost 5 years ago
Not only is the tiger imaginary, a six year old pushing a car is also far fetched as is the likelihood of her letting this go. lol
anomaly almost 5 years ago
Don’t ask for too much, Calvin. Tolerating you is enough.
Ray*C almost 5 years ago
Calvin’s words in the last panel are SO moving. As far as mom is concerned, he didn’t do anything wrong, and the car should have been braked. Calvin meant no harm. Not sure what Dad will think about this, though. I can remember coming into the kitchen not knowing that my face was bloody from trying out my dad’s razor (very sharp razor, very little pain). When they saw it, I figured it was curtains for me, but they took it not as mischief but as imitating my dad. Then there were the two times I took our Big Ben alarm clock apart to see what made it tick (yeah, that’s literally true). There was no punishment, just telling me not to do it again. Curiosity wasn’t punishable, as vandalism would have been, I guess.
pcmcdonald almost 5 years ago
And no driver’s license until you turn 18.
vp almost 5 years ago
He sounds like my wife.. whenever she makes a mistake, she throws a ‘I love you’ at me.
Sailor46 USN 65-95 almost 5 years ago
My Mom, “Son are you hurt?”
Me, “No Mom, I’m OK.”
My Mom, “That’s good, cause when we get home I’m gonna kill you.”
edonline almost 5 years ago
Hobbes choosing not to incriminate himself. Smart tiger!
MichaelMcGinnis1 almost 5 years ago
Calvin has a strong survival instinct.
CrossDoggo™ ✔️ almost 5 years ago
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christopher.w.owen almost 5 years ago
Covered by AAA?
hagarthehorrible almost 5 years ago
All is well that ends well.
hagarthehorrible almost 5 years ago
I love Calvin in the last panel.
demobird1979 almost 5 years ago
She’s letting you live, kid. She loves you. :-)
filops almost 5 years ago
Horrible child.