On Worlds Dumbest they showed a kid gonna do that, truck lid up, I think they got about 4’ before the trunk lid bopped the kid on his noggin. I think he went and got stitches
In the first panel, wouldn’t mom say Why, instead of Do what? Surely she understands what “Go to the highway” means. She needs to understand Why he wants to go to the highway.
Parents aren’t any fun, anymore. They have to keep their kids out of trouble lest they be charged with child indangerment. I don’t think those laws were in effect when I was young. I rarely remember when my mother stopping me from doing something stupid, though. As a nurse working the night shift, she was asleep most of the day. I had tons of fun. Whatever didn’t kill me made me hunger for the next dangerously stupid act. Somehow, as luck would have it, I survived my childhood.
Wem used to hang off the tailgate of the truck and burn our tennis shoes on the pavement. Went through a couple of pairs of shoes I did not like that way. I think I was nine or ten at the time. Oh the 1970’s before the age of helicopter parenting. Now if you just let the dogs ride in the back of the truck down to the corner gas station to fill up the cans, some Karen wants to call the Police on you.
And then later when Calvin asks his Mom if he can learn to parachute from an airplane, the Mom just comments he should just play “chicken” on the railroad tracks, as a cheaper way to toy with death.
My dad grew up in NYC in the 1920s. He and his friends sometimes put on their roller skates and grabbed the bumpers of cars for a ride. They didn’t get to go 55, city traffic.
Ok, there is no way on God’s green earth this kid would ever be afraid of a silly bicycle, he would embrace it, he’d be a terror on on, get out the way here comes Calvin, BANZAI!!! LOL
I “drove” a riding lawnmower towed behind a truck when I was in my early teens. I’m not sure what our top speed was, but it was probably about 25 mph. In retrospect, I have to really question my dad’s judgement on this.
BE THIS GUY 23 days ago
I’m surprised that Calvin’s Mom did not take him up on it.
codycab 23 days ago
Hobbes would probably object to your idea too, Calvin.
dadthedawg 23 days ago
Just another racy idea…..
The Calvinosaurus That Calvin Wanted To Discover 23 days ago
Surely Hobbes can pounce at a speed faster than 55 MPH.
C 23 days ago
Ask her about a motorcycle next time
Sugar Bombs 95 23 days ago
Hobbes just wants to beep the horn.
GreasyOldTam 23 days ago
So, Calvin, there’s this activity called “water skiing”, which is just what you described, only on water.
oldpine52 23 days ago
Calvin should thank his mom for saving his life.
snsurone76 23 days ago
I believe Mom may be seriously considering Calvin’s suggestion. But she’s afraid of being arrested—and of losing a tax deduction!
SHIVA 23 days ago
There wouldn’t be much left of the little monster at the end of that “experiment”!!!
suv2000 23 days ago
That would be a great TikTok video now
The dude from FL Premium Member 23 days ago
On Worlds Dumbest they showed a kid gonna do that, truck lid up, I think they got about 4’ before the trunk lid bopped the kid on his noggin. I think he went and got stitches
DaveG1960 23 days ago
Going downhill on your wagon not doing it for you any more?
Jayalexander 23 days ago
During the winter we’d just grab the bumper of the school bus and let the feet do the sliding. Yeah, we got in trouble for it. but Worth the Effort.
minty_Joe 23 days ago
Sorry Calvin, but leave that to the professional idiots; like the ones from that TV show Jack*ss.
Scorpio Premium Member 23 days ago
Ignoring the concept of how would you come to a reasonable stop and ignoring things like inertia and momentum, that does sound like fun
French Persons Premium Member 23 days ago
Just go play in the street instead.
A Common 'tator 23 days ago
I wonder what happened to my old Smith Corona…
VegaAlopex 23 days ago
Calvin has such an active imagination, he could do it another way.
Dr. Quatermass 23 days ago
Calvin couldn’t even get Sammy Hagar to agree to that stunt! (You kids, Google it!)
saywhatwhat 23 days ago
“High five”? Shouldn’t that be “thumbs up”?
su43dipta 23 days ago
Surely not his worst idea ever.
ddl297 23 days ago
Ah, dear Calvin. What goes in here (point to head), comes out there (point to mouth). My favorite saying for when You Just Don’t THINK!!
markkahler52 23 days ago
Good idea! Get mom going down the road at 55, then, snap a hard Left!!
sandpiper 23 days ago
Love Mom’s look in 3rd panel. So typical of one whose tolerance has reached a certain point.
russef 23 days ago
And then i found out jumping off a roof with an umbrella didn’t work either.
rshive 22 days ago
Mom doesn’t seem to be impressed.
[Traveler] Premium Member 22 days ago
Well, doctor, it seemed like a good idea at the time
SquidGamerGal 22 days ago
Aren’t you still grounded for giving Rosalyn a hard time… again?
Link from Twilight Princess 22 days ago
Hey, Calvin reaches pretty high speeds on that wagon of his. I think that’s good enough.
Fatrabbit20 22 days ago
I am 76 years old, “Patch Out” is what we did back in the 60’s.
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ObiJoan 22 days ago
Strange computer…
MRBLUESKY529 22 days ago
Do you have any idea what 55 mph will do to those wimpy little roller skate bearings?
herdocow 22 days ago
Looks like mom had everything under control with a simple, calm “No.”
Just-me 22 days ago
Moms are spoilsports like that sometimes.
steveconkey2003 22 days ago
“Patching out”…..a 60’s phrase for laying rubber.
Blu Bunny 22 days ago
Obviously Calvin never saw the ending to the film, Roll, Freddy, Roll.
hmroehrig18 22 days ago
When I was a kid we hung 3 sleighs behind my young cousin´s car and had a ride on a snowy road. Did he ever get in trouble with my father!!
Humerus1 22 days ago
Roslyn would let him…
mindjob 22 days ago
That’s ok, Spaceman Spiff will take him out at light speed!
Sherlock5 22 days ago
Once in a great while Calvin has a good idea.
This isn’t one of them.
Webby_dog 22 days ago
Sounds like fun
ladykat 22 days ago
Mom was not impressed.
locake 22 days ago
In the first panel, wouldn’t mom say Why, instead of Do what? Surely she understands what “Go to the highway” means. She needs to understand Why he wants to go to the highway.
locake 22 days ago
It is all fun until Mom slams on the brakes and Calvin crashes into the back of the car at 55 mph. Ouch!
jrankin1959 22 days ago
It’s all the same stuff you see on the highway anyway; after the initial adrenaline rush, you just get bored.
Steverino Premium Member 22 days ago
What is that thing that Calvin’s Mom is using?
mfrasca 22 days ago
Skitchin’ Buffalo.
Angry Indeed 22 days ago
Parents aren’t any fun, anymore. They have to keep their kids out of trouble lest they be charged with child indangerment. I don’t think those laws were in effect when I was young. I rarely remember when my mother stopping me from doing something stupid, though. As a nurse working the night shift, she was asleep most of the day. I had tons of fun. Whatever didn’t kill me made me hunger for the next dangerously stupid act. Somehow, as luck would have it, I survived my childhood.
rick92040 22 days ago
I used to repair typewriters.
KC135E/R BOOMER 22 days ago
Wem used to hang off the tailgate of the truck and burn our tennis shoes on the pavement. Went through a couple of pairs of shoes I did not like that way. I think I was nine or ten at the time. Oh the 1970’s before the age of helicopter parenting. Now if you just let the dogs ride in the back of the truck down to the corner gas station to fill up the cans, some Karen wants to call the Police on you.
Moore 1 22 days ago
I am sure Mom had ideas of kicking Calvin out of the car at more than 55 mph.
kathleenhicks62 22 days ago
Grounded for life?
wiley207 22 days ago
And then later when Calvin asks his Mom if he can learn to parachute from an airplane, the Mom just comments he should just play “chicken” on the railroad tracks, as a cheaper way to toy with death.
jhrhoad Premium Member 22 days ago
Is Calvin’s mom using a typewriter? This strip must be an old reprint.
GumbyDammit223 22 days ago
Patch out???? I’ve heard of peel out but not patch out.
John Jorgensen 22 days ago
A healthy tiger can achieve sprints of around 40 mph. That should be fast enough to give Calvin the thrill he’s seeking.
paulbud 22 days ago
Mom is still using a typewriter?
willie_mctell 22 days ago
My dad grew up in NYC in the 1920s. He and his friends sometimes put on their roller skates and grabbed the bumpers of cars for a ride. They didn’t get to go 55, city traffic.
rshive 22 days ago
Was this created when cars actually had separate bumpers— as opposed to ones that were sort of built as part of the car?
dwdl21 22 days ago
Ok, there is no way on God’s green earth this kid would ever be afraid of a silly bicycle, he would embrace it, he’d be a terror on on, get out the way here comes Calvin, BANZAI!!! LOL
namelocdet 22 days ago
Sometimes I forget how old this strip is. Then I see Calvin’s mom using a typewriter, and I am reminded.
AtariDragon 22 days ago
I “drove” a riding lawnmower towed behind a truck when I was in my early teens. I’m not sure what our top speed was, but it was probably about 25 mph. In retrospect, I have to really question my dad’s judgement on this.
christelisbetty 22 days ago
What ever you do Mom, don’t let Calvin see “Back To The Future”……he’ll want a Hover Board.
rgcviper 22 days ago
What could possibly go wrong?
Barnabus Blackoak 20 days ago
I’d like to do it with him, but no skates. Just go for a drag.
dv 20 days ago
Calvin, Calvin, you know your mom is going to need to do 80 to keep up with traffic, don’t be such a coward
Ceeg22 Premium Member 19 days ago
Tigers can run pretty fast