Calvin & Hobbes Appreciation Thread!!! - Page 2

GibsonGirl · 10-03-2006, 11:07 AM

I have every single Calvin and Hobbes collection kicking around at home. My favourite comic strip by far! If I had any with me at the moment, I'd scan in some of my favourites. One that makes me laugh every time... Calvin is banging nails into the coffee table with a hammer. His mom comes running into the room, screaming something like "CALVIN WHAT ARE YOU DOING TO THE COFFEE TABLE?!" So he looks up and says "is that some kind of trick question?"

Classic! Or the one where he buys a record made by a satanic metal band that glorifies violence and demoralises women. Hobbes says something like "your mother will go into conniptions when she sees that lying around" to which Calvin responds "well, I certainly didn't buy it for the music" and tosses the record into the rubbish bin, keeping the album sleeve.

Oh, and...

SPACEMAN SPIFF!

Utoo · 10-03-2006, 12:02 PM

^

Some of my faves:

- Calvin transmogrifies into a mini-Hobbes. He comes out and looks so adorable and small and says something like, "Yeah, I'm a little disappointed, too" or something. (this one didn't link up well)

- Calvin's chewing bubble gum & it pops all over his face and he exclaims: "I've blown my face off!"

- Calvin sits in the toilet & flushes, sending him into a twirlie....then he walks past his mom and she says, "Did you take your bath?" to which Calvin replies, "Yup!"

cruzila · 10-03-2006, 12:09 PM

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Originally posted by Utoo

- Calvin's chewing bubble gum & it pops all over his face and he exclaims: "I've blown my face off!"

- Calvin sits in the toilet & flushes, sending him into a twirlie....then he walks past his mom and she says, "Did you take your bath?" to which Calvin replies, "Yup!"

Calvin & Hobbes are GREAT. LOVE LOVE LOVE it!!! My all time favorite ones are the snowmen series BluRmGrl posted. I laugh so hard at those I cry. Every time.

GibsonGirl · 10-03-2006, 12:17 PM

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Originally posted by Utoo
^

Some of my faves:

- Calvin transmogrifies into a mini-Hobbes. He comes out and looks so adorable and small and says something like, "Yeah, I'm a little disappointed, too" or something. (this one didn't link up well)

That one was great!

Calvin as a mini-Hobbes is so cute. Gosh, that particular strip brings back memories. I was still in primary school when I first saw that one!

Calvin's dad is EXACTLY like my own and in the worst way possible. Getting a stomach bug? It builds character. Failing an exam? It builds character.

Am I the only one who tried playing Calvinball as a kid?

Utoo · 10-03-2006, 12:20 PM

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Originally posted by GibsonGirl

Am I the only one who tried playing Calvinball as a kid?

Yeah, but the rules kept changing...

speaking of which, just found this online:

http://www.geocities.com/SoHo/Nook/2990/cb_rules.htm

IWasBored · 10-03-2006, 12:32 PM

best comic strip ever.

my very first screen name/email address was calvhobs something or other. in fact, i still use it now (too lazy to change it. i've had it since i was 15).

Popmartijn · 10-03-2006, 12:45 PM

I appreciate!

I still want to buy The Complete Collection, if I can still find it in the shops. It's expensive, but probably sooooo worth it!

And for some more Calvin & Hobbes love:
http://www.angelfire.com/wa/zzaran/calvin.html

Utoo · 10-03-2006, 01:10 PM

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Originally posted by Popmartijn
I appreciate!

I still want to buy The Complete Collection, if I can still find it in the shops. It's expensive, but probably sooooo worth it!

Amazon has it for $99. Expensive, but less so than the original price of $150.

My mother-in-law got it for us last Christmas. We thought she was crazy--since we already own all of the other books that came out---but I'm glad we have it anyway.

Thora · 10-03-2006, 03:13 PM

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Originally posted by GibsonGirl
Am I the only one who tried playing Calvinball as a kid?

Nope! We played it too! In our version it got quite violent, so my mom kiboshed us ever playing it again.

Some more of my favourites: the snowmen series, the Transmogrifier, Hampster Huey and the Gooey Kablooey.

edge_2125 · 10-03-2006, 04:24 PM

Don't forget G.R.O.S.S. led by Supreme Dictator Calvin and President and First Tiger Hobbes!

RedRocksU2 · 10-03-2006, 04:25 PM

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Originally posted by GibsonGirl

SPACEMAN SPIFF!

I love C & H.

I almost cried when i read that strip where Calvin find the injured racoon.

trevster2k · 10-03-2006, 08:29 PM

Calvin & Hobbes contains so much hidden wisdom too. Awesome comic strip!!

Far Side and Bloom County were my favourites too.

angelordevil · 10-03-2006, 09:50 PM

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Originally posted by GibsonGirl

Am I the only one who tried playing Calvinball as a kid?

Nope!

How about the Horrendous Space Kablooie, Calvin's much jazzier version of The Big Bang...I love that.

In the collection my aunt gave me, she wrote a little note inside, saying how I reminded her of Calvin--probably because I was always draping blankets over chairs and end tables, pretending to be in a space capsule that was travelling off somewhere.

Spaceman Spiff...my hero!

LyricalDrug · 10-04-2006, 01:17 AM

Best comic strip ever!

Trivia question: what was Calvin's dad's job?

(I only remember this because I grew up to have the same job!)

RedRocksU2 · 10-04-2006, 01:25 AM

Attorney?

10-03-2006, 11:07 AM	#16
GibsonGirl ONE love, blood, life Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 13,270 Local Time: 08:51 AM	I have every single Calvin and Hobbes collection kicking around at home. My favourite comic strip by far! If I had any with me at the moment, I'd scan in some of my favourites. One that makes me laugh every time... Calvin is banging nails into the coffee table with a hammer. His mom comes running into the room, screaming something like "CALVIN WHAT ARE YOU DOING TO THE COFFEE TABLE?!" So he looks up and says "is that some kind of trick question?" Classic! Or the one where he buys a record made by a satanic metal band that glorifies violence and demoralises women. Hobbes says something like "your mother will go into conniptions when she sees that lying around" to which Calvin responds "well, I certainly didn't buy it for the music" and tosses the record into the rubbish bin, keeping the album sleeve. Oh, and... SPACEMAN SPIFF! __________________

10-03-2006, 12:02 PM	#17
Utoo Rock n' Roll Doggie FOB Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Lovetown Posts: 8,343 Local Time: 08:51 AM	^ Some of my faves: - Calvin transmogrifies into a mini-Hobbes. He comes out and looks so adorable and small and says something like, "Yeah, I'm a little disappointed, too" or something. (this one didn't link up well) - Calvin's chewing bubble gum & it pops all over his face and he exclaims: "I've blown my face off!" - Calvin sits in the toilet & flushes, sending him into a twirlie....then he walks past his mom and she says, "Did you take your bath?" to which Calvin replies, "Yup!" __________________ __________________

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RedRocksU2 Blue Crack Addict Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Murrieta, CA. Posts: 26,437 Local Time: 05:51 AM	Attorney? __________________

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10-03-2006, 12:32 PM	#21
IWasBored Blue Crack Supplier Join Date: Nov 2002 Posts: 36,629 Local Time: 08:51 AM	best comic strip ever. my very first screen name/email address was calvhobs something or other. in fact, i still use it now (too lazy to change it. i've had it since i was 15).

10-03-2006, 12:45 PM	#22
Popmartijn Blue Crack Supplier Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Netherlands Posts: 32,592 Local Time: 02:51 PM	I appreciate! I still want to buy The Complete Collection, if I can still find it in the shops. It's expensive, but probably sooooo worth it! And for some more Calvin & Hobbes love: http://www.angelfire.com/wa/zzaran/calvin.html

10-03-2006, 04:24 PM	#25
edge_2125 The Fly Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 160 Local Time: 12:51 PM	Don't forget G.R.O.S.S. led by Supreme Dictator Calvin and President and First Tiger Hobbes!

10-03-2006, 08:29 PM	#27
trevster2k Rock n' Roll Doggie Band-aid Join Date: Jan 2001 Posts: 4,330 Local Time: 09:21 AM	Calvin & Hobbes contains so much hidden wisdom too. Awesome comic strip!! Far Side and Bloom County were my favourites too.

10-04-2006, 01:17 AM	#29
LyricalDrug Rock n' Roll Doggie Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: SF Bay Area, California, USA Posts: 3,212 Local Time: 05:51 AM	Best comic strip ever! Trivia question: what was Calvin's dad's job? (I only remember this because I grew up to have the same job!)