Calvin and Hobbes by Bill Watterson for August 15, 1986
August 14, 1986
August 16, 1986
Transcript:
Calvin: Are the coals hot? Dad: Yes, they're very hot. I'm just about to put on the hamburgers. Calvin: Before you do, could you toss in the can of lighter fluid and make a giant fireball? Calvin: I've got the most boring dad in the world.
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polypipe about 12 years ago
i dont think my dad would do that either
Bibliothecarius about 12 years ago
My would. Really. Pretty crazy guy.
insidethenfl over 11 years ago
I guess Calvin gave up the frozen face thing.
Catnat about 11 years ago
My dad would consider it gleefully. Then my mom would come outside and quash all thoughts of gigantic fireballs. Forever.
yow4zip Premium Member almost 11 years ago
Homer Simpson he’s not.
Nate Arbuckle, Quincy and Hobbes. about 1 year ago
Tell him theres aliens in the kitchen then calvin can do it when dads in the kitchen.
Nate Wright (Mischief God) about 1 year ago
Dad’s temper controlment isn’t too great either.
efkasper 9 months ago
I never had any good results grilling on one of those cheap “hibachi” grills that Watterson drew in this strip; besides, they rusted out very quickly no matter how carefully we treated them. Calvin’s father may be boring, but he also appears to be something of a penny-pincher (i.e., cheap).