Calvin and Hobbes by Bill Watterson for July 24, 2024

I wonder if the school would actually like Calvin’s speech.

Hobbes, do you miss him when he’s in school?…..

I think the poem is VERY ADVANCED for Calvin’s age.

Not soon enough, Hobbes!

If Dad could have heard that poem, would he finally admit that Calvin has character—and stop subjecting his family to those awful camping trips?

I always turn up the heat in hopes my companion will disrobe.

If Calvin gets Dad’s razor out, pounce now before you hold your piece……

In some districts around the country, school doesn’t stop. Or rather they don’t have the typical summer vacation.

Hobbes must be really tired. Usually, he would pounce on Calvin for that poem!

I think Hobbes likes it when school is in session so he can practice his stalking and pouncing skills when Calvin comes home!

Next week

I definitely feel you on that, Hobbs! It’s amazing that Calvin can talk like Shakespeare to a stuffed toy animal but can’t get his homework straight!

SOON!

Cal’s mom and dad also are looking forward to start of school.

I love Hobbes!

I’m with Hobbes. Let sleeping tigers lie.

Calvin will definitely grow up to be a writer.

180 days of peace.

From C and H was a boy

Who treated H like a toy

He spoke forth a poem

No longer shall roam

For he’s inside as snug as a bug

Now he’ll put on his shades and grow a goatee, and grab himself a cup of Joe

Tiger tiger burning bright….

well done but… Arrgghh… it needs the closing couplet (ABAB CDCD EE)

I actually remembered almost every word of this poem from when the strip first ran.

He could have him for a snack, but instead rolls over and continues napping.

Typical cat…

With all the useless garbage on social media today, I’d pay for daily or weekly access to “Insights From Calvin”. Oh Mr. Watterson! Where art thou in our hour of need.

This poem and the T-rex poem are my favorites. They have a kind of Shel Silverstein vibe to them.

It is amazing that Hobbes did not pounce on the kid.

Amen, Hobbes. The Pulitzer poetry committee will never be calling Calvin.

Calvin’s idea of slam poetry

I’m sure Calvin’s mother is wondering the same thing.

Hobbes’ look in the middle panel………………

No, Hobbes just gets more & longer cat naps!

Bill must be a fan of Dorothy Parker.

Let him be, Cal.

Aw, Calvin, you’re just jealous. We know you’d be running around nude too if your mom (and the comics censors) would allow it!

One of my all-time favorites!

My kid’s my best friend I hope it won’t endI must say he’ really a doozyBut I fear that someday He’ll put me away And go off and go smooching With Susie

Dactylic heptameter?

good poet, that man; he’s made me a fan;