Calvin and Hobbes by Bill Watterson for August 22, 2024

I guess the fact that the water isn’t stopping didn’t count.

It’s kind of important, dad…..

They’ll need a lot of paper towels to clean that mess up.

Calvin´s dad will soon learn that ANY Calvin´s call is a matter of life and death….

I swear most sinks have that thing that stops the water from flowing out.

I’m reminded of one of my favorite Tom & Jerry cartoons, “Mice Follies”. In it, Jerry and Tuffy deliberately flood the kitchen and then freeze it all over with the refrigerator attachment so they can enjoy themselves ice-skating. Of course, Tom Cat butts in and bullies the mice, but he ends up as an ice sculpture, thanks to quick-thinking Tuffy!

calvin can just go swimming in his house now

After they get done mopping up the mess, the floor should be really really clean.

I think this is important.

He’s sunk

The faucets are not open, something unpleasant is coming up.

Indoor swimming pool.

They’re in deep and getting deeper.

I have this sinking feeling.

And mom is…. Where?

OK, I’ll ask, WHERE’S MOM?!?

Kids thees days with video calling in smartyphones is will no gets thees.

Today’s strip fits in nicely with yesterday’s where Dad was talking about simplifying and getting down to essentials.

THE FAUCET’S NOT EVEN RUNNING. Can’t be the main, cuz it would’ve hit the tub and crapper, first. And if no one is using the water, it will stop.

Now if that was the toilet, THAT would be really important.

Hobbes, please unplug that toaster…

How much more ‘qualification’ does he need??

When I saw today’s strip, I thought, “Sheesh, this is bad news…I really hope they don’t have a basement!”

Calvin… Any reason why the sink is now a waterfall?

Hope this is a dream!!!!!……….matter of opinion!!!!!

The two sinks upstairs do not have over-flow holes and the hot and cold are swapped. The former isn’t fixable and the latter is a royal pain to get at.

Anyone interested in contacting an adoption agency?

It looks like it qualifies now, Calvin.

And all he wanted was to sail his toy boat. Geez

I remember once when my parents were our our kitchen sink went kablooey. Thankfully, one of my parents’ best friends was a plumber, so I just called him. He saw it as a family emergency & didn’t even charge us.

And just where is Mom while this is going on?

Why would anyone leave a 6 yr. old alone, let alone Calvin?

Where’s Mom?

This is why smart moms never leave six year olds at home alone. That is flirting with disaster. You would think that Calvin’s mom would know by now.

Oh I’d say it qualifies now. The sheer amount of water that would be needed to get the level up that high is kind of hard to imagine.

Everything in the bottom drawers, under the sink, & lower shelves of the cupboards is toast!

Why are Calvin and Hobbs home alone? Where is his mom? Is the babysitter locked in the closet?

Who answers a business call with “Hello?”? Only someone with no name, of course.

Now it’s time for Stupendous Man!

Good grief! Calvin strikes again…. ;-)

In the meantime, go get your swimsuit.

You could probably ice skate in the kitchen if you were to turn the thermostat way down to below freezing, Calvin.

In fifteen minutes it’ll become Biden’s fault

This has nothing to do with this strip. I saw this yesterday. >

Winner of the “Worst Dad” award.

Where is MOM!