This page is dedicated to my all-time favorite comic strip, CALVIN AND HOBBES! I am not sure exactly why I identify so strongly with Calvin and his tiger Hobbes, but I know I share some of the same reasoning as those who voiced their opinion in
THE TOP 11 LIST. Check it out and see if you identify with any of these reasons. In case you aren't familiar with the characters of Calvin and Hobbes, here is a brief rundown.
CHARACTERS CALVIN
HOBBES
Calvin's stuffed tiger and best friend. Although he is stuffed, to Calvin he is very real. Hobbes was named after a 17th century philosopher, who also had great insight, like Hobbes. Hobbes was inspired by Watterson's gray tabby cat named Spike.
CALVIN'S DAD
His job is a lawyer, but he can't win at home. Calvin is always taking opinion polls in which Dad invariably loses points in. Much of Calvin's Dad is part Watterson and part Watterson's own father. Whenever Calvin's dad is imparting character building wisdom it is most likely based on Watterson's Dad.
CALVIN'S MOM
What can you say, she is a MOM! Loves Calvin, but is often exasperated by his antics.
ROSALYN
Calvin's babysitter. She is on to every one of Calvin's tricks, and is usually one step ahead. Calvin is terrified of her. Rosalyn started out as a bit player in Watterson's strips, but he liked the way they meshed and incorporated her into more of his comics.SUSIE
Calvin's neighbor and "girlfriend"?. It is a sort of love/hate relationship between them, as Calvin 'hates' girls, as any self-respecting 6 year old would. His club G.R.O.S.S. is dedicated to hating girls.
Mrs. Wormwood
Calvin's school teacher. Named after the apprentice in C.S. Lewis's 'The Screwtape Letters'. Takes her job seriously as educator of young minds but it is well known that she smokes to much and is on medication.
Moe
School bully, dunce, and all around jerk. We all knew someone like him in school. Even Calvin knows you don't mess around with a grade-schooler that shaves!
Click above to see a comic strip that corresponds to today's date! Plus other links.
This is the very first Calvin and Hobbes cartoon strip.
Jumpstation A comprehensive listing of Calvin and Hobbes sites. This site has a lot of links, so instead of listing them all again here check it out. The following are some of my favorites.
Calvin and Hobbes Non Trivia Quiz See if you know all you THINK you know about Calvin
The Top 11 List The top 11 reasons why fans love Calvin and Hobbes. A survey.
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