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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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My dad would consider it gleefully. Then my mom would come outside and quash all thoughts of gigantic fireballs. Forever.