Calvin and Hobbes by Bill Watterson for December 20, 1988
Transcript:
Calvin: I'm freezing! Why do we have to keep the house so darn cold?! Crank up the thermostat and build a fire, will ya? Dad: I have a better idea. C'mere. Ok, step outside. Calvin: Why? What's outside? Dad: In a few minutes you can come in, and then the house will seem nice and warm. Calvin: I'm telling the newspapers about you, Dad!
These days, he might get arrested for child abuse.