That leaves open another more disturbing possibility. Your parents are the ones determining if your behavior merits gifts or coal. Surely, they would never withhold gifts because you misbehave, right? But can you be sure?
I stand by the “Yes, Virginia, there is a Santa Claus” rule – even if a literal Santa doesn’t exist, he represents a spirit of joy and charity in the season that we pray is never destroyed.
Again………Calvin you are ‘biting off more than you can chew’ which you have proved ‘time and again’ taking on ‘Hobbes’ in anything—especially snowball fights ! ! !!
The same as GOD is everywhere all the time. Maybe they are related? Think about all the aspects of both that are the same. They both live up there. They both watch you. They both listen to you. They both fulfill your wishes. They both know who is good and bad. They both move in a flash of an eye and neither can be ever seen!, although they do have representatives that stand in for them. Lets not even talk about all the illegalities of Santa..
By the time I entered my double digits, I began to also become suspicious of Santa’s existence, but since I had a little brother I had to keep up the charade for him.
codycab about 1 year ago
Oh ye of little faith…
The Calvinosaurus That Calvin Wanted To Discover about 1 year ago
Well there goes Hobbes’ chances of getting presents.
BE THIS GUY about 1 year ago
You’ll have to file an appeal with Mrs. Claus.
STEPUP about 1 year ago
Patience, you will eat your words in a few days!!!
Macushlalondra about 1 year ago
You walked right into that one Calvin. How could Hobbes resist? I couldn’t.
BigDaveGlass about 1 year ago
I just spat out my coffee. Oh! Thank you, Hobbes. I needed that…….
Izzy Moreno about 1 year ago
One of the best punchlines in the whole strip.
snsurone76 about 1 year ago
Hobbes is just like Trout on the “Agnes” strip—only funnier.
Johnny Q Premium Member about 1 year ago
Calvin walked into that one…
Bilan about 1 year ago
Who do you think brought presents last Christmas?
johnny_yuma1965 about 1 year ago
Well, Calvin caught that burn with no trouble and Hobbs will most likely not have to pay for it.
Midnightrain109 about 1 year ago
I love the last panel. Bill Watterson really knew how to draw expressions so well.
The Reader Premium Member about 1 year ago
Psychologically damaging AND truthful.
win.45mag about 1 year ago
I sense a game of tackle snowball coming on………….
cdward about 1 year ago
That leaves open another more disturbing possibility. Your parents are the ones determining if your behavior merits gifts or coal. Surely, they would never withhold gifts because you misbehave, right? But can you be sure?
PaulAbbott2 about 1 year ago
BURN!
VegaAlopex about 1 year ago
I ceased believing in Santa Claus in 1967, but I remained good. — It isn’t for nothing, Calvin.
jvo about 1 year ago
The lament of whistle-blowers everywhere….
“Telling the truth always hurts…
…the truth-teller."
joegeethree about 1 year ago
Would’ve double liked this one if I could.
sandpiper about 1 year ago
Great sucker shot. Looks like it will get a great snowball shot in return.
govvedi about 1 year ago
“You have always been good for nothing.” – Bill Watterson
gokar n t fa about 1 year ago
Santa Claus is the corporate jesus. Boy, oh boy do people worship him. Get your kid in the Corporate Spirit early in life.
KageKat about 1 year ago
I stand by the “Yes, Virginia, there is a Santa Claus” rule – even if a literal Santa doesn’t exist, he represents a spirit of joy and charity in the season that we pray is never destroyed.
jagedlo about 1 year ago
Not only do I love the line, but also the face Hobbes makes as he delivers it!
'IndyMan' about 1 year ago
Again………Calvin you are ‘biting off more than you can chew’ which you have proved ‘time and again’ taking on ‘Hobbes’ in anything—especially snowball fights ! ! !!
fjc007 about 1 year ago
I have it. I’m good authority that Santa is not a fan of puns. Go ahead Calvin give Hobbes a whack.
g04922 about 1 year ago
LOL…good one, Hobbes ~
ladykat about 1 year ago
Keep the faith, Calvin.
uniquename about 1 year ago
Hoisted on your own petard Calvin.
rshive about 1 year ago
Santa may forgive. But Hobbes, maybe not.
Robert4170 about 1 year ago
Calvin is oblivious to the fact that there are far more benefits to being good than loot from Santa.
old_geek about 1 year ago
You can’t fool me. I know there’s no such thing as a sanity clause.
ElwoodP about 1 year ago
Maybe he meant Sanity Clause?
Rose686 about 1 year ago
Lol
jrankin1959 about 1 year ago
Oh, face it Calvin – you walked right into that one…
mckeonfuneralhomebx about 1 year ago
The same as GOD is everywhere all the time. Maybe they are related? Think about all the aspects of both that are the same. They both live up there. They both watch you. They both listen to you. They both fulfill your wishes. They both know who is good and bad. They both move in a flash of an eye and neither can be ever seen!, although they do have representatives that stand in for them. Lets not even talk about all the illegalities of Santa..
Paul D Premium Member about 1 year ago
Don’t do it, Calvin. All you have is a snowball. Tigers have claws.
snowedin, now known as Missy's mom about 1 year ago
You set yourself up for that one, Calvin! LMAO!
Angry Indeed Premium Member about 1 year ago
Calvin’s voice of reason is cruising for a bruising!
Steverino Premium Member about 1 year ago
Hobbes is correct. Calvin is good for nothing.
zarilla about 1 year ago
“Good for nothing” from Hobbes: the best comeback one liner in the strip for a while!
zarilla about 1 year ago
“You’ve always been good for nothing.”, from Hobbes. The best one liner in the strip for quite a while!
wiley207 about 1 year ago
By the time I entered my double digits, I began to also become suspicious of Santa’s existence, but since I had a little brother I had to keep up the charade for him.
Dr_Fogg about 1 year ago
Stepped right into that one!! LOL
mistercatworks about 1 year ago
It’s being good for practice . It gets easier.
Ka`ōnōhi`ula`okahōkūmiomio`ehiku Premium Member about 1 year ago
So many of us are good for nothing.
dbradway1 about 1 year ago
God may have to forgive, but I doubt Santa is held to the same rules.
jbruins84341 about 1 year ago
I have to side with Calvin on this one. Hobbes deserves a snowball!
well-i-never about 1 year ago
It’s just so good to see him laugh.
oakie817 about 1 year ago
most excellent
mindjob about 1 year ago
Best bazinga ever!
oakie817 about 1 year ago
most excellent
John Jorgensen about 1 year ago
Oh, well said, Hobbes!