Calvin and Hobbes

The day Bill Watterson decided to end Calvin and Hobbes was a sad day for me. I've never read a comic strip that captured the humor found in human nature more perfectly. Here are a few of my favorites lines. Enjoy!

Calvin: I've got an idea, Dad. Maybe I'd get better grades if you offered me $1 for every "D", $5 for every "C". $10 for every "B", and $50 for every "A"!

Dad: I'm not going to bribe you Calvin, you should apply yourself for your own good.

Calvin: Rats. I thought I could make an easy four bucks.


Calvin: I've decided I want to be a millionaire when I grow up.

Dad: Well you'll have to work pretty hard to get a million dollars.

Calvin: No, I won't. You will.

Dad: Me?

Calvin: I just want to inherit it.


Hobbes: How come we play war and not peace?

Calvin: Too few role models.


Calvin: What grade did you get?

Susie: I got an "A."

Calvin: Really? Boy, I'd hate to be you. I got a "C."

Susie: Why on earth would you rather get a "C" than an "A"?!

Calvin: I find my life is a lot easier the lower I keep everyone's expectations.