Calvin and hobbes last comic5/26/2023 ![]() A big selling point for the papers was their comics. That’s two more street urchins yelling “Extry! Extry!” than most intersections have corners. Most major cities have one or two papers, but back in the early 20th century, cities could have up to six papers competing for readers. Hopefully, you’ll leave this weeklong column series wanting to spend more time with a six-year-old and his tiger - right after I explain why that sentence isn’t creepy. If those two paragraphs both confused the hell out of and intrigued you, then sit back and grab a Treat Yourself Beverage Of Choice, because we’re about to talk all things Calvin and Hobbes. We’re more grown up and enlightened now, we just haven’t figured out a better acronym than G.R.O.S.S. And right up front, yes, that treehouse club is called Get Rid Of Slimy girlS, but women are welcome here. ![]() ![]() We’ll get along just fine these next five days. If you answered “yes” to all three, congrats! You and I have a lot in common. This might be a weird question, but have you ever thought about snowmen as existential body horror? Let’s try another one: have you ever wanted a treehouse where just you and your best friends could hang out and wear cool hats and fly pirate flags? How about this one: have you ever wanted to be best friends with a tiger? ![]()
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