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07-18-2013 , 03:02 PM

#26

SGT RJ

Twitching

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I like the alligators as those dumb, annoying people we all have in our life.

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07-18-2013 , 03:04 PM

#27

metaname2

self-banned

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Originally Posted by ElSapo

Does anyone challenge this is the greatest strip ever?

No question that Calvin and Hobbes is a top notch comic, but I'm a Cathy man myself.

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07-18-2013 , 04:35 PM

#28

Duerig

Pooh-Bah

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I used to draw a lot as a kid and loved C&H because it was illustrated so beautifully. Not much else like it out there.

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07-18-2013 , 04:45 PM

#29

cobrakai111

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Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 3,947

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Originally Posted by ElSapo

I think for a lot of people Calvin and Hobbes sums up so much about a certain period of their life. Whatever period that was. Does anyone challenge this is the greatest strip ever?

When I was a phd student this was on my door

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07-19-2013 , 05:09 PM

#30

youtalkfunny

dumbest smart person his mom knows

Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 21,758

Every single time I've heard the word "academia" used, it was to get a laugh.

And it works every time.

Put me down as another C&H fan as well. BTW, am I the only one who read the title and was expecting this guy?

Spoiler:

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07-19-2013 , 08:52 PM

#31

fidstar-poker

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More C+H comics needed in this thread.

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07-19-2013 , 10:56 PM

#32

lonely_but_rich

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07-19-2013 , 11:29 PM

#33

UnoTrap

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Forgive me for my ignorance but is there any way to read some of these Calvin and Hobbes comics online?

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07-20-2013 , 01:14 AM

#34

ChipsAhoya

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For some reason I can't open it on my phone but gocomics has a daily C&H

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07-20-2013 , 11:30 AM

#35

Yeti

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assuming that content was illegal, so i deleted it

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07-20-2013 , 11:41 AM

#36

lonely_but_rich

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Originally Posted by ChipsAhoya

For some reason I can't open it on my phone but gocomics has a daily C&H

I can't open it on my computer either.

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07-20-2013 , 11:47 AM

#37

kerowo

lolcat

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This looks to be a re-run of Calvin and Hobbs: http://www.gocomics.com/calvinandhobbes

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07-20-2013 , 05:28 PM

#38

wombat4hire

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07-20-2013 , 10:18 PM

#39

golddog

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Thanks for mentioning the movie. Hadn't heard about it. Looking forward to seeing it.

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07-21-2013 , 01:35 PM

#40

ChipsAhoya

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LOL:

"Bill Watterson Writes, Illustrates, Shreds New 'Calvin And Hobbes' Strip Each Morning Out Of Spite"

http://www.theonion.com/articles/bil...1240/?ref=auto

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07-21-2013 , 03:02 PM

#41

Dominic

Tripod

Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 74,370

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Originally Posted by ChipsAhoya

LOL:

"Bill Watterson Writes, Illustrates, Shreds New 'Calvin And Hobbes' Strip Each Morning Out Of Spite"

http://www.theonion.com/articles/bil...1240/?ref=auto

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07-22-2013 , 02:06 AM

#42

undercutter

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Never got into C&H as a kid. Those annoying car decals might've played a role.

Once I was able to understand them, I always liked editorial/political cartoons more. I can see The Far Side not claiming the GOAT title, but what about Peanuts?

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07-22-2013 , 02:21 AM

#43

lonely_but_rich

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I don't get Peanuts.

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07-22-2013 , 02:48 AM

#44

ChipsAhoya

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Originally Posted by undercutter

I can see The Far Side not claiming the GOAT title, but what about Peanuts?

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Originally Posted by lonely_but_rich

I don't get Peanuts.

Though entertaining, I don't think Peanuts is really funny. It also seems relatively simply drawn in contrast to C&H (and I suppose TFS).

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07-22-2013 , 03:08 AM

#45

kerowo

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Those who don't know history are bound to sound dumb when talking about old things.

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07-22-2013 , 03:59 AM

#46

undercutter

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Originally Posted by dukemagic

I was in Seattle visiting my friend, and he drove me by Watterson's house. The reclusive thing is pretty obvious when you look at his house - he bought multiple lots for extra privacy and has high walls all around.

Done a bit of googling and I see nothing about him living in Seattle. It seems like he lives in Ohio, but he does sound like a recluse. Where in Seattle was it? Are you sure your friend wasn't pulling your leg?

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07-22-2013 , 10:49 AM

#47

jawhoo

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So happy this is being made. Thanks for posting.

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07-22-2013 , 11:43 AM

#48

miajag

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Originally Posted by NeverForget

You shut your whore mouth.

C&H was at its worst when it was preachy and hackish like this. Love the comic but ones like this make me cringe.

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07-22-2013 , 02:24 PM

#49

riverboatking

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Originally Posted by Big Man

I never care or notice product placement except when it's Calvin and all it does is piss me off because I know Watterson hated that ****.

big +1.

C&H is so amazing in that i read and loved it as a kid and still read and love it as an adult.

don't think any other strip comes close to matching its brilliance.

obv far side is phenomenal n clear #2.