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->'''Calvin''': That's my science-fiction story. Think it's too farfetched?.\\
'''Hobbes''': Not enough, really.
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'''Calvin''': I find that very disturbing! ...It means I've been watching all the wrong channels.

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'''Calvin''': I find that very disturbing! ...disturbing! ''[beat]'' It means I've been watching all the wrong channels.
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'''Hobbes''': ''[Bbried, face first, down to waist in snow.]'' [[HumanityIsInsane I choose crazy]].

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'''Hobbes''': ''[Bbried, ''[buried, face first, down to waist in snow.]'' [[HumanityIsInsane I choose crazy]].

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->'''Calvin''': Here's an ad for a new gum called Hyperbubble. It says, "If you're not chewing Hyperbubble, you might as well be chewing your cud." Ooh, great copy! Wow, am I cool enough to chew Hyperbubble? Maybe I'm ''not''. Maybe if you chew Hyperbubble, you ''become'' cool! Or maybe if you chew it, everybody assumes you're cool, so it doesn't matter if you are or not. What do you think? Should I buy some?\\
'''Hobbes''': [[DeadpanSnarker If your emotional security depends on satisfying a need you didn't have before you read the ad, go ahead.]]\\

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->'''Calvin''': Here's an ad for a new gum called Hyperbubble. It "Hyperbubble," and it says, "If you're not chewing Hyperbubble, you might as well be chewing your own cud." Ooh, great copy! Wow, Gosh, am I cool enough to chew Hyperbubble? Maybe I'm ''not''. ''not!'' Maybe if you chew Hyperbubble, you ''become'' cool! Or maybe if you chew it, everybody assumes everyone ''assumes'' you're cool, so it doesn't matter if you are or not. not! What do you think? Should I buy some?\\
some? \\
'''Hobbes''': [[DeadpanSnarker If your emotional security depends on satisfying a need you didn't have before until you read the ad, go ahead.]]\\



->'''Dad''': ''[after rifling through a bunch of junk mail]'' ...Why do I get the feeling society is trying to make us feel discontented with everything we do and insecure about who we are?\\

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->'''Dad''': ''[after rifling through a bunch of junk mail]'' ...Why do I get the feeling that society is trying to make us feel discontented with everything we do and insecure about who we are?\\



->'''Calvin''': I got the new album by Scrambled Debutante. All their songs glorify violence, mindless sex, and the deliberate use of dangerous drugs.\\

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->'''Calvin''': I got the new album by Scrambled Debutante. All their songs glorify depraved violence, mindless sex, and the deliberate use abuse of dangerous drugs.\\



'''Hobbes''': Maybe that’s why it's hard to tell if we're living in a tragedy or a farce.\\

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'''Hobbes''': Maybe that’s that's why it's hard to tell if we're living in a tragedy or a farce.\\



-->--Calvin, 15 September 1991

->'''Calvin''': People always make the mistake of thinking that art is created for them. But really, art is a private language for sophisticates to congratulate themselves for their superiority to the rest of the world. As my artist's statement explains, my work is utterly incomprehensible and is therefore full of deep significance.\\

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-->--Calvin, 15 September 1991

01 November 1992

->'''Calvin''': People always make the mistake of thinking that art is created for them. But really, art is a private language for sophisticates to congratulate themselves for on their superiority to the rest of the world. As my artist's statement explains, my work is utterly incomprehensible and is therefore full of deep significance.\\



->'''Calvin''': Omigosh! This library book was due two days ago!! What will they '''do'''? Are they going to interrogate me and beat me up?! Are they going to break my knees?? Will I have to sign some confession???\\

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->'''Calvin''': Omigosh! '''Omigosh! This library book was due two days ago!! ago!!''' What will they '''do'''? Are they going to interrogate me and beat me up?! Are they going to break my knees?? Will I have to sign some confession???\\



->'''Hobbes''': So, your teacher didn't know you'd ripped your pants, and she made you do a problem at the chalkboard?\\

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->'''Hobbes''': So, So your teacher didn't know you'd you ripped your pants, and she made you do a problem at the chalkboard?\\



->'''Calvin''': "For the next 60 seconds, I will conduct a test of my emergency broadcast equipment. [[SuddenlyShouting AAAAAAAAGHHHHHHHH!]] Had this been a real emergency, the scream you just heard would have been followed by lots more just like it. This concludes my... ''(scene shows Calvin sent to his room; to Hobbes)'' Oh, someday when the house caves in, she'll thank me. Mark my words.

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->'''Calvin''': "For For the next 60 seconds, I will conduct a test of my emergency broadcast equipment. [[SuddenlyShouting AAAAAAAAGHHHHHHHH!]] Had this been a real emergency, the scream you just heard would have been followed by lots more just like it. This concludes my... ''(scene shows Calvin sent to his room; to Hobbes)'' Oh, someday when the house caves in, she'll thank me. Mark my words.



->'''Calvin''': "This is where Dad buried the little raccoon. I didn't even know he existed a few days ago, and now he's gone forever. It's like I met him for no reason. I had to say goodbye as soon as I said hello. Still... In a sad, awful, terrible way, I'm happy I met him. ''(sniffs)'' [[TearJerker What a stupid world]]."

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->'''Calvin''': "This This is where Dad buried the little raccoon. I didn't even know he existed a few days ago, and now he's gone forever. It's like I met him for no reason. I had to say goodbye as soon as I said hello. Still... In a sad, awful, terrible way, I'm happy I met him. ''(sniffs)'' [[TearJerker What a stupid world]]."
world]].



->''"Here is successful Mr. Jones. He lives in a 5-acre home in a wealthy suburb. Here is his new Mercedes in the driveway. ...It's anyone's guess as to how much longer Mr. Jones can meet his monthly finance charges."''

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->''"Here is successful successful, Mr. Jones. He lives in a 5-acre 5 acre home in a wealthy suburb. Here is his new Mercedes in the driveway. ... It's anyone's guess as to how much longer Mr. Jones can meet his monthly finance charges."''



->'''Calvin:''' As the wage earner here, it's your responsibility to show some consumer confidence and start buying things that will get the economy going and create profits and employment. Here's a list of big-ticket items I'd like for Christmas. I hope I can trust you to do what's right for our country.\\

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->'''Calvin:''' As the wage earner here, it's your responsibility to show some consumer confidence and start buying things that will get the economy going and create profits and employment. Here's a list of some big-ticket items I'd like for Christmas. I hope I can trust you to do what's right for our country.\\



'''Calvin''': I don't! I can get along fine without math!\\

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'''Calvin''': I ''I'' don't! I can get along fine without math!\\



->'''Calvin''': What assurance do I have that this education is adequately preparing me for the 21st century? Am I getting the skills I'll need to effectively compete in a tough, global economy? I want a high-paying job when I get out of here! I want opportunity!\\

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->'''Calvin''': What assurance do I have that this education is adequately preparing me for the 21st century? Am I getting the skills I'll need to effectively compete in a tough, global economy? I want a high-paying job when I get out of here! I want opportunity!\\opportunity! \\



'''Calvin''': What, you think I'll live someplace that doesn't get cable?

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'''Calvin''': What, you think I'll live someplace that doesn't get cable?cable?!



->'''Test''': "1. When did the Pilgrims land on Plymouth Rock?"\\
'''Calvin''' ''(writing)'': "1620. As you can see, I have memorized this utterly useless fact long enough to pass a test question. I now intend to forget it forever. You’ve taught me nothing except how to cynically manipulate the system. Congratulations."\\

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->'''Test''': "1. When did the Pilgrims pilgrims land on at Plymouth Rock?"\\
'''Calvin''' ''(writing)'': "1620. As you can see, I have I've memorized this utterly useless fact long enough to pass a test question. I now intend to forget it forever. You’ve You've taught me nothing except how to cynically manipulate the system. Congratulations. "\\



->'''Calvin''': '''''What on Earth am I doing in here on this beautiful day?! This is the only life I've got!''''' ''(runs off)'' '''''AAAAAAAAAA!"'''''\\

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->'''Calvin''': '''''What '''What on Earth am I doing in here on this beautiful day?! This is the only life I've got!''''' got!!''' ''(runs off)'' '''''AAAAAAAAAA!"'''''\\



-->--''Calvin and Hobbes'', 28 April 1995.

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-->--''Calvin and Hobbes'', 28 April 1995.
1995



''Hobbes suddenly shoves Calvin into a mud hole.''\\
'''Calvin''': HEYY! (Beat) Why'd you do ''that''?!?\\
'''Hobbes''': You were in my way. Now you're not. The end justify the means.\\

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''Hobbes ''(Hobbes suddenly shoves Calvin into a mud hole.''\\
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'''Calvin''': HEYY! (Beat) '''HEYY!''' ''(Calvin is now covered in mud.)'' Why'd you do ''that''?!?\\
'''Hobbes''': You were in my way. Now you're not. [[IronicEcho The end justify the means.\\]]\\



'''(Caller)''': May I speak with your father, please?\\
'''Calvin''': Heck, you don't need '''my''' permission! Be my guest!\\
'''Calvin''': ''[Hangs up, rolling eyes]'' What a weirdo.

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'''(Caller)''': '''Caller''': May I speak with your father, please?\\
'''Calvin''': Heck, you don't need '''my''' permission! Be my guest!\\
'''Calvin''': ''[Hangs
guest! ''[hangs up, rolling eyes]'' What a weirdo.



''Calvin suddenly starts getting sprayed with water from the disassembled faucet.''\\

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''Calvin ''(Calvin suddenly starts getting sprayed with water from the disassembled faucet.''\\)''\\



'''Monsters''': "Nope!" "No!" "Uh-uh."\\
'''Calvin''': Well, there'd better not be! I'd hate to have to '''torch''' one with my flame thrower!\\

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'''Monsters''': "Nope!" "No!" "Uh-uh."\\
Nope! / No! / Uh-uh.\\
'''Calvin''': Well, there'd better not '''not''' be! I'd hate to have to '''torch''' one with my flame thrower!\\



'''Calvin''': ''[Going to sleep]'' They lie. I lie.

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'''Calvin''': ''[Going ''[going to sleep]'' They lie. I lie.



'''Calvin''': ''[Walking away]'' I think grown-ups just '''act''' like they know what they're doing.

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'''Calvin''': ''[Walking ''[walking away]'' I think grown-ups just '''act''' like they know what they're doing.



'''Calvin''': (''Pulls out a photo and shows it to Dad'') Who's the bimbo with you in this old prom picture?\\

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'''Calvin''': (''Pulls (''pulls out a photo and shows it to Dad'') Who's the bimbo with you in this old prom picture?\\



'''*WUMP!*'''\\
'''Calvin''': ''[Buried up to face in snow]'' You know, it's very rude of you to keep changing the subject after every sentence.\\
'''Hobbes''': ''[Buried, face first, down to waist in snow.]'' [[HumanityIsInsane I choose crazy]].

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'''*WUMP!*'''\\
'''(WUMP!)'''\\
'''Calvin''': ''[Buried ''[buried up to face in snow]'' [[ComicallyMissingthePoint You know, it's very rude of you to keep changing the subject after every sentence.\\
]]\\
'''Hobbes''': ''[Buried, ''[Bbried, face first, down to waist in snow.]'' [[HumanityIsInsane I choose crazy]].



->''"[angrily] I'm sick of everyone telling me what to do all the time! I hate my life! I hate everything! I wish I was DEAD! [taken a bit back by what he just said] Well, no, I don't. Not really. [angrily again] I wish everyone'' '''else''' ''was dead."''

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->''"[angrily] I'm sick of everyone telling me what to do all the time! I hate my life! I hate everything! I wish I was DEAD! [taken a bit back by what he just said] said] ...Well, no, I don't. Not really. [angrily again] I wish everyone'' '''else''' ''was dead."''



''[[BeatPanel *beat*]]''\\

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''[[BeatPanel *beat*]]''\\''[[[BeatPanel beat]]]''\\



'''Calvin''': ''[Wearing his clothes upside-down]'' Nobody thinks I'm a genius.

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'''Calvin''': ''[Wearing ''[wearing his clothes upside-down]'' Nobody thinks I'm a genius.



->''"Everybody seeks happiness! Not me, though! That's the difference between me and the rest of the world. Happiness isn't good enough for me! I demand euphoria!"''

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->''"Everybody seeks happiness! Not me, though! That's the difference between me and the rest of the world. world! Happiness isn't good enough for me! I demand euphoria!"''



'''Calvin''': I'm yet another resource-consuming kid in an overpopulated planet, raised to an alarming extent by Madison Avenue and Hollywood, poised with my cynical and alienated peers to take over the world when you're old and weak!\\
'''Calvin''': ''[walking away, bag overflowing with candy]'' Am I scary, or what?

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'''Calvin''': I'm yet another resource-consuming kid in an overpopulated planet, raised to an alarming extent by Madison Avenue and Hollywood, poised with my cynical and alienated peers to take over the world when you're old and weak!\\
'''Calvin''': ''[walking
weak! [moments later, he's shown walking away, bag overflowing with candy]'' Am I scary, or what?



'''Calvin''': Anything but play an organzied sport.\\

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'''Calvin''': Anything but play an organzied organized sport.\\



''[Hobbes, as Calvin's mom sees him, placed out in the hallway wearing Calvin's jacket and a hat. Moments later...]''\\
'''Hobbes''': ''[Taking off the clothes]'' See? I '''told''' you it wouldn't work!\\
'''Calvin''': Of course not, dummy! You didn't put on any pants!

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''[Hobbes, as Calvin's mom sees him, placed out in the hallway [[PaperThinDisguise wearing Calvin's jacket and a hat.hat]], prompting her to give an {{aside glance}}. Moments later...]''\\
'''Hobbes''': ''[Taking ''[taking off the clothes]'' See? I '''told''' you it wouldn't work!\\
'''Calvin''': Of course not, dummy! [[ComicallyMissingthePoint You didn't put on any pants!pants!]]
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'''Dad''': THAT "BIMBO" IS YOUR ''MOTHER'!'\\

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'''Dad''': THAT "BIMBO" IS YOUR ''MOTHER'!'\\''MOTHER!''\\
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'''Calvin''': [[ComicallyMissingThePoint I think I will!]] Boy, I'm glad I get this magazine!

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'''Calvin''': [[ComicallyMissingThePoint I think think]] [[SarcasmBlind I will!]] Boy, I'm glad I get this magazine!



->'''Calvin''': I got the new album by Scrambled Debutante. All their songs glorify violence, mindless sex, and the deliberate use of dangerous drugs!\\
'''Hobbes''': Your mom's going to go into conniptions when she sees '''this''' lying around.\\
'''Calvin''': ''[Tossing the vinyl record itself in the trash]'' [[{{Troll}} Well, I sure didn't buy it for the music]]...

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->'''Calvin''': I got the new album by Scrambled Debutante. All their songs glorify violence, mindless sex, and the deliberate use of dangerous drugs!\\
'''Hobbes''': Your mom's going to go into conniptions when she sees '''this''' lying around.
drugs.\\
'''Hobbes''': ''(wide-eyed)'' Your mom's going to go into conniptions when she sees '''this''' lying around.\\
'''Calvin''': ''[Tossing ''[tossing the vinyl record itself in the trash]'' [[{{Troll}} Well, I sure didn't buy it for the music]]...



->'''Calvin''': "For the next 60 seconds, I will conduct a test of my emergency broadcast equipment. [[SuddenlyShouting AAAAAAAAGHHHHHHHH!]] Had this been a real emergency, the scream you just heard would have been followed by lots more just like it. This concludes my..."

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->'''Calvin''': "For the next 60 seconds, I will conduct a test of my emergency broadcast equipment. [[SuddenlyShouting AAAAAAAAGHHHHHHHH!]] Had this been a real emergency, the scream you just heard would have been followed by lots more just like it. This concludes my..." ''(scene shows Calvin sent to his room; to Hobbes)'' Oh, someday when the house caves in, she'll thank me. Mark my words.



->'''Calvin''': "This is where dad buried the little raccoon. I didn't even know he existed a few days ago, and now he's gone forever. It's like I met him for no reason. I had to say goodbye as soon as I said hello. Still... In a sad, awful, terrible way, I'm happy I met him. (sniffs) [[TearJerker What a stupid world]]."

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->'''Calvin''': "This is where dad Dad buried the little raccoon. I didn't even know he existed a few days ago, and now he's gone forever. It's like I met him for no reason. I had to say goodbye as soon as I said hello. Still... In a sad, awful, terrible way, I'm happy I met him. (sniffs) ''(sniffs)'' [[TearJerker What a stupid world]]."



''Calvin and Hobbes are now under the bed.''\\

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''Calvin ''(Calvin and Hobbes are now under the bed.''\\)''\\



'''Hobbes''': Why is it always night when we talk about these things?

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'''Hobbes''': [[LampshadeHanging Why is it always night when we talk about these things?
things?]]



->'''[[http://i3.kym-cdn.com/photos/images/original/000/897/738/706.png "This is a big, fat waste of my time!!"]]'''

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->'''[[http://i3.kym-cdn.com/photos/images/original/000/897/738/706.png "This is a big, fat waste of my time!!"]]'''->'''"THIS IS A BIG, FAT WASTE OF MY TIME!''' ''(later)'' '''HELLPP!! IT'S THE THOUGHT POLICE!"'''

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