Bill Watterson's Calvin and Hobbes has been a worldwide favorite since its introduction in 1985. The strip follows the richly imaginative adventures of Calvin and his trusty tiger, Hobbes. Whether a poignant look at serious family issues or a round of time-travel (with the aid of a well-labeled cardboard box), Calvin and Hobbes will astound and delight you.
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To enter the contest, you must comment with your first and last name (only once) on this blog post and answer the following question: What did you learn from Calvin and Hobbes?
This is an international giveaway contest and it will end on Friday, March 15th, at 12pm CDT. We will randomly select ONE LUCKY WINNER and announce to the world at 12:30pm CDT that day. Be sure to check the blog and/or our social networks to see if you've won.
GODSPEED.



I learned that it's never too late to try to stay up even later!
Posted by: Paul Gesting | March 06, 2013 at 05:26 PM
I learned that hills always seem scarier than they actually are.
Posted by: Renee Miller | March 06, 2013 at 05:40 PM
I learned the rules of Calvinball!
Posted by: Fortran | March 06, 2013 at 05:55 PM
Not enough.
Posted by: Rich Powell | March 06, 2013 at 06:03 PM
I learned to never give up, to always keep trying, and to keep a close friend by my side for every adventure that may come my way.
Posted by: Andrew Shuping | March 06, 2013 at 06:35 PM
I learned how to be sarcastic.
~~Will Locatelli
Posted by: AwesomeWillL | March 06, 2013 at 06:46 PM
That girls are G.R.O.S.S.!
Posted by: Thad | March 06, 2013 at 07:33 PM
I learned how to connect with my dad. We both loved the comic strip, and it gave us something to talk and laugh about.
Posted by: Alexsandra Kyle | March 06, 2013 at 07:34 PM
I learned that a comic strip can make me cry.
Posted by: Adtothebone | March 06, 2013 at 07:35 PM
I learned that you never let go of your best friends.
Posted by: Dave Almeida | March 06, 2013 at 07:35 PM
I learned that no matter how steep the hill is it usually ends up being fun going down it anyways and that snowmen can be super cool!
Posted by: Dianne Liukkonen | March 06, 2013 at 07:44 PM
I learned to never stop using my imagination...
Posted by: Zachary Snyder | March 06, 2013 at 07:44 PM
I learned that each frame of a comic strip is its own work of art that can stand alone and be appreciated.
Posted by: Jim Hunt | March 06, 2013 at 07:46 PM
I learned that Spaceman Spiff is the greatest astronaut this country has ever produced...oh and that dinner smells like someone threw up in the furnace duct.
Posted by: Jim Hendrickson | March 06, 2013 at 07:47 PM
The truth of the old vaudevillian's rule "Always leave them shouting for more."
Posted by: Mike Peterson | March 06, 2013 at 07:53 PM
Everyone needs a swift kick in the butt.
Posted by: Tom Blakely | March 06, 2013 at 07:59 PM
I learned that the satisfaction of teaching does not makes up for the lousy pay
Posted by: Emilio Serafim | March 06, 2013 at 07:59 PM
I learned that reading comics as a bedtime story to my daughters would provide them with stories they would remember for years (and, as a middle school teacher, pass on to their classes).
Posted by: Mike Kruger | March 06, 2013 at 08:16 PM
I learned that the best memories are the ones that we create for ourselves.
Posted by: Jared Wolf | March 06, 2013 at 08:33 PM
Sometimes going out on top or staying true to your personal beliefs is less important than sharing your exquisite gift with the world and bringing them joy.
Posted by: Eric J | March 06, 2013 at 08:35 PM
You create your own reality, so make it awesome.
Posted by: Tyson Cole | March 06, 2013 at 08:49 PM
I learned that Mercury was the god of flowers and bouquets.
Posted by: Sean O | March 06, 2013 at 09:02 PM
I learned that although I may grow older, I don't ever have to completly grow up and lose the wonder. Also to stay true to your personal beliefs no matter what some people may say or do ;)
Posted by: Bonny Rabbit | March 06, 2013 at 09:12 PM
I learned that bot Calvin and I are misunderstood geniuses.
Posted by: Bill Dussinger | March 06, 2013 at 09:18 PM
I learned that the right snowmen can keep just about anybody away...
Posted by: Carrie Burton | March 06, 2013 at 09:21 PM