Question:
Was wondering if any brilliant reader of this group recalls a Calvin &
Hobbes strip published some time around Christmas. In it, Calvin's
sad that he didn't get a gift for Hobbes, but Hobbes tells him it's
okay (or something similarly consoling) and gives him a big hug. Then
Calvin gets a little teary-eyed and tells Hobbes to stop "squeezing
tears" out of him or something like that.
If this sounds familiar to anyone, can someone tell me which published
collection includes this strip?
Answer:
-It ran on 12/25/85. I think that puts it in "The Essential Calvin and Hobbes"
and in the first collection, entitled (surprisingly) "Calvin and Hobbes."
Calvin: Uh, Hobbes?... I forgot to get you a present.
I didn't even make you a card...
Calvin: I'm sorry, Hobbes. I didn't mean to forget.
Hobbes: It's okay, little buddy. I didn't get you anything either.
Hobbes: But here's a tiger hug for being my best friend.
Calvin: Not so hard, you big sissy. You squeeze my tears out.
Hobbes: Merry Christmas.
-Here's a rundown:
1985: The one originally asked about.
1986: C&H wake up the parents a little late (6am).
1987: C&H wake up the parents early.
1988: No presents for Hobbes from Santa, Calvin gives him a hug, "hope
it fits."
1989: Hobbes gives Calvin canned salmon, Calvin didn't get a present so
he gives the salmon back.
1990: The one Vince mentioned.
1991: Not Christmasy at all, Rosalyn babysitting.
1992: Hobbes give Calvin a certificate for "one day pounce-free of tiger
attack". Mom and Dad there, so Hobbes in "stealth mode".
