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Archyduke · 11-12-2005, 01:28 PM

Agh. That's... depressing.

**Justin D.** · 11-12-2005, 03:22 PM

"The pills must be working"?

Yikes. I'm willing to bet whoever made that was commenting on our desire to overmedicate many kids today so they that lose their individuality and more.

I remember hearing rumors about what the last strip was going to be before the real one came out. From what I remember, the rumored strip would have had Calvin and Hobbes walking along a path in the woods discussing the difference between reality and fiction and what it means to grow up. As they walk, Hobbes is moving farther and farther back in the panels until in the fourth panel where he's just not there. Calvin says, "Hobbes?" and looks around. The next panel has him looking around and saying, "Now, what was I doing? Oh, well." and he shrugs his shoulders. Finally, there's a large panel of Calvin walking away with Hobbes lying on the ground. I practically made a friend tear up when I told him that for the first time before the strip came out.

The final strip that came out is almost the complete opposite.

SoulOnIce · 11-12-2005, 03:32 PM

Also The Last Garfield:

Venoman · 11-12-2005, 03:36 PM

thats so sad....

stealthwise · 11-12-2005, 05:20 PM

The Calvin and Hobbes is depressing and untrue to the strip (if Hobbes isn't real then HOW did Calvin get tied up all those times?), but the Garfield one is hilarious.

PatrickG · 11-12-2005, 05:33 PM

I think it's untrue to the strip to prove a point about how we treat childhood imagination today.

And, really, I hate to see endings at all for Garfield or Calvin and Hobbes.

On the other hand, I would be fine and dandy with twisted endings to Beetle Bailey and Family Circus along these lines.

There was a parody magazine by Marvel back in the 90s and they had a Family Circus spoof with Kingpin where they showed Wilson Fisk's footsteps all around the city, surrounded by the debris of death, crime and mayhem.

Spike-X · 11-12-2005, 05:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Archyduke

Agh. That's... depressing.

Ain't it, though? Very "Puff The Magic Dragon".

Damn...I think I have something in my eye...

PatrickG · 11-12-2005, 05:46 PM

I was shocked to find people who grew up without knowing that song earlier this week.

I think that was my favorite song from ages 3-13.

**Justin D.** · 11-12-2005, 05:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by stealthwise

The Calvin and Hobbes is depressing and untrue to the strip (if Hobbes isn't real then HOW did Calvin get tied up all those times?), but the Garfield one is hilarious.

Hobbes isn't real. He's a stuffed tiger Calvin uses as his imaginary friend. Also, it ended years ago. Garfield is still around even if Jim Davis isn't doing it any more.

Cam63 · 11-12-2005, 05:50 PM

I thought Garfield would've met his end being crushed by the frige' landing on him during an earthquake.

Converge · 11-12-2005, 06:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by stealthwise

The Calvin and Hobbes is depressing and untrue to the strip (if Hobbes isn't real then HOW did Calvin get tied up all those times?), but the Garfield one is hilarious.

Hobbes is Calvin's imaginary friend.

That's the comic's whole premise.

Deathstroke · 11-12-2005, 06:03 PM

I know the one final strip that will leave me depressed is if For Better Or For Worse ends.

I'd feel like someone died.

I've been with the strip since Elizabeth couldn't speak proper English. The Pattersons are like my next door neighbors....

Spike-X · 11-12-2005, 06:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Justin Davis

Hobbes isn't real. He's a stuffed tiger Calvin uses as his imaginary friend.

I hate you.

Evan Waters · 11-12-2005, 06:06 PM

When CALVIN & HOBBES was nearing its end, a lot of readers were suggesting a "final strip" much like this- Calvin grows up and leaves Hobbes behind.

I think Watterson had the right idea. Leave Calvin the eternal child and Hobbes his eternal playmate.

11-12-2005, 01:22 PM	#1
Converge BANNED Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 1,431	An ending to Calvin and Hobbes made by a fan.

11-12-2005, 01:28 PM	#2
Archyduke I've a Massive Psychosis! Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Ursinus College Posts: 834	Agh. That's... depressing. __________________ WVOU Ursinus College Radio : Listen to Chris and Molly play their pretentious indie rock... some time next year! Also, maybe you'd like to give this a look: My devious art!

11-12-2005, 03:22 PM	#3
Justin D. Laughing Moderator Join Date: May 2004 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 10,136	"The pills must be working"? Yikes. I'm willing to bet whoever made that was commenting on our desire to overmedicate many kids today so they that lose their individuality and more. I remember hearing rumors about what the last strip was going to be before the real one came out. From what I remember, the rumored strip would have had Calvin and Hobbes walking along a path in the woods discussing the difference between reality and fiction and what it means to grow up. As they walk, Hobbes is moving farther and farther back in the panels until in the fourth panel where he's just not there. Calvin says, "Hobbes?" and looks around. The next panel has him looking around and saying, "Now, what was I doing? Oh, well." and he shrugs his shoulders. Finally, there's a large panel of Calvin walking away with Hobbes lying on the ground. I practically made a friend tear up when I told him that for the first time before the strip came out. The final strip that came out is almost the complete opposite. __________________ President of Omaha New entry up on November 11, 2009 Mad Men's Season Three Finale: A Perfect Pitch My improv troupe's official website: The Starter Kit Waffle Fest show on Nov. 21. Comedy and all the waffles you can eat! Seriously.

11-12-2005, 03:32 PM	#4
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11-12-2005, 05:20 PM	#6
stealthwise More Donald than Charlie Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Canada Posts: 11,369	The Calvin and Hobbes is depressing and untrue to the strip (if Hobbes isn't real then HOW did Calvin get tied up all those times?), but the Garfield one is hilarious. __________________ - Art is whatever makes you feel human. - "You are what you love, not what loves you." - Donald Kaufman - "Deserve's got nothing to do with it." - William Munny - "Acquiescence. It's not so hard, really. You. Just. Give. In." - Col. Ives

11-12-2005, 03:36 PM	#5
Venoman BANNED Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Bristol, UK Posts: 397	thats so sad....

11-12-2005, 05:33 PM	#7
PatrickG Heavy Metal War Machine Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 11,849	I think it's untrue to the strip to prove a point about how we treat childhood imagination today. And, really, I hate to see endings at all for Garfield or Calvin and Hobbes. On the other hand, I would be fine and dandy with twisted endings to Beetle Bailey and Family Circus along these lines. There was a parody magazine by Marvel back in the 90s and they had a Family Circus spoof with Kingpin where they showed Wilson Fisk's footsteps all around the city, surrounded by the debris of death, crime and mayhem.

11-12-2005, 05:46 PM	#9
PatrickG Heavy Metal War Machine Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 11,849	I was shocked to find people who grew up without knowing that song earlier this week. I think that was my favorite song from ages 3-13.

11-12-2005, 05:50 PM	#11
Cam63 Elder Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Oztrailya Posts: 36,093	I thought Garfield would've met his end being crushed by the frige' landing on him during an earthquake. __________________ " Why do stars suddenly appear, every time I drink beer ? " ~~~ Karen Ellis

11-12-2005, 06:03 PM	#13
Deathstroke That's MR. PRESIDENT! Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 30,495	I know the one final strip that will leave me depressed is if For Better Or For Worse ends. I'd feel like someone died. I've been with the strip since Elizabeth couldn't speak proper English. The Pattersons are like my next door neighbors.... __________________ Deathstroke's Sports Blog MY LAST CD REVIEWS! Queensryche - American Soldier Machines of Grace -Machines of Grace GMT - Evil Twin Crown of Thorns - Faith "I can't complain. I got to be Jim Morrison for the first half of my life, and Ward Cleaver for the second half." - Warren Zevon.

11-12-2005, 06:06 PM	#15
Evan Waters Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 1,951	When CALVIN & HOBBES was nearing its end, a lot of readers were suggesting a "final strip" much like this- Calvin grows up and leaves Hobbes behind. I think Watterson had the right idea. Leave Calvin the eternal child and Hobbes his eternal playmate.

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