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The Surprisingly Dark Message Behind The "Calvin And Hobbes" Comic Strip
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KAYLIA ZANCAN
Bill Watterson

In 1985, cartoonist Bill Watterson introduced the world to two of the most beloved comic strip characters, six-year-old Calvin and his not-so-imaginary pet tiger, Hobbes.

Characters by Bill Watterson, via Gizmodo

For ten years, the comic strip ran in newspapers, offering Calvin's sharp-witted snapshots about life. As children, though, we missed some of the darker aspects Watterson portrayed in the strip—despite Calvin's age, he and Hobbes mulled over adult-like concepts. Did you catch these not-so-subtle philosophical messages infused in the popular Calvin And Hobbes comic strip?

About KAYLIA ZANCAN

lifestyle blogger + avocado aficionado

Lover of all things pumpkin spice. Happiest in sweater weather. Inflexible yogi still workin' on my King Pigeon. Binge-watcher of Riverdale. Love the smell of new books, not old ones. Eater of clean greens, peanut butter, and Panera Bread. Oh, and, #Jughead4Life. 

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