It’s a magical world, Hobbes, ol’ buddy… Let’s go exploring!
This week, the legendary comic strip Calvin and Hobbes, by Bill Watterson, celebrates its 30th anniversary.
The strip, published from 1985 to 1995, centers around Calvin, a wise-beyond-his-years 6-year-old, and Hobbes, his imaginary stuffed tiger. Together, the two characters muse about life, death, philosophy, and everything in between.
But what I love most about Calvin and Hobbes — aside from their profound observations about the state of the world — is their shared desire to explore it.
Here are 15 times Calvin and Hobbes embraced the spirit of adventure, reminding us that a life filled with passion, big dreams, and even bigger adventures truly is a life well-lived.
1. When Calvin gave us life goals:
"I say, if your knees aren't green by the end of the day, you ought to seriously re-examine your life."
2. And taught us the right way to make decisions:
"In the very long term, I know which will make better memories."
