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37 Years Later, the Best 'Calvin and Hobbes' Dad Quote Is Still in a League of Its Own
PolygonSunday, September 20, 2026 at 6:05 PM
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Calvin's the star of the show in Calvin and Hobbes, but don't discount his parents.
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- Culture
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- Why it matters
- Culture sets the tone of public attention — what people argue about when the news cycle turns. Calvin's the star of the show in Calvin and Hobbes, but don't discount his parents.
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Calvin's the star of the show in Calvin and Hobbes, but don't discount his parents.
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Culture sets the tone of public attention — what people argue about when the news cycle turns.
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Polygon published: 37 Years Later, the Best 'Calvin and Hobbes' Dad Quote Is Still in a League of Its Own
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