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Head-like-a-carp t1_iwgayxi wrote

I always love the tv jumping with frantic useless energy

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gloatingfern t1_iwhmssh wrote

In my head canon, it's not symbolic, exaggerated, or non-diegetic. In Calvin's universe, TV's have to jump around and be extra attention seeking to fully captivate the attention of the viewer, because their attention span is way short.

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Head-like-a-carp t1_iwi1iys wrote

I have spent too much time considering the ramifications of Hobbes's footprints in the snow. In the end I buy into the magic because I want to.

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codyy5 t1_iwij9gl wrote

What comic are you referring too?

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Head-like-a-carp t1_iwkyffk wrote

The thing about Calvin and Hobbes is the nature of Hobbes existence. Doe he exist only in Calvin's imagination? It would seem that way. Yet, there are other cartoons in the series to suggest that Hobbes is real and only Calvin can see him that way. This would explain the footprints in the snow? Watterson, the creator, has refused to say adding to the fun.

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