Fun fact: peppers originally evolved capsaicin (the chemical that makes them spicy) to deter mammals that would try to eat them by burning their mouth (though birds are immune to it, so they would rely on birds for dispersal).
This backfired when some big-brained hairless apes decided they LIKED having their mouths burned, so they turned these spicy fruits into a delicious masochist cuisine that is still enjoyed thousands of years later.
My college held sports camps in summer for elementary age kids. They’d sit there in the dining hall trying to gross each other out: “Man, you know what that looks like? You know what that smells like?” I was mentoring a group of Mexican middle-school students who had come on a summer exchange program and were living in the dorms. We had home-cured jalapeños in a jar full of vinegar, and at lunch time they’d just pass it down the table. The kids finally asked “What’s that?” The oldest boy grinned and said, “Hot peppers! You want?” “YEAH!” The bottle made the rounds of the sports brats…in silence. They tried not to react, as sweat poured down their red faces. Funny how they started sitting in a different section after that…
When my Daughter was young, maybe 10, she wanted to try a piece of a hot pepper. ‘’You won’t like it’’ says I. But she persisted. I gave her a small piece, no seeds. Crunch, crunch, chew, chew …. ‘’Aw! How can you eat these things?’’ Choke, spit, head under the kitchen faucet.
Me; ‘’ Want another piece?’’
Her; ‘’Noooo!’’
Me; ‘’Sometimes love, you should listen to the old guy.’’
Nowadays, I can’t eat the really hot stuff any more, what it does to me intestinally isn’t worth it. I like a little tingle in my chile peppers, but not too much.
While I think that’s a good idea for the young, I’m of the age where I’m in need of a body double. Well, not exactly a “double”. More like a body who looks like I wish I’d have looked like when I was 20 years younger.
BE THIS GUY 9 months ago
Calvin, the last thing your parents want is another you.
codycab 9 months ago
Why can’t Calvin be the stunt double? He sure loves to live dangerously.
The Calvinosaurus That Calvin Wanted To Discover 9 months ago
Eating spicy food builds character.
Sugar Bombs 95 9 months ago
Fun fact: peppers originally evolved capsaicin (the chemical that makes them spicy) to deter mammals that would try to eat them by burning their mouth (though birds are immune to it, so they would rely on birds for dispersal).
This backfired when some big-brained hairless apes decided they LIKED having their mouths burned, so they turned these spicy fruits into a delicious masochist cuisine that is still enjoyed thousands of years later.
C 9 months ago
Spicy work
nsr60 9 months ago
Unfortunately, his duplicates are too smart for that.
salakfarm Premium Member 9 months ago
I used to grow the hottest Habenero varieties, and Calvin is understating the experience.
californiamonty 9 months ago
I, too, would love to have a stunt double, Calvin.
Blu Bunny 9 months ago
Ricocheting off the walls, imagine what he’d been doing had he put sugar on them.
DaveG1960 9 months ago
“If food be the music of love, play on”. I’m surprised that Calvin hasn’t thought to give a hot pepper to Suzie. That would spice up his love life…..
scote1379 Premium Member 9 months ago
Try Chicken Vindaloo !
orinoco womble 9 months ago
My college held sports camps in summer for elementary age kids. They’d sit there in the dining hall trying to gross each other out: “Man, you know what that looks like? You know what that smells like?” I was mentoring a group of Mexican middle-school students who had come on a summer exchange program and were living in the dorms. We had home-cured jalapeños in a jar full of vinegar, and at lunch time they’d just pass it down the table. The kids finally asked “What’s that?” The oldest boy grinned and said, “Hot peppers! You want?” “YEAH!” The bottle made the rounds of the sports brats…in silence. They tried not to react, as sweat poured down their red faces. Funny how they started sitting in a different section after that…
The Reader Premium Member 9 months ago
Isn’t there a setting on the transmorgifyer?
win.45mag 9 months ago
I woulda swore he was going to say it kept his parents up all night, too, and that he needed to find more.
Avatar??? 9 months ago
Messi is the goat
BiggerNate91 9 months ago
Calvin, you know what happened the last two times you duplicated yourself.
bignatefantic2.0 9 months ago
I have a suggestion for you Calvin. Maybe you could, I don’t know…
Listen to your parents for once.
jagedlo 9 months ago
That or actually learn how to make better decisions…ah, who am I kidding…this is Calvin we’re talking about…
The Orange Mailman 9 months ago
Strong Bad does all his own stunts, Dangeresque style.
sandpiper 9 months ago
2 Cals?!? Heaven forfend.
brick10 9 months ago
OR heed the “don’ts” that come your way.
French Persons Premium Member 9 months ago
Or a brain.
hmroehrig18 9 months ago
In Germany this week 8 4th grade kids swiped a package of “the hottest chili chips ever” and ate them. They ended up in the hospital
Count Olaf Premium Member 9 months ago
Wait until me makes poopie… then he’s in for a REAL surprise.
Tonto & Redd Panda 9 months ago
When my Daughter was young, maybe 10, she wanted to try a piece of a hot pepper. ‘’You won’t like it’’ says I. But she persisted. I gave her a small piece, no seeds. Crunch, crunch, chew, chew …. ‘’Aw! How can you eat these things?’’ Choke, spit, head under the kitchen faucet.
Me; ‘’ Want another piece?’’
Her; ‘’Noooo!’’
Me; ‘’Sometimes love, you should listen to the old guy.’’
snsurone76 9 months ago
Lame comic today. But so is Dad!!
ladykat 9 months ago
Get Hobbes to eat it.
mindjob 9 months ago
Best flavor for peppers I had were Siling labuyo in a Vietnamese restaurant. I liked them so much I bought a jar
ChessPirate 9 months ago
“Here, try this next one with some Chinese Mustard on it. That should make it better…” (For the YouTube Video… ☺)
Just-me 9 months ago
Nowadays, I can’t eat the really hot stuff any more, what it does to me intestinally isn’t worth it. I like a little tingle in my chile peppers, but not too much.
Zebrastripes 9 months ago
I did that ONCE! Lol
StevePappas 9 months ago
Eating a hot pepper makes you ricochet off the walls all night?
legaleagle48 9 months ago
“Experience keeps a dear school, but fools will learn in no other.” — Benjamin Franklin
gregcomn 9 months ago
Please don’t throw me in that briar patch!
g04922 9 months ago
Love the look on Hobbes’ face in panel 2.
vaughnrl2003 Premium Member 9 months ago
While I think that’s a good idea for the young, I’m of the age where I’m in need of a body double. Well, not exactly a “double”. More like a body who looks like I wish I’d have looked like when I was 20 years younger.
dbradway1 9 months ago
Hot peppers come back to bite you in the butt a day or so later.
Meg: All Seriousness Aside 9 months ago
Or ears that are connected to your brain.
ekke 9 months ago
You think this episode is over, don’t you? You’ll discover you’re too late for a stunt double when you void those peppers!
kpdrsn 9 months ago
I hope he had some ice cream because tomorrow he will be screaming, “come on ice cream”.
mistercatworks 9 months ago
At least a “tongue double”
KEA 9 months ago
Hobbes has the best blank look in the business.
Angry Indeed 9 months ago
Fire in hole! The paperwork is catching fire before he can put it in the pot!
tennischampion226 9 months ago
God forbid Two Calvin’s
chinook12345 9 months ago
calvin deserved it what a complete jerk!
eced52 9 months ago
Hope this one has ears and a brain.
Sherlock5 9 months ago
Calvin’s dad should know that telling Calvin NOT to do something is a sure way to get him to do it.
hagarthehorrible 9 months ago
That sarcastic look on the feline is cute.
hagarthehorrible 9 months ago
Mom and dad would have known by now how to control Calvin. If you want him to do something, simply tell him otherwise.
fermier Premium Member 9 months ago
Where is Calvin going to find a double?