I see no evidence that Calvin actually packed the snowballs and threw them. Given that Hobbs is his wingman, is it possible this was the doing of Hobbs?
A common misconception. Nearly all evidence is circumstantial, unless the crime was videoed or directly witnessed. Your fingerprints on the murder weapon? Circumstantial. Caught leaving the scene with the goods? Circumstantial. Victim’s blood in your trunk? Circumstantial.
Despite all that you see on TV—which, alas, has trickled into the actual court systems—circumstantial evidence is perfectly acceptable, and sometimes of more value than eyewitness reports.
And besides, everybody does it! And those snowballs will be gone by spring, so no harm done! And if I do it, it must be right! This trial is a witch hunt!
I like the number of comments here, seeing the analogy between this strip and the behavior of Donald Trump. Calvin is indeed attempting to try his case in the court of public opinion, and Susie is smart enough to have none of it.
BE THIS GUY 5 months ago
Susie Derkins – Judge, jury, executioner.
codycab 5 months ago
Being a troublemaker doesn’t get you a fair anything.
Alexander the Good Enough 5 months ago
Believe all women…
lalapalooza Premium Member 5 months ago
it would be nice if they threw in some of the snowmen story arcs what with all our snow : )
Firebat 5 months ago
Boy! I hate to say who that reminds me of.
su43dipta 5 months ago
Yeah, you can! Susie just got her fair trial.
Johnny Q Premium Member 5 months ago
Remember when an arrow missed Susie and she took it up to Calvin, dressed like a Native American and holding a bow, and said “Is this yours?”
“No, what is it?”
snsurone76 5 months ago
Next time you go out, Susie—just wear a hard hat that will deflect Calvin’s snowballs.
snsurone76 5 months ago
Calvin can be just as big a bully as Moe!!
Jesy Bertz Premium Member 5 months ago
Susie knew “beyond a reasonable doubt” Calvin did it.
Jayalexander 5 months ago
Fair trial? you have no idea how they can work you over on false accusations.
DaveG1960 5 months ago
Oh, you got a fair trial. By being a trial……..
californiamonty 5 months ago
You know what they say, Calvin? This particular circumstance is you’re guilty!
win.45mag 5 months ago
Her hair looks better with that glob of snow in it, anyways.
'IndyMan' 5 months ago
That little girl has a temper and the strength of five ! ! ! Which you would have thought, by now, Calvin would be FULLY aware of ! ! !
Count Olaf Premium Member 5 months ago
How politically timely…
steveh64 5 months ago
Karma.
mckeonfuneralhomebx 5 months ago
She is a smart girl.. where is her hat?
Prescott_Philosopher 5 months ago
A lesson in what happens when you run out of ammunition.
SquidGamerGal 5 months ago
Circumstantial my butt! The smoking gun is clearly behind you! And if it wasn’t, your record alone is more than enough for a conviction!
jagedlo 5 months ago
If she was any angrier, Calvin; you would need that wheelbarrow to take you back home…
rshive 5 months ago
For Susie, that’s good enough.
Just-me 5 months ago
Calvin may be lucky if he can still chew solid food after that.
brick10 5 months ago
The DJT Playbook – condensed version.
WorkshopGardener Premium Member 5 months ago
I see no evidence that Calvin actually packed the snowballs and threw them. Given that Hobbs is his wingman, is it possible this was the doing of Hobbs?
Robert4170 5 months ago
Justice is served.
djtenltd 5 months ago
It’s your fault, Calvin because you keep asking for it!
tpcox928 5 months ago
Sounds like Trump, ignore the facts and listen to me!
smsrt 5 months ago
Might is right, buddy.
JïllDérs(TOMGF) 5 months ago
Calvin you could have at least threw the wagon at her…
bloodykate 5 months ago
LOL!
Tarzan & Redd Panda 5 months ago
Plead immunity!
SchipLvr 5 months ago
OMG! Bill Waterson is time traveler.
artegal 5 months ago
He should file for a change of venue.
ladykat 5 months ago
You had a trial, were found guilty, and duly punished.
ChessPirate 5 months ago
That’s all you got too, bud…
(Susie settled “Out of Court”) ☺
Mediatech 5 months ago
Juris-imprudence
formathe 5 months ago
This has Judge Dredd written all over it.
larryzolcienski 5 months ago
Victim, judge, jury and executioner!
Angry Indeed Premium Member 5 months ago
Calvin. Pay attention closely. Do not give Suzy a snowjob, ever! You’re life may depend on it.
MeGoNow Premium Member 5 months ago
A common misconception. Nearly all evidence is circumstantial, unless the crime was videoed or directly witnessed. Your fingerprints on the murder weapon? Circumstantial. Caught leaving the scene with the goods? Circumstantial. Victim’s blood in your trunk? Circumstantial.
calebwangler 5 months ago
Can you truly get a fair trial most of the time in the real world either?
mindjob 5 months ago
Calvin would throw flaming snowballs if he could, but his accuracy wouldn’t improve
Marionette Premium Member 5 months ago
Hey, look, it’s MAGA and the orange buffoon!
Dr. Quatermass 5 months ago
C&H is still as relevant today as back in the day.
swanridge 5 months ago
At least he got a couple hits for once!
locake 5 months ago
Calvin is a really slow learner.
DKHenderson 5 months ago
Despite all that you see on TV—which, alas, has trickled into the actual court systems—circumstantial evidence is perfectly acceptable, and sometimes of more value than eyewitness reports.
Perin8 5 months ago
Is Calvin referring to Maycomb, Alabama?
KEA 5 months ago
that wasn’t a trial, it was summary judgment
Mark DeMist Premium Member 5 months ago
Soon to be President Donald J. Calvin.
g04922 5 months ago
LOL… and the wheelbarrow was FULL of snowballs earlier. Looks like Judge Susie did not buy the argument.
alexius23 5 months ago
Watterson always said that Susie was based on his wife
Fuzzy Kombu 5 months ago
And besides, everybody does it! And those snowballs will be gone by spring, so no harm done! And if I do it, it must be right! This trial is a witch hunt!
chuckcork1 5 months ago
His parents once thought he’d grow up to be an Architect.Instead, he grew up and became a Republican.
dimndno 5 months ago
Best comic today!
Otis Rufus Driftwood 5 months ago
Nothing circumstantial about that wheelbarrow. The sales associate at Ace Hardware will confirm Dad bought it.
paullp Premium Member 5 months ago
I like the number of comments here, seeing the analogy between this strip and the behavior of Donald Trump. Calvin is indeed attempting to try his case in the court of public opinion, and Susie is smart enough to have none of it.