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Calvin asks Mom if Hobbes can come in swimming with him. Mom says no, tigers don't swim very well. Hobbes is standing with goggles, a cap, and a life preserver on. He isn't sure Mom knows so much about tigers. Calvin tells him they're just trying to avoid an argument, as he gets ready to bring Hobbes into the water.

Transcript

Mom, can Hobbes come in swimming with me? I don't think he'd better, Calvin. WHY NOT? Um ... tigers don't swim very well. They don't? Frankly, I'm not sure your Mom knows so much about tigers. Look, we just want to avoid an argument, right?

Collected in

Weirdos From Another Planet!
p. 59
The Authoritative Calvin and Hobbes
p. 185
The Complete Calvin and Hobbes
Book 1,p. 450
The Complete Calvin and Hobbes
Book 2,p. 96
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