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Sunday, December 17, 1989

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Hobbes brings Calvin a letter from the "North Pole". Calvin opens the note and reads that he's a rotten little kid, he's obviously the naughtiest kid in the whole world, but he has seven days to get on the "good boy" list. The note suggests being kind to animals. Perhaps an animal who would like a snack soon, or one who could read his comic books sometime. It's signed "Santa Claws". Calvin recognizes the handwriting. It is from Hobbes. Calvin offers Hobbes a knuckle sandwich for a snack.

Transcript

Calvin, look! You got a letter! A letter? I didn't hear the mail truck. A letter for me? The return address says North Pole. Oh my gosh, it must be from Santa! Santa sent me a letter! Read it! Read it! Dear Calvin, you rotten little kid... Oh no!! Santa called me rotten! I'm doomed! Keep reading. I made a list, but I didn't bother checking it twice, because obviously you're the naughtiest kid in the whole world. I'm writing to give you one last chance. You've got seven days to get on the good boy list. Seven days?! Oh no! What can I do? I'd suggest you start by being kind to animals. Perhaps you know an animal who would like a snack soon. Or maybe you should let an animal read your comic books sometime. Think about it. Sounds like sane advice. Signed, Santa Claws? Wait a minute! I recognize this handwriting! Give you a snack, huh?! How about a knuckle sandwich?! Hmph. Well, it's a snack.

Collected in

Scientific Progress Goes "Boink"
p. 45
The Indispensable Calvin and Hobbes
p. 173
The Complete Calvin and Hobbes
Book 2,p. 216
The Complete Calvin and Hobbes
Book 2,p. 345
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