Where did the Calvin peeing sticker come from?

It comes from the June 5, 1988 strip, and most Calvin fans peg that as the source of the peeing Calvin drawing. Of course, we can’t be sure because the drawing was made illegally. Watterson’s strip ended in 1995 and the decals started showing up shortly afterward.

How old is Calvin Hobbes?

six-year-old
Calvin and Hobbes follows the humorous antics of the title characters: Calvin, a precocious, mischievous and adventurous six-year-old boy; and Hobbes, his sardonic stuffed tiger.

Where did the ‘Calvin of Calvin and Hobbes’ decals originate?

Since the Calvin decals are all illegal copies, it’s difficult to know where they began, but the first media mention comes on November 26, 1995. Reporter Tom Zucco described “a 25-foot motor home with a sign showing Calvin of Calvin and Hobbes urinating on the letters FSU.” The urinating Calvin was part of the UF/FSU rivalry.

Where did the Peeing Calvin strip get its decals from?

It comes from the June 5, 1988 strip, and most Calvin fans peg that as the source of the peeing Calvin drawing. Of course, we can’t be sure because the drawing was made illegally. Watterson’s strip ended in 1995 and the decals started showing up shortly afterward.

Why is peeing Calvin so popular?

With little cultural and legal resistance, peeing Calvin became a phenomenon. There are countless variations featuring different targets, hats, and sayings. Those peeing Calvins inspired an array of knockoffs that, while still tasteless, at least didn’t violate Watterson’s intellectual property.

Why did Calvin pee on his boss’s name?

Calvin was peeing on their boss’s name. But from the beginning, those who wanted Calvin to control his bladder were fighting a losing battle. That was clear as early as 1996, when two police officers were suspended without pay for putting Calvin decals on their own cars.