True friendship

Calvin is a young kid. But he has had a tough life so far. Plagued with issues ever since he came of age, his only release is his hyperactive imagination. Most times cynical, some times sad, he goes through life battling all the evils that prevent him from living life on his own terms. He has seen a lot in life and feels jaded sometime. Most times he appears to be just another cute naughty kid. But there are a lot of hidden depths that he has. All said and done, you can't help love Calvin for what he is and what he is likely to grow up to.

Hobbes is a stuffed tiger. To everyone he's an inanimate object. For Calvin though, he's the most alive being in the world. One can say that Hobbes is a part of Calvin's hyperactive imagination. But I like to believe that Hobbes chooses to come alive to help his best buddy go through life happily and have fun.

Calvin brings Hobbes to life. Hobbes adds meaning to Calvin's life. Calvin and Hobbes are constant companions. They are friends forever. Hobbes is the prime voice of reason for Calvin. He is also his partner in crime. His best friend. It's too much to say that Calvin needs a philosopher and guide as he himself is too clever (sometimes by half). But Hobbes is always there to make sure that Calvin doesn't self destruct in one of his flights of fancy.

Calvin is bound to grow up sooner or later. Sooner or later he won't be needing Hobbes anymore. He will go off to college and then pursue an amazing career in some field which does justice to his creativity. He will surely not be in a profession like his father. Maybe he will write a book someday. Maybe become a fabulous director like Tarantino. Or a hugely syndicated cartoonist like Scott Adams. Or even become like Steve Jobs, a cynical, mad, creative genius. Whatever he chooses, I'm sure that Calvin has an amazing life ahead.

Hobbes will probably stay where he is. His stuffing will soon come out. Probably start losing his eyesight when the buttons pop out. I can picture him lying on a corner of Calvin's bed when he's gone off to college. Trying to remember the amazing tuna sandwiches and the adventures with his best friend.

But one thing is for sure. If ever Calvin would need a best friend again in life, Hobbes will come alive again. And they can then resume all their adventures and complete each other yet again.

But that's in the future. Today Calvin is still six and Hobbes is still needed. And as long as that stays, the adventures of Calvin and Hobbes still continue.








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