Calvin and Hobbes

[Joe4]

Is it just me, or do programmers and Excelers tend to gravitate towards Calvin and Hobbes for avatars? I have noticed quite a few users on the boards here have Calvin (or some derivation of Calvin) as their avatar. I've also noticed this on other non-excel forums that have programmers, as well as allusions to Calvin and Hobbes in various webcomics (such as XKCD).

I have no idea what you are talking about...

My favorite quote from C&H is:
"Sometimes I think the surest sign that intelligent life exists elsewhere in the universe is that none of it has tried to contact us."

It was a sad day when Bill Watterson retired.

 

[RoryA]

I think they should add Calvinball to the Olympics.

 

[alansidman]

It was a sad day when Bill Watterson retired.

He is sorely missed. What a strange mind.

 

[Cbrine]

He's my hero for the obvious reason.

Cal

 

[Worf]

For those still looking for a special Xmas gift, here's the complete C & H for US$92...

http://astore.amazon.com/ucomicscom/detail/0740748475

 

[alansidman]

And it is winter time so here are Calvin's snowmen for you.

http://www.box.com/shared/opvnmjiftm

Alan

 

[Joe4]

And it is winter time so here are Calvin's snowmen for you.

Yes, many great classics in there!

 

[MrKowz]

This was amazing - very well done recreations of the Calvin and Hobbes snowmen comics:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pq8iyhMFLYE&feature=player_embedded

 

[RonaldD]

I like them, but I've never use them for avatars.