This strip was originally published in the newspapers on April 30, 1989.
Calvin and Hobbes are walking in the woods. Calvin wishes people were more like animals. He tells Hobbes animals don't try to change you, they just enjoy the pleasure of your company. He explains animals aren't conditional about friendships. Animals like you just the way you are. They listen to your problems, comfort you when you're sad. All they ask in return is a little kindness. Hobbes sobs that it's all true and he blows his nose loudly. Hobbes tells Calvin that speaking of a little kindness, he'd have a tuna fish sandwich any time soon that he happens to make one. Calvin says that of course, some animals get on your nerves once in a while.
This strip was also published in the following books:
The Calvin and Hobbes Lazy Sunday Book on page 113
The Revenge of the Baby-Sat on page 81
The Indispensable Calvin and Hobbes on page 86
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