Toboggan
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In the wintertime, Calvin and Hobbes go down a nearby hill on their toboggan. This is used instead of the wagon, although the jokes used by both are generally similar, as are the results: almost always catastrophic. The toboggan, as is the wagon, is predominantly used in two different scenarios: profound philosophical discussions or a death-defying plunge; often these two are put together. On occasion, the toboggan's lack of any steering mechanism is discussed. Sometimes, the sled is randomly used in place of the toboggan.
[edit] Trivia
- The toboggan was the last seen vehicle in the strip.
- On one occasion, Calvin and Hobbes try to make money to buy a new "model" of toboggan for the new year.[1]
- The toboggan and sled probably came to be when it was winter and Calvin and Hobbes couldn't ride their wagon.
- Unlike the wagon the toboggan nomally crashes instead of falling down a cliff.
- After each ride the tobaggan is put beyond repair but comes back good as new in the next strip.
