Evolution of a stupid idea

Growing up (and still today) one of my favorite print cartoons was Calvin and Hobbes. I'm still disappointed that Sam Waterson decided that he needed to end such a popular strip, and the fact that he chose not to cash in on the marketing potential like he could have still baffles me.

Back in the early 90's, stickers started appearing of a character that was obviously meant to be Calvin. Devilish grin, pants around ankles...and urinating on your choice of hated vehicle make, despised sports team, or any word you really didn't care for. I'll admit, the first time I saw one of these, I laughed out loud. It brings to mind a Family guy episode where Peter states "I'm a redneck, we like people driving behind us to know what our beliefs are."

Shortly there after, the feminists felt they needed to get in on this action. Hence...the squatting girl decal was born.

Then the religious groups got involved. They decided it was time that Calvin and the peeing girl should start praying. These still seem to be really popular today...

Now this is where the story gets interesting. A few weeks ago I was in the twin cities area picking up my new cabinets at IKEA and had lunch with my sister and her husband along with my parents who happened to be in town. My sister and brother-in-law had rode to the restaurant with my parents and then I was going to give them a ride back to their house as my parents were on the way back to ND. As soon as we got on the interstate, I noticed a similar decal on the minivan in front of us. I could see the cross, but it took me several minutes to figure out what placed in front of it. I asked my sister if she saw it and asked her if it was what I thought it was... Indeed, the praying FETUS decal is now the latest incarnation of this stupid trend. I'd show a picture, but it was just too disturbing.