I’m a man and they don’t look uncomfortable to me. If you wear one and say that it is uncomfortable, I would understand, but I don’t understand why they would look uncomfortable. Has Clyde worn them before?
44 years ago I could have worn one. But if I was to wear one today at the beach and people saw me they would be scarred for life! LOL :-) I am 64 and my body would put a bowl of jello to shame!
Guy thongs weren’t what I was thinking of, though when the previous comments went ‘that way’ I thought of Borat. Yeah, no, I would not wear it on the beach, I would not wear it for a peach…Female thongs, especially on the right figure, look great and daring but I can’t say how uncomfortable they find them. Though some things, like shoes, do look uncomfortable.
harlseldon59 they were always called flip flops in NY and L.I. too. Even here in CA. and Las Vegas when we lived there. Here’s the Google link to what they are: Purpose of ThongsThe main goal of the thong style is to provide coverage and protection between your body and your clothing, without showing through. Many women prefer the style with form fitting pants, skirts and dresses and also feel the style gives them added confidence for intimate occasions
I recall about 15 years ago, climbing Mt. Spalding, a walk up, but a lot of rock formations around, to do technical stuff. Coming down, were two climbers with ropes, wearing thongs…they climbed light.
Free! Free! Free, boys. Now feel free to go out there naked, unmasked, pay no tax of any kind, pay with 1912 dollars sort of like international currency conversion, and greatest of all, feel free to ignore the news.
When I was a kid at camp, thongs were leather strips used to tie moccasins, close pouches, etc. We could make them in crafts shop. You could wear them, too – to close the placket of your buckskin shirt.
I looked up Art Buchwald because I hadn’t thought about him in years. This is one of his more famous quotes, that is, with “things,” not “thongs.” He died in 2007, the same year this strip was published. I think it’s a tribute.
sirbadger over 3 years ago
I’m a man and they don’t look uncomfortable to me. If you wear one and say that it is uncomfortable, I would understand, but I don’t understand why they would look uncomfortable. Has Clyde worn them before?
Templo S.U.D. over 3 years ago
thanks, Clyde, for that envisioning of your last remark
Rodeo Boy over 3 years ago
44 years ago I could have worn one. But if I was to wear one today at the beach and people saw me they would be scarred for life! LOL :-) I am 64 and my body would put a bowl of jello to shame!
nosirrom over 3 years ago
Thongs – underwear for that all day wedgie feeling.
hammytech over 3 years ago
Thongs are very subjective…. any day at the beach can tell you that
syzygy47 over 3 years ago
Guy thongs weren’t what I was thinking of, though when the previous comments went ‘that way’ I thought of Borat. Yeah, no, I would not wear it on the beach, I would not wear it for a peach…Female thongs, especially on the right figure, look great and daring but I can’t say how uncomfortable they find them. Though some things, like shoes, do look uncomfortable.
iggyman over 3 years ago
You guys ARE old, aren’t you?
Daniel Verburg over 3 years ago
That’s a tricky one !
hariseldon59 over 3 years ago
Anyone else remember when ‘thongs’ were a type of footwear? Today they call them ‘flip flops’.
whenlifewassimpler over 3 years ago
harlseldon59 they were always called flip flops in NY and L.I. too. Even here in CA. and Las Vegas when we lived there. Here’s the Google link to what they are: Purpose of ThongsThe main goal of the thong style is to provide coverage and protection between your body and your clothing, without showing through. Many women prefer the style with form fitting pants, skirts and dresses and also feel the style gives them added confidence for intimate occasions
MayCauseBurns over 3 years ago
Thong underwear = butt floss
jagedlo over 3 years ago
Just remember, two thongs don’t make a right…
ForrestOverin over 3 years ago
We’re talking thong sandals, right?!?Ooops… Guess Not!
Geophyzz over 3 years ago
Today the best things are veterans – thank you all!
R.R.Bedford over 3 years ago
guys who wear jock straps have an appreciation for what women who wear thongs go through.
Tarzan & Redd Panda over 3 years ago
It’s possible, Art is referring to the footwear. “Flip-flops” were once referred to as “Thongs”.
ANIMAL over 3 years ago
Oh great……. JUST Great..!!!!!!!! – Now…… I’m picturing Earl in a thong..!!! – Thanks Brian.
HappyDog/ᵀʳʸ ᴮᵒᶻᵒ ⁴ ᵗʰᵉ ᶠᵘⁿ ᵒᶠ ᶦᵗ Premium Member over 3 years ago
If Art Buchwald wrote it, it probably wasn’t a typo. He was pretty funny.
Linguist over 3 years ago
“Thongs” are part of my everyday attire … we are talking about the footwear not the butt wear! I’m built for comfort, not for Speedos!
Herd of Turtles over 3 years ago
Anthem for today: Another Somebody Done Somebody Wrong Thong.
VICTOR PROULX over 3 years ago
I recall about 15 years ago, climbing Mt. Spalding, a walk up, but a lot of rock formations around, to do technical stuff. Coming down, were two climbers with ropes, wearing thongs…they climbed light.
sacldczoo over 3 years ago
They may not be the best things, butt they are right up there. XD
Zebrastripes over 3 years ago
Eew!
MuddyUSA Premium Member over 3 years ago
Thongs don’t seem to bother women, at least not the young ones?
Alberta Oil Premium Member over 3 years ago
I don’t know.. looking at them seems nice enough. Admitting to being an old codger.. I take every opportunity to look at them.
amaneaux over 3 years ago
Thing, thing a thong . . .
zeexenon over 3 years ago
Free! Free! Free, boys. Now feel free to go out there naked, unmasked, pay no tax of any kind, pay with 1912 dollars sort of like international currency conversion, and greatest of all, feel free to ignore the news.
Ratkin over 3 years ago
When I was a kid at camp, thongs were leather strips used to tie moccasins, close pouches, etc. We could make them in crafts shop. You could wear them, too – to close the placket of your buckskin shirt.
TheCoosBayBachelor over 3 years ago
I looked up Art Buchwald because I hadn’t thought about him in years. This is one of his more famous quotes, that is, with “things,” not “thongs.” He died in 2007, the same year this strip was published. I think it’s a tribute.
Thinkingblade over 3 years ago
Heck I don’t even like thong flip flops … they would look uncomfortable to me.
MartinPerry1 over 3 years ago
It simply depends on who is wearing the thong if it’s one of the best things in life.
SchipLvr over 3 years ago
I met Art daily over the course of several weeks. I think in today’s culture he would have loved this strip.
Enoi over 3 years ago
When I was a kid, what are now called “flip-flops” were called thongs!
Herd of Turtles over 3 years ago
I forgot to give credit to B.J. Thomas for an earlier comment.
Natarose over 3 years ago
Sorry, I have spent my entire life trying to keep my underwear out of the crack of my butt.
feefers_ 9 months ago
Constant wedgie. No thanks