In an episode of the 1960s “Batman” series, Batman talks to Robin about the importance of understanding other languages: “One should always keep abreast of foreign tongues.”
Reminds me of the old dude with the really long beard. He was living with family and at dinner, the 10 year old started asking him about what it was like to have a beard… and eventually he asked him “Grampa, do you sleep with your beard under the blanked or on the outside?” The next morning, Gramps showed up with his beard cut off…
Also reminded of the centipede who was asked how he managed all those legs… and was left immobile.
drawing attention to something one takes for granted can really screw things up. I finally found a way to hit a golf ball in a not-terrible way and my brother goes…"Nice, How did you do that?"…so much for decent swing.
Last year, when nothing had closed down YET, and we told to avoid crowds, a wash our hands, and DON’T TOUCH YOUR FACE, I mentioned, at the bar, that since hearing that, my nose had itched….setting off a chain reaction.
A commentary on consciousness, which is grist for the mill, Stephan, because there is a recommended, I can’t quite say required, position for the tongue in vipassana meditation (gently resting against the roof of the mouth touching the back of the upper teeth).
BE THIS GUY almost 3 years ago
Thousands? Does Stephan really believe that many people read his script?
Gent almost 3 years ago
My tongue so hardworking he bearly got time to rest.
BasilBruce almost 3 years ago
In an episode of the 1960s “Batman” series, Batman talks to Robin about the importance of understanding other languages: “One should always keep abreast of foreign tongues.”
I love those sneaky little gags.
ImDaRealAni almost 3 years ago
I never loved the feeling of my tongue more than when I got my braces removed.
eolan59 almost 3 years ago
Also don’t think of elephants or the theme from Gilligan’s Island
Avatar_Hoodie almost 3 years ago
me reading this at night
Straker UFO almost 3 years ago
This was done before in Peanuts.
Renatus Profuturus Frigeridus Premium Member almost 3 years ago
Sorry, but I can’t catch the meaning.
pearlsbs almost 3 years ago
It’s tongue in cheek.
Bilan almost 3 years ago
I only pay attention to my tongue when there’s chocolate on it.
mr_sherman Premium Member almost 3 years ago
Oh, thit.
B UTTONS almost 3 years ago
Gave up reading out loud in the second grade.
Now my tongue can enjoy an ice cream cone while scanning the comics.
Concretionist almost 3 years ago
Reminds me of the old dude with the really long beard. He was living with family and at dinner, the 10 year old started asking him about what it was like to have a beard… and eventually he asked him “Grampa, do you sleep with your beard under the blanked or on the outside?” The next morning, Gramps showed up with his beard cut off…
Also reminded of the centipede who was asked how he managed all those legs… and was left immobile.
momofalex7 almost 3 years ago
Peanuts did the same thing when Lucy became aware of her tongue.
blunebottle almost 3 years ago
Thanks, Rat. I appreciate the reminder.
Robin Harwood almost 3 years ago
Proof that Pastis is evil.
Liverlips McCracken Premium Member almost 3 years ago
Ask any wind- or brass-playing musician, and the answer to Rat’s query will be “yes” every time.
ronaldspence almost 3 years ago
Good one Pastis! You belong on a pirate ship (said while holding my tongue)
balok almost 3 years ago
This joke goes back at least to the Peanuts cartoon for 3 February 1963 (https://www.gocomics.com/peanuts/1963/02/03).
iggyman almost 3 years ago
Just bit mine, thanks Rat!
Orcatime almost 3 years ago
Most people forget they’re wearing any clothes during the day!
sixam almost 3 years ago
I don’t have my tongue. The cat got it.
WimtenBrink2 almost 3 years ago
I think both readers fell for it…
Breadboard almost 3 years ago
Tongue …….. Tis the reason for Ice Cream Cones ;-)
jimboklein almost 3 years ago
If you are in a deli eating a tongue sandwich, can the tongue taste you tasting it? Inquiring minds want to know.
jessie d. Premium Member almost 3 years ago
Male humor, more specifically “Dad” humor is this. You need the keys to the mens bathroom to appreciate or understand this.
Ellis97 almost 3 years ago
Keep your tongue inside.
chris_o42 almost 3 years ago
I hate it when I become conscious of my nose and end up cross-eyed!
eddie6192 almost 3 years ago
That dumb Pig made me LOL.
rickseg almost 3 years ago
It’s pothole season. Don’t drive with your tongue between your teeth.
Jeffin Premium Member almost 3 years ago
Cheeky.
RussHeim almost 3 years ago
Same thing when you think about blinking. . . (see what I did there?)
Serial Pedant almost 3 years ago
Yes, he does, and yeth, we do.
Major Matt Mason Premium Member almost 3 years ago
Pathtith thucks.
Zebrastripes almost 3 years ago
LOL! Hysterical!
rmgretailmail almost 3 years ago
This strip reminds me of a 60’s (?) Peanuts strip in which Linus became “aware” of his tongue.
Radish the wordsmith almost 3 years ago
Now you made my tongue depressed.
Linguist almost 3 years ago
Neither my native tongue nor my foreign one chose to comment on this. I cannot speak with a forked tongue!
Otis Rufus Driftwood almost 3 years ago
There was a ‘Peanuts’ strip where Linus mentioned problems with his tongue, and it drove Lucy crazy.
rionmorrison69 almost 3 years ago
Brilliant!
Bookworm almost 3 years ago
That remindth me. I thould get up and put my denturth in. . .
anamchara42 almost 3 years ago
When I saw this, I immediately thought of an old Peanuts strip that GoComics has available: https://www.gocomics.com/peanuts/1963/02/03
Michael G. almost 3 years ago
Thufferin’ thuccotash!
Troglodyte almost 3 years ago
Thatth thoo bad, Pig!
Keno21 almost 3 years ago
I remember when Linus pulled this on Lucy. Just sayin’…
nednewbie almost 3 years ago
I put the tip of my tongue at the roof of my mouth; keeps the chi flowing smoothly ;-D
The One follower almost 3 years ago
“Overrated!”
Goat from PBS almost 3 years ago
Nope. Didn’t affect me. I don’t know about other people, though.
DEEZ NUTS almost 3 years ago
But your in the “comitch”
SteveSmith4 almost 3 years ago
I think Pastis was high when he wrote this.
albzort almost 3 years ago
Peanuts did the same joke in 1963. I have no idea why I remember it.https://www.gocomics.com/peanuts/1963/02/03
WCraft Premium Member almost 3 years ago
Thanks for that. Now I have this strange compulsion to have the lower front teeth removed…
zeexenon almost 3 years ago
Who was the idiot who spelled lisp with an “s” in it?
Carl Rennhack Premium Member almost 3 years ago
One time my tongue got twisted around my eyetooth & I couldn’t see what I was saying!
Tallguy almost 3 years ago
Old Peanuts strip with Linus. Stealing from the best.
KEA almost 3 years ago
drawing attention to something one takes for granted can really screw things up. I finally found a way to hit a golf ball in a not-terrible way and my brother goes…"Nice, How did you do that?"…so much for decent swing.
beady.el almost 3 years ago
http://www.blindgadget.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/309961.full_.gif
toasted [the champion of huzzah] almost 3 years ago
REEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!
Droptma Styx almost 3 years ago
This was the subject of a Peanuts Sunday strip back in the fifties
willie_mctell almost 3 years ago
Hmm… I’m often conscious of my tongue. It’s the hippopotamus that bothers me.
donwestonmysteries almost 3 years ago
When you are standing still and start to walk, do you lead off with your right foot or left foot?
asrialfeeple almost 3 years ago
This is either a rerun or a deja vu. I’ve read this before.
Doug K almost 3 years ago
Do you know how often you blink?
How fast are you breathing?
Eric S almost 3 years ago
ran out of story ideas, huh?
christelisbetty almost 3 years ago
I love you Pig !
christelisbetty almost 3 years ago
Last year, when nothing had closed down YET, and we told to avoid crowds, a wash our hands, and DON’T TOUCH YOUR FACE, I mentioned, at the bar, that since hearing that, my nose had itched….setting off a chain reaction.
TonysSon almost 3 years ago
Oh thit ! …thankth Pathith !
plaidley almost 3 years ago
Evil, Stephan! EVIL!!
Willywise52 Premium Member almost 3 years ago
Hold your tongue,Rat.
TheBigPickle almost 3 years ago
And after reading my comment, you are all breathing manually.
aunt granny almost 3 years ago
It doesn’t work on people who are eating double Gloucester cheese with onions and chives while reading the comics.
Sisyphos almost 3 years ago
I fear good Pig is too suggestible. Rat doesn’t bother me (though I do occasionally laugh uncontrollably at inappropriate times because of him)….
bonnie9753 almost 3 years ago
A commentary on consciousness, which is grist for the mill, Stephan, because there is a recommended, I can’t quite say required, position for the tongue in vipassana meditation (gently resting against the roof of the mouth touching the back of the upper teeth).
clayface9 Premium Member almost 3 years ago
He didn’t derail my morning, because I didn’t read it until night time.
Ceeg22 Premium Member almost 3 years ago
Plagiarism! https://www.gocomics.com/peanuts/1963/02/03
rvps Premium Member almost 3 years ago
AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAGGGGGHHHHHHHH!
CAT EMPIRE LEADER almost 3 years ago
I Was Not Paying Attention To The Strip So HA!
BitterScribe almost 3 years ago
This was originally a Peanuts joke.
PBS1! almost 3 years ago
My teeth tensed up.
alantain about 2 months ago
I’m only aware of my tongue if I burn it, chomp down on it, or slice it open with a potato chip.