Garfield by Jim Davis for April 12, 2009

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    garfielddq  about 15 years ago

    emm, can some one help me explain the meaning of “holy bovines”, I know this phrase show the mood of surprise or terrible, but how and where use this phrase?

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    RadioTech  about 15 years ago

    “Holy Bovines” comes from “Holy God”, meaning intense surprise. Some people believe that using the name of God is unrespectful in this situations, so other people started using “Holy Cow” as a mock up because of the the close sound. “Holy Bovines” is just a comical derivative, and I would not use it unless writing a comic strip…

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    Silverpearl  about 15 years ago

    He can see right through the illusions!!

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    JanLC  about 15 years ago

    Holy Bovines or Holy Cow is a reference to the Hindu religion in India. Like “Holy God”, it is an epithet.

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    Radical-Knight  about 15 years ago

    I prefer “Great Gallopin’ Hornytoads” myself. But then again, I thought most everything Yosemite Sam said was funny.

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    garfielddq  about 15 years ago

    to RadioTech and JanCinVV:

    thank you for your explanation. that’s helpful!

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    calvinandhobbesfan1  about 15 years ago

    one of the best comics

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    Durak Premium Member about 15 years ago

    Good answer Radiotech. And here, it works. Let’s not forget the Batman/Robin connection. Will this be the end of General Cordwood? Tune in next week for the next upcoming, action pack installment.

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    vexatron1984  about 15 years ago

    Bovine is the scientific name for cows. Its the best part of the whole script actually!

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    Wildmustang1262  about 15 years ago

    I will not use God’s name in vain. Simple as that!

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    bobdalebaker  about 15 years ago

    Great googly boogly works for me.

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    pschearer Premium Member about 15 years ago

    To paraphrase Dilbert’s daddy from memory, “I hope Gosh doesn’t bleeep me to heck for using the name of his son Jeepers Cripes”.

    But why can’t the corporal follow the script?

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    ComicFan4Life  almost 4 years ago

    Bruh

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