Reminds me of the first limerick we learned in school: "Tarzan swings, Tarzan falls. Tarzan breaks his mighty b@ll$. Tarzan say: “Me no care. Jane will sew me another pair”! :D
Susie doesn’t realize how lucky she is, considering Calvin’s propensity for going “Au Natural”. I think it’s wonderful how little kids are so comfortable their body. If I didn’t dress my little guy, he would run around naked all day. I believe the problem started a long time ago with an apple tree and a snake.
Jane really wasn’t given many incisive or pithy lines, was she? She played it pretty straight with Tarzan. She never said, “You’re not going out dressed like THAT are you?!? You’ll lose the respect of the baboons!”
I like Calvin’s fierce expression in the first panel. But it still can’t beat his “Wonga-Taa” alter-ego from three years later! https://www.gocomics.com/calvinandhobbes/1993/01/31
Jane might have communicated #Metoo. Then again, it was either Tarzan or the good looking silverback playing it cool using a stick to get to the termites.
I’ve heard that Tarzan never actually said, “Me Tarzan, you Jane.” (No, I haven’t taken the time to verify that independently.) The closest line to that quote was in one of the movies, where he pointed to himself and said “Tarzan,” then pointed to her and said “Jane.” Apparently they were attempting to communicate.
But the classic take on the whole business is Gary Larson’s Far Side cartoon. If you’ve never seen it, google it.
BE THIS GUY over 4 years ago
Mr. Bun is probably traumatized by this.
Templo S.U.D. over 4 years ago
Tarzan didn’t know his mother, “Jane.”
Renatus Profuturus Frigeridus Premium Member over 4 years ago
Underpants are an improvement considering a recent strip .
Space_Owl on GoComics over 4 years ago
SHOO BA BEE DOO
codycab over 4 years ago
The real Tarzan is smarter than this “Tarzan”.
su43dipta over 4 years ago
So Susie is Jane to your Tarzan, huh Calvin?
SHIVA over 4 years ago
In addition to all his defects, we now see his exhibitionist side!!
KA7DRE Premium Member over 4 years ago
I believe I may have seen this one before.
rshive over 4 years ago
Of course not, Calvin. Tarzan had a good- looking loin cloth.
SHIVA over 4 years ago
Too bad Moe isn’t nearby to relieve him of his underwear!!!
GROG Premium Member over 4 years ago
She would if you were Tarzan.
Concretionist over 4 years ago
Calvin looks awfully white. Is he going to get a sunburn?
Algolei I over 4 years ago
Captain Underpants never had this problem.
fuzzbucket Premium Member over 4 years ago
He should have worn a tiger skin loincloth.
DorothyGlenn Premium Member over 4 years ago
Soooo, Calvin equates Susie with Jane who was Tarzan’s mate. Is there a subconscious connection? lol
Jeff0811 over 4 years ago
Jane more likely said, “Are you happy to see me, or is that a pistol in your loincloth?”
Troglodyte over 4 years ago
Reminds me of the first limerick we learned in school: "Tarzan swings, Tarzan falls. Tarzan breaks his mighty b@ll$. Tarzan say: “Me no care. Jane will sew me another pair”! :D
cubswin2016 over 4 years ago
You Calvin, king of idiots.
vaughnrl2003 Premium Member over 4 years ago
Tarzan had a bigger chest. Actually, so did Jane for that matter.
jpayne4040 over 4 years ago
Looks like the “king” just got humiliated again!
BigDaveGlass over 4 years ago
He’s got them on loin….
DavidHewlett over 4 years ago
She handled it well, that ‘Susie’ is one stable little girl but then again, she used to dealing with ‘Calvin’ ! ! ! ! !
jrankin1959 over 4 years ago
That’s because he was wearing a loincloth, not underpants.
sonnygreen over 4 years ago
Susie doesn’t realize how lucky she is, considering Calvin’s propensity for going “Au Natural”. I think it’s wonderful how little kids are so comfortable their body. If I didn’t dress my little guy, he would run around naked all day. I believe the problem started a long time ago with an apple tree and a snake.
ForrestOverin over 4 years ago
Jane really wasn’t given many incisive or pithy lines, was she? She played it pretty straight with Tarzan. She never said, “You’re not going out dressed like THAT are you?!? You’ll lose the respect of the baboons!”
Ivan Araque over 4 years ago
So you admit she IS your Jane… #Bingo
BiggerNate91 over 4 years ago
Any time Calvin’s in his underpants, they always say that. “Nice underpants.”
Holden Awn over 4 years ago
Give it a few years, Calvin, and you’ll be taking a great deal more interest in Susie’s underpants. And getting into them.
mistercatworks over 4 years ago
Jane was in no position to cast wardrobe aspersions.
DanWolfie over 4 years ago
I like Calvin’s fierce expression in the first panel. But it still can’t beat his “Wonga-Taa” alter-ego from three years later! https://www.gocomics.com/calvinandhobbes/1993/01/31
A Hip loving Canadian... over 4 years ago
More like… Me Calvin, Jester of court.
sobrown51 over 4 years ago
Tarzan had bigger muscles.
DCBakerEsq over 4 years ago
I’m not allowed to run around the neighborhood in my underwear either. [SIGH]
Scoutmaster77 over 4 years ago
Tarzan didn’t wear “whitey tighteys.”
JulianSilva over 4 years ago
More like “George of the Jungle,” if you ask me.
bloodykate over 4 years ago
LOL!!!
Otis Rufus Driftwood over 4 years ago
How did Watterson get away with stuff like this?
MartinPerry1 over 4 years ago
I imagine Suzi would have preferred the more traditional loincloth.
admiree2 over 4 years ago
Jane might have communicated #Metoo. Then again, it was either Tarzan or the good looking silverback playing it cool using a stick to get to the termites.
paullp Premium Member over 4 years ago
I’ve heard that Tarzan never actually said, “Me Tarzan, you Jane.” (No, I haven’t taken the time to verify that independently.) The closest line to that quote was in one of the movies, where he pointed to himself and said “Tarzan,” then pointed to her and said “Jane.” Apparently they were attempting to communicate.
But the classic take on the whole business is Gary Larson’s Far Side cartoon. If you’ve never seen it, google it.
jel354 over 4 years ago
More like “George of the Jungle” after hitting a tree.
kathleenhicks62 over 4 years ago
“Tarzan” a bit skinny and has no monkey-Where is Hobbes(monkey)?
lindz.coop Premium Member over 4 years ago
Where’s your towel…er cape?
hagarthehorrible over 4 years ago
This little Tarzan is cute. Susie missed a chance to be ferried around hanging from tree branches, of course with a little help from Hobbes.
57BelAir over 4 years ago
Hey, Suzi’s bunny can’t talk like Hobbes.
WCraft Premium Member over 4 years ago
Nothing in a leopard print?