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 about 3 years ago
Thousands? Does Stephan really believe that many people read his script?
Gent about 3 years ago
My tongue so hardworking he bearly got time to rest.
BasilBruce about 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 about 3 years ago
I never loved the feeling of my tongue more than when I got my braces removed.
eolan59 about 3 years ago
Also don’t think of elephants or the theme from Gilligan’s Island
Avatar_Hoodie about 3 years ago
me reading this at night
Straker UFO about 3 years ago
This was done before in Peanuts.
Renatus Profuturus Frigeridus Premium Member about 3 years ago
Sorry, but I can’t catch the meaning.
pearlsbs about 3 years ago
It’s tongue in cheek.
Bilan about 3 years ago
I only pay attention to my tongue when there’s chocolate on it.
mr_sherman Premium Member about 3 years ago
Oh, thit.
B UTTONS about 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 about 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 about 3 years ago
Peanuts did the same thing when Lucy became aware of her tongue.
blunebottle about 3 years ago
Thanks, Rat. I appreciate the reminder.
Robin Harwood about 3 years ago
Proof that Pastis is evil.
Liverlips McCracken Premium Member about 3 years ago
Ask any wind- or brass-playing musician, and the answer to Rat’s query will be “yes” every time.
ronaldspence about 3 years ago
Good one Pastis! You belong on a pirate ship (said while holding my tongue)
balok about 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 about 3 years ago
Just bit mine, thanks Rat!
Orcatime about 3 years ago
Most people forget they’re wearing any clothes during the day!
sixam about 3 years ago
I don’t have my tongue. The cat got it.
WimtenBrink2 about 3 years ago
I think both readers fell for it…
Breadboard about 3 years ago
Tongue …….. Tis the reason for Ice Cream Cones ;-)
jimboklein about 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. about 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 about 3 years ago
Keep your tongue inside.
chris_o42 about 3 years ago
I hate it when I become conscious of my nose and end up cross-eyed!
eddie6192 about 3 years ago
That dumb Pig made me LOL.
rickseg about 3 years ago
It’s pothole season. Don’t drive with your tongue between your teeth.
Jeffin Premium Member about 3 years ago
Cheeky.
RussHeim about 3 years ago
Same thing when you think about blinking. . . (see what I did there?)
Serial Pedant about 3 years ago
Yes, he does, and yeth, we do.
Major Matt Mason Premium Member about 3 years ago
Pathtith thucks.
Zebrastripes about 3 years ago
LOL! Hysterical!
rmgretailmail about 3 years ago
This strip reminds me of a 60’s (?) Peanuts strip in which Linus became “aware” of his tongue.
Radish the wordsmith about 3 years ago
Now you made my tongue depressed.
Linguist about 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 about 3 years ago
There was a ‘Peanuts’ strip where Linus mentioned problems with his tongue, and it drove Lucy crazy.
rionmorrison69 about 3 years ago
Brilliant!
Bookworm about 3 years ago
That remindth me. I thould get up and put my denturth in. . .
anamchara42 about 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. about 3 years ago
Thufferin’ thuccotash!
Troglodyte about 3 years ago
Thatth thoo bad, Pig!
Keno21 about 3 years ago
I remember when Linus pulled this on Lucy. Just sayin’…
nednewbie about 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 about 3 years ago
“Overrated!”
Goat from PBS about 3 years ago
Nope. Didn’t affect me. I don’t know about other people, though.
DEEZ NUTS about 3 years ago
But your in the “comitch”
SteveSmith4 about 3 years ago
I think Pastis was high when he wrote this.
albzort about 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 about 3 years ago
Thanks for that. Now I have this strange compulsion to have the lower front teeth removed…
zeexenon about 3 years ago
Who was the idiot who spelled lisp with an “s” in it?
Carl Rennhack Premium Member about 3 years ago
One time my tongue got twisted around my eyetooth & I couldn’t see what I was saying!
Tallguy about 3 years ago
Old Peanuts strip with Linus. Stealing from the best.
KEA about 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 about 3 years ago
http://www.blindgadget.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/309961.full_.gif
toasted [the champion of huzzah] about 3 years ago
REEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!
Droptma Styx about 3 years ago
This was the subject of a Peanuts Sunday strip back in the fifties
willie_mctell about 3 years ago
Hmm… I’m often conscious of my tongue. It’s the hippopotamus that bothers me.
donwestonmysteries about 3 years ago
When you are standing still and start to walk, do you lead off with your right foot or left foot?
asrialfeeple about 3 years ago
This is either a rerun or a deja vu. I’ve read this before.
Doug K about 3 years ago
Do you know how often you blink?
How fast are you breathing?
Eric S about 3 years ago
ran out of story ideas, huh?
christelisbetty about 3 years ago
I love you Pig !
christelisbetty about 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 about 3 years ago
Oh thit ! …thankth Pathith !
plaidley about 3 years ago
Evil, Stephan! EVIL!!
Willywise52 Premium Member about 3 years ago
Hold your tongue,Rat.
TheBigPickle about 3 years ago
And after reading my comment, you are all breathing manually.
aunt granny about 3 years ago
It doesn’t work on people who are eating double Gloucester cheese with onions and chives while reading the comics.
Sisyphos about 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 about 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 about 3 years ago
He didn’t derail my morning, because I didn’t read it until night time.
Ceeg22 Premium Member about 3 years ago
Plagiarism! https://www.gocomics.com/peanuts/1963/02/03
rvps Premium Member about 3 years ago
AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAGGGGGHHHHHHHH!
CAT EMPIRE LEADER about 3 years ago
I Was Not Paying Attention To The Strip So HA!
BitterScribe about 3 years ago
This was originally a Peanuts joke.
PBS1! about 3 years ago
My teeth tensed up.
alantain 5 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.