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Are the runes on Thor’s belt supposed to mean anything? According to Wikipedia, it spells “gadts”. But they also have symbolic meaning which, as far as I can tell, reads, “This sunny day is sponsored by the god Tiwaz.” It’s cloudy where I am, by the way.
Thanks for the explanation of the gesture! (The posture of Thor in Panel 2 needs no explanation.)
Don’t worry, Thor, your fame returns every week in the Western world, save in Israel. (At least in Hebrew: therein the first six weekday are simply numbered as in Genesis, followed by Shabbat. To which I’m looking forward, BTW.)
Actually, the names of the gods identified with the days of the week were first Roman, from the “planets”: Sun, Moon, Jupiter, Mercury, Mars, Venus, Saturn. Jupiter became Tyr or Tew; Mercury, Wodan; Mars, Thor, and Venus, Freya. Saturn had no near counterpart, so it remains Saturday.
Stdag? Looks even less like a word. Needs interpretation. Doctor Toon’s symbology, filtered through my Scandinavian blood, says it means, “Together, we warriors see signs that we will win the battle.” Or something like that.
wndrwrthg over 15 years ago
Today is Frigedag the 13th.
ladywolf17 over 15 years ago
Where’s my machete at?
Sisyphos over 15 years ago
Yeah, even worse, Thor–it’s Friday the 13th. Guess that explains your bad luck, huh? One day, fame; the next, you’re nobody again.
JodieKay over 15 years ago
LOL I love Dudley’s flag in the 2nd panel!!
Rakkav over 15 years ago
I don’t know precisely what it says, but I’m pretty sure it’s not “Three Cheers for Thor!” :))
L for Lunatic?
Buggerit over 15 years ago
I think Dudley’s flag is showing “L” for “Loser” in panel 2.
mntim over 15 years ago
Are the runes on Thor’s belt supposed to mean anything? According to Wikipedia, it spells “gadts”. But they also have symbolic meaning which, as far as I can tell, reads, “This sunny day is sponsored by the god Tiwaz.” It’s cloudy where I am, by the way.
Robert May Premium Member over 15 years ago
Flag: Big time Loser with arrow pointing to the source.
DrElectro over 15 years ago
Thor was never known for bing the brightest Norse god. Watch out for that hammer, though!
I love Dudley’s flags. With no arms or hands, how does he change them so quickly?
Donna Haag over 15 years ago
emoticons.
jestrfyl over 15 years ago
Hey, when did Dudley score the rivets down his side? Has he been fooling around with the Bedazzler?
Rakkav over 15 years ago
Thanks for the explanation of the gesture! (The posture of Thor in Panel 2 needs no explanation.)
Don’t worry, Thor, your fame returns every week in the Western world, save in Israel. (At least in Hebrew: therein the first six weekday are simply numbered as in Genesis, followed by Shabbat. To which I’m looking forward, BTW.)
mroberts88 over 15 years ago
Why is panel 2 only white, where the others have a background?
bmonk over 15 years ago
Yeah for Freya!
Actually, the names of the gods identified with the days of the week were first Roman, from the “planets”: Sun, Moon, Jupiter, Mercury, Mars, Venus, Saturn. Jupiter became Tyr or Tew; Mercury, Wodan; Mars, Thor, and Venus, Freya. Saturn had no near counterpart, so it remains Saturday.
mntim over 15 years ago
Stdag? Looks even less like a word. Needs interpretation. Doctor Toon’s symbology, filtered through my Scandinavian blood, says it means, “Together, we warriors see signs that we will win the battle.” Or something like that.
kozykitn27 over 15 years ago
There’s always next week Thor. My advice would be to carry a calendar.