Garfield: It's hard to keep up with all the scientific advances these days.
Jon: The wheel is amazing!
Garfield: Unless you're living with a visionary.
That still puts Jon ahead of some (cf. Wikipedia, “Wheel”):Although they did not develop the wheel proper, the Olmec and certain other western hemisphere cultures seem to have approached it, as wheel-like worked stones have been found on objects identified as children’s toys dating to about 1500 BC.7 It is thought that the primary obstacle to large-scale development of the wheel in the Western hemisphere was the absence of domesticated large animals which could be used to pull wheeled carriages. The closest relative of cattle present in Americas in pre-Columbian times, the American Bison, is difficult to domesticate and was never domesticated by Native Americans; several horse species existed until about 12,000 years ago, but ultimately went extinct, likely due to overhunting by newly-arrived humans.8 The only large animal that was domesticated in the Western hemisphere, the llama, did not spread far beyond the Andes by the time of the arrival of Columbus.So that’s what happened…
In that light, watch out, Garfield – you’re large enough to be used as a draft animal. Jon may come with with the visionary idea of a cat-drawn chariot next.
I’m still stuck on how cool the dishwasher is. I load it as the dishes get used, then when it is full, I hit the button on the way out the door. The dishes wash while I’m not even home! I love it :-)
Fin3cy6 over 12 years ago
or just an extreme brain delay
Llewellenbruce over 12 years ago
Get more up to date Jon.
germanvisitor over 12 years ago
Dear Lord! He is right.
jpsomebody over 12 years ago
Did you hear about the wheel virus?It’s going around right now.
Fin3cy6 over 12 years ago
maybe you can borrow lio’s hazmat suit
Rakkav over 12 years ago
That still puts Jon ahead of some (cf. Wikipedia, “Wheel”):Although they did not develop the wheel proper, the Olmec and certain other western hemisphere cultures seem to have approached it, as wheel-like worked stones have been found on objects identified as children’s toys dating to about 1500 BC.7 It is thought that the primary obstacle to large-scale development of the wheel in the Western hemisphere was the absence of domesticated large animals which could be used to pull wheeled carriages. The closest relative of cattle present in Americas in pre-Columbian times, the American Bison, is difficult to domesticate and was never domesticated by Native Americans; several horse species existed until about 12,000 years ago, but ultimately went extinct, likely due to overhunting by newly-arrived humans.8 The only large animal that was domesticated in the Western hemisphere, the llama, did not spread far beyond the Andes by the time of the arrival of Columbus.So that’s what happened…
Rakkav over 12 years ago
In that light, watch out, Garfield – you’re large enough to be used as a draft animal. Jon may come with with the visionary idea of a cat-drawn chariot next.
Hillbillyman over 12 years ago
I got two cats. They allow me to live in my home for food.
rockstarjeo over 12 years ago
jon always makes me shake my head…
aarken over 12 years ago
There are so many of the neighbours’ cats in our garden that I’m thinking of getting a Korean cook book.
Weakstream over 12 years ago
Cat casserole.
KEA over 12 years ago
Said it before, ’ll say it again – all pet owners are slaves.
VTX1800F over 12 years ago
What. I saw Jon driving years ago.
chris_weaver over 12 years ago
I guess Jon has not yet heard of the iWheel.
Comicsexpert over 12 years ago
Poor Jon
notinksanymore over 12 years ago
I’m still stuck on how cool the dishwasher is. I load it as the dishes get used, then when it is full, I hit the button on the way out the door. The dishes wash while I’m not even home! I love it :-)
Science219 over 12 years ago
To Susan Newman: wheels don’t mesh—gears mesh.
Justice22 over 12 years ago
Hey, You’re right, Jon. Thanks for pointing that out.
boldyuma over 12 years ago
Jon’s secret identity..AKA “Captain Obvious”
Rooster17780 over 12 years ago
john is SO last year.
Mitchtheone over 12 years ago
And next is sliced bread.. YYYYEEAAAHHH!!!
Shikamoo Premium Member over 12 years ago
Visionary? Jon must be looking in the rear view mirror.
Shikamoo Premium Member over 12 years ago
Clean water I presume.
Max Grobe over 12 years ago
Cats don’t have Masters, they have Staff
camerondawson almost 2 years ago
Jon look out the window every once in a wile.