What the hell was up with old comics and their unintentionally funny covers? The Tarzan one almost looks like Tarzan is trying to persuade the monkey for a little of the in-out, in-out--if you know what I mean. The Moon Pilot one is more confusing--are they trying to imply that the monkey is a girl from outer space? And the guy looks a little too happy to be holding that monkey...maybe he's been in space far too long. Follow the link for more via maddox--or I'll fling my monkey poo at you!
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You smell that? Do you smell that? Napalm, son. Nothing else in the world smells like that. I love the smell of napalm in the morning. You know, one time we had a hill bombed, for twelve hours. When it was all over I walked up. We didn't find one of 'em, not one stinkin' dink body. The smell, you know that gasoline smell, the whole hill. Smelled like... victory. Someday this war's gonna end...
Wrong 'em Boyko--
Just remember-- "Charlie don't surf!"
I fling my poo at you!
H. Monkey
Gay, gay, gay.
To: Mr. Head Monkey
Having followed it for several weeks now, I believe I have detected a few trends in your Monkey Buzzz "Blog." It appears that you, Mr. Head Monkey, have an above-normal interest in three things-- monkeys, music and comic books-- or "comics," as you refer to them. Being a monkey yourself, I can understand your interest in monkeys. I myself am somewhat of a music buff, especially the more traditional forms. Who among us has not listened to and enjoyed some type of music at one time or another? As I’ve mentioned before, I'm not a fan of the more recent forms of music such as "Rock and Roll," but to each his own. Your fascination with these so-called "comics" is quite a different kettle of Norwegian salmon, though. As you know, I am of Norwegian descent and we Sons of Norwegia pride ourselves on our innate powers of deduction and our keen analytical minds-- but I could not for the life of me understand all this "comics" folderol.
Determined to find an answer, I swallowed my fierce Norwegian pride and decided to simply ask someone who is more knowledgeable than me about this whole “comics” phenomenon. As luck would have it, I have an acquaintance who has previously worked in the comic book business. He was kind enough to supply me with answers to several queries I had pertaining to “comics,” I was particularly interested in the connection between monkeys and “comics.” The answers he supplied me with were thought provoking, to say the least.
According to my comic book acquaintance, monkeys and “comics” have had a long history together. He has many comics in his collection dating back years and years illustrating this very point. One item in particular piqued my interest. It seems that monkeys in "comics" say the word "Vootie!" quite often. He showed me two "comics" from his collection wherein monkeys are saying the word "Vootie!" The first was a "comic" named Shazam! from 1974 in which a monkey named Bonzo repeatedly exclaims "Vootie!" "Vootie!" The second was a "comic" named Marvel Universe from 1998 in which a giant monkey-like creature named Gorgilla uses the word "Vootie!" My comic book acquaintance liked the word "Vootie!" so much that he even named his cat "Vootie!", although he himself is not exactly sure what "Vootie!" means. We were both wondering if you, Mr. Head Monkey, might know what "Vootie!" means being that you are a monkey. In addition, do you yourself ever use the word "Vootie!"?
While I still do not fully understand the "comics" art form, I now have a new found appreciation for it and I have you to thank for that, Mr. Head Monkey. I look forward to learning more about "comics" from you through your Monkey Buzzz Blog. May the Norse Gods of ancient Norwegia forever bless your furry little bespectacled head and your wonderful, entertaining and informative blog!
And to think that I nearly let my foolish Norwegian pride stand in the way of my learning something new. In the future, I shall attempt to temper my rash outbursts of pride by remembering an old Norwegian saying that goes like this: "Norwegian pride goeth before a fall. And if your pride should cause you to fall, you may injure yourself, especially if you fall in Norwegia which is covered with rocks and ice. And if you should become injured seriously enough to incapacitate you for an extended period of time, do not let your pride prevent you from taking full advantage of Norwegia’s liberal government mandated sick leave laws so that you may fully recuperate. And while you are recuperating, be sure to eat plenty of healthy food to speed your recovery, especially cheese, which facilitates the body’s healing process. And when you select a cheese to facilitate the body’s healing process, make sure it is Norwegian cheese because no other cheese compares.”
Regards, Van Jamokes
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