Comic Etymology 3

By
Jonesy
– November 11, 2010Posted in: comic etymology, Comics, Random
Etymology is the study of the history of words, their [...]

Etymology is the study of the history of words, their origins, and how their form and meaning have changed over time. One unintentionally funny place to see how words (and in some cases stereotypes) have changed are in old comic books. These are a few of the more obviously humorous panels from the past.

If I had a dollar for every time I’ve said that.

Joker always suspected.

What’s more normal or wholesome than tanning together in the nude?

I have nothing to add.

Robin is an expert in neurosurgery.

Who can say, Batman, who can say?

Never mind that he has super powers and could do them himself, housecleaning is woman’s work!

I bet you did, Batman.

It’s nothing to be ashamed of, Sandman.  Studies show that 80% of men have had those experiences.

It’s just too easy.

Somebody dropped the soap.

Explains the picture above.

The first three Archie images came courtesy of www.iwasben.com

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Jonesy is among other things, an actor, singer, dancer and painter. During his eight years in Chicago, he saw Oprah only once, at a Tina Turner concert. He currently resides in Atlanta, Georgia, and his art hangs in personal collections throughout the country. In his spare time, he fights a never ending battle for truth, justice and the American way.