The pedant in me can’t help but point out that the reason they’re not Kung Fu Fighting is because they’re doing Karate. >.>
Of course the history nut in me would like to point out that Karate originated on Okinawa which was mainly settled with Chinese who brought over Kempo, which is basically a form of Kung Fu (kung fu is more a collective name of a bunch of different streams).
Though in fairness if you go back long enough in all martial arts they’re all somewhat related in one way or another.
Also those tiny child fists can do serious damage. 😉
Glad you figured it out, because I didn’t. How Adam draws hands is one of my favorite parts of the strip (alongside the relentlessly funny random premises of course) so it was really bothering me.
I have two sons in karate. They do indeed engage in kung fu fighting. It’s kinda fun, truth be told: I get to wade into a genuine karate battle, pick up each participant in one hand, and physically haul them off to their place of confinement (their rooms). Sure, that means that they’re coming after ME next, but for now it’s freaking awesome!
The pedant in me can’t help but point out that the reason they’re not Kung Fu Fighting is because they’re doing Karate. >.>
Of course the history nut in me would like to point out that Karate originated on Okinawa which was mainly settled with Chinese who brought over Kempo, which is basically a form of Kung Fu (kung fu is more a collective name of a bunch of different streams).
Though in fairness if you go back long enough in all martial arts they’re all somewhat related in one way or another.
Also those tiny child fists can do serious damage. 😉
Well, it stands to reason, since Kungfu is Chinese and Karate is Japanese.
Yeah, but people often use “Karate” as a misnomer for Tae Kwon Do, which is Korean.
To be fair, in America, karate and Kung fu are kinda catchall terms for any Asian martial art for anyone that isn’t involved in say, kempo or judo.
And “Judo” as a catchall for its type of martial art that focuses on grappling techniques which use the opponent’s own strength against them.
I think most Americans use the word Karate to describe any Martial Art.
What’s the narrator doing with his hands in panel three…?
Oh, I see it now, “cupping” them for his catcalls. Never mind.
Glad you figured it out, because I didn’t. How Adam draws hands is one of my favorite parts of the strip (alongside the relentlessly funny random premises of course) so it was really bothering me.
Huh, I thought he was flipping the kids off
definitely a tie between this title and “predator boned”
Don’t worry about the title, Adam. We love U2 😉
Hahaha! Thanks!
Someone explain the title to me. I don’t get the pun.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gF4GS9cSll4
Please allow me to state boldly and sincerely that I am not part of this “we”. Thank you.
I a fan of the title!
Your sentence no verb!
I have two sons in karate. They do indeed engage in kung fu fighting. It’s kinda fun, truth be told: I get to wade into a genuine karate battle, pick up each participant in one hand, and physically haul them off to their place of confinement (their rooms). Sure, that means that they’re coming after ME next, but for now it’s freaking awesome!