So speaking as a former four-year-old boy, I must sadly inform you that your son is not up on the latest paleontological literature.
* Brontosaurus was discovered in 1879, and the four nations lived together in harmony.
* in 1903, it was argued that Brontosaurus was just another name for the earlier-discovered Apatosaurus, and the usual rules say that earlier names take priority.
* Meanwhile, Brontosaurus became beloved in pop culture, despite smug scientists repeatedly saying “AKSHUALLY, it’s Apatosaurus.”
* Fortunately , in 2015 better scientists demonstrated that Brontosaurus really is a separate genus after all.
TY - and yes, it is always, definitely, time for an identity switch-up!! I'm going through one now and having a blast (a few years older than you) - enjoying the Docs and leather look that I'd previously left behind in college...
So speaking as a former four-year-old boy, I must sadly inform you that your son is not up on the latest paleontological literature.
* Brontosaurus was discovered in 1879, and the four nations lived together in harmony.
* in 1903, it was argued that Brontosaurus was just another name for the earlier-discovered Apatosaurus, and the usual rules say that earlier names take priority.
* Meanwhile, Brontosaurus became beloved in pop culture, despite smug scientists repeatedly saying “AKSHUALLY, it’s Apatosaurus.”
* Fortunately , in 2015 better scientists demonstrated that Brontosaurus really is a separate genus after all.
So yes, Virginia, there is a brontosaurus.
Funny enough that wasn’t even him it was some random 4 year old boy at the park who asked me what my favorite dinosaur was lmaooo
I did not know about the 2015 update! I used to be a dino obsessive as a child, and I am afraid I have spread some misinformation!
Are those pics of you?!? After two kids?!? Absolute goals
Thank you, and yes! Although in the pink suit I was actually only one kid in (8 weeks pregnant with 2)
Your column is funny and insightful, and I enjoy it a lot.
I'm confused about the title, though. I know the origin story, so why isn't it 'Cartoonists Hate Her'? Because cartoons can't hate.
Loved this - thanks for posting all these little outtakes! Also need to know more about Victorian Orphan Girl...
https://www.cartoonshateher.com/p/i-wasnt-a-horse-girl-i-was-a-victorian
TY - and yes, it is always, definitely, time for an identity switch-up!! I'm going through one now and having a blast (a few years older than you) - enjoying the Docs and leather look that I'd previously left behind in college...
I still see "doctors hate him!" ads occasionally on some blogs and aggregator sites