Biochemistry for Vikings
1 August 2008, by Shashikiran
‘Hagar the Horrible’ is an entertaining comic series by Charles Browne. Whenever I get a chance, I jump at a newspaper that has these comics and indulge for a few precious minutes. Along with Calvin & Hobbes, Peanuts and a few others, Hagar is one of my favorites.
Most of the comics are well researched for facts and are generally accurate. However I noticed an inaccuracy in Hagar the Horrible recently. Hagar and his assistant are shown stranded in a tiny island surrounded by ocean (indicating no possibility of rescue). Hamlet, the assistant is shown very happy for having caught fish and tells Hagar that the Omega-3 vitamins in fish are vital for a person’s well-being. Nice humor, but factually incorrect.
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