• ASK_ME_ABOUT_LOOM
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      2 months ago

      Calvin is sarcastically suggesting that Rosalyn is a Nazi because of her rules and requirements.

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        Not just a nazi, but the Führer (ie. leader) to imply her to be an authoritarian figure.

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          When I read this as a kid, I thought his German words literally meant “I’m not going anywhere.” I definitely did not understand the joke at that time.

          TBH, even now it seems a bit weak. However, nearly thirty years later, I at least know what the joke is.