I grew up watching t.v develop.
The first programmes I can remember watching 'with Mother' were in black and white. Films originally watched at the 'Saturday' cinema (when our parents were young) were re-enjoyed, and as a consequence, I learnt what 'bent as a corkscrew' and critical comment meant.
Why it was odd to have a blue-eyed American Indian, and that Tarzan had previously won the Olympics. King Kong still 'Ruled' and Jo Mighty might be related....
I remember debating the question, with my younger brother and slightly older cousin, how much a single phrase can convey when discussing the merits of the expression (facial and intonation) of....
"Ung Gowa!"
as stated by Johnny Weissmuller (if that's how it's spelt)
playing Tarzan.
In His jungle, tigers, lions, crocodiles and elephants all responded when called.... <beating of chest and called/- elongated...... >
"Unggggggg Gowaaahhh!!!"
When chimpanzees approached him, he'd greet them alike, "Ung gowa" <softly spoken> and extend an arm (or two).... quite natural.
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