jQuery SVG, why can't I addClass?

Question

I am using jQuery SVG. I can\'t add or remove a class to an object. Anyone know my mistake?

The SVG:

Answer 1

There is element.classList in the DOM API that works for both HTML and SVG elements. No need for jQuery SVG plugin or even jQuery.

$(".jimmy").click(function() {
    this.classList.add("clicked");
});