Definitely in the running for 2011's worst gag of the year (second only to this one). Convoluted confession: this particular panel's a great example of why, for me, letting gags incubate in a sketchbook beforehand is, in lieu of an actual editor, probably a better process than doodling directly out in ink. Below is the initial idea, punning on the Jim Bowie character, which turned out to be mixed-up with Davey Crockett anyways. Don't ask - chalk it up to yet another personal Alamo. So after completely messing up the trail of mental breadcrumbs, a quick cut & paste coupled with judicious editing finally got me to where I wanted to be: inspired by the iconic cover from David Bowie's 1973 album. Still probably too much of an obscure glam-rock reference (or, as a member of my ad hoc review board diplomatically put it: "Nobody over under thirty will get it").
Luckily I recently saw a documentary on Bowie so, even way over 30, I get it. Best wishes for the new year.
ReplyDeleteOops - I meant *under* 30 ...fixed, thanks (it's a problem us old folks have).
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CHEERS!
Just turned 25, and totally busted up laughing...but then, I'm weird, a hardcore Bowie fan despite being born a few decades too late to be around in his prime.
ReplyDelete(Also, my new kitten's name is Ziggy, because I'm that much of a dork)
GREAT name for a cat, I bet you'll find glitter in the litterbox...
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The only trouble I had with the gag was reading the caption. At first pass I thought it said DAVID BUDY. Fortunately your title about it had put me in the right context to be expecting a David Bowie reference so I figured it out.
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Nice! I only recently came across your blog, but have enjoyed this post and will be back to read more.
ReplyDeleteI think my handwriting is adopting some of the local New England accents now - there have been times I've in conversation with some life-long locals, looked right at them and haven't had a clue what they just said...
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