(And the angel said, "Weep not over the smallness of the image, for ye must only click it and have faith.")
Bizarro is brought to you today by Drunken Shriners.I didn't realize this was
Spring Break for some people when I submitted this cartoon six weeks ago, but it's a fairly suitable image for it. Just change the waiter's line to, "Seniors?" This cartoon, however, is not about getting drunk, but melting in the sun because you're made of
putty. Just so you know.
CHNW and I recently saw a pretty interesting documentary on
Art Clokey, the guy who invented the
Gumby and Pokey series. The story behind the development of the series was somewhat interesting but the
strange twists that his personal life took are
fascinating. I recommend it to anyone interested in
human behavior. The film is called
Gumby Dharma. Careful with that keyboard – if you accidentally order
Dharma and Greg, my previous comments may not apply.
Clokey is also responsible for the
Davey and Goliath series, animated shorts that are as difficult to
turn away from as a
train wreck and for all the same reasons. D&G has the same quirky, jerky animation techniques but adds an
insufferably precious element of
morality. If you're like me, it makes you squirm and giggle with embarassment for the producers who created it as you ask yourself incredulously, "
who buys this crap?" But the documentary casts a whole
new light on it.
If you've not seen Davey and Goliath, ask your doctor if watching Davey and Goliath is right for you.
(DISCLAIMER: As a child, I was a fan of Gumby and Pokey and do not wish them ill. By making fun of D&G, I am not
making fun of Christianity or morals per se. Even when I was a devout Christian, I found D&G to be squirm worthy. Linking to a picture of a figurine of Jesus with children does not mean I hate children or your idea of Jesus. My use of the word "morality" in a humorous context does not mean I am ammoral. Your experiences while watching the aforementioned programs may be different from mine.)
Sunday is Monkey Covers day here at YACB. Because there's nothing better than a comic with a monkey on the cover!
