So not funny it’s funny. Or not.

Posted on October 24, 2003 @ 5:58 pm

marmadukeWhile administering mid-terms earlier today, I came up with the perfect idea for a Marmaduke comic. Just imagine Marmaduke and his owner outside of a drive-through car wash with the owner trying his best to shove Marmaduke into the car wash. In turn, the caption reads, “There has to be a better way to give you your Sunday bath!” You see, it’s funny because Marmaduke is larger and more stubborn than the average dog and that creates a unique set of frustrations for his surprisingly even-tempered owners.

Come to think of it, I have a pretty good idea for a Family Circus strip, too. Here’s the scene: Jeffy and his mom are sitting on the sofa smiling and flipping through an old family photo album together. Jeffy turns to his mom and says, “Sometimes I think they should call the ‘good old days’ the ‘best old days.’” Oh, and the ghost of Jeffy’s grandfather–also smiling–is floating around in the background.

Being a cartoonist would be so easy if it wasn’t for the drawing.

Posted by Jess | Filed Under Random Musings |

2 comments so far...

  1. Andy October 25, 2003 2:24 am

    Since you linked to the Family Circus website, I was looking through the old comics from the 60’s when there was a different dad. I couldn’t belive all the carelessness, alcoholism, and nudity. My how the comic has changed.

  2. Jess October 25, 2003 9:22 am

    That could very well be the best thing I’ve ever seen, Andy. Thank goodness the Family Circus mom divorced that first guy; he doesn’t seem like a very responsible father. Of course, he might have passed away–probably due to his chain-smoking or alcoholism. After all, he looks old enough to be her father. ;)
    Thanks for the links!


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