Richard's Poor Almanac by Richard Thompson for September 13, 2021
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february 3rd is the birthday of america's favorite artist!! norman rockwell the lost works "berry pickin" 1929. rockwell's rendering of the berry patch is so naturalistic that a bluejay flies in the window and plants it-self smack into the canvas. "spoiled tabby" 1934. in a mistaken frenzy, a local terrier shreds this composition of some tots pushing a kitten around in a baby carriage. "home to roost" 1939. somehow wild ferrets get in and devour this painting of chickens right down to the stretcher bars. "ice cream social" 1947. the little kid next door licks half the paint off before anybody can stop him. he's ok, but goodbye masterpiece. "thanksgiving" 1956. rockwell himself scrapes the entire meal-turkey, ham, mashed, potatoes, stuffing and 3 kinds of pie-off the canvas with his palette knife and gobbles it down. now that's art!
Mayor Snorkum over 2 years ago
Since it’s Leonardo’s “Last Supper” on the easel, it’s matzoh, brisket and haroseth that Rockwell’s noshing on. It was a Seder, after all.
Sisyphos over 2 years ago
I wouldn’t call Norman Rockwell “America’s Favorite Painter”; but, regardless, I am happy to see his art provide him with a Thanksgiving Dinner….
Guy Steele Premium Member over 2 years ago
Guest appearance by Dill?