“They’re not even filthy enough for you to be proud of yourself. Years ago I could sold them to any number of ‘skin’ magazines. But now … You, Beasley, have become an anachronism!”
in “The Years With Ross” James Thurber said he drew a cartoon with two hippos talking. Ross, the editor of the New Yorker, loved the cartoon but he rejected it because he couldn’t tell which hippo was telling the joke.
Cpeckbourlioux over 1 year ago
Self-portrait? I really like the one, “Out of the way, here comes a cartoonist!”
Kaputnik over 1 year ago
But sir, they aren’t supposed to be funny; they’re supposed to be educational. Now remember, never eat anything bigger than your head.
PraiseofFolly over 1 year ago
“They’re not even filthy enough for you to be proud of yourself. Years ago I could sold them to any number of ‘skin’ magazines. But now … You, Beasley, have become an anachronism!”
Lemon Juice over 1 year ago
They’re subtle.
Zebrastripes over 1 year ago
Awww! With all the fans, he’s still got it! ☺️☺️☺️
carlzr over 1 year ago
in “The Years With Ross” James Thurber said he drew a cartoon with two hippos talking. Ross, the editor of the New Yorker, loved the cartoon but he rejected it because he couldn’t tell which hippo was telling the joke.
Alberta Oil Premium Member over 1 year ago
The level of “funny” is proportional to the pay.
mistercatworks over 1 year ago
I’m not sure that “funny” (ha-ha) was ever his goal. :)
Spiffy over 1 year ago
“And cats will never be popular!”
jpozenel over 1 year ago
The Carl Thomas Anderson story.