Speed Bump by Dave Coverly for September 16, 2019

It would certainly have been the better choice.

This is nothing compared to what you’d face in the art world.

How King Ethelred the Unready got his moniker.

Make art that the public doesn’t like and you might find yourself in a similar situation.

King Friday XIII from the Neighborhood of Make-Believe? Naah, you’re not real, so no worries.

Consider this performance art.

Ya could have been another Van Gogh…

Yeah, I know how you feel, Mr. King…

Sometimes kings’ lives are luxurious, but everyone is trying to kill them.

And of course the other issue with being king for life is the succession plan can lead to other internal candidates working for their own promotion. There is an upside to term limits.

It’s a rough world out there in any field.

You’ll want to stand strong instead of “hanging in there”.

It’s not always good to be the king.

Just be aware of those African Swallows.

You could be like Harry , William and the rest of the British Royals and let the people take care of you while you stay home making babies.

We have seen your art. You made the better choice.

Ahhh – those pivotal moments in life…

in the meantime, fetchez la vache!

I’m pretty sure the enemies would prefer him to have finished art school too.

everyone’s a critic