Brevity by Dan Thompson for September 12, 2011

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    SusanSunshine Premium Member over 13 years ago

    I dunno — that last guy COULD be Matt Groening but I’m not sure enough people know what he looks like to make his presence in a cartoon obvious.

    I’m not sure who’s at the easel, either — but my first thought was that the middle guy on the right was Bob Ross, who turned out a whole “painting” in half an hour.

    If so, the other two must be cartoonists or other speedy artists whom I don’t recognise offhand, and the young man the yellow t-shirt just realised what they’re up against.

    I could be completely wrong.Anybody?

    Hey — Pictionary must be a perfect game for Quick Draw McGraw.

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    pschearer Premium Member over 13 years ago

    Looks like an in-joke for cartoonists who hang out together. Why should the readers have to guess?

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    Larry Miller Premium Member over 13 years ago

    Isn’t the one in the mauve shirt the Joy of Painting guy?

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    iced tea  over 13 years ago

    It’s cartoonists week!

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    snugharborman-catalog  over 13 years ago

    Jeez! I had to look up both “Pictionary” and “Matt Groening”. However, I did manage to stop LaflnLarry’s avatar right at the back of his head, showing his bald spot, which always makes my day. Hey, it’s harder than you might think!

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    jondelfin Premium Member over 13 years ago

    Sergio Aragones at the board?

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    rodd Premium Member over 13 years ago

    Number 6 is absolutely right. Thanks for making me breathe easier today.

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    NightOwl19  over 13 years ago

    What’s funny is that I didn’t recognize the people on the right, but I got the joke anyway. Not to throw in any stereotypes, but the guys on the right look like artists and cartoonists. And I don’t even know what artists and cartoonists actually look like, never having met any. (Musicians, lots. Artists and cartoonists, not really.)

    Of course, if any of the clues rely on a human hand having five fingers, or a human head actually having hair that isn’t necessarily composed entirely of large triangular spikes, the team on the left might actually have more of a chance than they realize. I can easily see Bob Ross and Matt Groening getting into some heated debates about how to interpret an image.

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    NightOwl19  over 13 years ago

    And I gotta say it – “Baby fish mouth!”

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    NightOwl19  over 13 years ago

    Sorry – third comment in a row – in case anyone thinks I’m criticizing Matt Groening or cartoonists in general, I wouldn’t have Lisa look any different than she does. The triangular hair totally works for her.

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    le-roy  over 13 years ago

    I didn’t recognize anyone, but still thought it was good. Based on appearances, it looked like accountants vs. creative types.

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