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jr rogers's avatar

In my long life I have come up with 2 what could be called political cartoons. I cannot draw so they remain in my head. The one this one brought back to mind was a picture of the boss, hands folded, sitting behind his General Manager sign at his big desk, saying enthusiastically, “I’ve got an idea… “ with the caption: “The scariest words you’ll ever hear.”

Also, illustrating vividly why I’m not a cartoonist but that I got yours!

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Lee Judge's avatar

OK, that's actually not a bad idea and clearly disqualifies you from ever being an editorial page editor. Reminds me of the drawing I did of someone working in a cubicle with the caption: "Where they send you after telling you to think outside the box."

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jr rogers's avatar

That's clippable, back when we clipped especially good cartoons for the fridge or cubicle wall.

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Lee Judge's avatar

Thank you. One of the highest compliments you can give a cartoonist is to clip their work and stick it up somewhere. Gary Larson (the Far Side guy) and I once talked about having an exhibit and all the work would be displayed on refrigerator doors. Didn't happen: Gary and I have a lot of genius ideas that we're too lazy to carry out.

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jr rogers's avatar

You're welcome. Not to swell your head, but, I have my clipped collection divided into three categories: work, general, dirty. The internet really messed with my system.

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Jim K's avatar

Great piece, Lee, although I think there's a typo in the 7th graf. You write, "they jump to safety wearing one of those golden parachutes and go on to run another company." I think you meant "ruin another company."

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Lee Judge's avatar

Good point.

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