Posted on 02/03/2006 2:58:44 PM PST by pcottraux
Everyone, I just thought I’d announce that tonight marks the 40th FReeptoon I’ve drawn and posted. I don’t know if that means anything, but I’m sure it’s worth mentioning.
And now for tonight’s Dinklemeyer:
This is one of my favorites. It’s very simple and efficient, yet it’s also sharp and funny. I also brings a name to the gym coach character (Stroganoff). He, the principal, and the bully both have been established as minor characters who make occasional appearances. He is VERY MUCH based on my own experiences with ridiculous sadistic and uncaring drill-sergeant-like coaches.
This strip is also important, however, within the context of the strip’s evolution. If you look at the entire notebook full of Dinklemeyer strips as a whole, united linear story, then this, my friends, is the sunset of Act I. The world has been introduced, the protagonist has been developed, and the world’s possibilities are being explored. The beginning is over. Now, starting with the next strip (to be run Tuesday), we will begin to meet new, funny characters and see the possibilities of where this world can go.
Or, if you don’t take cartoons as seriously as I do, then you can just look at this as a silly, fun little doodle. Whichever you prefer.
Good job!
People like me today!
Well, I sure hope so.
I can honestly say that if I drew these cartoons every day, it would be like working a full time job.
Checking up. Am I at 300 views yet?
:) LOL! I saw that.Cool I should get The Gimp myself. Probbly beter than Microsoft Picture It.
It takes a little getting used to, but once you get the hang of it, it's great. It has a different interface from usual Microsoft stuff.
Cool. Can you make animated gifs with it?
Well, I don't know about that. But you might can. I'll look into it.
Good one. That first panel.... almost want to say it in an Arnold voice.
Death to Cartoon Men.
LoL.
That's really the full extent of what the angry Muslim protesters are saying. "Death to the Cartoon Men." What else can they really say about it?
That's because someone may hear them calling Syria to say we are going to start the war in Iraq.
Alright, guess I'm the only one. ;-P That's okay. I'll see if I can get mine in the newspaper. (har!)
Well, I'm sure yours would be the best, anyway. Everyone else must be too afraid to compete.
Yeah, that's what it is. Chickens. ;-P
Exactly.
great job..on both.. and whoopee.. a milestone of 40. Keep up the good work and thnak you as always for ping!
Glad you could make it.
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