Humpty Dunk Me

This is the weekly dispatch from Bizarro Studios North, where I have been writing and drawing the Monday through Saturday Bizarro comics since 2018. My partner and friend Dan Piraro created Bizarro in the late twentieth century and continues to do the Sunday comic from Rancho Bizarro in Mexico.

Wayno

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The search for truth and knowledge is one of the finest attributes of man—though often it is most loudly voiced by those who strive for it the least.

Albert Einstein

Einstein knew what he was talking about, as evidenced by current events. The world's most prolific liar continues to accuse everyone else of dishonesty; the brazen insurrectionist claims that his detractors are traitors; the thief says those who expose his crimes should be jailed. Cultists dismiss every horror perpetrated by their dear leader, and a confederacy of apologists and enablers twist themselves into pretzels to appease a willfully-deluded base. 

Fingers are crossed for long-overdue justice to be served.

By the way, I confidently share Einstein's quote, as it was confirmed by the New York Times.

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Our pipe pic this time around is a graphic of unknown vintage. 

It appears to be a German ad for "fishy" herring filets, which were only available from Edeka Kaufmann (if Google Translate can be trusted.)

Before we review the week's comics, sincere thanks to everyone who offered congratulations on my nomination for the National Cartoonists Society's Silver Reuben Award for newspaper panels, and especially to my partner in cartoons, Dan Piraro, who said some very nice things on his blog last week. It's an honor to show my work in the gallery Dan established nearly 40 years ago, and a pleasure to be connected to the community of Bizarro readers.

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Since Bizarro HQ's side door is still unlocked, I snuck in with six new gags again this week.

I've recently written several Humpty Dumpty gags including this rather dark one. Come to think of it, they've all been on the gruesome side.

The strip layout called for more creative reconfiguration than usual.

Tuesday's panel was based on firsthand experience.

In the strip version, the second character speaks, allowing the balloon and caption box to be placed on the same side of the layout.

This one counts as a curmudgeonly rant from your cartoonist, who feels out of place in a society where many adults dress as if they're auditioning for a reboot of The Little Rascals.

That faux-embroidered lettering is totally OG (Original Grandma).

This panel was my first time drawing a hand holding a hammer concealed by a sweatshirt. My job is a neverending learning experience.

Alternatively, wear a sideways ball cap and saggy shorts.

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Beer Here!

I thought this would be the last East End Brewing label to be shared on the blog, but there's one more to come. EEBC recently released a new batch of wheat wine beer called Also, Thanks!, which reuses part of the old Monkey's Uncle art. As soon as I have a label in hand, I'll scan it for an upcoming post.

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Now Playing (Podcast Edition)

I've become hooked on Andrew Hickey's podcast, A History of Rock Music in 500 Songs. Hickey is a writer and historian who's produced 165 episodes so far of this fascinating and deeply researched series. He puts a lot of work into every episode and also posts bonus material on his Patreon page. A recent bonus episode highlighted the Bonzo Dog Band, one of my all-time favorites.

At the end of each podcast, Hickey asks the listener to tell just one other person about the project, since word of mouth is still the best way to promote creative projects. I heard about 500 Songs from Bizarro readers Paul and Ellen R, and am happy to let all of you know about it. 

Check it out if you have a chance, and maybe throw some support to Andrew Hickey as he works his way through a history of rock music.

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Bonus Track

Beastie Boys: "Boomin' Granny"
Capitol/Grand Royal single, 1992
(B-side of "Jimmy James")

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Additional Bizarro Sources

 Wayno's Weekly Bizarro Newsletter

  Dan Piraro's Weekly Bizarro Blog

Dan "Diego" Piraro's Peyote Cowboy Graphic Novel

Thanks for dropping by the old bloggin' corral. Come back next Saturday for more words, pictures and stuff.

 

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