Welcome to your weekly dispatch from Bizarro Studios North, located just off the highway in scenic Hollywood Gardens, PA. The last few days have been busy and stressful (don't ask!), so instead of my usual rambling introduction, we'll jump right in with a pipe pic.
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| Photo: Ed Ford/AP |
If one can believe the site where this fascinating photo was posted, the two gents pictured are George Braunsdorf (6 feet 4 inches) and Joe Damone (5 feet 1 inch) demonstrating the "Double Ender" pipe in New York, on June 2, 1949.
According to the caption, "the pipe was designed as a means of conserving tobacco by a couple of pipe smokers down on their luck, or, sharing a smoke at a ball game."
Thanks to eagle-eyed Bizarro reader and pipespotter Andréa D for the lead on this one.
In other news, I've been selected as the Winner for the 2022 Best of Pittsburgh Award in the category of Woodcuts For Use In Printing. This, despite the fact that I have never in my life made a woodcut for use in printing.
While I ponder whether I should start doing Bizarro as a woodcut, let's review the latest comics in their current form.
I had already planned to share the strip version on the blog, because it's a little different from the panel.
That's the latest from Bizarro Studios North, folks. Don't forget to cruise over to Dan Piraro's blog for more pithy commentary from a cartoonist who's won actual awards.
One last tidbit: I recently recorded a short interview for Peter Anthony Holder's The Stuph File Program. I make my appearance at the 43 minute mark, right after "Brady Bunch" alum Christopher Knight.
Bonus Track
Josef K: "Sorry for Laughing"
Postcard Records, 1981
My favorite Scottish post-punk band.
The funny thing about the award is that it doesn't even pretend to be about talent or being good at what you do. It's for "exceptional marketing success" and "implement[ing] programs to generate competitive advantages and long-term value". So congratulations on your marketing success and long-term value I guess?
ReplyDeleteHa ha, yes. I should probably say, “Thanks, I guess?” In my acceptance speech.
Delete... and it says "Our mission is to recognize the small business community's contributions to the U.S. economy" ... and under "Featured Companies with Display Awards" it lists Best Buy, Shell Oil ("which is amongst the largest oil companies in the world"), Dollar Rent a Car (under Best of Spokane!) and Merrill Lynch.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations!
I've always thought I need treppaning like I need a hole in the head.
ReplyDeleteI'm probably seeing too much into it, but the karaoke guy looks to me very much like Waldo/Wally, but not in his uniform striped sweater/shirt. Maybe this is what he does on his day off?
ReplyDeletePerhaps that is his side gig.
DeleteI don't always hang around for the secret symbol search after enjoying a tasty slice of Bizarro pie, but I often do and enjoy the diversion. Speaking of which - and I know this is none of my business, but... I know that the symbols K2 and O2 are nods to Dan's most beloveds, but, seeing as it's you who draws the dailies, it seems to me it'd be nice if you did secret symbol nods to your own beloveds in the comics you draw. That would give us secret symbol searching fans another secret symbol or two to search, keep Dan's Sunday panels special to his beloveds, and give you an outlet to nod knowingly to your own known noddables. Like I said, none of my business, just something that's been gnawing on the back of my brain since you came on board the Bizarro daily commuter. Cheers!
ReplyDeleteYer pal Mikey
Re: WWH's comment, I thought the same thing about the Karaoke guy. He's like Waldo in camo.
ReplyDeleteBTW, Bizarro is a great comic. The gags are terrific and the secret symbols make it really special.
Jen
I'd never thought before just what that bolt is doing in the monster's neck. But suppose it is fairly obvious. Fastens his head onto his neck, right? But if he's taking a wrench to it what is he doing? Committing suicide?
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