The Art of Colby Jones
It’s time for one of those cartoons that nobody gets. Well, nobody except maybe sports officials. Taken from the long list of “things shouted on the field” this insinuation is so old that it was probably yelled during the first game ever played.
The first person I showed this cartoon to didn’t understand it. She wanted me to explain it to her. I didn’t. I won’t explain it to you either.
I did give her a hint. You’ve got to know a tiny bit about names of Arkansas towns.
Being the first to do something can be brave. It can also be unwise.
No matter how hard you work, or how successful you are sometimes that final reward just doesn’t happen.
This drawing was inspired by Hal Foster’s Prince Valiant (King Features). Each panel in Foster’s strip was a meticulous and beautiful work of art.
www.bpib.com/illustra2/foster.htm
www.kingfeatures.com/features/comics/pvaliant/about.htm
Felt tip marker on poster board, 28″ X 22″
Adam’s rib: God’s first attempt.
She probabaly didn’t last through the first tailgate party.
