HYPOTHETICALWATCHER: "I see you've stopped drawing from Christian cartoons"
Not really---I still have several more to get through (this unofficial series will end with Little David). Moreover, though 'The Simpsons' wasn't a Christian cartoon, the series did reference Christianity much more often than most sitcoms of its day, and not (generally) in a negative context. :3
Sure, you had Ned Flanders, but his character represented a Christian stereotype---an exaggeration of the type of Christian one DOESN'T want to be. One the other hand, you had the Simpson family itself, that would have identified as *Christian, though they were terrible at it ...as I am. ^^
*obviously I'm referring to those seasons before Lisa converted to Buddhism
I'll stop here before I say anything inaccurate. Fact is, it's been the better part of 20 years since I've seen an episode of 'The Simpsons' on TV (and I don't watch it online). I stopped watching cable TV altogether in the mid-2000s, only seeing some of its offerings now and then when visiting my S/O's cottage. I suppose it's funny to think someone who draws so many cartoon characters doesn't watch TV at all, but it's true---I don't pay to see anything (if it's not free online, I don't see it). But I digress. ^^
So why did I draw Mr. Burns?
Well, this drawing was made as a gift to the person who sold me the featured pencil.
At first I thought the spire on the pencil represented a church, though a watcher pointed out it was from the Kremiln (a palace in Moscow), but didn't want to discuss it further.
So, I messaged the seller (who was from Ukraine) about it. The seller and I exchanged some notes and they offered to gift me a couple of postcards showing the building.
As a thank-you for the postcards, I offered to draw a cartoon character of the seller's choosing to feature with the pencil. They chose Mr. Burns (a fitting choice). :3
Ordinarily, I'd link to the seller's store, but ...I'm opting to keep them anonymous (I have my reasons). ^^
Anyway, my pencil purchase was sent from Ukraine ...and I had a heck of a time getting it! D:
When tracking said it was out for delivery, I kept an eye on the mailbox, but I never saw the mail van. Finally, I went out to the box to be sure---mail was there, but no pencil. :(
Tracking claimed, "NO AUTHORIZED RECIPIENT AVAILABLE", meaning no one was home to sign for it.
Of course, it was NOT true that no one was home (I certainly was!)---fact is, the mail person was simply too lazy to walk to my door and knock (they didn't even leave a note saying they missed me). Instead, tracking directed me to fill out a form promising I'd be home next time. I was greatly miffed by this and refused to fill out the form---USPS could send it back to Ukraine and get stuck out there for all I cared! D:
I informed the seller who was saddened by this, but I told them they could keep the money (as it was my conscious choice not to fill out the redelivery form). I also shared my vexation with some watchers, a few of whom were on my side, but others said I should be more reasonable. I agreed to have the pencils redelivered, but I would not lower myself to fill out a form ...so I called USPS and had a receptionist handle it. ^^
And, of course, the package was NOT delivered on the day it was rescheduled to arrive. :P Instead, the package was delivered the following day. It was my mother who discovered it on the porch---no one had to sign anything (despite all the fuss as well as the fact it was sent as registered mail).
I can't tell whether you are explaining a fact defensively (even though I made no such accusation), or if you joking knowing all to well the real answer.
I can't tell whether you are explaining a fact defensively (even though I made no such accusation),
It's revealing a fact in a way that's funny. It's common to ask "Oh? You live with your mother?", which implies (perhaps) that I've returned 'home' for whatever reason (or, perhaps, never left). But in my case, I'm the homeowner, so that gives me the rare chance to answer, "No; my mother lives with me". :3
It's revealing a fact in a way that's funny. It's common to ask "Oh? You live with your mother?", wh
Fair enough, though in my defense I genuinely meant that you live together without meaning to imply who was the homeowner. The second line "lived alone", helps support that interpretation.
I should have phrased it "you and your mom live together?". That would have worked I think.
Fair enough, though in my defense I genuinely meant that you live together without meaning to imply
uh, no. No one stays in the basement. Its unfurnished, lit just the concrete that forms the foundation and is mostly used for storage. My brother apparently had a mattress down there at one point though I wouldnt recommend sleeping down there. Its dark and moldy and there are spiders. There is also very little actual space.
I moved out of my parents house some 17 years ago, though I pretty much visit every week (its closer to one of my jobs) and have been doing so for quite a number of years.
Alright Foxy, your turn ...
uh, no. No one stays in the basement. Its unfurnished, lit just the concrete that forms the foundati
An interesting phenomenon is the Christian embrace of Ned Flanders in an unironic way. Certainly he portrays a stereotype, but not one that is, at its core, negative. His beliefs make him easy prey for the unscrupulous, which puts him under a favorable light. He is too NICE (Something he shares with Mr. Burns, according to the latter.) Certainly, sometimes he seems overzealous amusing in being So Christian he'd do something crazy. But then look at real world religions, and the alternative stereotypes of being false and predatory. Ned Flanders is somewhat a breath of fresh air in a largely inoffensive show. Time has changed tastes and Bart Simpson is no longer the devil in blue shorts he once was.
An interesting phenomenon is the Christian embrace of Ned Flanders in an unironic way. Certainly he
Thine eyes have seen many things, but even eyes as seeing as yours have not beheld the majesty of the Irish elk, for the last of them died many thousands of years ago. :3
Thine eyes have seen many things, but even eyes as seeing as yours have not beheld the majesty of th
"SMITHERS, RELEASE THE CORGIE'S" to paraphrase. :D
That looks like a very old pencil. And quite the amazing art on it's side. And this begs the question : What's the most unusual pencil you have from a country other than the USA RUSSIA or CHINA.
"SMITHERS, RELEASE THE CORGIE'S" to paraphrase. :D That looks like a very old pencil. And quite the
When I find pencils that are truly odd, I tend to prioritize featuring them ...so the truly odd pencils like the uranium-filled ones, the fire starter and so forth, have been shown in some way (if not here, then on YouTube).
The ones I have left that are not from USA, Chine or Russia are mostly distinguished by their names rather than their gimmicks ...and some that have uncommon features aren't particularly mind-boggling (such as those 'telephone' or 'election/poll' pencils with strings attached).
I have a pencil with Arabic writing on it ...I've no idea what it says or where it's from because I can neither read the writing nor type it for Google Translate. Maybe that qualifies, albeit it wouldn't be 'unusual' to someone from that part of the world (so it probably doesn't count). ^^
Frankly, I think the most unusual pencil is the Rapis Extra, which was made in either Bulgaria or France ...but I've covered that one here. ^^ The 'Wopex' from Germany is probably the heaviest pencil I've ever used---it's from Staedtler and is made from some very dense recycled material. ^^
Things like that.
In closing, the 'Heart' pencil I mentioned ever so long ago has a gimmick I didn't discover before I had it in-hand, but it's an American-made Eagle, so it doesn't count. ^^
Define 'unusual'. ^^ When I find pencils that are truly odd, I tend to prioritize featuring them ..
Thank you for all this information. As I've said before, I had NO IDEA that pencils could be so diverse and unusual and still be functioning pencils. :D It truly boggles the mind. :D
Also I guess "unusual" would be something like that McDonalds "M" shaped pencil or the URANIUM(??) filled one. Those would be what I was thinking of.
Thank you for all this information. As I've said before, I had NO IDEA that pencils could be so dive
