Unfairness to Cats

In my quest to become a widely successful cartoonist, I have been doing alot of "research". As a painter, my early studies included studying the great masters of painting throughout the ages. So, I reasoned, If I want to expand my understanding of cartooning I must study from the masters. Now, you've most likely already gathered that I have a very healthy sense of the absurd. After all, I'm making cartoons about cats and pandas. Therefore, it would not be a suprise that my studies have focused on other masters of the quirky and absurd. My all time favorites are Gary Larson, Nicole Hollander, Bill Watterson, and my current favorite, Scott Adams of Dilbert fame. In a recent book he revealed the 2 of 6 rule, which states that in order for something to be funny, is must include at least 2 of the following 6 concepts:

1. cuteness

2. meaness

3. naughtiness

4. bizarreness

5. recognizability

6. cleverness

Is this guy a genius or what?

So, thanks, Scott, and all the other cartoonists out there who are making me laugh and helping us all to get through the days ahead as the new powers that be try to get us out of the mess we're all in.

Panda On!

Miz B