Looks Are Everything
"If we could only see ourselves as others see us," the old saying goes. I'm not sure that's such a great idea. First of all, everyone we come into contact with sees us differently, so most of us go through life with dozens of "identities" depending on who's doing the perceiving. Second of all, it could be too depressing. While not necessarily clinically in denial, we do carry our own illusions about our appearance and what it projects about us. Were I delusional I'd sincerely believe that I look like an eighteen-year old stud. Well, not eighteen maybe, more like, say, twenty-five. Except that when I was twenty-five I thought that twenty-five year olds were adults, while I felt more like a twelve-year old. The big difference, of course, is that when we're younger we desperately want to look older, and vice versa. In any case, I've got to hand it to these kids who stake out an identity with their appearance and are proud of it. I admire them, and envy them a bit their courage, even as I cross the street to avoid them.
posted by John M Crowther @ 7:45 AM
8 Comments:
This "Blogger" identity portrait is an original John Crowther. I never thought it looked like the Dick Brown I saw in the mirror every morning but lately I seem to be growing into it. Guess my self image is starting to accept more of the hardened reality.
Great cartoon, John
Good one John.
Signs of our times..... I am surprised you did not put in a third couple in skimpy outfits. That is what all of the kids seem to wear here in Florida.
John, since you started this blog, it has been an obsession with me to check it frequently for the new cartoon and the comments. I need to get back to painting or have someone hit me in the head with a 2 X 4 to stop this obsession. It is a joy to me to see your progress with this.
Finally tonight my computer has graciously allowed me to download the cartoon. This is one of the best, John C. One word and it has me laughing out loud. Love the way the one female on the right is leaning into her companion and the one on the left is leaning out from companion. This is a great drawing with just enough lines to get the point across. Way to go, John C. My hat is off to you.
Love means never having to say you're ugly.
Thanks, Katherine, for the vote of confidence. Perhaps there's a 12-step program that could help you with this addiction [grin], but please don't stop painting. I'd hate to have that on my conscience.
And thanks to Lee and Dick! Dick, maybe with a portrait it's like with a master and his dog, who grow to resemble each other. Lee, you have an uncanny knack of picking up on the small details that are part of what makes this fun for me.
Once again, il professore, you have made me laugh out loud. Jphn, your cartoons are truly great!
hahaha good one Prof! And great cartoon John...:-)
My fav The Far Side cartoon is the one where the guy is sitting in the middle seat on the plane with some weirdo on the window and a spare seat on the aisle. The caption reads something like "Dang why do I always get to sit next to the weirdo" (or words to that effect) Down the aisle behind him is coming an even bigger weirdo.
Great one, Jean. Perhaps that's the difference between me and Gary Larsen (aside, of course, from the fact that he's fabulously talented and wildly successful). I probably would have had the weirdo in the middle seat, with the other guys being grey flannel suit button-down kinds of guys, and he would have been the one saying "I always wind up sitting next to the weirdo."
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