The Cartoon Collections Caption Contest #95

The Cartoon Collections Caption Contest #95 presents us with the classic big bunny in the city scenario. I've given up on trying to tell which character is doing the speaking. My entries are below, whoever is saying them. The drawing is by Peter Kuper.

"Harvey who?"
"You know the rules: no leash means no carrots."
"Promise me you won't attract any attention."

October 14, 2020 Update:  The Winner

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Peter Kuper

Rabbits

  

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Warren Miller's Classy Rabbits

A pair of romantically-inclined rabbits with evidently refined palates are the subject of a 1981 New Yorker cartoon by Warren Miller. The original artwork shows signs of matte burn at the edges from an acidic mount, and there seems to be significant yellowing from light exposure as well. All works on paper should be stored and framed in a manner that will protect them from damage resulting from sunlight and contact with acidic paper. Cutting corners on framing costs can permanently damage irreplaceable artwork down the road. The framer's responsibility is not merely to display artwork to its fullest advantage, but to preserve it for future generations.

"Care to join me for a moonlight nibble on some crudités?"
Warren Miller, original art, The New Yorker
August 10, 1981, page 27

"Care to join me for a moonlight nibble on some crudités?"
Warren Miller, original art, The New Yorker
August 10, 1981, page 27

Verso, The New Yorker 1981 copyright notice

Verso, "Late Summer '81"

eBay Listing Circa September 2014

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Published-Original-New-Yorker-Cartoon-Warren-Miller-Vintage-/271547323641?pt=Art_Drawings&hash=item3f397b54f9

eBay Listing Ended August 20, 2015

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Published-Original-New-Yorker-Cartoon-Warren-Miller-Vintage-/271547323641?hash=item3f397b54f9%3Am%3AmgG9Dc1Jk0yIwS5WEI9_B2w&nma=true&si=YQGb25QThn5Fxe78BW8tTy6VzZY%253D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2557

EBay Item Description

Sold!

"Care to join me for a moonlight nibble on some crudités?"
Warren Miller, original art, The New Yorker
August 10, 1981, page 27

"Care to join me for a moonlight nibble on some crudités?"
Warren Miller, The New Yorker
August 10, 1981, page 27

"Care to join me for a moonlight nibble on some crudités?"
Warren Miller, The New Yorker
August 10, 1981, page 27

Note:  Care to join me for a moonlight reading of old blog posts about Warren Miller?

Two of my favorite things:  crudités and original New Yorker cartoon art.

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Saul Steinberg and the New Yorker Welcome New Journalists

At some point, the New Yorker took a 1964 drawing by Saul Steinberg and used it to create a general welcome to a new crop of journalists. The specific occasion for which this print was created is unclear, perhaps the graduation ceremony of a journalism school. A framed copy was sold last summer on eBay. The choice of drawing is an interesting one, as it acknowledges with humor that journalists—and others—may encounter the unexpected in the course of carrying out their noble mission.

Saul Steinberg
eBay Listing Ended August 21, 2015 with Best Offer Accepted

http://www.ebay.com/itm/The-New-Yorker-Signed-Steinberg-Field-of-Journalism-Journalist-News-Writers-/151754732725?hash=item23554974b5%3Ag%3Aav8AAOSwpDdVZhvW&nma=true&si=YQGb25QThn5Fxe78BW8tTy6VzZY%253D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2557

Saul Steinberg
eBay Item Description

Saul Steinberg's drawing was first published in the New Yorker in 1964.

Saul Steinberg
The New Yorker, January 18, 1964, page 31

Saul Steinberg
The New Yorker, January 18, 1964, page 31

Note:  Our investigative report uncovers more in the blog archives about Saul Steinberg.

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My Entry in The New Yorker Cartoon Caption Contest #378

Ahoy, landlubbers! This is my entry in The New Yorker's Cartoon Caption Contest #378 for April 29, 2013. The drawing is by Michael Maslin.

"She was my second choice. The only parrot in the shop called me a damn buffoon."

May 6, 2013 Update:  The Finalists

May 20, 2013 Update:  The Winning Caption

Note:  You can see my entry from last week here.

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Hermès Lapinosaure Tie

This adorable silk tie from Hermès depicts a fire-breathing dragon and a harmless bunny rabbit. One element of the design shows a friendly encounter and the other shows a chase. The design is 5607 MA with the title Lapinosaure which I would take the liberty of translating as Bunnysaurus. The tie is a real delight.

Hermès Lapinosaure Tie 5607 MA

Hermès Lapinosaure Tie 5607 MA

Hermès Lapinosaure Tie 5607 MA

Hermès Lapinosaure Tie 5607 MA

eBay Winning Bid, January 28, 2013

http://www.ebay.com/itm/HERMES-Mens-Tie-5607-Lapinosaure-Cravate-9-1-CMS-Twill-de-Soie-Silk-New-in-Box-/290848846769?nma=true&si=VJo29%252F7WbHpl1SY9gWmnl4%252FkT80%253D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2557

Hermès Lapinosaure Tie 5607 MA

eBay Item Description, January 28, 2013

http://www.ebay.com/itm/HERMES-Mens-Tie-5607-Lapinosaure-Cravate-9-1-CMS-Twill-de-Soie-Silk-New-in-Box-/290848846769?nma=true&si=VJo29%252F7WbHpl1SY9gWmnl4%252FkT80%253D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2557

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Now seems an appropriate time to recall another story of a gentle animal threatened by a ferocious monster, Marv Newland's classic animated short "Bambi Meets Godzilla." Let's see how Bambi fares:

"Bambi Meets Godzilla"

By Marv Newland

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